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Google Places - Newbie Questions

by fvandy
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Hi:

I have recently started a SEO Offline business that is doing ok from recomendations from other customers. I was thinking about adding Google Places as an offering. My thought was to contact local businesses and offer a "I will get you a first page listing on Google Places or you pay nothing" approach. Once they were a customer I would try to upsell other services.

Has anyone tried this approach with Google Places and if so, how much do you charge?
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  • Profile picture of the author localdominator
    We have tried many different pricing packages. look at trafixs.com and you can see us. We are looking for guys like you that want to resell our product or who want to partner. If you are intersted, send your contact info over and we can chat about the details.
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  • Profile picture of the author ViralSO-CEO
    Guarantees are a good way of getting new customers. However, I would make sure they pay first. If you can not deliver, then you offer a refund. This will keep you from doing work for clients who may not have the ability to pay.
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    • Profile picture of the author localdominator
      Originally Posted by ViralSO-CEO View Post

      Guarantees are a good way of getting new customers. However, I would make sure they pay first. If you can not deliver, then you offer a refund. This will keep you from doing work for clients who may not have the ability to pay.
      I agree that you should also provide the client with a bit more confidence in your services. If you say "pay nothing" then you aren't going to attract the best type of customers generally speaking from experience. You have two things that you need to weigh in your mind. 1. What is the real value of what I am offering my clients 2. What is the "perceived" value that the client has of my services.

      Something that costs you nothing often is perceived as nothing, or worthless. It also shows a lack of confidence in what you can do. Prime example, if you pitched someone $2000 a month, what would you think that the client would perceive? ie you know what you are doing but I may not want to pay you that much for it. It answers one question but not both. The same is true of doing the opposite.

      Hope it helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author derekmichael02
    Charge a price you feel comfortable with (which will be too low), get some success, then start charging more. This is the natural cycle and that's ok.
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    • Profile picture of the author LiquidSeo
      Originally Posted by derekmichael02 View Post

      Charge a price you feel comfortable with (which will be too low), get some success, then start charging more. This is the natural cycle and that's ok.
      LOL - this is dead-on!
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  • Profile picture of the author JustinDupre
    I guess you can use this marketing method in the beginning to get yourself out there but in the long run you prob have to stay firm to your ground and charge them at a minimum price for your time. Tons of business with trouble out there.. good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author fatlosstrainers
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  • Profile picture of the author warrior realm
    Originally Posted by fvandy View Post

    Hi:

    I have recently started a SEO Offline business that is doing ok from recomendations from other customers. I was thinking about adding Google Places as an offering. My thought was to contact local businesses and offer a "I will get you a first page listing on Google Places or you pay nothing" approach. Once they were a customer I would try to upsell other services.

    Has anyone tried this approach with Google Places and if so, how much do you charge?
    If you are going to put your time into this project, both you and the customer will be better off with you charging a fee.

    The last thing you want is to be the guy people look for free stuff from.
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    • Profile picture of the author akazo
      Originally Posted by timpane View Post

      I would confirm they yield first. If you can not consign, then you offer a refund. This will hold you from managing work for purchasers who may not have the proficiency to pay.
      I think we seriously need a SPAM button on this forum...
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  • Profile picture of the author sayewhat
    hello everyone,
    I'm Saytue, I think this is my 2nd post..hehe, I'm on a roll

    Anyways, yes, I actually have a internet marketing business called "Get Found Online Solutions". My services are packaged as basic and premium, so there is not a specific price for just one thing.


    However, if I did, I's probably charge ($150) half of what SEO companies charge ($250).

    It's funny, because I got the whole idea from PotPieGirl. She is the bomb!!!!
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