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One free way to get new offline clients using CL

by Ryan Shaw
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Do you have an account with Craigslist?

If not, join today.

Once you do, head over to your local area and check out the listings for services in the computer related field.

Get a feel for the competition and start adding your own service to the website. I recommend doing it at least once a week for the best results.

Simply have a special "CL" offer such as a discount for new customers and offer your Social Media, SEO, and website packages.

It's a simple and a free way to get new clients into your growing offline consulting business!
#clients #free #offline
  • Profile picture of the author theprofitguru
    I have my va post a different ad for a different service each day on cl & backpage. I,e web design Monday, seo Tuesday , Google places Wednesday and so on.
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    • Profile picture of the author Taylorh
      Originally Posted by theprofitguru View Post

      I have my va post a different ad for a different service each day on cl & backpage. I,e web design Monday, seo Tuesday , Google places Wednesday and so on.
      And how well is that working?
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      • Profile picture of the author JackScanlan
        Craigslist is a goldmine for both promoting your own services, as well as gathering leads.

        You can attack it 2 ways. One by putting your services out there. And two, by emailing business owners asking for SEO help or website building. Works great!

        Jack
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  • Profile picture of the author AbsoluteDominance
    I have used craigslist in another way. I search under the sales jobs and look for local businesses who are looking for 100% commision salespeople or independant contractors. I then call them and let them know how I can generate leads for them online. Most are happy to have another avenue to attract business from- not one has not been open to talking about it even if we have decided it is not a good fit after going through it.
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    • Profile picture of the author toplinepub
      how exactly do you generate leads for them? do you have a "one size fits all" type of program? or do you base it on industry? type of lead? etc.? thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan Shaw
    There are craigslist posting services that claim to be getting web designers 100+ leads a month posting ads on craigslist.

    It's something I plan to do when I find a good service at a good price point.
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    • Profile picture of the author joshril
      Originally Posted by traffictipsnow View Post

      There are craigslist posting services that claim to be getting web designers 100+ leads a month posting ads on craigslist.

      It's something I plan to do when I find a good service at a good price point.
      I've yet to find a good service that doesn't get your ads ghosted... Maybe that's something we can share in a thread in this forum.

      Although I've had some luck with Craigslist, I find that many of the clients you'll find on Craigslist are going to be lower profit clients in most cases. People go to Craigslist looking for a bargain... I have had a lot of success recruiting sales reps on Craigslist though...
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan Shaw
    yes; I agree. a lot of people do go to look for bargains...

    Its great to use to get started and if you like to scale it up in the future with a CL service that works
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  • Profile picture of the author egweimai
    I have always neglected CL or just considered it as something that is stuffed with spam... am I mistaken???
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    • Profile picture of the author jabro
      Its like everything else free. You have to wade through the bullsh** to find the nuggets of gold. Its invaluable because of the amount of traffic that goes through that site daily.
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      • Profile picture of the author Riz
        It's a pity craiglist in the UK is not very popular. However, that shouldn't stop anyone looking for leads in the USA even if your business is based in the Uk.

        The internet is global and we can operate our business globally. There should be no geographical limitations for anyone. Yes it does make it slightly harder to convert an international client but there are ways around that to.

        It is easy to have an office and US tel number giving the impression of a global business.

        Riz

        Ps: How does craigslist convert for you guys?
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