Ok I added those keywords and reworded the ad... I also added the counties that I serve@ check it out and let me know! Yes I seen your adQuote:
Originally Posted by Clough
Thanks! Much Appreciated!
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Ok I added those keywords and reworded the ad... I also added the counties that I serve@ check it out and let me know! Yes I seen your adQuote:
Originally Posted by Clough
Thanks! Much Appreciated!
I'll check it out! On my Valentine's Special ad, I tried to use every keyword that I could about Valentine's Day around where I live.
I also added these keywords at the bottom of my ad?
Do they sound good?
Mothers Day
Mothers Day Flowers
Hallmark Cards
Mothers Day Card
Mom
Dad
Fathers Day
Okay, I've seen the change.
This is what I would suggest you change the following part to:
Will County Cleaning Service, Du Page County IL Cleaners, Tinley Park IL Maid Service, Orland Park IL Housecleaning, Mokena IL Janitorial Service, Cleaning Service in Frankfort IL, Homer Glen IL Office Cleaning, Palos Park IL Cleaners, Palos Hills IL Sanitation Service, Sanitary Cleaners in Hickory Hills IL, Lockport IL Floor Cleaning and Buffing, Lemont IL Janitorial Service
Yes, they sound good!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
Here's a suggestion for some of them as well as others that you might use.
Mother's Day in Chicago, Find Mother's Day Flowers in Chicago, Mother's Day Dinner in Chicago, Chicagoland Mother's Day Events, Celebrate Mother's Day in Chicago.
The same could be applied for Father's Day.
Are you going to run some kind of special because of the holiday?
Thanks!
Ok I did what you said...Quote:
Originally Posted by Clough
I also added in "swine Flu" into my keywords since I think a lot pf people are using that term right now lol
Does that sound like a smart thing to do??
I put kill swine flu lol...
Another thing about hoobly.com, is to be sure to check the internal messaging system on it! I had a couple of inquiries about two months ago that I didn't know were there!
Thanks!
Its like you read my mind lol
I just checked my email and seen that I had a inquiry from a potential customer that needs cleaning... to bad I don't service his area though... he said he wanted some pianos dusted hahahaa jk
But you thanks for keeping a look out!
Btw you think we can make it on page 1? Of Google?
Also what are some good ways to get people to my website...
:-) Much appreciated
I think that you're going to need to post some additional ads in order to make it on the first page of a Google search. I think part of the reason that mine are so well exposed is because I'm "out there" so much.
Yeah, too bad you don't service his area, because his pianos really need to be dusted!
I'm going to place my Mother's Day special ad, now.
Let's see what happens!
Thanks!
Hehe
Ill eventually get it...
I am going to steal the Skeleton of the ads you put out and repost them with cleaning words and my logo!!
Haha
Yes. You do seem to be everywhere though lol
I want to see this ad though :-)
well clough maybe we can work on this tomorrow.. its getting late... I have some additional questions for you... about getting my website to get more views on it...
If you want to.. we can resume tomorrow night and go from there...
Your help and time on here tonight is much appreciated and valued ! Thank You for all the advice! God Bless! Hope you are feeling better !
Thanks! I've taken somewhat of a downturn in health in the past couple of days, but hope to be on the mend soon! My arms feel like they're going to drop off and I have very little strength in my arms and hands. Painted another ceiling last week as well as tuned a piano twice in one sitting that was the worst sounding piano that I've ever heard for a customer!
I have to direct my barbershop chorus in a performance tomorrow night as well as a performance, so it probably won't be until around 11:00 that I get on here.
I'll let you know how soon my Mother's day hoobly ad appears. I copied and pasted my Valentine's day one and just need to change some of the words. I hope that hoobly doesn't delete it like they did my Valentine's Day ad. I had it loaded with so many things that I think they perceived it as being spam. It appeared within minutes on the first page of a Google search. We have to be kind of careful with these advertising sites, because some of them can be really picky about what's posted on them.
We'll talk more later about the website thing. What I think that you should do is to start at least several more websites that are free to start and put various things on them that will attract what people are searching for.
A couple of years ago, it used to be that there were over 5,000 links to websites that had my email address on them. Some of those sites no longer exist or don't allow advertising on them anymore.
