10-13-2012, 12:10 AM
I've tried ppc programs like Google Adwords several times at different parts of the year and broken into specific geographic locations around me and never got anything at all - didn't even get very many clicks on the ad except for perhaps competitors. So it would seem that very few businesses find their commercial carpet cleaners online (except for maybe local listings.)
I've had a little success hitting the phone and just calling businesses I want to do work at. I've also had some success in mailing information (flyer, biz card, etc.) to specific contacts at businesses. One good way to get these is to look online at your local chamber and search the directory, then send the info to the listed contact. Or better yet, call the business and get the name of the person who is charge of procuring services.
But the best way for me, historically, has simply been to get off my rear-end and go knocking on doors.
Yellow Pages is permanently banned from my future with the exception of a free online listing.
I've had a little success hitting the phone and just calling businesses I want to do work at. I've also had some success in mailing information (flyer, biz card, etc.) to specific contacts at businesses. One good way to get these is to look online at your local chamber and search the directory, then send the info to the listed contact. Or better yet, call the business and get the name of the person who is charge of procuring services.
But the best way for me, historically, has simply been to get off my rear-end and go knocking on doors.
Yellow Pages is permanently banned from my future with the exception of a free online listing.