Hi all,
Always dipping in and out of this great site for tips and info,got so much great advice reading many of the discussions.
I set up around a year ago, things are going pretty well at the moment,keeping busy, I've sorted out a small basic website using 1&1, I've included all the info that I feel describes what I do and the services I offer, I keep checking the hit rate and I've had around 300 so far, this has been running for around 3 months.
My project range isn't huge at this stage, and I plan to keep updating it.
I've had no enquiries though through it, my concern is maybe people don't like the stuff I've done,it's not up to scratch etc, I just wondered what any of you think? be honest, is it the content, layout, I don't know?
Are websites tricky to get work through, do you find they help or is it just another expense with little or no return.
Any replies much appreciated.
Cheers
Darren
www.greenroomgls.co.uk
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That's a really professional looking website with some nice photos in the gallery.
Where do you appear on google searches?
Justin
Hi Justin, thanks for your comments, much appreciated.
At the moment I'm listed with google maps, I've a mate who deals with all that kind of thing and he sorted my listing out.
I think a few people have had a look since I've posted this as the counter went up, not had many comments...perhaps they don't want to hurt my feelings ;)
Darren
Justin Hemming said:
Hi Darren,
I would say your website needs to be highly polished to generate positive interest unless you are selling product which people want / desire.
To sell a service people either need it or desire.
They desire a well designed garden, they need their garden maintained.
Although your website is clean & clear, the logo is good, as is all too common, it does not 'sell' what you offer.
The hardest thing is to say how marvellous you are and how the customer would be a fool not to phone this instant & hire you straightaway.
But why would they do this?
Why use you?
You might be local, highly skilled, motivated, friendly, reliable, established, knowledgeable,trust worthy, great to know, and bursting with ideas.
But so might the other 20 nearest competitors
What have you got that is special, tell people, get them to 'buy' into you the person / business, i.e sell yourself
Publishing your website is just the start, you have got work at it.
Good luck
Darren,
Really like your web site; clean lines, easily navigable and descriptive. I'm a strong believer in 'less is more'. Agree with Geoffrey's comments above, about finding that something to differentiate from the crowd.
The web site can be a really useful sales tool depending on where you operate, in my opinion. I know a landscaper based in South London who relies solely on his web site for new business, and doesn't need to advertise anywhere else.
Where I'm based, much older demographic who will still look for a gardener/landscaper in the local papers or Thomsons/Yellow Pages. Or perhaps I'm wrong, and the web site is just not working as well as it should!
Good luck!
Good looking website! I run a landscaping and garden maintenance business just like you and my website is also 1&1. I get arround 40 -50 % of my work through my website so dont give up on it! keep on promoting it with your other marketing materials & sign up with as much free online directorys such as brown book, Cylex, freeindex, touch local etc.
You will get people hassling you for a while after trying to sell you upgrades but just tell them blunt that you arent interested and they will leave you alone after a bit. its worth the hassle as ive received a lot of work from then! Patience and determination is key!!
Good luck
Nice site, easy to read not complicated. As has been said, sell yourself, lots of before & after pictures help too.
I used to live in Sharnbrook as a boy, and married a Thurliegh girl.......... and started working life at RAE!!!!
small world
Good luck
Steve
Also get your contact details on your home page! this is very important.