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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: britishwill on February 08, 2012, 07:31:32 pm

Title: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: britishwill on February 08, 2012, 07:31:32 pm
Hi All

I am really interested to know whether anyone is getting any enquiries from their mini sites or NWC. Personally I think it is a great idea, not cheap at all and not something I have ever thought amount.
They do say 'you get what you paid for'...

I really hope it works but just really interested to see if it is bringing in leads and enquiries?

If it is working there must be loads of money to be made out of other trades or services, think of all the other forums!
Just a thought!

Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Dean Taberner on February 08, 2012, 07:33:57 pm
Yes,

And I'm cleaning in on friday. Very nice job.

Dean.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 08, 2012, 07:44:42 pm
is it a 2 bed terrace in maidstone? :D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: glen parva on February 08, 2012, 07:52:27 pm
we had a commerical one this week in leicester just waiting to quote it
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: king marko on February 08, 2012, 08:08:13 pm
I've had one residential - but it was for a one off conny roof clean
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 08, 2012, 08:43:53 pm
Hi Guys

So glad your getting results so early on in the venture!!
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: carl stanton on February 08, 2012, 08:48:43 pm
interested to see how this goes....

as i would like to know if it is worth doing...

not many responses tho  :(
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 08, 2012, 08:51:38 pm
no
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Micky Boy on February 08, 2012, 08:56:06 pm
We had one last week
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: windiewasher on February 08, 2012, 09:18:21 pm
had one enquiry but the number didn't exist  :'(
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: poleman on February 08, 2012, 09:32:29 pm
So how much is it to join!
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Seers on February 08, 2012, 10:41:22 pm
Hi,

I've got two mini-sites for myself in Cardiff and have received two enquiries over the last month from them.

Quite interesting...or you may find this a bit geeky...a lot of the mini-sites are now overtaking some of our members existing sites in the search engine results. My residential mini-site for Cardiff is now No.2 above my windowcleanercardiff.co.uk site which I have had for about a year and has had quite a bit of SEO done to it.

Our service is not aimed at being the sole source of window cleaning enquiries for any business, it is just another form of advertising for anyone who is interested.

Cheers,

Huw
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Andy Leett on February 08, 2012, 11:46:48 pm
I've had 2.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: mark311069 on February 09, 2012, 07:03:28 am
wow your all going to be rich  ;D ;D ;D NOT LOL
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Micky Boy on February 09, 2012, 08:02:07 am
Mark its about getting your company profile out there
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: mark311069 on February 09, 2012, 01:15:14 pm
company profile ;D stop your killing me ;D ive picked up 32 jobs since the start of the year just by being a good, honest, polite window cleaner, its amazing how many on here have to make window cleaning so much hard work, stop worrying about  "company profile" and just do a good job, work will follow just as night follows day.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: windowcleaninginessex.co.uk on February 09, 2012, 04:12:52 pm
No, nothing whats so ever has come through, all enquires are coming from my own web site.
I will say my mini site is the middle of page 1 on google search and bottom of page 1 on yahoo search.
Darren
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Tom White on February 09, 2012, 04:44:30 pm
company profile ;D stop your killing me ;D ive picked up 32 jobs since the start of the year just by being a good, honest, polite window cleaner, its amazing how many on here have to make window cleaning so much hard work, stop worrying about  "company profile" and just do a good job, work will follow just as night follows day.

I'm pretty sure Willis runs/owns some mahoosive cleaning company; probably makes most of us look very micky mouse; he'd be a guy to listen to, rather than put down.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: mark311069 on February 09, 2012, 08:10:19 pm
tosh iam not putting him down iam just saying that somtimes on here people forget what its all about. on this site it all how big we are. i rely on good customer service, i always have time for a quick chat with the old customers, i ring or text ahead when needed, i dont bin them if there on holiday and they "dont want them doing this month". iam just the guy that cleans the windows iam not that important in there day to day lives. but i make sure i do a very good job at a good price, doing this alone brings in work. we all know that if we employ people getting them to do the work as well as you do is nigh on impossible. ive had several guys work for me but the thing that is differant between us is that they dont care about it as much as i do. and this is where the big companies fall down. they lack the personal touch. is just all about profit. maybe iam wrong in my thinking. but if its not broken iam not going to try to fix it ;)
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 09, 2012, 09:05:36 pm
michael willis ,

