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HALTON

advertising
« on: June 26, 2015, 01:47:11 pm »
Advertising
what do you all do to advertise your business
i have website leaflet drops and a few internet listings
what do you lot do to gain more work

SB Cleaning

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Re: advertising
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2015, 02:14:17 pm »
Sign written van...parish magazines...website

I find leaflets a waste of time...

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2015, 03:51:06 pm »
Thanks SB
Never thought of parish magazine how much you get charged for this and how did you get to be in the mag who did you contact and do you get work from it ?
Thanks

Smudger

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Re: advertising
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2015, 03:57:15 pm »
Vans
Parish mags
Village mags
Local paper
Google
SEO
Website
Leaflets
Canvasser
Sponsorship
Facebook pages and competitions
Twitter


Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2015, 06:21:52 pm »
Vans
Parish mags
Village mags
Local paper
Google
SEO
Website
Leaflets
Canvasser
Sponsorship
Facebook pages and competitions
Twitter


Darran

Thanks darran
How do you get in to these magazines ?
Also you say
Google
Seo
Facebook
Competitions
How do I do this if you font mind helping
Thanks

Smudger

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Re: advertising
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2015, 07:16:44 pm »
Local mags are pretty straightforward just ring them up and ask what the advertising rate is.

Google and SEO - we use a guy from people per hour

Set up your own Facebook page - create a competition/prize draw for local likes on your page

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2015, 07:22:40 pm »
Local mags are pretty straightforward just ring them up and ask what the advertising rate is.

Google and SEO - we use a guy from people per hour

Set up your own Facebook page - create a competition/prize draw for local likes on your page

Darran
What's yell free listing like and scoot
Not sure who to contact for mags in Leeds area
Thanks

jwplasterers

Re: advertising
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2015, 07:24:48 pm »
This is all you need
1- Knock all houses on junctions,  cross roads,  end of streets, why- more public notice for you
2- its all about the presence of being there, have the best van you can find and wash it everyday
3- Have a nice uniform and polished boots -hi tech magnums
4- customers are always right
5- tell them how nice there garden is or there car etc
6- Always smile  because if  they look out  of  the window and see a sad man that makes them feel unhappy,  your happy there happy
7- Always have a shower in the morning and shave
8- If they need a chat -A  chat it will go along way
9- Also think that every customers house is the queen and you have to do the best possible ( YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST JOB AND DONT RUSH IT )

Hope this helps
James

Smudger

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Re: advertising
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2015, 07:25:38 pm »
Free listings are free for a reason, but never hurts to have a presence ( don't expect thousands of enquires )

Do you not have some sort of local mag delivered free monthly/bi monthly ?

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2015, 07:29:36 pm »
Free listings are free for a reason, but never hurts to have a presence ( don't expect thousands of enquires )

Do you not have some sort of local mag delivered free monthly/bi monthly ?

Darran
Not as I am aware of no local mag comes through my door.
Who u use on people per hour ?
Thanks

Smudger

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Re: advertising
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2015, 07:36:10 pm »
Best email Mrs Smudger direct using the website - she deals with all that side of the biz

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2015, 07:39:41 pm »
Best email Mrs Smudger direct using the website - she deals with all that side of the biz
G
Darran


Would she mind emailing me at info@haltoncleaningservices.co.uk
With info

Thanks
Martin


SB Cleaning

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Re: advertising
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2015, 07:55:10 pm »
Thanks SB
Never thought of parish magazine how much you get charged for this and how did you get to be in the mag who did you contact and do you get work from it ?
Thanks
The ones £30 a year the other 50 a year..you just ring them up and that's it...

The parish mags are very good round my way brings in good big country houses which is what I target these days.

lal

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Re: advertising
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2015, 08:59:11 pm »
                               
                                 Sign Written Van
                                 Website
                                 Facebook Page
                                 Listed on a few free online directories

                                 Lal

HALTON

Re: advertising
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2015, 09:37:58 pm »
                               
                                 Sign Written Van
                                 Website
                                 Facebook Page
                                 Listed on a few free online directories

                                 Lal

What free online directory s do you use and do you get jobs from them.
What about sales calls how do you cope with them.
I am thinking cause there free they will try sell you advirtizing that's better than free ?
Thanks

hasti

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Re: advertising
« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2015, 09:51:16 pm »
This is all you need
1- Knock all houses on junctions,  cross roads,  end of streets, why- more public notice for you
2- its all about the presence of being there, have the best van you can find and wash it everyday
3- Have a nice uniform and polished boots -hi tech magnums
4- customers are always right
5- tell them how nice there garden is or there car etc
6- Always smile  because if  they look out  of  the window and see a sad man that makes them feel unhappy,  your happy there happy
7- Always have a shower in the morning and shave
8- If they need a chat -A  chat it will go along way
9- Also think that every customers house is the queen and you have to do the best possible ( YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST JOB AND DONT RUSH IT )

Hope this helps
James


Well said james, you know your marketing  :)

Re: advertising
« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2015, 09:55:16 pm »
For the guys with the sign written vans, does it make much difference? have you got more work as a result of your sign writing? or does it give you more credibility when turning up at a job?
I'm getting mine done this week, hope it makes a difference  8)

Mick Kent

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Re: advertising
« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2015, 10:35:21 pm »
This is all you need
1- Knock all houses on junctions,  cross roads,  end of streets, why- more public notice for you
2- its all about the presence of being there, have the best van you can find and wash it everyday
3- Have a nice uniform and polished boots -hi tech magnums
4- customers are always right
5- tell them how nice there garden is or there car etc
6- Always smile  because if  they look out  of  the window and see a sad man that makes them feel unhappy,  your happy there happy
7- Always have a shower in the morning and shave
8- If they need a chat -A  chat it will go along way
9- Also think that every customers house is the queen and you have to do the best possible ( YOU ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST JOB AND DONT RUSH IT )

Hope this helps
James

couldnt have said it better myself

Smudger

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Re: advertising
« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2015, 07:35:42 am »
For the guys with the sign written vans, does it make much difference? have you got more work as a result of your sign writing? or does it give you more credibility when turning up at a job?
I'm getting mine done this week, hope it makes a difference  8)

Yes, get loads from van, especially when doing a new road/area,  always getting comments from customers that they have seen a van about, with comments like, " I didn't know you covered that area " followed by could you do my mums/friends/ family ( choose as required )

I have to smile when people walk up to the van and say....    Are you a window cleaner ?   Well re, yes just just the eight inch high letters say.... ;D

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

SB Cleaning

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Re: advertising
« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2015, 07:48:13 am »
For the guys with the sign written vans, does it make much difference? have you got more work as a result of your sign writing? or does it give you more credibility when turning up at a job?
I'm getting mine done this week, hope it makes a difference  8)
A sign written van is a must!!

Mine picks me up loads of work.