1-800-lawn-care

[goose]

Is anyone using this marketing device or do you know anyone that is. Please respond or email me at GOOSEGEAR@AOL.COM
Goose

[Navig8r]

There is a landscape co. in my area that uses that or something like it, I don't remember......... Lehigh Lawns& Landscaping.... in Wappinger Falls, NY
If I see their # today, I'll check out exactly what it is for you.........
Try some of the online directories to find what # is being used by who..... do a reverse lookup.

[tiedeman]

I looked into doing that before, but I just thought that the cost that would be involved in it just wasn't worth it at all.

I think a lot of times too though that customers like to see a local number on a trailer or truck and then they know that the LCO is located in the city or surrounding city. Because with the 800 number you don't really know where they are from unless the city is posted on their vechiles.

[Mueller Landscape Inc]

We use that number. It has been a great addition to our marketing plan.

[strickdad]

i dont see how anybody can use it. l-a-w-n c-a-r-e is 8 letters, phone numbers are 7. as far as 800 numbers, it is not a very good techinque unless you have mutiple branches. people like to think they are hiring a trusted local co. not a fly by night out of town co. the 800 number leaves the impresson that you are from out of town, unless you are a widley reconized national co.

[Runner]

This number IS being used already, by a company right here in Flint, Michigan. (Emerald Lawn & Landscape) He's had it for just a couple of months now. As far as the number being too many digits, that is correct, but the last letter is on just for aesthetic purposes to complete the word. When the extra digit is dialed, (the 3), it has no effect.

[Gravely_Man]

Each to their own. I strongly believe people want to know the people they do business with are local and will give them the "personal attention" they need rather then some large franchise or chain. If you are a local company and happen to have an 800 number then people will be fine with that.

Gravely_Man

[MCGRAIL LAWN]

BUSY BEE NUSERY
by my house uses
1-800-LANDSCAPE

New owner for this year
just got the number this year.

They put the following on there markee

"Free Estimate
Call
1-800-LANDSCAPE"

[LAWNGODFATHER]

I think they want $400 a month for that number, and they can sign many contractors to it. That means you have to split leads.

www.realgreen.com

[Mueller Landscape Inc]

Actually the way it works is you buy zipcode's. They do not allow you to pick and choose. All the zip codes must be in the same area and connected. When a customer calls the number, they are prompted to enter their zip code and then the call is forwarded to the contractor. When you call the number, the impression that you get is that you are calling a "first class" company that has it together. Your companies image is what keeps you above the lowballers in this industry.

The point of 800 number is that it is easy to remember and it keeps people from searching the phone book and other ads. Many people tend to be spontaneous when they are ready to buy. If they are not shopping price, they will usually buy from the first contractor that they are impressed with. The 800 number is simply another link in the chain that helps to bring in that type of customer.

[michigangrass]

I think I've seen the one Runner mentioned just the other day. Not sure who it was but Black Ford with about 12" with lettering...1-800-LAWNCARE.
I was actually somewhat surprised...the truck looked like it was on its last leg but he had probably one of the most sought after 800 numbers in the country.
Got to say, if he locked in a number like that he was more on the ball than I was.
Regardless of what anyone says, 1-800-LAWNCARE is easily spotted and remembered by all.

[goose]

Thanks for all the replies , after being on here for 3 years I finally had a thread. I will let everyone know how it works out over the next few months. Anyone who uses this number please let me know how it is going for you .
Goose

[LAWNGODFATHER]

xxx-lawn works just fine for a whole lot less.