not wanting to be rude mate but just looked back on your posts and i have seen that you bought 14 minisites off NWC domestic and

commercial :o :o , i darent ask how much that has and will cost you. If you are keen on marketing your company profile properly why are

you not using that money in marketing your own website and getting an SEO person yourself to get you up the organic listings in these

areas cos you will do a hell of a lot better doing this for the same or probably less money and customers seeing your website rather than an

insert on a national directory.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 09, 2012, 10:38:25 pm
I have done £250k of quotes































none from NWC though  ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: mark m on February 09, 2012, 10:47:30 pm
tosh iam not putting him down iam just saying that somtimes on here people forget what its all about. on this site it all how big we are. i rely on good customer service, i always have time for a quick chat with the old customers, i ring or text ahead when needed, i dont bin them if there on holiday and they "dont want them doing this month". iam just the guy that cleans the windows iam not that important in there day to day lives. but i make sure i do a very good job at a good price, doing this alone brings in work. we all know that if we employ people getting them to do the work as well as you do is nigh on impossible. ive had several guys work for me but the thing that is differant between us is that they dont care about it as much as i do. and this is where the big companies fall down. they lack the personal touch. is just all about profit. maybe iam wrong in my thinking. but if its not broken iam not going to try to fix it ;)


Well said  :) :)
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: ben M on February 09, 2012, 10:54:27 pm
tosh iam not putting him down iam just saying that somtimes on here people forget what its all about. on this site it all how big we are. i rely on good customer service, i always have time for a quick chat with the old customers, i ring or text ahead when needed, i dont bin them if there on holiday and they "dont want them doing this month". iam just the guy that cleans the windows iam not that important in there day to day lives. but i make sure i do a very good job at a good price, doing this alone brings in work. we all know that if we employ people getting them to do the work as well as you do is nigh on impossible. ive had several guys work for me but the thing that is differant between us is that they dont care about it as much as i do. and this is where the big companies fall down. they lack the personal touch. is just all about profit. maybe iam wrong in my thinking. but if its not broken iam not going to try to fix it ;)


Well said  :) :)
well said +1  ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: britishwill on February 10, 2012, 05:32:01 pm
Not looking too good on the enquiry side then but it is early days.

I really hope it does work as people are spending a lot on it and would be good to get a decent return on the old marketing!

Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 10, 2012, 06:22:18 pm
tosh iam not putting him down iam just saying that somtimes on here people forget what its all about. on this site it all how big we are. i rely on good customer service, i always have time for a quick chat with the old customers, i ring or text ahead when needed, i dont bin them if there on holiday and they "dont want them doing this month". iam just the guy that cleans the windows iam not that important in there day to day lives. but i make sure i do a very good job at a good price, doing this alone brings in work. we all know that if we employ people getting them to do the work as well as you do is nigh on impossible. ive had several guys work for me but the thing that is differant between us is that they dont care about it as much as i do. and this is where the big companies fall down. they lack the personal touch. is just all about profit. maybe iam wrong in my thinking. but if its not broken iam not going to try to fix it ;)


Well said  :) :)
well said +1  ;D

+ 2 ;)
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: colin purewater on February 10, 2012, 06:35:45 pm
has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 10, 2012, 06:59:09 pm
http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Cbs Cleaning on February 11, 2012, 08:46:19 am
http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me

Doomed to failure I'm sorry to say, a complete and utter waste of your hard earned.

