Hi all,
Quick update.
BMCC site is live. Simon and Mark last two pages to be done. Coming very soon.
(Del, I have spoken to you about this, sorry but the long delay in all your information coming through meant your area went elsewhere, again apologies and I'm sorry you are unhappy about this but I just didn't have the time to chase everyone for information).
Initial results are a mixed bag. Some areas nothing, others are picking up work. Its not an immediate wall of jobs but that was never expected, this is something which will require some monitoring and changes in order to get it right.
Need to keep it in perspective. This is a new concept in our industry and its in its very early stages. I'm doing the work myself around my own cleaning business and I'm picking up the costs as we go along. Unfortunately there is no blueprint for immediate success, it will be trial and error to start with, but I'm confidant that the idea is something that can work our industry.
There is cost involved now for signing up. It was free before we were live as the operator pages were included with the site build. I now get charged so have to pass this on. Its a one off £50 + vat. (Non profit making for me)
The plan is to concentrate on those who did sign up initially and get those areas working well, rather than encourage more companies.
Looking at the bigger picture, good progress has been made.
Site looks good and informative.
Google optimisation is working well. (First page listings for most, if not all companies. Rank 1, page 1 in some cases)
Some work coming in from the outset.
Generating enquiries and interest although lots of price resistance. (Currently attracting the wrong sort of customer). Everyone's pages are being accessed and quotations being built, so I am working on getting these leads to convert.
( I know it seems a bit pointless if you have not yet picked up work, but having your diary up to date gives a potential customer reassurance. When they see no times or days as being unavailable It can look a bit suspicious.)
Its very easy to pick holes in this for not producing everyone immediate work but I know this for sure. When I started my own cc business it started with one job. Not a full diary.
Cheers
Jon