How To Get Customers Picking You Up Online
Tradies…it’s time to stand out online
Are you looking for ways to grow your tradie business and get more customers picking you up?
Standing out online is your answer!
I’m A Tradie. Why Do I Need Social Media?
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business /by tradeacademyI’m A Tradie. Why Do I Need Social Media?
Like most tradies you probably rely on a few key sources of marketing to drive customers to your business, like:
- Online directories and trade portals like Yellow Pages and True Local
- Local advertising
- Word of mouth referrals
But with more and more customers being active on social media like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, now is as good as a time as any to harness the power of social media to get more clients online. And yes, even for a tradie, whether you be a local plumber, builder or painter.
How Your Tradie Story Could Be Your Best Marketing Tool
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business /by tradeacademyGet Personal With Your Customers
There are many tradies unable to answer what their “story” is.
Your story can have incredible branding value especially if it communicates your ethics, mission and values as a business operator.
A compelling story can be an important bridge to getting you new customers and keeping them.
Social Media To-Do List for Tradies
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, Online /by tradeacademySocial media success for tradies
All tradesmen know that aside from word-of-mouth advertising, the best way for them to reach as many customers as possible is through online marketing.
Yet many tradies focus far too much of their time and efforts on their website. They forget that thousands of their customers are interacting on social media every single day.
This makes social media a valuable place to be for any trade business to build their brand.
Below are some points to prioritise if you are considering social media for your business.
3 Ways For Tradies To Screen Customers Over the Phone
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business /by tradeacademyWhy The First Phone Call Matters
As a trade business owner, you probably spend a lot of “unpaid” time meeting potential customers to quote on jobs that you never win. Some tradies will spend half a day travelling to a client, only to realise within minutes of arrival that the client is not an “ideal fit.”
Get Your Tradie Business On Google Local Maps
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, Online /by tradeacademyWhy Get Your Business Onto Google Maps
Want a fast way to get your trade business noticed in your local area on Google, and without spending a cent?
It’s claiming your business listing on Google Local Maps!
Tradies Tips: The Power of Newsletters
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, Online /by tradeacademyHow Newsletters Can Help Your Business
No matter how many new online marketing strategies there are right now, you still can’t overlook the importance of email marketing for your trade business.
Sending out newsletters regularly is a foolproof way to keep your audience interested and increase the engagement and traffic of your website.
Below are a few questions you may have about email marketing and their rightful answers.
3 Challenges of Promoting Your Trade Business Online
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, Online /by tradeacademyOnline Advertising Watch Outs
If you are a tradesman, one of the best ways to get more customers is by advertising your services online. This will help you reach more customers and not to mention help you build online trust.
Using search engine optimisation, pay-per-click, email marketing, and social media marketing are just some of the best ways for you to establish online presence for your trade website.
However, online advertising doesn’t come without its challenges.
Here are some you should be ready for.
5 Traditional Marketing Strategies for Tradies
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business /by tradeacademyBack to Basics Marketing
While online marketing has been on the rise since the innovation of technology and the internet, traditional marketing is still undoubtedly alive and kicking especially for the local tradie.
Below are four traditional marketing methods still relevant for helping your business grow.
3 Tradie SEO Tricks and Tips
/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, Online /by tradeacademyGet Your Tradie Website Ranking
SEO or Search Engine Optimisation is always a hot topic for any local business owner.
Whilst many marketers make it sound daunting, mysterious and costly, the truth is any local business (including our beloved tradies) can take measures to improve their SEO ranking without breaking the bank.
And that’s what we want to share with you.
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