Mark311069 seems the only one with a modicum of sense.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Dean Taberner on February 11, 2012, 01:57:38 pm
Is that why they've got the backing of Window Cleaning Warehouse then you numpty???  ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Rogue Trader on February 11, 2012, 07:04:41 pm
i heard that they also had the backing of Microsoft and Virgin just a rumour though "rolly eyes"
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: KS Cleaning on February 11, 2012, 07:11:01 pm
http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
On the 'About Us' page, are you not making up a few assumptions??You state that all the window cleaners are insured and that they are all experienced,how do you know this??As far as I am aware these areas are sold on a first come first served basis??
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Window Washers on February 11, 2012, 07:22:31 pm
http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
On the 'About Us' page, are you not making up a few assumptions??You state that all the window cleaners are insured and that they are all experienced,how do you know this??As far as I am aware these areas are sold on a first come first served basis??
they ask for your insurance details,
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: KS Cleaning on February 11, 2012, 07:26:20 pm
http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
On the 'About Us' page, are you not making up a few assumptions??You state that all the window cleaners are insured and that they are all experienced,how do you know this??As far as I am aware these areas are sold on a first come first served basis??
they ask for your insurance details,
Is that after they ask for your dosh!!.....fair enough
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 11, 2012, 08:52:53 pm
Hi

When the info pack is sent out it asks for a copy of your insurance, if you can not supply this then we will refund the deposit and the area will become avalible again!

http://www.nationwidewindowcleaners.co.uk/signup/

has any one got a link so i can see if ther is any areas free by me pls?
ive looked at site but cant find anything for me
On the 'About Us' page, are you not making up a few assumptions??You state that all the window cleaners are insured and that they are all experienced,how do you know this??As far as I am aware these areas are sold on a first come first served basis??
they ask for your insurance details,
Is that after they ask for your dosh!!.....fair enough
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: britishwill on February 13, 2012, 10:48:32 pm
Any news on enquires coming through?

Is anyone getting any?

Seems very quite...
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: bumper on February 14, 2012, 06:01:05 am
just picked up 25 jobs this week all £55.60 can do it on my own in a morning happy days ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: britishwill on February 15, 2012, 07:53:48 pm
Not bad Bumper!
Not heard from anyone else so must either be working and no one wants to tell anyone else or not working and no one is getting any enquires!
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Frankybadboy on February 15, 2012, 08:01:02 pm
had two in the last two weeks, ;)
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Carl@Cwc on February 15, 2012, 09:19:41 pm
had two in the last two weeks, ;)

commercials or resis m8 ?
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Approved on February 15, 2012, 09:51:46 pm
Frank give us £20-00 a month and i will pass you through 2 residentials a month in Bristol.
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 15, 2012, 10:17:40 pm
what your gaff n yr office lol ;D ;D ;D
get him to make u a brew aswell john  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: wfp master on February 15, 2012, 10:32:10 pm
what your gaff n yr office lol ;D ;D ;D
get him to make u a brew aswell john  ;D ;D
??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? decode needed. ??? ???
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: Frankybadboy on February 16, 2012, 06:33:10 am
what your gaff n yr office lol ;D ;D ;D
get him to make u a brew aswell john  ;D ;D
gav i havent got that much time. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: britishwill on February 21, 2012, 10:17:31 pm
Its been another week or two.

Any more enquires coming through?
Is it worth doing?
I am beginning to have be doubts...
Title: Re: Is anyone getting enquiries from NWC/Mini sites
Post by: j.v. price ltd on February 23, 2012, 12:07:56 pm
Hi All

Sorry for the lack of info, i have been in hospital having my appendix out!! NOT FUN NOT ONE BIT!!

Since 1st of Jan we have had just shy of 500 customers login to the site but 64% of the have been wasted leads as we don't yet have a contractor covering that area.

We have noticed that some members have had one or two leads some none and one ten, we cant make people want to get the windows cleaned and pick us we can only put the websites in the best places to make them get in contact.

The website as a home page which will be the main tool to get leads in the future is moving up the rankings all the time and all mini sites are making there way to the first page of google,most the top half and some are already at position 1

As mentioned before we will keep working away at this to make it a brand the jo public think of when they are looking for a local window cleaner.......