[Paul Moulding]

Hello guys
I have just done my training with cleansmart and I have my equipment I have done no jobs yet but going to practice on friends and familys carpets.
I was wondering on how important a website is and how much I should be spending on this. I have put my details into some sites and I guy rang up saying he could get me in the top page of google and design me a good website etc. Would normally cost £499 upfront but it will be no charge upfront and £78 a month to manage and a 12 month contract.
Was wondering what you guys think of this help needed.
I am from Newcastle.

[Shaun_Ashmore]

Could be a good idea to say where you are from Paul as many wont answer until you do.

[Paul Moulding]

Sorry new to all this Newcastle upon Tyne.

[Mike Halliday]

Will you own the website & domain name? Or will you be paying £78 a month for ever?

I always  recommend my mate Mark at dp design he will do you a basic, nice looking website at a good price, he often gets slagged off as he uses the same design  for most carpet cleaners but unless there’s another of his sites in your town then it doesn’t matter.

I would be weary of people promising top page of google no one can gaurentee that.

You do need a website even if it doesn’t rank on google as you need to list it on your marketing, so people can read further information about you.

[Paul Moulding]

Not to sure to what I would own but he did say a 12 month contract. I also believe he is working on behalf of yell as he has just sent me an email. Has your friend got an email or number I could contact him.

Yes makes sense thanks for the response.

[Mike Halliday]

http://kireth.com

******Other website designers are available *******

[Derek Corbrick]

http://www.tattoowebdesign.com £27.50 per month no contract includes business e-mail don't own the site but works great for me.
take a look www.ecosafedrycarpetcleaning.co

[Paul Moulding]

Will without doubt give these guys a look.

Great website Derek just what I'm after.

Thank you

[Michael H Jones]

Don't think he does websites but for google adwords i use www.simply-ppc.uk i'm always at the top and don't spend too much money.

[Paul Moulding]

I am not yet familiar with Google adwords.
I'll have to look into this also.

Thanks

[John Higgins]

http://kireth.com

******Other website designers are available *******

Hi Mike
our carpet cleaning websites are £100 setup
up to 15 pages if required
£10 per month hosting this includes:
URL renewal any changes you may require and  an  SSL Certificate

[John Kelly]

Paul, we are based in Cramlington and stock a wide range of carpet cleaning products and offer training and advice.

[Paul Moulding]

Hi what courses do you offer and when are they available I've been on the website and couldn't find any.
Thank you

[Craig A Moore]

Website is good but just be careful I spent thousands and got nothing     keep away from promote uk  they are poop and don't care

[Mike Halliday]

Website is good but just be careful I spent thousands and got nothing     keep away from promote uk  they are poop and don't care

I agree with this, carpet cleaners don’t need an expensive, award winning website just a nice looking one that does the job. And website are just a small piece of a marketing strategy thinking all you need is a website is a mistake

[John Kelly]

We have a Tilemaster day next Friday. Our next Carpet Cleaning course will likely be in February as everyone is entering their bust periods now. First one will be advanced stain removal. We are also hoping to have a Carpet/Rug repair and re-colouring course.

[Susan Dean (1stclean)]

we were in the carpet cleaning game over 40 years up in your patch before moving south and john kelly is one of the guys you must go and see if you want to survive in the industry up there hes forgot more about the carpet cleaning trade then most will ever know and a great guy as well , we miss dealing with him

[The Carpet Cleaning Pro]

www.freevirtualservers.com

You can get your domain name with em and Free hosting.

I have used em for years now. I build my own site and just upload it.