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Old 03-30-2007, 09:22 PM   #1
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Got my first internet lead/close all in one.

****Newsflash****

Today was a banner day in the marketing world for Colonial Custom Painting of Jacksonville Florida. It marked the first call from Yahoo local search that at the same time turned out to also be a close on a signed contract for interior painting. The job consists of all interior walls to be coated as well as ceilings and trim work including crown. The power of the internet has started to come to fruition as Jimmy of Colonial Custom Painting had this to say,"You know we have been kicking the idea around of doing some SEO with our website, but have had some horror stories with click fraud, but decided to jump feet first into this new realm of advertising. I have actually had another 2 calls tonight for estimates on Saturday which will prayerfully turn into a booked 2 weeks. I feel this is going to be the way for me to actually hire some competent painters, allowing me to manage the daily affairs of the business and concentrate on filling the log book." There you have it. The success has started to brim over here at Colonial Custom Painting and thus starting a new legacy in custom paint company service.
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Old 03-30-2007, 09:28 PM   #2
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good 4 you!
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Old 03-30-2007, 09:43 PM   #3
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Congrats. That is a new area for ya. I have yet to try breaking into that area.
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Old 03-30-2007, 11:43 PM   #4
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Good job. Tap it hot and heavy before everyone around you figures it out.
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Old 03-31-2007, 07:50 AM   #5
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yeah, I've had some luck on yahoo local myself

good goin'
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Old 03-31-2007, 09:34 AM   #6
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Old 03-31-2007, 10:13 AM   #7
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how much does that yahoo local cost?
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Old 03-31-2007, 10:47 AM   #8
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how much does that yahoo local cost?
yahoo local = $0

so are switchboard.com and 411.com

tons of free advertising out there and people are flocking to it
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Old 03-31-2007, 08:23 PM   #9
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It's worked great for us, but shhhh my local competitors haven't figured it out yet so lets keep it on the hush hush.
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Old 03-31-2007, 10:17 PM   #10
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Nail it than Nail it some more

Before your competition starts nailing it. You are Cutting Edge.

Your company is going Prime Time! Good Job!


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Old 03-31-2007, 10:29 PM   #11
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I appreciate all the nice replies fellas. Its been a long road to get here. For seven years all I wanted to be was a workhorse in my business only hiring outside help when I had to. It all changed when I came here and saw a new and better way from other pros. I am grateful for the networking of ideas amongst other contractors.
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