02-08-2011, 04:22 PM
Hey Rhoh, I think your web page is fine. You might want to start asking for and adding customer testimonials. Bottom line is when people want a plumber, they want to know other people like you.
I did a google search for "plumber Portland OR". This is the type of thing I do if I need service in my area for a profession that I dont already have. Your new so your name never pops. You can see Caseys Plumbing shows up first choice, and is also in the Google add column. A lot of people do this type of search to find someone. Once at your page, you want to build trust right away.
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If I were you I would get on Angie's list, and the BBB and get those emblems on your web page right upfront where everyone can see them. This builds trust as a first impression. You also might want want to do some sort of coupon / groupon for a little bit to grow your reference sheet / testimonials. The big thing about local services, is allot of it is all about word of mouth. So getting the list of happy customers under your belt is the highest priority. Giving service away for half price labor is as good as any ad in the paper. People like to brag about a great deal, and the great service they got for the price.
Good luck man.
I did a google search for "plumber Portland OR". This is the type of thing I do if I need service in my area for a profession that I dont already have. Your new so your name never pops. You can see Caseys Plumbing shows up first choice, and is also in the Google add column. A lot of people do this type of search to find someone. Once at your page, you want to build trust right away.
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If I were you I would get on Angie's list, and the BBB and get those emblems on your web page right upfront where everyone can see them. This builds trust as a first impression. You also might want want to do some sort of coupon / groupon for a little bit to grow your reference sheet / testimonials. The big thing about local services, is allot of it is all about word of mouth. So getting the list of happy customers under your belt is the highest priority. Giving service away for half price labor is as good as any ad in the paper. People like to brag about a great deal, and the great service they got for the price.
Good luck man.
Maul, the Bashing Shamie
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