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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Crystal-clear on March 06, 2012, 05:59:12 pm

Title: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Crystal-clear on March 06, 2012, 05:59:12 pm
Wanted 2k for top listing im saying i need a 2 month trail they saying no

 why not spend £100 with us for 2 little areas to test it. hmmmm sounds like they know everyone has £100
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: jouk45 on March 06, 2012, 06:02:14 pm
i got the same call at 3pm today, must be someone that is a member in here
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Crystal-clear on March 06, 2012, 06:05:33 pm
nah i think they are just on a big cold calling campaign

i really wonder if it works sometimes cos i did get a very good job out of a free listing a year ago 3 flats one pays for them all £40. easy job too.
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: bobby p on March 06, 2012, 07:18:32 pm
iv been ignoring them for a week now.their number starts 08

 
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Antony Quinn on March 08, 2012, 11:11:31 am
I've found yell.com to be a complete waste of time in the past, but that wasn't running a window cleaning business so it might be different for window cleaning.  However, think about how you look for things - do you go to Yell.com or do you just go to google?  I know what my answer is, and suspect for most people it is just a case of googling it.  In that case I would advise spending the money on SEO instead
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: rg1 on March 08, 2012, 11:14:53 am
I've found yell.com to be a complete waste of time in the past, but that wasn't running a window cleaning business so it might be different fro window cleaning.  However, think about how you look for things - do you go to Yell.com or do you just go to google?  I know what my answer is, and suspect for most people it is just a case of googling it.  In that case I would advise spending the money on SEO instead

Totally agree if you have your own website. It's a bit like owning your own car but never using it, hiring one instead every month.
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: bobplum on March 08, 2012, 02:26:20 pm
I've found yell.com to be a complete waste of time in the past, but that wasn't running a window cleaning business so it might be different fro window cleaning.  However, think about how you look for things - do you go to Yell.com or do you just go to google?  I know what my answer is, and suspect for most people it is just a case of googling it.  In that case I would advise spending the money on SEO instead

no its not much different :)
i really think i would rather spend £300 on a website and get it out there or buy a decent pair of trainers and go canvassing ;D
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Window Washers on March 08, 2012, 02:33:30 pm
I've found yell.com to be a complete waste of time in the past, but that wasn't running a window cleaning business so it might be different fro window cleaning.  However, think about how you look for things - do you go to Yell.com or do you just go to google?  I know what my answer is, and suspect for most people it is just a case of googling it.  In that case I would advise spending the money on SEO instead

Totally agree if you have your own website. It's a bit like owning your own car but never using it, hiring one instead every month.
could look at it like this also: it is like owning your own sign written van then having another 1 sign written that you rent more chance of more work with 2  ;)

Although yell is no where near as good as it used to be
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Cliff perkins on March 08, 2012, 03:13:19 pm
I personaly think they are a waste of time.if you have a good website thats on page 1 fine thats all you need.spend money on sign written van if you already have that advertise in paper or canvess.
All the people ringing you want 1 thing YOUR MONEY just get rid of them they are a complete waste of time.
Regards
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: richardlingard on March 08, 2012, 04:54:04 pm
if thats all you needed you wouldnt be moaning about not making enough money
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: wpclean on March 08, 2012, 05:44:31 pm
I fell for the sales patter a few years ago, the salesman was a real pro asking me at one stage  . . .  " before we sign you up, I need to know you will be able to cope with the massive amount of calls "

Total waste of money with no enquiries, the sales staff are outright unashamed liars !

The size of book says it all for me  ::)
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Cliff perkins on March 11, 2012, 12:07:40 pm
if thats all you needed you wouldnt be moaning about not making enough money
Pass on your wise Knowledge then instead of putting negative comments,im only going by what i know,if you know better spill the beans. ;D
Title: Re: yell.com on the phone to me
Post by: Deangsi on March 11, 2012, 06:06:50 pm
I had an advert in the book and yell .com biggest waste of time ever