There's always new advertising websites springing up, though. We just have to search for them.
I just closed off with a guy in Canada. We're composing a song together. So, I guess that I'll wish you a very pleasant and restful sleep also!
God's Love and Blessings to You!
Goodnight! :)
I have a carpet cleaning business with about $250,000 in sales per year. We paid a lot of money in yellowpage ads for residential business the first two years, and it did not provide much fruit. We are now 99% commercial. All of our commercial work was attained by knocking on doors and having a flyer and business card ready.
I do hope that you return sometime, Cleaningman23! I was really enjoying working on this with you!
Thanks!
Nonono The pleasures all mine and Thank You once again for all you help and advice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clough
But!
I am back clough! How is the Mothers day ad coming along for you?
I am not sure with any results on mine yet?
Let me know the next time you will be on! :0)
Cloughhh where are you@!
I need my piano tuned!!
Haha jking
Lets do this tonight!
I'm here but am having some difficulty being on the Internet because of living in someone else's home. Will hope to be back to normal sometime soon!
Thanks!
Clough where are you!! I want to continue this :) I hope all is wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Clough
I am here, Cleaningman23!
Hopefully, within the next couple of days, I should be back to normal at my home and able to use my own computer, full-time!
I also hope that you're well! :)
Thanks!
I had a question about your answer...Quote:
Originally Posted by mariemay
You say all your business is from knocking on doors?
Now is that knocking on commercial businesses?
Also is it just a commercial carpet cleaning co.
Or do you also clean offices?
What are the other means of obtaining these commercial customers?
Morning,Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
How are you cleaningman? I only have a few minutes, I have a meetings with our accountants and then two appointments this afternoon.
I wanted to say that anything other than residential is considered commercial which includes offices. Whether it is regular cleaning, carpets, windows, etc... these are the two primary markets.
Stringer
Good Morning Stringer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
Ok ! I understand.. That's always hard to distinquish . I always wondered if windows was considered more residential than commercial but I guess you are right!
Thanks for the input ! Once again! I hope can maybe teach you something one day ! Haha just jkin
I know that this is going to sound like an old quote but;Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
I learn at least three new things a day, everyday. Watching, listening and reading.
Stringer
My quote isQuote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
"I learn three new cleaning facts everyday from askmehelp.com and from you! stringer"""Thank Heavens"
Haha jkin
Thank you for the compliment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
Talk with you later... gotta go... wish me luck today, always helps.
GOOD LUCK!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
Haha
Wish me some too!
I don't mind rubbing off your successful luck that you carry
Hehe jkin
Good Luck!
TTYL!
Well, we both know that you get 'lucky' when you bust you a$$, put in the time, and are prepared,. and pray a lot.
Stringer
I try to bust my A$$ out her ein the Chicago AreaQuote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
But I think you took all the commercial jobs in the Chicago Area!
I have been trying to find a commercial office to bid on in the past 3 months and have had no luck:(
Funny (Ha), I wish that were true...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
As you know, I have been in this business for 35 years in one capacity or another, and I still knock on doors, along with other methods. Gets new business and keeps my fingers in the pie and besides, I really enjoy it.
By the way, although you may get some jobs sooner of course, the 'lead time' on decent sized jobs from initial contact to contract is generally 3 months. So you should getting a ton... very soon, right? Good luck, keep knocking...
Stringer
Hey I want to dig my fingers into the pie also lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
When I opened up business one of the ladies at the borders book store in my chicago area said they were canning the company..
so I have followed up with them and have seen no response!
Do you usually randomly walk into businesses even if it says no soliciting? Lol
I also go a residential house bid and the client explained to me they were firing their current cleaning co but not until September (20000 sq ft office)
Her current provider was cardinal cleaning... May I ask are they one of your competitors? Lol
Or are you them hahah! :rolleyes: watch out here comes the pieeeeeeeeee jkin
NO, I am not Cardinal Cleaning, however they are a good competitor in my market niche.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
Are you saying the Cardinal was/is bidding on residential cleaning? And this house was 20,000 sq ft? Interesting... as they have been strictly commercial from my knowledge of them... We have some accounts that they have been after for many years and they have a few that we want... and probably will eventually get, I believe.
