[Cookie]

Just went through the exercise of working out how I've gained my customers as a sole trader over the past 5 years (these are all good customers who pay up on time and don't cancel on the doorstep). Interesting to see that only 18% are from canvassing  which I did myself on & off for the first two years. Didn't get much from  my website either (which is admittedly a cheapo one that I made up myself):

Canvassing -   18%
Friends -            4%
Leaflets -           4%
Referrals -       37%
Walk ups -       34%
Website -          3%

What's the breakdown like for the rest of you?

[SB Cleaning]

I wouldn't have a clue

[nathankaye]

My add on services, ie softwashing / jet washing etc would mostly be down to my website and a small proportion down to referrals.

Window work.
Recently, (several months ago till now) I have been expanding into a new village. That has expanded mostly due to the "village hub" on facebook which I can promote my company or others can refer me.
This is probably 70% me running adverts and putting myself forward on enquiries and 30% where my new customers have recommended me.
This has in  a relatively short period of time, built up nearly 2 days of work per month at very good prices (esp for doncaster)

[Stoots]

As a guess

50 % Facebook
40 % canvassing

10% website, leaflet, walk up, referral etc

[dazmond]

100% referrals and walk ups.....

NO website
NO facebook
NO canvassing
NO leafleting

[deeege]

For window cleaning work probably.

50% website
40% walk ups/referrals
10% leaflets
0% Facebook

For commercial and one off gutter/conservatory cleans which I get quite a few of.

90% website
10% leaflet

[Phil J]

Is it just me or does Nathan look like Liam Gallagher on his new picture!