By Hitman | April 28, 2009
I’ve been really into Twitter lately. It has boomed to the new social online media.
You can follow me at www.Twitter.com/John_Braun
I’ll be giving away quite a few internt marketing secrets over the coming weeks.
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Marketing, Twitter | Add Your Comment »
By Hitman | April 17, 2009
Here’s an article I recently wrote for ICS Magazine:
Your clients are online. Many of them search the Internet to find a cleaning company instead of picking up the old Yellow Pages. Blogging is an important way to make sure it’s your company they connect with.
The Internet is the New Yellow Pages
What does this have to do with blogs? Google absolutely loves blogs, forums, and anything else with constantly updated information. The reason behind this is because Google won’t stay the top dog in search engines if they don’t keep current information.
When you search Google, you’re looking for the latest information on the keywords you’ve typed, right? That’s why Google is always looking for fresh, new content. And they know blogs are one of the best ways to get this fresh content. Google is constantly checking content on blogs with their little search engine robots.
Blogs allow you to quickly and easily put information out on the web. You can easily add articles, reviews, photos, and videos. And the beautiful thing is, you do not need a webmaster to add the content. Of course you may need a webmaster to set the blog up properly. But after this, it’s easy Internet marketing.
Has your webmaster ever ignored your phone calls? Does it take weeks to make any changes on your website? With a blog, it’s easy and instant.
I suggest you have at least two Web sites. One should be an informative Web site that gives all the information about you company and sells your service. The second should be a blog. Of course, you can combine the two and have a website with a blog attached to it.
Blogs are super cheap. I recommend you go with a hosting company like Hostgator that has a CPanel system. The CPanel makes setting up a Wordpress blog easy. Then if you’d like to customize your blog and add your logo or custom header, contact your webmaster.
There are websites now in the cleaning industry that are themed-based. The cool thing is the site doesn’t look like a blog. It looks like a regular website. But even better, Google loves indexing the content. Plus, it’s easy to add content and make changes yourself.
How to Get the Most Benefit from Blogging
You’ll get the most benefit from blogging if your blog is on your actual website. In other words, it won’t benefit you as much if the blog is created on blogger or another blog website. You need a blog installed on your site.
Blog at least once every two weeks-once every week is ideal. Mention your latest promotions and specials. Talk about what’s going on in your company or your community. Tell stories about a unique job you just finished. Show videos of your techs on the job. Just be real. That’s what blogging is all about.
It’s really that easy. And if the thought of writing something once every other week frightens you, have your office assistant do it.
You really can’t go wrong here unless you don’t blog. It won’t hurt, I promise.
You can still get in on the Internet Marketing Class for Carpet Cleaners. For details go to www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass
By Hitman | April 16, 2009
Good grief it was cold. The last day of our hike, it barely got above freezing. It was snowing all day with no end in sight. At times, we were walking threw almost 6 inches of snow.
That night it was supposed to get down to 9 degrees. So we called it quits. Too cold for this Florida boy.
But it was a great experience. I’d do it again–even in the snow if properly prepared.
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By Hitman | April 3, 2009
Here’s a video that answers a question MANY of you have asked.
How do you post a hyperlink (Like This One) to a blog, bulletin board, or forum?
This video will show you how.
LIMITED TIME ONLY: Rave results are coming from the internet marketing class. If you’re serious about making HUGE profits with small amounts of money, it’s a must.
Classes are continuing. Register now and you’ll get to take the class again in a couple months FREE. You’ll make sure you get your internet marketing plan solid. If you wait until next month, you’ll be paying at least $100 more. So get in now!
Details at www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Websites, Internet Marketing | Add Your Comment »
By Hitman | March 26, 2009
The Internet Marketing Class for Carpet Cleaning Businesses is in full swing. If you register right now, you’ll get in at a discounted rate and be able to take the next class starting at the beginning of May at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
Google Adwords Training
Google Adwords Class this coming Monday night, March 30th.