We have won some and lost some to Cardinal. Some companies are not beyond stretching the truth some when it comes to their competitors. Although I am not particularly saying that about them.
"watch out here comes the pieeeeeeeeee jkin[/QUOTE]"
Doesn't bother me a bit jkin, there has been and will always be enough to go around for those companies that do it the right way. In fact, I wish you well, I always enjoy beating a good competitor... ha ha. There is so much business on the south side that you should be busier than h3ll... If things go well, I am certain that we will face each other out there somewhere, better be prepared my friend... be prepared. :)
Stringer
"Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
Doesn't bother me a bit jkin, there has been and will always be enough to go around for those companies that do it the right way. In fact, I wish you well, I always enjoy beating a good competitor... ha ha. There is so much business on the south side that you should be busier than h3ll... If things go well, I am certain that we will face each other out there somewhere, better be prepared my friend... be prepared. :)
Stringer[/QUOTE]
Ahhh
You have mis read me my friend. Here is how the story goes. This lead(customer) called me for an estimate for a house she was selling, which had her family living it...
This place was disgusting and really dirt...
She wanted me to go under beds and go under couches and the works.. basement etc
I gave her a fair estimate for $175.00
I did a follow up call with her to clean the house.. and received no call back...
She then explained to me that the office she works at 20,000 sq ft. Currently has Cardinal Cleaning servicing their office...
And that she called them to clean her house also...
Which I did not know cardinal cleaning did residential
Apparently they do...
Sooooo
She asked me when I was there that they are most likely going to fire cardinal... and accepting bids in july-august-march
Sooo I am waiting to follow up with it... But for a low fee of 49.99 I can forward you this lead and we can do some business together
Haha Jkin
Yes but I am hoping it may be a chance... who knows until then
If she did not call back about the residential house , I am unsure about the office...
AhhhQuote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
You have mis read me my friend. Here is how the story goes. This lead(customer) called me for an estimate for a house she was selling, which had her family living it...
This place was disgusting and really dirt...
She wanted me to go under beds and go under couches and the works.. basement etc
I gave her a fair estimate for $175.00
I did a follow up call with her to clean the house.. and received no call back...
She then explained to me that the office she works at 20,000 sq ft. Currently has Cardinal Cleaning servicing their office...
And that she called them to clean her house also...
Which I did not know cardinal cleaning did residential
Apparently they do...
Sooooo
She asked me when I was there that they are most likely going to fire cardinal... and accepting bids in july-august-march
Sooo I am waiting to follow up with it... But for a low fee of 49.99 I can forward you this lead and we can do some business together
Haha Jkin
Yes but I am hoping it may be a chance... who knows until then
If she did not call back about the residential house , I am unsure about the office... [/QUOTE]
If you have the address of the 20,000 sq ft office...then if I were you, I would go knock on the door. Good luck.....
Hi, guys!
When I was picking up my meds at Wal-Mart, I got a piano tuning simply because of what I said to the check-out lady about what I needed to do for the evening.
It can pay to mention what you do, no matter what situation you're in.
Thanks!
I'm still here, but am still having some difficulties here with which I need to deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
Am looking forward to further dialogue with you, Cleaningman23!
Thanks!
I've been saying...Quote:
Originally Posted by Clough
I know what you mean!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
I was at the gas station getting my winning lottery tickets lol
And
This construction worker behind me started asking me how old I was and what I do for a living and I stated I owned a cleaning company...
Before I knew it the cashier and him were amazed that I owned a cleaning company
Which I don't take into consideration that often...
I actually felt special for a moment hehe
But he then asked me for my business card and I went to go in my wallet and sure enough...
I WAS OUT
I was never so pissed in all my life at myself...
The man did take my business number down though.. and stated he may need help in the future
NEVER AGAIN will this happen to me
That has happened to me 3 times in 35 years in business. Now I have cards in my car, all my jackets, shirt pockets, and tucked in my materials.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleaningman23
Calling cards are a whole different subject... by that I mean how they are printed, what they say, colors, the back of them, size, shape, etc. Another whole subject matter.
The big question here is... did you get his name and direct phone number?
Im going out for the door to door-kill tomorrow wish me luck ! I am picking a shopping center and attacking heheQuote:
Originally Posted by Stringer
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