Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for facilitating gift registry. A variety of systems are provided which make registering for gifts more efficient for consumers and retailers. These systems include an express registration card system and a reverse registry system. The methods associate the various systems with a common registry number. The express registration card system enables a registrant to register for gifts without requiring identification information first be given. The reverse registry enables registration of items already owned in order to inform potential gift givers of preferences.

Abstract: An Internet-based marketing service. Embodiments link local businesses with local consumers while at the same time supporting local causes by promoting patronage of local businesses and/or purchase of manufacturer's products. Searchable landing pages containing detailed listing data and geographically-based social networking links can be included. Search results can be returned in several different, searchable forms. Other features may include an interactive map with participating cities and businesses, multiple mailing group signups in a single page, and a secure access code feature enabling purchase tracking. Cause marketing services provides hyperlocal coupons linked to charitable giving, as well as the related data from such coupon use. The cause marketing service enables manufacturers to donate once specific purchase targets are reached, with the proof of purchase electronically encoded on the coupon and recorded by the marketing service.

Abstract: An Internet-based marketing service. The marketing service according to embodiments of the invention is designed to link local businesses with local consumers while supporting local causes. In an embodiment, the system includes a processor having non-transitory memory coupled to the processor, a database configured to store data related to the plurality of businesses, a network accessible by the user and operably coupling the processor with the database and a landing page for each of the plurality of businesses, the landing page including a business name, wherein the processor is configured to receive a user-defined area, and to display the landing pages of businesses belonging to the area for the user based on the user-defined area and data stored in the database. In an embodiment, a method of providing community-directed marketing is disclosed. In another embodiment, a method of dynamically generating advertising using a system for community-directed marketing is disclosed.