Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself...

[GoogleGirl]

My name is Leslie-Anne but I've learned to embrace the nickname of "The Google Girl". (Don't laugh, it works.)

I work with small businesses to help them attract new customers online. Technically, all I do is Search (connecting you with the people searching on Google/Yahoo for what you do, in your target geographic area) and Display (banner ads on your favorite sites).

But I do a lot more than that for my customers. I help them refine their web strategy (but I do NOT design websites!), or help them create a web strategy, help them with overall marketing strategies, working on email newsletter campaigns, getting testimonials/reviews on Google Maps, getting them on Google maps, even helping them negotiate with their yellow pages rep...

I love what I do. I know marketing befuddles a lot of people. I like to make it simple, painless and PROFITABLE for you. Most of my business comes from referrals because I am NOT a sales person. I'm a marketeer. (yes, like Muskateer!) I prefer to spend time with my customers than foraging for new business.

I can be your Go-To person to do a check-up on your website. (I warn you, I'm honest - so if you want me to candy-coat things - I'll be gentle.) I don't believe you have to pay an arm and a leg for a good productive website.

And if you're banging your head on your keyboard trying to figure out where all your money is going to Google Adwords, we should talk. I work with the largest and oldest company that focuses in Local Search. (Attracting clients in your area.) No monthly management fees. Through patented technology, we track which keywords make your phone ring and generate estimate request forms - then we focus putting those words up more often - so your campaign gets 'smarter and smarter' each month.

If you've ever wondered about the mysterious Internet and how the heck to get 'up there' on Google and the other search engines, I'm happy to help.

If you are a seasoned Adwords pro, you'll still be impressed. I've yet to have a single AdWords customer leave me once they've experienced ReachLocal. I'm based in Atlanta, but able to work with anyone anywhere in the country.

[SLS-Construction]

Welcome to RC Leslie-Anne

[RCP]

Welcome! I think you are going to be a very popular girl here!:2thumbsup:

[Eieio]

Welcome! I think you are going to be a very popular girl here!:2thumbsup:

I was thinking the same thing. But for the right reasons of course :grin:

[GoogleGirl]

Thank you. I'm one of those Southern hypenated girls.

Leslie-Anne

And thanks to Rory and Paul for tracking me down and dragging me in here.

[Silvertree]

We ain't much but we're good at dragging girls into places:rolleyes3:

No Wait, I meant we're.......... Oh damn, I can't fix this one.:laugh3:

[Ed The Roofer]

Welcome GG

Do you work for Reach Local? I wasn't sure what your comment was about them.

Ed

[Blondie]

Welcome Leslie-Anne ! I concur that you will be quite popular in this "domain." ! And it's swell to "see" another woman, too !

[GoogleGirl]

Yes, I am with ReachLocal. But I operate a lot differently.

[GoogleGirl]

You're going to laugh at this...

I scanned your signature:

Southern Utah Painting Contractor
Linkedin Facebook Blog You Tube Twitter

And thought it said "Face Painting Contractor"
I thought "um, well, that's one way to get out of the home improvement downturn."

Then I read it again.
D'uh.
:mad2:


Welcome! I think you are going to be a very popular girl here!:2thumbsup:

[GoogleGirl]

You'd be limping, blinded and bleeding.
I am not known for my sensible footwear.

[Eieio]

There is a section to post member pics that way we can really see if your blonde :grin:

[RCP]

You're going to laugh at this...

I scanned your signature:

Southern Utah Painting Contractor
Linkedin Facebook Blog You Tube Twitter

And thought it said "Face Painting Contractor"
I thought "um, well, that's one way to get out of the home improvement downturn."

Then I read it again.
D'uh.
:mad2:


LOL! I have considered every time I do a google search
Look at #4 (http://www.google.com/search?q=cedar+city+painters&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)

[Ed The Roofer]

There is a section to post member pics that way we can really see if your blonde :grin:

You're going to laugh at this...

I scanned your signature:

Southern Utah Painting Contractor
Linkedin Facebook Blog You Tube Twitter

And thought it said "Face Painting Contractor"
I thought "um, well, that's one way to get out of the home improvement downturn."

Then I read it again.
D'uh.
:mad2:

Which one is the REAL Blonde though?

Blond Cage Match.....Winner will take on all ***ers



Ed

[Ed The Roofer]

There is a section to post member pics that way we can really see if your blonde :grin:


http://www.nrgmembers.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/worthlessthread.gif (javascript:add_smilie(":needpics:","smid_36"))

Ed

[Mike(VA)]

Welcome Leslie-Anne. Hyphenations are fine as long as that's all you got. Leslie-Anne Parker-Schnitwitty won't fly here. Maybe we'll just call you G-girl.
You want to know what we need? Read my post on Marketing Obstacles. Tying it all together would help me a lot. Everywhere I turn, I see something else that I think I must have. Help!

