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  1. the rugman

    Anybody have any experience with PageHub?

    Search the forums - there is a ton of info on this. It is however constantly changing in Google. It's best to hire it out but most cleaners don't have the budget. Make sure you fill out your G maps listing completely for sure!
  2. the rugman

    New Town, New Start

    See if there is a local paper that will do an auricle on you "moving your business into the area". Many times these guys are looking for new stuff to write about.
  3. the rugman

    Luxcelle rug with pee

    Never heard back on this job.
  4. the rugman

    Maps at it again!

    I love and hate them!
  5. the rugman

    Maps at it again!

    Check your GMB listings - they have disabled service area distance. You now have to put the zips or towns you service. They have also made it so you can't use general categories as your main category like - cleaning service. UGH
  6. the rugman

    Youtube vs ads on website

    Well optimized videos can kill it in local search as well a strong channel. Type in "grout cleaning warwick ny" - you should see my vids Also - why would you only be able to do only 1? You should do both
  7. the rugman

    Google My Business update

    Yes - I'll PM you
  8. the rugman

    Google My Business update

    That's odd - normally once you enter the code all is well. Google up the adwords support number - they can help you
  9. the rugman

    Google My Business update

    Local service program is different than GMB - GMB calls are from marketers. I get them all the time - funny - my listing is tops all over the place already thx to me!
  10. the rugman

    Trouble with Yelp?

    Seems like Yelp is getting worse and worse! They also (at least around here) somehow call from a local number so it's hard to block! Concentrate on Google reviews and FB reviews.
  11. the rugman

    Google My Business update

    Not google calling you - it's a marketing outfit that has found your listing.
  12. the rugman

    Allowing techs take trucks home

    When I did years ago I found it was pretty much parked in front of the local bar!!
  13. the rugman

    Starting from scratch (kind of long)

    Where are located?
  14. the rugman

    Latest Wordpress Update - Caution!

    Methinks this will be a mess for a bit! I found this from Yoast: https://yoast.com/how-to-test-wordpress I was also able to use this plugin to fix one of my sites built on Moto theme as well as another theme I own developer rites too: https://wordpress.org/plugins/classic-editor/
  15. the rugman

    Latest Wordpress Update - Caution!

    Be very careful if you are updating to the latest WP - many reports of sites getting messed up. I had one go completely wonky on me!! Back up your site first - or better yet - wait till they throw out a few more updates!! I have heard some issues with DIVI themes which are petty popular.
  16. the rugman

    Olympus M1200 - hoses and a wand - $750

    Works good - I haven't used it in a while. I replaced the regulator and the high pressure hose from the pump. Pump out not coming on but prob an easy fix. New pressure hose - vac hose hose is almost new. I rarely used it at 1200 PSI. It comes with an older want too. I am in Orange County New York.
  17. the rugman

    Mobile search

    https://www.allbusiness.com/mobile-search-is-evolving-119366-1.html?fbclid=IwAR3vXoohGwRbXIB_yJmKQa3fYqcHjaG2pAiLQ_dIO0Z1qOuK-dUU-g83ot0
  18. the rugman

    Thinking Of Scamming Reviews? Might Want To Re-Think That!

    https://www.brightlocal.com/2018/11/26/risky-review-schemes-that-could-sink-your-business/?utm_source=BrightLocal+Opt-In&utm_campaign=6f78adc83b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_27_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0c65b1902e-6f78adc83b-82891921&fbclid=IwAR011mU8puQY5fVD5GFJWRjcg1Aks62gII8YwzXYGOIZur5_6ybGx_FOExI
  19. the rugman

    I hope your using video!

    The video is 20 seconds long - what I meant was it landed on page 1 of the searches 2 mins after I posted it.
  20. the rugman

    I hope your using video!

    YouTube - I'll embed it on my site. Google my biz not a bad idea either. It showed up 2 mins after I uploaded to YT.
  21. the rugman

    I hope your using video!

    I just uploaded a video for a service I did. I titled it service_city. 2 mins later it was on page 1. It's a decent little town in my area. It was a backsplash I installed - not a huge service I know - but still! get those vids uploaded and optimized - I dominate my area with vids!!
  22. the rugman

    Google My Business - Map Pack

    I've dominated for years - maps was my 1st delve into the online world as I was getting my rear end kicked bye all the competition.
  23. the rugman

    Somerhing cool I think

    It's new so no and there is really no way to track the results. Again - I see it as a trust factor. I can tell you that I helped Jason get to over 150 reviews and it definitely helped him pre-close jobs. This can only reinforce that.
  24. the rugman

    Somerhing cool I think

    I agree but I like it in case they find your site 1st. It also reinforces reviews over all as well as social trust.