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Founded in 1871 at the crossing of two railroad lines, Birmingham blossomed through the early 1900s as it rapidly became the South's foremost industrial center. Iron and steel production were a natural for Birmingham; underground lay abundant key ingredients---coal, iron ore and limestone. As an industry town, Birmingham suffered greatly in the Depression. After World War II the city grew moderately while retaining its strong Southern character.


Arts and Entertainment

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, cultural events, and organizations that are based in or related to this locality.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

For sites specifically geared toward this community. Submitting a site based in or related to another locality may significantly delay the site from being listed in the directory.

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  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about information and organizations related to arts and entertainment. Topics include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, and cultural events.

Please note that the websites of some businesses related to arts and entertainment are listed elsewhere. When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in the Business and Economy category instead.

Includes sites for regional artistic, cultural, and entertainment activities, events, institutions, and organizations.

Business and Economy

This category is for websites about business and economic activities. Includes companies, business organizations, and industries based in or related to this locality.

Please note that this category is also appropriate for related sites, such as professional and trade organizations, business directories, and industry profiles, as long as they are directed exclusively to the business and economic activities of the category's geographic area. Also note some sites should instead be submitted to Travel and Tourism, Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. Compare existing listings for best results.

Most sites should be submitted to a locality. Listing at higher levels is allowed for companies with multiple locations spanning several localities or counties, and for clubs or associations drawing members from a broad area.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  • Make sure the site title matches the name of the organization or entity.
  • In the site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  • This is a Regional category, so the location should be readily apparent on the site. The service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  • Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  • Describe the site features as well as the subject of the site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for websites about business and economic activities. Includes companies, business organizations, and industries based in or related to this locality.

Please note that this category is also appropriate for related sites, such as professional and trade organizations, business directories, and industry profiles, as long as they are directed exclusively to the business and economic activities of the category's geographic area. Also note that some sites should instead be submitted to Arts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Tourism, or to a Business and Economy sub-category if present. For best results, compare existing listings before submitting the site.

Education

For sites covering local educational institutions, programs, and opportunities as well as other location-specific educational resources. Submitting a site based in another locality may prevent listing in the directory.

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For sites covering local educational institutions, programs, and opportunities as well as other location-specific educational resources. Submitting a site based in another locality may prevent listing in the directory. Thank you for your cooperation.

Government

For sites that are based in this locality or specifically pertaining to this community. Includes government agencies, local laws and taxes, and the military.

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For sites that are based in this locality or specifically pertaining to this community. Includes government agencies, local laws and taxes, and the military.

Guides and Directories

This category is for general interest guides and directories for the locality as a whole. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category. For example, submit dining guides to Business and Economy: Restaurants and Bars, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel and Tourism: Lodging.

If your site is not specifically geared towards this community, please submit to the proper category.

Submitting to the wrong category will delay and/or prevent your site from being listed in the directory.

Submission Tips:

  1. When writing your site's title please ensure it is the same as your organization.
  2. When writing your site's description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.
Thank you for your cooperation.
For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting a site based in another locality may prevent listing in the directory. Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for general interest guides and directories for the locality as a whole. Submit single-topic sites to the appropriate category. For example, submit dining guides to Business and Economy: Restaurants and Bars, and on-line hotel reservations guides to Travel and Tourism: Lodging.

Health

This category is for doctors, care providers, hospitals, dentists, optical, chiropractors, mental health, alternative medicine, nutrition, fitness, pharmacies, conditions and diseases, consultants, emergency services, local health employment, and health-related associations and professional groups.

For sites specifically geared towards this community. Submitting a site based in another locality may significantly delay your site from being listed in the directory. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Make sure your site title matches the name of your organization or entity.
  2. In your site description, stick to the facts and avoid hype or promotional language.
  3. This is a Regional category, so your location should be readily apparent on your site. Your service area should also be apparent when applicable.
  4. Avoid Excessive Capitalization.
  5. Describe site features as well as the subject of your site.

Thank you for your cooperation.

This category is for doctors, care providers, hospitals, dentists, optical, chiropractors, mental health, alternative medicine, nutrition, fitness, pharmacies, conditions and diseases, consultants, emergency services, local health employment, and health-related associations and professional groups.

