Landscape Flyer - What do you think?

[advantage landscapes]

Put some work into this, hoping you can let me know what you think. What you like, what you don't like.

Got rid of the contact info, thank you for the calls at midnight whoever you are.

Hopefully I will get lots if good feedback. I am looking to use this as a flyer, and possibly folded in half inside a doorhanger bag as a doorhanger.

***Had to take off the pictures and background... To be able to upload the file. The real one will be much better-looking in that respect***

[06HD BOSS]

very informative. but personally i think you can put all that same info in it without so many words. i think your using too many words to say what you need to say. id also put the graphic at the top.

[Lawn Care Cory]

I agree, if you can word it differently so that it says the same thing with less writing, the less likely it will be turned into scratch paper. Logo would look better at the top.

[advantage landscapes]

Okay... See I have trouble writing this kind of thing. I know it should be short, I'm just not sure how to get it there.

Should I change the paragraph into a bulleted list, and cut down on the wording? I think that may work?

Also how would you reposition things so the logo is at the top? How would you recommend reformatting the page?

Thanks for the help... very much appreciated.

[jdmcat]

at the bottom you say "we are looking FOREWORD to..." the correct spelling is forward

[Bob-Cat#1]

Constructive criticism:
I agree with the other guys, it does seem too wordy. I don't think mine is oerfect either, but I've attached it and maybe it'll give you some ideas. I do have one other observation though... You label your company as a full service landscape company, but your services are all lawn care... There's a HUGE difference between the two. Hopefully this will help you out.

[Bob-Cat#1]

The attachment didn't attach... Here it is.

[jiggz]

This is a total piece of **** and I would throw it away if i saw it in my door..

Thats what 95% of people are gonna say without even reading it, no fault of you, its just trash..The other 4% are gonna open it up and say **** all this reading..lol and throw it away.. I like to keep things straight and simple..you really need your header at the top to introduce yourself.. look at it this way

you wouldn't walk up to someone on the street with ya hand out for a shake like "HEEEY ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LAWN SERVICE??.. CHOOSE ME!! WHY CHOOSE ME DO YOU ASK?? heh the dude will run away..

In my opinion this is best..

introduction
services
short about yourself
contact

i would try and combine the services down to fewer lines, and list them in the order of the seasons..

ehh i had a second so i messed with it.. youll want to make text bigger to fill page..just me though everybody is different

[Icemanku]

Less is more

[harddog00]

Here is mine

[Icemanku]

Here is mine

What's with the Marine?

[harddog00]

My brother and i are veterans just through that in there to go with the "Lean Green" theme, kinda like lean green marine.

[Icemanku]

My brother and i are veterans just through that in there to go with the "Lean Green" theme, kinda like lean green marine.

Ahhh, got it. Semper Fi:usflag:

[harddog00]

OOH RAH Brother!!!

[Willofalltrades]

I agree with JIGGZ 100%. His Revamp is a lot better. You pose the question at the top: Why Choose Advantage Landscape Management? Then you list services.... That doesn't tell me any reason to choose you... everybody offers those services

[advantage landscapes]

Well thank you for all the help guys, it is much appreciated. The two of you who added and posted your own fliers, thank you very much. Helps a lot.

Hopefully everybody is getting better ideas because that's what the site is about.

I will try to get back to fixing it up tonight. I have never done this before, and it helps VERY MUCH to be able to come on here and get some opinions.

[advantage landscapes]

Also -

I am planning on using this as a landscape flier and as a door hanger. However, where I live is pretty rural. So I am trying to balance out using these door hangers, and possibly direct mailings.

To mail a postcard, the postage is about half the normal rate. BUT it has to be 4 x 6 in. or less. I had tried to set up what appeared to me to look good, but there simply is not ENOUGH space on a 4 x 6 card. Those who disagree please chime in - maybe post a copy of what you have if you could.

Do you think it would be wise to fold these in thirds and use them for direct mailing where door hangers would not be a good decision? Let me know what you think.... everything helps.

[advantage landscapes]

Constructive criticism:
I agree with the other guys, it does seem too wordy. I don't think mine is oerfect either, but I've attached it and maybe it'll give you some ideas. I do have one other observation though... You label your company as a full service landscape company, but your services are all lawn care... There's a HUGE difference between the two. Hopefully this will help you out.

Never thought about it that way, but I see what you mean. My opinion is that "full service" - just in my own opinion - is more than a mow n' blow n' go. Now your opinion may be different, I can see why.

What would you suggest... changing the slogan?
Any suggestions?

[FIREPOWER]

You can use this graphic if you want bro.