Details at www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Websites | See 2 Comments »
By Hitman | March 16, 2009
Here’s an e-mail I received from one of my members.
“I think my website is okay. It ranks pretty decent in Google, has some good information about my services, and my clients are satisfied that I have a website.
No I don’t book very many jobs solely from the site. But I live in a smaller city and don’t think very many people are searching for carpet cleaners on the Internet.”
Very Dangerous and Costly Mistake. If you live in an area with at least 5,000 population, there are people looking on the Internet for your service. A few years ago this was not the case. But today that’s changed.
Here’s the grave error in NOT spending time and money on Internet advertising:
1. It’s the cheapest form of advertising possible. And to boot, it can give you the biggest return for your investment. (Many are reported 20-to-1 returns on advertising investment and MORE).
2. If your competition is effectively advertising on the Internet, their cost per lead is MUCH lower than yours.
3. Your competition could be getting a foothold on your future. He can be locking you out of the best free rankings on the Internet.
Yes, there are opportunities which are losing out on right now. For instance, the cleaners who took my advice two years ago now have the upper hand in having the greatest domain name in their city. If you try to purchase the domain name www.CarpetCleaningYourCity.com right now, you’ll probably be out of luck.
As you read this, there are opportunities just like this that you’re missing out on. For instance, do you have a twitter account? You may be losing out on another opportunity that is slowly closing.
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE INTERNET MARKETING CLASS
Registration is closing tonight at midnight. After this, you’ll have to wait another several months and settle for the advertising returns you’re currently getting.
Plus, the cost for the class will increase $100 the next time it’s run. So register now. You’ll get lifetime alumni status, which means even if you miss a class, you can come back and take the class every time I hold it.
The next part of the 8 module series is at 7pm central TONIGHT.
See details at www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass
Until later,
John Braun
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Marketing, Carpet Cleaning Websites | See 6 Comments »
By Hitman | March 9, 2009
The class registration is OPEN.
Our first class starts tonight.
Registration details…
www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass
You’ll learn how to get your website ranked well. But more than that, you’ll learn how to network on the internet. You’ll be able to use one of the cheapest media to get jobs.
Check out the class outline…
www.HitmanAdvertising.com/internetclass#outline
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Websites | See 7 Comments »
By Hitman | March 1, 2009
I decided the easiest way to field all the basic questions I’ve been getting about internet marketing is to hold a totally FREE Question and Answer call.
See, the internet can EASILY be the biggest return on your advertising investment. That’s what many of my members are finding out.
When: Tuesday night at 5 pm Pacific | 7 pm Central | 8pm Eastern
Here’s the Webinar Page with all the call in info:
http://www.instantteleseminar.com/?eventid=6382245
There’s no need to register. Just join as at 7pm central time.
Word of caution: I strongly suggest you enter your ONE question right away. We may not have a chance to answer everyone’s question depending on the number of attendees. You can go to the webcast link above RIGHT NOW and enter ANY question you have about internet marketing. Just click the link above.
Right after the call, we’ll be opening up registration for the NEW Internet Marketing 8-week course. There’s some special bonuses if you register early. So make it a point to be on the call.
See you on the call.
Until later,
John Braun
Topics: Carpet Cleaning Marketing, Carpet Cleaning Websites | Add Your Comment »
By Hitman | February 27, 2009
So sorry…
The internet marketing class is coming in just a couple days. You’ll be emailed as soon as registration opens. Keep watch on this blog. Open registration will be any day.
It’s gonna be a GREAT class that shows you everything you’ll need to know.
Here’s a GREAT excercise to learn networking on the internet: Create a profile on www.Linkedin.com
Then, look me up and request to link to me. LinkedIn is getting HUGE. And many professionals in your city are starting to catch on and network. Plus, you’ll get a FREE incoming link to benefit your website if you put your company website info in your profile. Do it NOW!
