Best way of advertising - Page 2

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 21:38

i was just gonna say it was me that said that. poor gayle.
I wasnt trying to be funny just saying that we had been put on yell.com
So what is the google and loot not heard of advertising on them?

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 21:45

Oh by the way my avator is not my partner ha thats my lad so dont let him put you off.

Less · 04-03-2006, 21:48

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Originally Posted by emmatjackson

Yeah

S.T.PLUMBING & HEATING

Absolutely fantastic, getting the main problem plumbers have to deal with into the name of the company!

S.T.PLUMBING & HEATING

simon · 04-03-2006, 21:49

Emma........ word of mouth is the best by far.. but that is not so good when you are just starting up. A first class job a a good rate will have the mouths talking quick enough.
Never undersell your service, or you will become a busy fool, everyone knows a good job has a value.Anyone that does not understand that aint worth working for.
If you are advertising in the yellow pages soon, I know a trick that will put you at the front end of the listing, and that will increase its effectiveness..pm me and I will tell ya

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 21:53

less
I dont get it will you please explain we are baffled!

Less · 04-03-2006, 21:54

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Originally Posted by simon

I know a trick that will put you at the front end of the listing, and that will increase its effectiveness..pm me and I will tell ya

AAA
ZZZ
now who would have thought of that, just put your spurs on, 'cos that's the one cowboys use!
(They are always the ones to avoid).

Madhatter · 04-03-2006, 21:59

Gawd lol.
You can get free listings in both yellow pages and thompson.
That reminds me, always a good idea to ask how people found out about you, that way you can find out which advertising is working best for you.

simon · 04-03-2006, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Less

AAA
ZZZ
now who would have thought of that, just put your spurs on, 'cos that's the one cowboys use!
(They are always the ones to avoid).

I think that comment shows that you dont spend any money with yellow pages.. or depend on it for your livelyhood...

Madhatter · 04-03-2006, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Less

AAA
ZZZ
now who would have thought of that, just put your spurs on, 'cos that's the one cowboys use!
(They are always the ones to avoid).

And also it's changing the name of your company. if your listed in thompson as AAA st plumbers and they look in the listings by names part for st plumbers they arent going to find you are they. People want a local plumber, and thats what they look for in a phone book.

Madhatter · 04-03-2006, 22:04

Well personally I agree with less, it's cheap and tacky, and I avoid AAAAAAAAA plumbers like the plague. And everybody I've asked who got my number from the book based their choice on location, not order of listing in the book.

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 22:08

In the yellow pages ( local ) we are going to be listed under s.t plumbing and heating on a colour advert. Under the central heatings part we again are listed for free just company name tel nos and addresses. We only chose st which was shortb for stes name and obviously plumbing and heating wanted to keep simple.

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 22:13

Well madhatter if you were to see the advert you will know we are not cheap and tacky by far and I have just asked for advise not nasty comments.

emmatjackson · 04-03-2006, 22:21

But madhatter thankyou for your very good comments and advice and you will receive a free gasfire service when in need.

Madhatter · 04-03-2006, 22:32

missunderstanding there.

Only cheap and tacky, in my opinion if you put AAAAA in front.
I don't see anything wrong with S.T. plumbing.
I used J.N. the only problem I get is people think i'm saying jane.

WillowTheWhisp · 04-03-2006, 22:34

Have you thought of doing your own website?