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Mike Jackson
When I search for plumber in Northampton it comes up second from the bottom but I wouldn't search for plumber in Northampton. I would search for Northampton plumber and you are definitely not on the first page in that search.
I do get quite a lot of business from my website from Google Places.
I will be totally honest with you SGI. I think your website looks far too corporate, as though it's been made from a template by a company that does hundreds of them. I hate these websites as they don't really do anything to distinguish you from your competitors.
From what I can tell from reading your replies to me on the forum, your unique selling point is you are very quick and thus probably cheaper than a lot of your competitors. If this is the case you need to market this on your webpage. I don't know if it is, it's just the impression I get.
For instance, I can't find anything on your website that tells me anything about you, the owner of the company. I think that this is how people will decide on who to phone in a competitive market. What's your background, why should they call you instead of the next RGI?
The only other thing I would say is people want everything at their fingertips now. There is a contact page on your website with a form to get in touch, but I would recommend signposting people with a 'get quote' button instead. I think this could actually replace your contact page as your phone numbers are on the top of every page instead. Have a look at mine, it also automatically filters out people who are wanting small jobs done but are too far away: -
Lincoln Plumber & Electrician Quote Request - Step 1
I'm not saying my website is perfect at all, but have a look at my 'about us' page: -
About Dripbusters Plumber & Electrician - Dripbusters
Please take all this in the spirit in which it's intended, i.e. to be helpful.
just had another look and your on first page at the bottom this morning ,
i am the same as mike tho i would just google plumber northampton
i am the same as mike tho i would just google plumber northampton
It's only on the first page for you because you live at the same address as your business is registered on Google Places I imagine. If you have a Google Account make sure you log out from it before searching to get a better reflection.
Croft your powerflushing picture looks like you scooped that out of a drain lol
good site tho
good site tho
Sorry to keep posting. Stan, is your company a Ltd company? I seem to remember somewhere that it was. If it is, it's a legal requirement to post your company registration number and registered address on each page of your website. Look at the footer on mine.
Thank you for all your comments . It does actually help me to understand why I am not getting any business . It's difficult when you don't know any one to help you out and keep bumping to web designers and SEO experts that don't know all this key things .
The other thing is that if your domain name is less than 1 year old Google thinks your website is spam. After it's 1 year old you will see a leap in the search results and the amount of calls you get.
Domain name age is still one of the most important criteria for ranking highly on Google.
Also, try and get a few customer reviews on Google Places. One you have 10 or more you seem to get a good boost in search rankings too.
Domain name age is still one of the most important criteria for ranking highly on Google.
Also, try and get a few customer reviews on Google Places. One you have 10 or more you seem to get a good boost in search rankings too.
It's so frustrating ......
Have you moved around alot stan???
I lived in London (Ruislip ) for the last 8 years , but did not want to pay anymore £1250 rent for the 3 bed house so we decided to move out + London" was to much " This year in March we moved to a village outside Northampton .
I have been in uk for only 13years and over all I have been in the tread for 4 years .
i would give it more time people need to see your van around see your face etc etc , i said in earlier post everybody knows a plumber so when people get to know you i reckon you'l get more work .
need to walk before you can run , i dont advertise but have tried in the past and never worked out for me but the area i live is saturated with plumbs and gsr .Bet it will take a year or so before work load picks up
need to walk before you can run , i dont advertise but have tried in the past and never worked out for me but the area i live is saturated with plumbs and gsr .Bet it will take a year or so before work load picks up
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julesverne
stan i think your time and money would be better spent learning a little web design. it's inexpensive anmd you can steal idea's sorry i'll rephrase that gain inspiration from other websites. its not as hard as you think with a web editor and a little research on seo.
Doesnt sound like Andy from ACRC to me, can you pass me his number please mate
Lee you getting any calls from the one he did for you ?
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Ermintrude
Feed back helps us all. I would possibly move ur phone number to 1/3 down on rhs. Brits read left to right. By default miss top left 1/3 when skimming a page. First thing u focus on is the woman on sofa.... Ur number wants to be below that?
I really don't think so no, the site I built myself is above the one he done and always has been, yet he reckons the site gets loads of hits everyday! Lol
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jase158
Yes I use acre, took 8 months to get up there, but I am up there. I pay 35 as I did the website myself, also I have separate pages for every village, Stan talk to Andrew about google maps and google Adwords as you may want some instant results whilst your website is getting going. Also rated people, don't pay them money, I got signed up and received calls from people even though I didn't bid for job. Will take a while as Northampton is huge but keep at it, results will be worth it.
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Rickster123
I think he's mugged you off stan. Kick his bum!
I spoke to Andrew today and he is going to look into rebuilding it and having different strategy !
Adam he probably has taken my hard earned cash I was given by the government when I used to signed up .......
Adam he probably has taken my hard earned cash I was given by the government when I used to signed up .......
I doned signed up this days they just give me the cash to keep me going
you are being ripped off Stan. £55 is a lot to pay a month. Tell them to add google analytics and give you access too see how many people actually visiting your web.
I was suggested to use him as he is good , now if I pool off I am lost with nothing for this winter ,
I have had work passed on from other plumbers but new customers are needed to keep going
I have had work passed on from other plumbers but new customers are needed to keep going
how is your web performing martin ?
getting more from google maps than from website. i have no time to update, but will have to do it and do more seo on it. im doing it myself. so not paying anybody.
well done mate , lee from here aka plumbers-mate has done his and he is getting lots too
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Whl4852
A few years ago I naively spent £1000 advertising with a large company near where I live. Didn't get one job, not even a time waster! Did some work for the women's institute, phone didn't stop ringing. I never advertise now, but then again I work for somebody else two days a week. Hope this helps?
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REDSAW
my view
its a sterile website!!
free to buyers? better putting -free service to new customers!!
wheres all the pictures of you, your vans & your work?
put a tempter in like 'free magnetic filter with all new boilers'
outside taps from £25.
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its a sterile website!!
free to buyers? better putting -free service to new customers!!
wheres all the pictures of you, your vans & your work?
put a tempter in like 'free magnetic filter with all new boilers'
outside taps from £25.
🙂
all pictures are on the bottom where it says follow us on facebook 🙂
should we have it reworded so its clear for people of where to look for images of work done ?
should we have it reworded so its clear for people of where to look for images of work done ?
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