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I just wanted to give Kudos to the RCIA and the administrators of this Board! Larry, Chris, and Bill ( and the others I'm forgetting) have really made something special here.  Posting and being active not only helps your knowledge, but it also helps your business too!

I've been in and around this biz for 10 years, but only in November 2009 started my own company. I had no advertising, no contacts that wouldn't conflict with my old boss/mentor. I was basically starting my pressure washing and roof cleaning in Tallahassee, Florida from scratch, albeit with a lot of experience...

A huge benefit of becoming active here and posting is how your marketing is helped.
I just did a google search and here's the results:

Under the google 7 pack -  Spray Wash is listed:
#1 searching roof cleaning tallahassee
#1 searching soft washing  tallahassee
#7 seaching pressure washing tallahassee
#1 searching pressure wash tallahassee
# 0 (not listed) with soft wash tallahassee

I've done only the basics with google, I've not spent any money on SEO, outside companies, etc.
My high rankings can only be attributed to my activity here on this board (and a few others),
but I am most active here!
I Frequently get internet inquiries and bid requests due to my google rankings.
Thank you RCIA. You are sincerely helping to grow my business!



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Internet advertising is the future - actually it's already here...

I got a look at a brand new ATT phone book for our area - the major phone book.

Can you believe that their was only (2) line listings for pressure washing? I think their was 1 listing for window cleaning.

I have a full color business card size ad for window cleaning in a different major phone book. In almost a year that ad has brought in $225.00.

My website has brought in WAY more and cost WAY less. Hopefully through my post here at RCIA it'll bring in even more.


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I agree, RCIA, the administration and it's members are Great... Their willingness to share information and experiences with others are extremely beneficial to those that want to learn. Also, RCIA has done a great job in Google rankings which is crucial when wanting to be seen by the public. The internet and referrals have definitely been a key to our success.

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Markus wrote:

I agree, RCIA, the administration and it's members are Great... Their willingness to share information and experiences with others are extremely beneficial to those that want to learn. Also, RCIA has done a great job in Google rankings which is crucial when wanting to be seen by the public. The internet and referrals have definitely been a key to our success.


We are proud of the Google power of the RCIA Forum. It took a LOT of hard, behind the scenes work to make this a reality. I have been teaching roof cleaning for many years, only to see my guys fail for a lack of  work.
This forum is designed  to get work, for those who post on it regularly. You never know what post will be the one that creeps it's way into your local roof cleaning search. So, the answer is to have many of them !!!!!
A properly filled out signature is essential too.

 



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Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

Markus wrote:

I agree, RCIA, the administration and it's members are Great... Their willingness to share information and experiences with others are extremely beneficial to those that want to learn. Also, RCIA has done a great job in Google rankings which is crucial when wanting to be seen by the public. The internet and referrals have definitely been a key to our success.


We are proud of the Google power of the RCIA Forum. It took a LOT of hard, behind the scenes work to make this a reality. I have been teaching roof cleaning for many years, only to see my guys fail for a lack of  work.
This forum is designed  to get work, for those who post on it regularly. You never know what post will be the one that creeps it's way into your local roof cleaning search. So, the answer is to have many of them !!!!!
A properly filled out signature is essential too.

 


Teach us oh wise one... What must one do to be recognized?

We are about to revamp our website and add the new advertisements. We're relaunching July 4th. All suggestions are welcomed.

 



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I don't know how many guys are using WordPress for their websites, but the power WordPress has is awesome.

There are several "plug-ins" that make the SEO part of the website pretty easy. It does take a little bit to learn how WordPress operates, but maybe that's just because I was getting confused with other ways of writing websites.

WordPress allows you to build a site without knowing practically any code. What you see is what you get.

Having back links to great sites like the RCIA really helps. Every post you make, if you have a proper signature in the post, back links to your site.

I rank pretty well in my area on google and yahoo, and I really have not even gave the website the attention deserves, and I'm not paying for any sponsored links or special SEO packages.


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thank you guys for the compliments. Chris worked very hard for our ranking and all of you have helped. I am proud to have his back and continue to help grow this trade. Remember we are informing customers and growing a budding national industry, it is tough sometimes. So much more goes on than many realize to achieve this, and it is always great to see someones personall success from using the knowledge shared here.

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WeWashWindows wrote:

I don't know how many guys are using WordPress for their websites, but the power WordPress has is awesome.


There are several "plug-ins" that make the SEO part of the website pretty easy. It does take a little bit to learn how WordPress operates, but maybe that's just because I was getting confused with other ways of writing websites.

WordPress allows you to build a site without knowing practically any code. What you see is what you get.

Having back links to great sites like the RCIA really helps. Every post you make, if you have a proper signature in the post, back links to your site.

I rank pretty well in my area on google and yahoo, and I really have not even gave the website the attention deserves, and I'm not paying for any sponsored links or special SEO packages.

 


YES, You GOT it, Google is a Robot that feeds on websites. It needs relevant websites, to complete it's crawl. RCIA is about as relevant as it gets for roof cleaning. All roof cleaning websites, or blogs that want to rank high, should link back to the RCIA Forum.
Don Campbell sells an SEO Tweaked Wordpress Website for 99 dollars, but you have to have it hosted some where for 5 bucks a month.


 



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That $99.00 deal should be considered by anyone who doesn't have a website already.. Why spend $500+ on roof cleaning equipment and not spend $100 on a site that could really keep you busy?

If you can get a website ranking pretty high in Google, and have content on the website that will lead people to call, you will get business from it and it will easily pay for itself 100 fold.

You don't have to be number one on Google either. Top 5 is good. I've had people tell me they've called 5 companies and I was the only one who answered or returned their phone call.

Check out my site that's listed in my signature to see my work in progress.


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Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

 

WeWashWindows wrote:

I don't know how many guys are using WordPress for their websites, but the power WordPress has is awesome.


There are several "plug-ins" that make the SEO part of the website pretty easy. It does take a little bit to learn how WordPress operates, but maybe that's just because I was getting confused with other ways of writing websites.

WordPress allows you to build a site without knowing practically any code. What you see is what you get.

Having back links to great sites like the RCIA really helps. Every post you make, if you have a proper signature in the post, back links to your site.

I rank pretty well in my area on google and yahoo, and I really have not even gave the website the attention deserves, and I'm not paying for any sponsored links or special SEO packages.

 


YES, You GOT it, Google is a Robot that feeds on websites. It needs relevant websites, to complete it's crawl. RCIA is about as relevant as it gets for roof cleaning. All roof cleaning websites, or blogs that want to rank high, should link back to the RCIA Forum.
Don Campbell sells an SEO Tweaked Wordpress Website for 99 dollars, but you have to have it hosted some where for 5 bucks a month.


 

 



This forum alone has gotten us so much business nobody can deny it! I'm a proud and Thankful member!



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I truly believe that print ad such as yellow pages are a dying breed. I spent over 1100 for an ad in the yellow pages and my return was only 600. Needless to say i did not renew. Instead i went with there online package which is cheaper and improved the hits to my website.

I also think that handing out flyers and talking to potential customers is another way to get your name out there and plant the seed while also obtaining work. Every little thing helps especially this site i rank number one on google for my area and surroundings.

Thanks RCIA.

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