New Website Launched Q3 2021

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara (HASBARCO) launched their new responsive website 3Q 2021 (www.hasbarco.org). The website was created by Brooks Jeffrey Marketing, Inc. (www.BrooksJeffrey.com).

The new "responsive" website, includes the logo rebrand and allows users to easily navigate the website no matter what device is used to view the website (desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone).

To help make this new website more accessible for all users (including those using adaptive technology), it has been built using Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 to address American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility guidelines.

Some of the features/functions on the new website include:

• Easy access to Wait List Status, Apply Online, Maintenance Requests, Report Changes and COVID Info
  
  
• Prominent links on homepage for Applicants, Landlords, Tenants & Vendors
  
  
• Housing Programs pages include information on FSS Program, How Do I?, Portability, ROSS Programs, RSS Program and more
  
  
• Housing Properties - Find housing properties in your area by type of property with a convenient map or listing view
  
  
• Procurement page allows vendors to register online to view current bid opportunities
  
  
• Sign Up for News - Those interested in subscribing can sign up on the website to receive news & can also (at any time) change their subscription or unsubscribe
  
  
• Publishing to subscribers via text/email - a great way to stay informed about things happening
  
  
• Calendar feeds five events to the home page with quick links to the complete interactive calendar
  
  
• E-News feeds from the home page for quick review of the three latest news articles posted on the site

All residents, landlords and the general public are encouraged to visit the website and sign up for news & notifications. Website administrators will be able to publish important information including upcoming events, news and more to those who have subscribed. The new website will be updated continually, often weekly, with new information that will benefit all residents, landlords and the public at large.

For more information about the website, please contact Bob Havlicek, Executive Director at 805-736-3423 or email Bob Havlicek.

Brooks Jeffrey Marketing, based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, was awarded the contract for the new responsive website. Established in 1984, Brooks Jeffrey Marketing provides integrated marketing solutions: advertising, branding, photography, public relations, promotional items, websites & social media campaigns to businesses, government entities & non-profits throughout the US. Brooks Jeffrey offers customized integrated marketing solutions to Housing Authorities. (www.BrooksJeffrey.com)

RELEASE DATE: 3Q 2021
For more information, contact:
Bob Havlicek, Executive Director
815 W. Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
805-736-3423 or email Bob Havlicek