[advantage landscapes]

Thanks FIREPOWER but I did mine myself and have the files all set up with a white and black background. I appreciate your help though.

[Bob-Cat#1]

Also -

I am planning on using this as a landscape flier and as a door hanger. However, where I live is pretty rural. So I am trying to balance out using these door hangers, and possibly direct mailings.

To mail a postcard, the postage is about half the normal rate. BUT it has to be 4 x 6 in. or less. I had tried to set up what appeared to me to look good, but there simply is not ENOUGH space on a 4 x 6 card. Those who disagree please chime in - maybe post a copy of what you have if you could.

Do you think it would be wise to fold these in thirds and use them for direct mailing where door hangers would not be a good decision? Let me know what you think.... everything helps.

Alright, I'm going to let you in on my biggest secret of success. I take my flyer every year and have 2500 copies printed on 8-1/2" x 11" fluorescent green paper for about $100. I then take it to two local papers and have them hand insert each flyer into handpicked sections of town for another $100. It actually works! people read them and save them for future reference, so even if you don't get calls right away, you'll find that people will call you throughout the season for special services. I usually do this twice at the beginning of the season, just when people are getting excited for spring. It's so simple and works far better that placing an ad in the paper.

[Bob-Cat#1]

Never thought about it that way, but I see what you mean. My opinion is that "full service" - just in my own opinion - is more than a mow n' blow n' go. Now your opinion may be different, I can see why.

What would you suggest... changing the slogan?
Any suggestions?

I just want you to realize that advertising as a landscaping company may not yield the interest you're really looking for. If you do lawn care you should advertise all of the wonderful lawn care services you provide. I consider mulching, bed maintenance, pruning, etc... to be landscape maintenance, not a full service landscape company, but it's your business not mine. You are free to do as your heart desires. I know I don't want anybody telling me what to do...

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

What do you think...below are the flyers I made to hand out

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff277/durtynellys/lawncareflyer.png

[Bob-Cat#1]

Indy... If I were you I'd forget about giving discounts. You'll find that pricing will be competetive and it's very hard to make money in this business as it is. You just work hard, always do your very best, and be fair. You don't need to offer discounts, especially that big! If you have to do something to get started offer 1 free mow or something. I'm serious about this, you'll thank me later. With discounts like that, you'll be out of business before you know it.

[advantage landscapes]

I just want you to realize that advertising as a landscaping company may not yield the interest you're really looking for. If you do lawn care you should advertise all of the wonderful lawn care services you provide. I consider mulching, bed maintenance, pruning, etc... to be landscape maintenance, not a full service landscape company, but it's your business not mine. You are free to do as your heart desires. I know I don't want anybody telling me what to do...

Seeing as I am 17 and have never run a business before, bring it on.

I will keep the name - and loose the slogan. That's fine.

I planned on devoting advertising into four "methods" if you will.

1. Door hangers
2. Direct Mail - Where door hangers really are not feasible
3. Ads in the Paper
4. Handing Out Business Cards

And, obviously, word of mouth.

Which have you guys had the BEST success with? Again, I am new to this so anything you have learned or found out would be great.

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

Indy... If I were you I'd forget about giving discounts. You'll find that pricing will be competetive and it's very hard to make money in this business as it is. You just work hard, always do your very best, and be fair. You don't need to offer discounts, especially that big! If you have to do something to get started offer 1 free mow or something. I'm serious about this, you'll thank me later. With discounts like that, you'll be out of business before you know it.
Ok ...I have been in this business for over 15 years and I have seen companys go under and Ive seen companys come up....The discount is a marketing tool...doesn't mean Im giving away services. I know what it will take to cover my overhead...In any business there has to be a gimic to attract customers..:nono:

[Bob-Cat#1]

Ok ...I have been in this business for over 15 years and I have seen companys go under and Ive seen companys come up....The discount is a marketing tool...doesn't mean Im giving away services. I know what it will take to cover my overhead...In any business there has to be a gimic to attract customers..:nono:

I appologize... You obviously know what you're doing.

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

I appologize... You obviously know what you're doing. just wanted an opinion of the actual flyer...!!!!

[Grits]

I didn't read the entire flyer. But, you ahve it set up correct. As in.....the call to attention is at the top and your logo is at the bottom. That is the way it should be. No need for the logo to be at the top, because you want something to grab attention, and a logo does not do that.
A lot of people make the mistake of putting the company name at the top. Glad to see you did not make that mistake.

[Grits]

just wanted an opinion of the actual flyer...!!!!

I saw a few spelling mistakes.

