advertising

About a month ago, I thought I would have a go at setting up a website to "test the waters" so to speak. Anyway been OK at most things I try, the website looked mint and got £50 free adwords with the hosting, so thought I would use that too. So I have a website and advertised it... all good you...

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What form of advertising is everyone doing? I started last week and thought i could get away with just solely word of mouth but only had small jobs so far

10 days ago i signed up for a advertising section at my local Homebase, the rep from a company called Balmoral Services came round and sold me this package that goes for 2 years. its a 1 of each trade sitting on a board section by the checkouts so that if anyone comes in to buy a fire or hob etc...

Hi Guys...just was thinking about going to advertise in google and Yell.com to get more jobs as i work for myself, but wanted other opinion before jumping into unfamiliar waters these experts know how to talk a good game..so please has anyone used google or Yell.com to boost their business...

Just had a call from a company claiming to be called Vision Group working on behalf of a charity called FFFC (forester fund for children). They offer to run an advert in a free charity raising business directory for a reasonable fee . They sound very legit and the offer sounds good. DO NOT...

Hello Everyone, How many people on here advertise themselves as a plumbing and heating company if they are not gas safe? Maybe a daft question but just wondered if you thought it gave the wrong impression. Thanks.

yellow pages, online paid advertising, onlinefree advertising, lead sites like servicemagic, flyers, networking meetings, local newspapers, ads in shop windows, etc etc what seems to bring in the most work from these? I have had a few bad experiences already with advertising, just cancelled a...

Hi, Just a general question really. What Advertising Method do you think is the best and worst. Everybody raves about online advertising, google adwords etc but I have always found it to be V. Expensive without bringing many customers. Yellow pages used to bring in lots of business...

So I've got all the usual ads, thomson local, yell, online and books. Free classifieds, dot com website, facebook advertisingh and I've just tried the google ad words (through yell) which I'm still on the fence about. I was just wondering has anyone got any recommendations for more advertising...

New to here so apologies if already covered. Seem to be losing work to unqualified people and wondered what the thoughts were on advertising a bit more? Yell.com for instance. Thanks in advance.

System3 has been in contact with Ricky at TMS Print and got a good deal on A6 cards: 1,000 x A6 leaflets printed 2 sides on 250gsm gloss art card £45. I'll try to help out with information on how to correctly supply a file for litho printing at a professional printer on another sticky if you...

My name is Sam Whitaker, I am in my last year of College working towards my Gas Safe Certificate which will be completed in June.. Unfortunatly my current employer has had to let me go due to lack of work. As you may know the Gas Safe learning is the most difficult part and requires some hand...

I guess it would be pointless if you have your van sign written but does anyone use A boards or anything similar? I think this would be a good idea, doing working in someone's house it could be put it in their drive or on the pavement outside the house. Just a thought :)

Hi a couple of questions... I was wondering has anyone joined a 'find a tradesman' :crazy: web site and was it worth it? I've seen a few now, some you pay for leads, others, you pay one of, and some arepay monthly....BUT do they work? The other thing is has any one done any manufacturers UFH...

Hello all, I am currently working on a large project in Bristol, but due to the pay being quite low (£12phr) and the hours also quite low (39), I am looking to do some extra work. I am new to the area and don't know many people so the word of mouth jobs which where rife at home are basically...

Would you/Do you advertise your rates/prices on your website? Do you think it is a good thing to do, or would it put people off?

Who uses it? Does it help or hinder u? I suppose free advertising can only be a good thing surely!!

As I am just starting back out on the self employment adventure I am looking for the best way to advertise. I have done the usual and got business cards made up and booked my van in to get signs done. I signed up to Trade UK/Job sorted when I was in B&Q opening a trade account, however any...

I've just recently started up my own company after a bit of a plumbing career break and am currently undertaking an advertising campaign mainly concentrating on leaflet drops and local advertising. I was just wondering what other fellow plumbers advice would be for making the most of...