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So you've just started your own lawn care business. You're mowing a few lawns here and there... And things are going well. Then, out of the blue, you get a call from someone who tells you that you need to be listed in their directory. They promise it will bring in tons of new customers and help your business grow. But is it worth it? Have you ever heard the saying "beware of strangers bearing gifts"? Perhaps they should have said "beware of directories too." These guys charge high fees for listings or require you to sign up for long-term contracts.Most of these directories are a complete waste of time and money. Here's why: Nobody looks at directories anymore. In the internet age, people don't look to directories when they need something done.
Sometimes they'll tell you that if you have a Google Business profile, they can get you to the top of online search results too. They want lots of money... And they turn out to be rubbish. How do I know that? Simple logic. If someone could get a Google listing to show consistently at the top of online searches...They sure as hell wouldn't be ringing me. Why? Because if they could get their own page in that position, they'd be so busy they wouldn't have time to ring strangers. It would be like mailing a letter telling you how good email is.That just wouldn't make sense. The only places you'll be found online are sites like Google or Google Maps. And the best news is that Google Maps is free. New lawn care guys get these calls constantly.
The truth? Customers find you on Google and Google Maps. But you need a professional website to make it work. When customers search and find you on Google Maps... The first thing they do is click your website. If you have no website or a sketchy one... They move on to the next guy. So if you want to stop wasting money on directory scams and start showing up where customers actually look... Grab our $199 website package. It works with your free Google Maps listing to bring in real leads: [Get your website for $199/year]Stuart P.S. If anyone ever rings you and tries to sell you advertising online, they must be useless at it. Otherwise they wouldn't have to resort to using the phone. |
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