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

I didn't read the entire flyer. But, you ahve it set up correct. As in.....the call to attention is at the top and your logo is at the bottom. That is the way it should be. No need for the logo to be at the top, because you want something to grab attention, and a logo does not do that.
A lot of people make the mistake of putting the company name at the top. Glad to see you did not make that mistake. Thank you.

[advantage landscapes]

Ok here is the updated version. Much simpler and many changes. Thanks to all who commented, really appreciate it.

Let me know what you think.

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

Ok here is the updated version. Much simpler and many changes. Thanks to all who commented, really appreciate it.

Let me know what you think.Do what you do brother!!! Looks good!

[Indysfinestlawnservice]

I saw a few spelling mistakes.Please point out!!! I may have a program not working right...Thanks:hammerhead:

[Grits]

Please point out!!! I may have a program not working right...Thanks:hammerhead:

The following are the only mistakes that I saw. They are all in the paragraph about first 75 customers.........

thier - should be= their
%50 - should be= 50%
removel - should be= removal

[Grits]

Ok here is the updated version. Much simpler and many changes. Thanks to all who commented, really appreciate it.

Let me know what you think.


I think it is really good. What are the boxes on the right? The phone number at the bottom seems to overlap other text.

[3guys]

ok guys i need help with this one first year doing flyers i made one in pubslher and now i cant post it if some of you are willing to help a fellow man let me know and tell me how to convert it and or i can email it to you am so not into computers i cant even make a logo good ahead laugh at my expensive

[advantage landscapes]

I think it is really good. What are the boxes on the right? The phone number at the bottom seems to overlap other text.

I am guessing your version of word is a little different and that makes the text a little off. On my version is centered, not overlapping but I know what you mean I think.

The boxes are pictures, but because they are fairly large, I can't post the doc with all the pics. So I put in a few boxes to try to show where they go. The boxes are tiny compared to pics in file size so...

What do you think otherwise?

[jbpo]

Please point out!!! I may have a program not working right...Thanks:hammerhead:

right at the top you have Sping that should be Spring

[S L C]

Ok here is the updated version. Much simpler and many changes. Thanks to all who commented, really appreciate it.

Let me know what you think.

Learn to spell and do your own stuff..... this isn't 4th grade english.. my god to the both of you who beg for spelling advice, or whatever you want to call it!!!! :hammerhead::weightlifter:

[advantage landscapes]

Learn to spell and do your own stuff..... this isn't 4th grade english.. my god to the both of you who beg for spelling advice, or whatever you want to call it!!!! :hammerhead::weightlifter:

Have I asked for spelling advice? No, nor has anybody given any to me. Several illiterates have posted on this thread and hijacked it. Make your own thread I did not make this one to have to deal with all of you.

Those who HELPED THANK YOU!

[advantage landscapes]

bump...............

[Runner]

Learn to spell and do your own stuff..... this isn't 4th grade english.. my god to the both of you who beg for spelling advice, or whatever you want to call it!!!! :hammerhead::weightlifter:

He is just asking for a little insight. It is always helpful to have 50 people looking it over, rather than just one. Incidentally, it's a little early in the game at 9 posts to be ripping on people, here. That isn't the original intent of this site, nor is it a way to gain respect and help from others. Also,...just for future knowledge,...God is spelled with a capital G. (for that matter, so is English in that context) :dizzy: Sorry,...just had to post on this. Keep up the good work on the flyers, guys. :walking:

[GrassQuester]

All I can see is blah blah blah blah make it short and to the point. Pm me and ill be happy to give you a flyer that is short and to the point and another marketing tool that seems to be working for me . No I dont sell anything just like to help fellow landscapers.Year after year I try to improve my marketing,most clients I get from word to mouth but if I can get 1 client from a flyer which could turn into 10 from him/her I will try :)

[tugglelandscaping86]

Here is my flyer that i just made, had a professional company in south georgia make my logo for me and think that did i pretty good job. my name is brandon tuggle, so check my flyer out, i like the other flyers and yea they are probably going to get thrown away but im picky about who i give mine too. i give them to realty companies and people i know will call or at least read it.

[bulldogg]

Here is my flyer that i just made, had a professional company in south georgia make my logo for me and think that did i pretty good job. my name is brandon tuggle, so check my flyer out, i like the other flyers and yea they are probably going to get thrown away but im picky about who i give mine too. i give them to realty companies and people i know will call or at least read it.

Well, I like it .

[tugglelandscaping86]

Thanks man! im trying to get the business.

[Nickcon404]

Lots of good ideas out there! Here is the one I use. I change it around for every season. Seems to work good for me. Spring is just a 2 months away!