[Century Man]

Welcome Leslie-Anne

[WarriorWithWood]

Welcome GG, I have a challenge for you when you get some time.:grin:

[Workaholic]

Welcome Leslie-Anne, great intro.

[Allrounder]

Please Allow Me to Introduce Myself...

...."I'm a man of wealth and taste..."

Sorry, couldn't help but think of the stones:guitarist:

Welcome GG :)

[Handyman Service]

Welcome GG,

Are you going to hang out and be an active member, share knowledge with us and hack it up? Or, are you here to solicit business from the members?

Either way, welcome aboard If you are interested in helping the members, I could offer a model to follow, there was a guy on CT, License Guru, he helped a lot of people that had questions.

He also had his own business that helped people with Contractor Licensing in California. He was kinda the "go to guy" for license questions, maybe you could be the "go to girl" for SEO questions?

This site keeps getting better and better.........

[sparkydave]

You're going to laugh at this...

I scanned your signature:

Southern Utah Painting Contractor
Linkedin Facebook Blog You Tube Twitter

And thought it said "Face Painting Contractor"
I thought "um, well, that's one way to get out of the home improvement downturn."

Then I read it again.
D'uh.
:mad2:

no, you were right, and the guys sat nice and let here do it too. I have an RC logo on my cheek I'm not washing off. welcome, dAVE.

[Winchester]

Welcome.

So you're a google expert, eh?

my only question for you is (maybe 2 combined):

is having multiple domains that point to the same domain bad? what if there is a seperate google local listing for each domain as well?

:mad2::2thumbsup::smash::surrender:

[GoogleGirl]

Actually Ed, I'm not a blonde. I'm a red head.

[GoogleGirl]

I'm a Google Certified Professional, the highest level of certification an individual can have. Your question is actually not a yes or no answer. It's an 'it depends'. If you will shoot me both domains, I'll do a little research and give you some feedback.

[SLS-Construction]

New Thread Started....

[Silvertree]

When it comes to Google, adwords, SEO or anything website related, I'm an amateur, and not even an experienced amateur.

Every week I get calls from "Pros" who seem to know even less than me. So I wonder, is there too much information on how to have an effective website, or is there just too much bad information?

Not much different than being a contractor, ask 5 carpenters "Whats the best way to set a nail"?
You get 5 best way answers.

[Eieio]

I am thinking we need to start posting questions for Google girl in the Marketing forum???

[GoogleGirl]

Why do you think I did that? Everyone else starts with "hello" or "hi"...
I'm in marketing, it's my job to stand out. :)

...."I'm a man of wealth and taste..."

Sorry, couldn't help but think of the stones:guitarist:

Welcome GG :)

[GoogleGirl]

Why thank you very much! I hope to learn from you guys (and gals) too!

Welcome Leslie-Anne, great intro.

[GoogleGirl]

I love challenges. Bring. It. On!

Welcome GG, I have a challenge for you when you get some time.:grin:

[GoogleGirl]

Leslie-Anne, L.A., or hey you works just fine for me.
No hyphenated last name. My name doesn't even fit on most credit cards...

I'm waiting for the 'powers that be' to allow me into the forums so I can be let loose!

Welcome Leslie-Anne. Hyphenations are fine as long as that's all you got. Leslie-Anne Parker-Schnitwitty won't fly here. Maybe we'll just call you G-girl.
You want to know what we need? Read my post on Marketing Obstacles. Tying it all together would help me a lot. Everywhere I turn, I see something else that I think I must have. Help!

[R & J]

Welcome from Texas!

[Mike(VA)]

Leslie-Anne, you are going to be one of the most popular people here and not just because of your good looks and charm. Forget Modern, he's incorrigible. You will find that the subject matter with which you have such expertise is one area many contractors have the least amount of accurate and timely information, so you will get hit with lots of questions.

However, please let us know what WE can do to help you. This shouldn't be a one way street and anything we can do, we will.

[GoogleGirl]

I need a new roof, some plumbing issues, a new laminate flooring installed, some hardiplank replaced, new countertops....

Or you can just remember the "Google Girl" with any of your compadres that are looking at attracting new businesses. I promise I take care of every prospective customer/referral with upmost appreciation.

What I do is pretty cool. I love educating people. When they see what ReachLocal does, most of them say "Why wouldn't I do this?" (And it was just announced today that we are #39 on Inc 500's Fastest Growing Companies!)

Leslie-Anne, you are going to be one of the most popular people here and not just because of your good looks and charm. Forget Modern, he's incorrigible. You will find that the subject matter with which you have such expertise is one area many contractors have the least amount of accurate and timely information, so you will get hit with lots of questions.

However, please let us know what WE can do to help you. This shouldn't be a one way street and anything we can do, we will.

[GoogleGirl]

Thank you but your Avator scares me...

[OGStilts]

Hi G-Girl, I look forward to learning from you.