How Do You Advertise On UKPLUMBERSFORUM

[REDSAW]

is that a free web or cost you?.

 

[kingm1988]

HIRETOOLS......

I've had a short stint in advertising so may be able to help here....

It's a simple website which is a definite plus. There is no need to over complicate things, after all, people don't randomly search around plumbers' websites to check out the latest in the industry. One thing i'd suggest however is to have your telephone number much larger (I had to squint to find it on your page and my eyes are apparently good). and even consider having it on your home page, AS WELL as in the contact us page.

Hope this helps mate.

 

[Gassy]

Don't mean to knock your website but it's really quite poor.

Don't be offended.

Most companies are the same. Let's be honest. Who cares who you are? People want to know what is there for them. What's the benefit of doing business with you rather than your competitors?

I always liken it to a shop with no assistants. You walk in. There is no information from anyone. No literature. No handouts, nothing.

What would you do? You would leave. And not go back but look in a different shop.

It's not a beauty contest you know.

Get a decent website from a decent web marketer not from a graphic designer. To me a graphic designer is like a painter and decorator. You need an interior designer!

 

[migoplumber]

bit harsh gassy.
i like website.
i know you want to so let's see yours

 

[Gassy]

Don't get me wrong, mine is rubbish too!!!!!!

I speak from experience. Paid someone to get me an all singing website with an average of 30 visitors per day...but no sales.

 

[hiretools]

the thing is that i did the website yself so it cost me nothing i do have another website: Fix It Plumbers - Home have a look at that one i did everything myself so there was no costs apart from my effort but i enjoyed it tell me what you think of the one above it has more to it and has Guestbook F.A.Q's Testimonials etc etc have a look fellas i think if it does what it says on the tin then thats good enough, well for me anyway. Also i have just sorted out some advertising on the van and search engines for my area plus a charity mag and a police mag with exclusivity for my manor and look local the monthly home mag plus a few decent shouts on local wm radio via a friend of mine so fingers crossed it all pans out it has only cost me £200 all in and that is a bout it vista have sorted me out some freebies and so did yell when i phoned and asked so lets just see also oldplumber suggested a parish mag and i am in the process of a cheeky ad in there as well

As Tesco say Every Little Helps! lol

 

[Dave]

Just had a look at your site... Don't like the adverts... some spammy ones..

A decent site IMO is one that customers are not put off with flashing adverts like those and it is a bit basic..

Mistore do great sites and at reasonable prices as well..

 

[Gassy]

Well, it is slightly better than the other one. Its' good to see that you are trying so many different forms of advertising.

The important thing is this. Make absolutely certain that you test the response rate of every advert. one might be out performing all the others by 80%. If you don't measure it you never will know and you could be wasting money.

 

[hiretools]

I am actually monitoring and askin the different people who call where they saw my advert online a mag etc so will do but if it gets too busy i wont have the time but then again i wont care coz i will be RICH yes RICH I tell u hahaahahhahahaha
Just kidding thanks for the comments Gassy.

 

[REDSAW]

forget the police one its allmost a scam and i gntee you will get nowt from it and they will hound you for fees......