generate work FROM THE FORUM !!!!

[SafeGasInstall]

can not wait to see it running

 

[SimonG]

I think we've 3 volunteers to run it , suppose it's down to admin now of where to put it within the forums

Agreed.

The tilers one looks good, difficult to put it in the arms as only members have access so the custs can't post in there.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

but how can we secure it that we will get it going and others will be benefited and take the leads to the jobs !!!

am i thinking wrong ???

 

[SafeGasInstall]

can it be then customers to list the jobs but there will be another form to fill as not to have there details shown in to the public ! and then the lads who will be looking after the thread just sent details to whoever is near the job but if none available then can go to Mr. Jo Public

 

[Barry98]

i was thinkning the cust to fill out the form send it onto us 3 , first to pick it up send it onto the nearest chap/chic then its not a public listing for othere to just start PMing the cust direct

 

[SimonG]

can it be then customers to list the jobs but there will be another form to fill as not to have there details shown in to the public ! and then the lads who will be looking after the thread just sent details to whoever is near the job but if none available then can go to Mr. Jo Public

I thought as soon as its posted anybody can pm them. But if the custs have anything about them they will check the forum to check out the people contacting them. Like I posted earlier I don't think it will be perfect from day 1, but need to start somewhere.

 

[Barry98]

i recon that might put custards off if they list it and 15 of us start PMing them quotes back. i recon too that memebers have to be registered for that section other wise we will end up with cowboy bob just joining up to get jobs

 

[kay-jay]

how about whoever responds clicks like on the post then we know the job has been responded to. clicking thanks could signify completion of the job

 

[SimonG]

We need some input from those in the know on how the forum works then. I'm just concerned we over complicate things and that puts people off as well. We need a happy medium. I wouldn't be looking to send a quote just on what was posted, I'd be wanting to look at the job, but again this would be dependant upon the job.

 

[kay-jay]

damn can't edit!

each job could have say 3 likes, then customer has a choice of 3 plumbers.

 

[kay-jay]

We need some input from those in the know on how the forum works then. I'm just concerned we over complicate things and that puts people off as well. We need a happy medium. I wouldn't be looking to send a quote just on what was posted, I'd be wanting to look at the job, but again this would be dependant upon the job.

i agree, any prices given should be taken as estimates not quotes. just the same as when a customer rings and says how much? you still need to give a general indication of what such a job usually costs

 

[mikegas]

i recon that might put custards off if they list it and 15 of us start PMing them quotes back. i recon too that memebers have to be registered for that section other wise we will end up with cowboy bob just joining up to get jobs

If its got trusted members such as yourself running it then you will only give the details to trusted members which will eliminate cowboys/agencies. They could post the job details on the search for a plumber forum and then you contact them for their address, then pass the details on to the nearest 3 trusted members who can arrange a quote

 

[SimonG]

We'll need a list of all the members who are interested in being part of this, where they are based and how far willing to travel. Also the type of jobs willing to be undertaken. I know I live in the sticks but its gonna be a bit tougher in the bigger cities, if we have 5 or 6 members in the right area do we do it on a rota or to all that apply?

We need to draw up a charter then, not anything flash, just some basic ground rules.

 

[Barry98]

If its got trusted members such as yourself running it then you will only give the details to trusted members which will eliminate cowboys/agencies. They could post the job details on the search for a plumber forum and then you contact them for their address, then pass the details on to the nearest 3 trusted members who can arrange a quote

yeah put theres nothing to stop joe blogs there though just pm ing them for there address , i just think we need more control over it IMHO but im happy to go with the majority ,

 

[mikegas]

yeah put theres nothing to stop joe blogs there though just pm ing them for there address , i just think we need more control over it IMHO but im happy to go with the majority ,

but surely they are posting the job on this forum because they want a trusted plumber so will only take the ones you advise

 

[kay-jay]

yeah put theres nothing to stop joe blogs there though just pm ing them for there address , i just think we need more control over it IMHO but im happy to go with the majority ,

well if the thread is made a sticky and the first post is from the mods telling potential customers to respond only to pm's from PROFFESSIONAL PLUMBERS' whose names appear in RED on the forum. as non plumbers arms members have not been vetted

 

[Barry98]

but surely they are posting the job on this forum because they want a trusted plumber so will only take the ones you advise

or would they go with the cheapest option from the dog walkers,paperboys mate who did a two week super fast track course ?

 

[mikegas]

or the customer just shows up as anonymous on that part of the forum so they cant be contacted by anybody apart from the people running it

 

[PlumbBobBob]

thats a good idea kay-jay we need some way to sort the wheat form the chaff so to speak. not that i'm saying anyone on here is necessarily chaff or indeed wheat lol.

 

[Barry98]

well if the thread is made a sticky and the first post is from the mods telling potential customers to respond only to pm's from PROFFESSIONAL PLUMBERS' whose names appear in RED on the forum. as non plumbers arms members have not been vetted

never noticed the red thing till now lol

like av said im happy either way so long as were all in agreement