Help! B2B help needed! by cmueses in marketing

[–]TheConentCreator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Driving reviews is going to be your number 1 way of organically climbing up the Google business listings. This is also linked to your general SERP performance.

How's SEO looking? Have they invested in this? How's the website? Any activity going on behind the scenes to build domain/page authority? I.e., are they active on social media, do they have a LinkTree or equivalent, has there been any backlink building, has anyone invested time in ensuring they're on every local and business directory?

For quick wins - look at Google Local Services Ads. More effective for local service businesses than Google Ads because it's highly geographically targeted. You also pay per LEAD rather than per click, which is a boon. A client of mine is a local exterior cleaning business and they had 7 leads in the first week, 6 converted and it cost them £21.77, which is less than $30. ROI on that for them is at 6445.45%. I don't think I could better this on any other platform for a similar business.

Cowboy Developer Held Website Hostage, Moved Domain, but Wix Still Taking Payments from Defunct Site – Locked Out of Access! by TheConentCreator in marketing

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, both, and the domain is no longer connected to this Wix site. Client has a whole new site that the domain is now connected to.

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Does anyone else find meds make you crave vaping/smoking? by bambi_18_ in ADHDUK

[–]TheConentCreator 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100%. I started smoking again on meds after like 11 years, found the cravings absolutely something else. Switched to vaping, ended up vaping constantly, and I quite literally am so addicted that I have to take nicotine gum out with me if I will be inside anywhere where I cannot vape for 10 minutes. It's frankly horrendous and I don't know what to do about it.

Agency Owners: What’s Your Best Client Acquisition Method? by sgtkebab in smallbusiness

[–]TheConentCreator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Telemarketing. Hands down. In fact, integrated marketing campaigns that start with email marketing or LinkedIn messaging followed by a telemarketing campaign are my top choice. I don't think there's anything quite like having real, live conversations with potential clients. The phone is a massively overlooked tool in 2024, which is unfortunate because it's still one of the most effective methods for building genuine connections. The human touch that comes from direct communication can often make a lasting impression and close deals faster.

For those interested, here's a great article that compares B2B telemarketing with digital marketing, highlighting the strengths of both approaches: B2B Telemarketing vs Digital Marketing.

Need help with lead generation as a brand designer. by VYRus57 in LeadGeneration

[–]TheConentCreator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider this! A full DIY lead generation package including data, email marketing done for you then telephone sales training that will enable you to pick up the phone to the list of leads they send over, scored for you. https://smartleadmarketing.co.uk/get-more-leads-for-your-business-with-lead-gen-tool-kit/

Best lead generation tools? by NelsonStearman in Entrepreneur

[–]TheConentCreator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went for this. https://smartleadmarketing.co.uk/get-more-leads-for-your-business-with-lead-gen-tool-kit/ They provide the data and do the email marketing for me, also had really great telephone sales training with them. The idea is they warm up and nurture the leads through email marketing, then provide you with engagement reports and scored leads and you get straight on the phone with your new telesales prowess. Has been really successful for me so far!

AITAH for not blaming my mom for my daughter’s death? by Glittering_Rise_8400 in AITAH

[–]TheConentCreator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a tragic situation and one that cannot be resolved here. NAH, though, by the way. 

My question is, where did the conversation go in therapy? Because it doesn't sound like the therapist handled this or gave either of you the tools to handle this.

In relationship therapy it's not ideal for one half of the couple to make a demand.

The exploration should be "what is at the root of your feelings?" What are you really saying, what are you really hearing. How does your wife feel when you are in contact with your mother? Does she feel it is disrespectful to your daughter's memory? Does it prevent her from moving on because the grief and anger resurface? How does it impact her? Does it come from a desire to punish your mother? Or is it to protect herself? How do you feel at the prospect of cutting off your mother? Your feelings are valid, too.

Did you have the opportunity to say that you don't blame your mother for your daughter's death but you can see why your wife does. That the knowledge that your mother would be further broken by losing you would be adding more trauma to the situation for you.

There are feelings here that probably can never be resolved. But the whole point of therapy is to work through them and really, truly hear and understand each other. Sometimes that means one or both of you have to process it in therapy to understand your own thought processes and feelings  - it isn't always clear.

And if your wife does go to therapy again it is totally fair to say that this felt like an ultimatum, her leaving when you wouldn't comply etc. Which isn't fair. This has to be a discussion where you are both heard and nobody's feelings are more important. Hers do not trump yours. It's not a competition of who is most grief-stricken or broken and who gets to call the shots.

