What did you say in your local newspaper ads?

[irishsoul]

I'm just getting started and would like to know what anyone has written as far as newspaper ads go. I'm just trying to build a customer base and need to get an idea of what to say and how to say it. Thanks in advance, y'all!

[Nathan Robinson]

I havent posted in a newspaper but this is what I would say:
Name-Logo
accepting new customers
Lawn Mowing, trimming and clean-up
Dependable service
weekly-bi-weekly
Senior citezens and military discounts
free estimates
yourname and #

In early fall add WE DO LEAVES!!!!!!!

[J Hisch]

That's what everyone else will say also, so why should they choose you?

[N.H.BOY]

Dont forget to say fully insured!!!!!

[LushGreenLawn]

Senior and Military Discount? How do you discount something that is estimated? Just quote them a lower price, or give them a price and say you are giving them 10% off of it?

[AllAmericanlawn]

-Name of company?
-Serving what area?
Some type of message here(When quality counts call on us)
AND/OR
Services Offered
-Free estimates
-Licensed and insured (you are i hope)
Phone #

[MSS Mow]

Logo name, contact info

"Are you tired of Sales Gimmicks?
At (name of Company), You'll Get
Quality Service at a Fair Price, Every Time."

Tag line

Lawn Mowing Snow Plowing Property Caretaking

I change the "quoted" portion every couple of weeks. This ad has worked very well for me.

[bohiaa]

Say what you do.... Dont put like Joe's landscaping....

always put FREE estimates.........something about that word FREE and I put low prices