advertising

[safedepth]

Iv just started on my own not so long ago bout 3 months. Yell & yellow pages are OK not great i only have little jobs like fit a light etc. Iv put posters in shop windows and had a few phone calls from that.Iv sent out letters for local planing about 50 or so had nowt from that yet. Iv had couple of calls from free directories but mostly sales calls.I would say try and get in with a builder or get friendly with other trades. my mates a plasterer and iv had abit of work from him. Anyone got their van sign written? Does it work?

thanks peeps

Yes and Yes (Big time). Many people comment on the van, saying they have seen it and like it.

 

[green-hornet]

I agree with Cirrus, its getting as many people as you can, know you are even in business. Your phone will never ring unless you let them know your there.

 

[Nicky Tesla]

Iv just started on my own not so long ago bout 3 months. Yell & yellow pages are OK not great i only have little jobs like fit a light etc. Iv put posters in shop windows and had a few phone calls from that.Iv sent out letters for local planing about 50 or so had nowt from that yet. Iv had couple of calls from free directories but mostly sales calls.I would say try and get in with a builder or get friendly with other trades. my mates a plasterer and iv had abit of work from him. Anyone got their van sign written? Does it work?

thanks peeps

You said you started on your own but in the web site it mentions you have a team of electricians. Is it a team of 1, maybe its good to blag that you are a team even if you arn't.

 

[Riggy]

Yes and No

Same here.

 

[Andy™]

Anyone got their van sign written? Does it work?

yes and sometimes

 

[green-hornet]

My van stands out, and I have had people call me from traffic lights etc, mainly they are glamour models who like the look of my cheeky grin and would like to meet me in a layby, but when I explain I do it for money they retort "you may be cute but I am not paying for it" so win some and lose some.

Ps I have never been paid for being cute. (to date any way)

 

[Evans Electric]

Greeny's medication is wearing off !!! GuinnessGuinness

 

[binky]

Yes and Yes (Big time). Many people comment on the van, saying they have seen it and like it.

Smart van safe depth - how much did that cost you?

 

[safedepth]

Smart van safe depth - how much did that cost you?

Thanks Binky,

The van was a pre registered deal from Vospers commercials in Valley Road and they recommended Signs Express for the artwork. It was

 

[binky]

I have used Alphabet signs, and Magma signs, both good - u may have seen Alphabets' version of the 'Mystery Machine' driving around Plymouth. My current van signage cost me

 

[safedepth]

I have seen the Mystery Machine, is that you as well? Looks very good.

 

[switch10]

had thompsons local directory on the phone today, saying they control goole maps etc, and can get me to the top of google etc for a paid listing of 250 for 6 months.. any one advertised with them? never even recieved a thompsons phonebook where i live lol

 

[Andy™]

1 rule of advertising: never use those who phone you.

 

[switch10]

ok andy, however they may have phoned me because i submitted a free advert via there website. so that could rule so many places out, as i will be shortly submitting my website to over 50 free index pages etc,

 

[wozz]

had thompsons local directory on the phone today, saying they control goole maps etc, and can get me to the top of google etc for a paid listing of 250 for 6 months.. any one advertised with them? never even recieved a thompsons phonebook where i live lol

utter crap tell thompsons they are talking out their arse.

I can get myself to the top of google maps easily and stay there all you have to do is modify your advert regularly or get reviewed, im allways there or there about on there anyway, this maybe easier for me than others as my company includes the place name people are searching for. 1 or 2 calls a week tops from it.

 

[switch10]

cheers wozz, thats the answer i was looking for. i thought it was a con but not done much internet advertising for previous work so was unsure.

 

[a1]

TBH - I have always and Always will use "Thompson Local" before Yellow Pages, etc.

 

[Apache]

TBH - I have always and Always will use "Thompson Local" before Yellow Pages, etc.

Admin - there's this new thing called the 'internet'

I always try for word of mouth when looking for any tradesmen. This is where some low profit simple jobs can build your reputation. Change the outside light for the little old lady, listen to her stories, don't be too dear and she'll tell all her friends about that lovely young man......

 

[a1]

Internet? Really?? Where mate?

I always use the same tradesmen. But yes, I do do my research as much as possible if my regulars couldn't do it and I couldn't wait.

 

[Apache]

Internet? Really?? Where mate?I always use the same tradesmen. But yes, I do do my research as much as possible if my regulars couldn't do it and I couldn't wait.

I thought you were multi-skilled? I imagine you did building, plumbing, plastering, garage building and a touch of cowboy electrics on weekends and bank holidays............................