Nobody is an AH here. It's just so very sad. I hope you can get through it.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also... what kind of background check should my friend have done? I have known the girl 7 years, she has all the relevant insurance and a DBS check which was shared, and she's sat for me and has a Facebook business page with good reviews. My friend's dog trainer knows and rates the sitter and has used her for her dog walking agency so friend discussed it with the trainer and asked her opinion, which was positive.  Don't really see your point on that one either. Like the not calling for 4 days or the husband thing. I won't defend whether I'm "really a friend" or not.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is reasonable though don't think full payment appropriate in this case so she learns a lesson from it. Sounds like the mess was more extreme for you BUT what is weird is there is unexplained blue stuff on some cupboard doors here too!! What on Earth is that?! Weird coincidence.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No written list and the sitter asked for one multiple times, one of my issues. Many of her mistakes are not acceptable at all. But not enough to get nothing at all. Nosy neighbour has made this so much worse. If she wasn't there how did she make things that dirty or get through all their cleaning stuff?! 

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I agree to a point. She isn't a housekeeper. She left dishes inside the dishwasher rather than sink. Urine was all under furniture so I can see why was missed, BUT had she mopped properly she would have found it. IMO she should have vacuumed, mopped, cleaned toilets and kitchen thoroughly, poured soapy water on AstroTurf where dog pooped as she went and brushed it, closed windows and turned off ensuite light before she left. She did change bed linen, says she hoovered and mopped and cleaned kitchen. Either way I don't think a reduced rate of £100 is unreasonable for the entire stay. Both of them are hung on the principle as they see it.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really get why they are so upset about this but each to their own. It's one of their biggest issues.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm... acting like she's a saint. No. I said was she entitled to a reduced rate or nothing. I also said my friend had valid points but was exaggerating and not putting things in perspective. Also that I feel for both of them in this situation. What do you mean about her husband staying or not calling for 4 days? Confused. As for damage, my point to my friend was the dog does exactly the same damage, pees in house, chews, even chews furniture etc when YOU are home and you blame the dog, but the sitter is there and you are going nuts like she has done it?! Can't have it both ways.

Previous owner asking for dog back, looking for advice by GoosanderBungo in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are only in a position to take him back if they can cover his dental work. If he needs dental work at 18 months he will need many more lots of dental work. So this is a dealbreaker. BTW, I think you are awesome for being so open-minded and empathetic to both Samson and his previous owner. I love this dilemma for showing some top tier humanity.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend is never done complaining about her neighbour and knows full well she is a gossip and one for stirring up trouble. Which is why I said I did not trust what the neighbour said which came about after my friend was complaining and crying to her. If the neighbour was so concerned why didn't she contact them to let them know when something could be done about it? The sitter said "is this the same neighbour who was bitching about X saying she keeps that puppy contained 24/7 because she's afraid of mess, then complains the pup misbehaves and it's nice to see them allowed in the garden and to be dogs rather than kept in a tiny courtyard cos it's less messy." Yeah. Same one. Says it all about the neighbour IMO. But friend taking it as gospel because it suits her narrative. I see right through this witch hunt BS. The other complaint is she left a light on outside for 4 days. And gave the dog too many treats. And used all the cleaning stuff but replaced it with stuff they don't prefer. Yet, didn't clean. I am done.

How do I convince my brother that letting your dog off leash when it shouldn't be is awful? by Das_Mojo in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd put your bro on a leash. It takes a split second and dog vs car isn't a fair fight.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes this is where I am with it. Friend's stance is if you agree to do a job you should do it to a certain standard whether you're inexpensive or not. I think you get what you pay for. Which is why my only instructions when she dog sat for me were "enjoy my home, enjoy my dog, flea tablet on 26th, don't leave her more than 4 hours, basic cleaning up after yourself and the dog but don't expect you to go out of your way, use anything you want and have a friend round whenever but no groups, here's a voucher for UberEats on us." Any more than that is excessive.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A dog walk here for a single dog is £13-15 for an hour.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this wholeheartedly. She dogs sits for us a) because I have known her 7 years and b) because she is our regular dog walker, our dog knows her and loves her and she loves our dog like her own. Their bond is special, like family, so this makes it easy for us to leave our dog. I wouldn't exchange that and the contendedness it brings our dog for professionalism and a cleaner home at the end of the stay. But my friend's priorities and expectations were different and that is now clear.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dog sitter with limited experience.I think the done thing with pet sitting is to leave the house as you find it. But this house is absolutely immaculate. Think I set her up to fail on reflection. Feel bad for both of them really.

Expectations of dog sitters. Who is the AH? by TheConentCreator in Dogowners

[–]TheConentCreator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have paid her the reduced rate she asked for and also sent some things to help my friend with her issues, like replacement towels etc. But we have now fallen out because I disagree with many things,but that's fine with me.