Maps and Views

Submissions to this category should be maps, photographs, live web cams, or satellite imagery of the locality.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. This locality must be specified in text found on the site.
  2. Format title as Companyname or Hostcompany: Subject, where subject is the name of the locality or some part of it.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For visual representations of this locality, including maps and photographic images of its characteristic scenes.

News and Media

Please submit news and media (e.g. Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Television) sites located in this area.

If a media outlet is located in another city, please submit only to that city, even if it serves this locality. Online news sites with no physical location but are specific to this community may also be submitted.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Service area should be indicated by map or text.
  2. For title, submit masthead name of newspaper or magazine, or for broadcast media, the call letters followed by frequency or channel number, for example WZYX-FM 102.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
The category of News and Media includes news and media sites specific to the region (e.g. Magazines, Newspapers, Radio, Television).

Recreation and Sports

This category is for local activities such as baseball, basketball, bicycling, birding, boating, camping, crafts, fishing, football, gambling, golf, hunting, martial arts, scouting, skiing and soccer as well as hobbies such as games and model trains.

Some business sites such as boat dealers should instead be submitted to Business and Economy. Compare existing listings for best results.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit name of the company, league, or group that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
This category is for local activities such as baseball, basketball, bicycling, birding, boating, camping, crafts, fishing, football, gambling, golf, hunting, martial arts, scouting, skiing and soccer as well as hobbies such as games and model trains. Some business sites such as boat dealers should instead be submitted to Business and Economy. Compare existing listings for best results.

Science and Environment

For sites concerned with the local natural environment as well as scientific institutions and companies in this locality. Subjects include zoos, wildlife, lakes, botanical gardens and research studies.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, either by address or local phone number of the sponsoring institution or company, or by indicating the locality where the site's subject is found. Sites on large natural features may be more appropriate at county, region, or metro level.
  2. For title, submit name of sponsoring institution or company, site subject as it appears on main page, or both, separated by a dash.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For sites concerned with the local natural environment as well as scientific institutions and companies in this locality. Subjects include zoos, wildlife, lakes, botanical gardens and research studies.

Society and Culture

Organizations are generally listed at the level corresponding to the area from which they draw their members, which can be locality, county, region, metro area, state or country.

This category concerns resources and institutions that serve the people in this locality. Subjects include religion, politics, history, clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, youth, activism, alternative sexuality, genealogy, animal welfare, disability resources, folklore, human rights, labor, and personal home pages.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number. Membership area should be indicated by text or map.
  2. For title, submit name of the group sponsoring the site, the subject as it appears as a banner on the main page, or both, separated by a dash.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For sites concerned with people, society, history, and resources and institutions that serve the people in this locality.

Transportation

Submit sites for local taxis, limousines, car rentals, airports, roads and highways, buses, railroads, ride sharing, and mass transit.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the company or governing agency maintaining the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For information on the ways available to move people and goods to, from, and within this locality including roads and streets, buses and railroads, ride sharing and mass transit, airports and airlines, taxis, limousines, and car rentals.

Travel and Tourism

Submit hotels and motels, resorts and inns, vacation rentals, parks, attractions and travel guides. This category is reserved for entities physically located in this locality. To find a different locality and submit there, navigate to the list of localities found under the name of this state.

Note: Each lodging facility may receive one listing. Attempts to circumvent this policy by multiple submissions of the same or alternate URLs can result in being banned from the directory.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Location must be shown, preferably by address or local phone number.
  2. For title, submit actual name of the lodging, park or attraction that is the subject of the site.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
For accommodations, parks and tourist attractions located in this locality as well as resources such as tourist guides for those visiting this locality.

Weather

Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure.

This category is for all weather-related sites in this locality, including allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, and ultraviolet forecasts.

Also see Science and Environment.

Tips for Faster Acceptance:

  1. Locality must be specified.
  2. Format title as Hostcompany: Localityname or Companyname.
  3. Make description factual, avoiding promotional language and Unnecessary Capitalization.
  4. Compare existing listings for best results.
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure.

This category is for all weather-related sites in this locality, including allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, and ultraviolet forecasts.


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