Koios leverages Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits to increase the online visibility of public libraries by optimizing their websites for search engines and exposing catalog resources that are typically hidden. By providing analytics and strategic guidance, it helps libraries attract new patrons, improve resource discoverability, and make data-driven decisions.
Funding
$15K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
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Problem
Public libraries often struggle to increase their online visibility and attract new patrons due to limitations in search engine optimization and the discoverability of their online catalogs. Many library resources remain hidden from potential users who are searching online for information.
Solution
Koios leverages the Google Ad Grants program for nonprofits to enhance the online presence of public libraries, driving increased traffic to their websites and online resources. The company optimizes library websites for search engines, ensuring that their online catalogs are easily discoverable by individuals searching on Google. By exposing these previously hidden resources, Koios helps libraries reach beyond their existing patron base and attract new users. In addition, Koios provides libraries with analytics and strategic guidance, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to improve resource discoverability and better serve their communities.
Target Audience
Koios primarily serves public libraries in the US and Canada, as well as library advocacy groups and other public information advocates.
Features
- Website optimization for improved search engine rankings
- Exposure of online library catalogs to Google searches
- Management of Google Ad Grants for Nonprofits program
- Analytics dashboards providing insights into website traffic and user behavior
- Strategic guidance for data-driven decision-making