Ghost Tour Directory

Advertising/Sales Associate

Ghost Mike — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:06:42 +0000

Description:
Ghost Tour Directory is looking for a dedicated Advertising/Sales asssociate to join our team for the upcoming 2012 Halloween season. Duties will include contacting potential clients and customers regarding their interest in advertising on www.ghosttourdirectory.com, following up with renewals and helping to develop advertising packages and promotion. Dedicated, self-starting individuals with a passion for all things paranormal please apply. Past sales experience a plus, but not required.

Requirements:

Highly motivated with a desire to succeed
Sales or marketing experience a plus
Well spoken, with a good phone presence
Experience with social media highly desired

Benefits:

Flexible work hours
Ability to work from home
Passes to ghost tours in your local area
All the ghost stories you can handle

Click the Apply button above or email us your resume jobs@ghosttourdirectory.com

Social Media Marketing Intern

Ghost Mike — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:02:50 +0000

Description:
Ghost Tour Directory is looking for a Social Media Marketing intern. As we prepare for the upcoming 2012 Halloween season we are looking for a dedicated individual to handle some social marketing. The position requires knowledge of social outlets, including Facebook, Twitter as well as other social media spaces. The position starts March 1st and would run through the middle of November. Requires about 10 hours max per week. Hootsuite/Tweetdeck experience and super ghostyness a plus!

Requirements:

Experience with Facebook pages
Familiarity with Twitter
Hootsuite or other social media communications dashboard
Other social media experience (YouTube, Google+) and interest the in paranormal a plus

Benefits:

Flexible work hours
Ability to work from home
Passes to ghost tours in your local area
All the ghost stories you can handle

Click the Apply button or email us your resume at jobs@ghosttourdirectory.com

What are the top 3 must-have pieces of ghost-hunting equipment?

Ghost Mike — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:48:52 +0000

There are many different things you can bring along when going ghost-hunting, whether it be at the local graveyard or an abandoned old building or while walking along on a ghost tour. Sure, it would be nice to have all the great equipment that the teams have on Ghost Hunters, but let’s be honest- most of us don’t have that kind of budget, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out there and do some investigating.

Here are 3 of the must-have things that you should bring with you on a ghost hunt:

Flashlight. Very basic yet very important. I know you wanted something more exciting here, but trust us- this one will prove to be very useful. Many times you’ll find yourself under a moonless night sky, or in a creepy old basement where the lights won’t work. Although it’s true that the human eye can draw in much light after a few hours exposed to darkness, you will need some source of illumination off the get-go.
Digital Camera. Ah yes, very important. We all seem to have one of these now, but there are many different types. Analog (film) cameras are of course acceptable as well, but they often take a long time to expose, and the results are not instantaneous (even with Polaroid). Having a digital camera can really speed things up, and you won’t have to waste film. Anyone who has gone ghost-hunting before knows that you’ll be taking photos constantly just to see if anything shows up. Cameras with a flash are good, although be careful as some flash photography can artificially create orbs. These are handy to bring on ghost tours to share in the fun. With the advent of smart phones like the iPhone, the Droid and the Blackberry, people who go on ghost tours often join in by using these devices. While the cameras on these are of course cameras just the same, their resolution and quality often leads much to be desired and can often create spooky-looking photographs unintentionally.
Tape Recorder. The best way to capture EVPs or Electromagnetic Voice Phenomena. This occurs when a spirit expresses itself over a recorded device, oftentimes unheard to the people present. When the “tape” is played back, a voice can be heard. Some ghost hunting enthusiasts swear by digital recorders for their ease of use (and easy transfer to a computer) while others stick with their tried and true analog tape recorders, insisting that the results are better.

You be the judge!

iTunes App: Ghost Radar

Ghost Paulie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:47:44 +0000

Ghost Radar is a portable application designed to detect paranormal activity. Currently supported portable devices include the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, BlackBerry and Android devices. Ghost Radar attempts to detect paranormal activity by using various sensors on the device on which it is running. Like traditional paranormal detecting equipment Ghost Radar employs sensors that measure electromagnetic fields, vibrations, and sounds. However, traditional paranormal equipment can be easily fooled when simple mundane bursts of normal electromagnetic fields, vibrations and sounds occur. Ghost Radar sets itself apart by analyzing the readings from sensors giving indications only when interesting patterns in the readings have been made.

[Source: Ghost Radar at Spud Pickles ]

Infrared digital thermometers

Ghost Paulie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:25:02 +0000

The KINTREX IRT0421 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser is designed to measure temperatures accurately from a distance. Lightweight, compact, and easy to use, the IRT0421 can safely measure hot, hazardous, or hard-to-reach surfaces without damaging them. Employing an ultra efficient non-contact method, the thermometer can provide several readings in a matter of seconds.

Orbs: What are they and how to capture them.

Ghost Paulie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:23:59 +0000

Orbs are a very controversial item in the paranormal investigation field. The hard fact is that most, if not all, “orbs” are caused by water droplets, dust, snow, rain, etc.. A common misconception about dust orbs is that it is dust actually in the camera or on the lens. This isn’t true, in fact, dust orbs are caused by air-born dust particles directly in front of the camera lens. Below is an in-depth article on photographic/video analysis and contamination factors that cause false-positive orbs. Please note that the following applies for any camera with a flash (35mm & digital), and all nightshot video cameras.

[Source: The Truth Behind 'Orbs' (www.ghostgadgets.com) ]

Orb catching digital cameras

Ghost Paulie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:17:35 +0000

The cameras below are known to have caught mystical orbs while photographing tour sites. Now, there is no guarantee that you will photograph an orb, but with these cameras, your chances could possibly increase.

K-II EMF detector

Ghost Paulie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:11:01 +0000

Electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, are emitted by electrical devices of all types. EMFs are everywhere, originating from appliances, cell phones, electrical wiring, and even the human body. The K-II EMF Meter helps measure these fields to identify appliances that produce high-level emissions, allowing users to make informed decisions about limiting exposure. EMF fluctuations have also been associated with locations where unexplained phenomena have been reported, including alleged hauntings. The K-II operates on a single 9V battery, and reports EMF measurements in five milliGauss ranges.