Interestingly, I joined Cigarworld.com on January 17, 2000. Yes, you read that right, 2000, as in 20 years ago. I remember winning two boxes of Macanudos somehow, a box of 25 Prince of Wales Cafe, and a box of ten Prince Philip, which I believe were still made in Jamaica at the time. at that time, getting boxes of these cigars was a very big deal for me, they were way above my pay grade. I re-registered for the new site, I’ll join in the forums where I know I have some regular readers and see how it looks!
Cut.Light.Connect.
General Cigar establishes itself as a key resource for all things cigar with the launch of the brand new CigarWorld.com.
The newly revamped digital property delivers a tailored experience for cigar smokers from beginners to experts. “Cigar smoking is all about community and camaraderie, this new site brings that experience where we are – on our phones and tablets,” said General Cigar Marketing VP Chris Tarr.
In addition to building a place for cigar smokers to connect, General Cigar is in the process of building one of the largest databases of cigar product information, from frontmarks to tasting notes and drink pairings. “We want to create utility for cigar smokers. We’re building this product database so people can find their perfect cigar. They can read reviews, get recommendations from friends and find retailers that sell that cigar,” said Tarr.
CigarWorld.com will also be a major source for the latest information on cigars, promotions, news and announcements. Users will be able to scroll through the newsfeed and see up-to-the-minute content that’s tailored to their preferences. General Cigar is focusing on creating a one-to-one experience, so users get industry-wide cigar news, promotions and videos based on the cigars they like to smoke, or the brands they follow.
“The relaunch of this site is just the beginning of our digital strategy. We’re building a cohesive eco-system for our brands,” said Tarr, “We’ll be rolling out more updates to the site in the coming months that will lead the way in terms of engagement for cigar smokers.”
Hey Craig!! There are definitely some nice new features on their new site! And this week a couple of comments from what we believe are CW’s site moderators or web admins have indicated that they are actively watching for our comments/concerns & ideas. They have been pretty quick to fix minor issues (eg, fixed error that had uploaded profile pics were turned 90 degrees), and are adding more content & features daily. For example, they’re still adding each of their brands, one brand at a time.
One feature I really like is that their News Group pulls in news from across cigar websites, including cigars for both GCC and other brands’ cigars.