Recent content by davehac

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    Advertising my low cost Web Design Business?

    How is this guy going to learn unless he offers his service to clients? There are plenty of websites out there that could do with work on their design, user experience, conversion, e-commerce functionality. I would recommend, given the age (17) and low overheads, that he offer his design...
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    I gave into Yell

    Sounds like you got out of jail free! Well done :)
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    0800 number - do you like calling them?

    Thank you all for your suggestions and input. We are going to go with 2 numbers. The 0800 number will be in slightly bigger font with a landline number as an option beside it.
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    0800 number - do you like calling them?

    Thanks CJD and Danny. I like the options you have posted. I think we may use a combination of 2 options (1) list a 01 02 or 03 number and (2) use the call me back functionality. I visited your site CJD and it is very informative. I will keep you in mind when we are choosing the service...
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    Anyone offer a service to get testimonials from customers?

    Possibly use a telemarketing service to contact your customers on your behalf. They could state that they were doing research for your company and would ask if the customer would not mind giving a reference or testimonial? If the telemarketing agent then recorded all these testimonials you...
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    0800 number - do you like calling them?

    Thank Atilla Do you think it would be better to advertise an 01 or 02 or 03 number for example ( uk national number) which is fair to both customers making landline or mobile calls rather than having an 0800 freephone option from landlines and a cost to mobile users?
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    0800 number - do you like calling them?

    I will shortly be going live with a business search service and I would like to provide our customers with a freephone number to contact us. As most of our customers will be calling from mobiles, an 0800 number does not really appear to do the job! Has anyone any thoughts as to what type of...
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    Starting A Loyalty Scheme

    I am not allowed post links to another site as I have yet to post 15 articles (not sure why). However if you check out Matt Heinz who is at heinz marketing dot com, he has written an article on the eight mistakes to avoid when creating a loyalty card program.