I know my boss's son uses it to mow neighbors lawns that are out of town. I have thought about, but my current advertising keeps my scheduled full. If/when I add another crew I'll probably look into it more.

What restriction and or cost did they implement for actual businesses?

 

I’m on it, but my area Nextdoor is useless. If it wasn’t free, I’d be gone in a heartbeat. Most people on my area one just go to ***** and moan about the most useless crap like a raccoon seen during the day or a service dog licking itself in a bank (I wish I was making this up). I think I’ve gotten two calls ever and both were tire kickers.

 

I love it!! Thumbs Up
I think that NextDoor.com is more appropriate for business recommendations than the standard Social Networking of Facebook, Twitter and the like.

www.nextdoor.com

 

In use it, but I’m a weekender. There are some guys around here who seem to kill it on there as a recommended business.

 

Been good for a few referrals. Some places fight the advertising a little more than others. If you wan keep the posts to a minimum it helps your chances of not having issues.

 

Mine seems to be overrun with lost dog ads. Every other post it seems has either a lost dog, or a pic someone took of a dog asking "Is it yours?"

When a 'NEW" landscape guy comes to Nextdoor and advertises he gets hammered by the "LEADS" telling him to go post in the Business Thread and they sometimes let the "handyman" or the "I'm just trying to make a little extra money" guy have his say. When I tell them about the rules other "White Knights" have to jump in and say "but he's not a business".

I'm sorry, but if you are responding to an ad you can talk about anything, but if you are throwing it out to everybody before a need is asked for then you are ADVERTISING.

 

Are you saying if someone is "looking" for a lawn guys you can throw your name into the hat or refer yourself?

Awhile back my wife used to refer me on a social/referral site, not sure which one. She didn't lie, just listed my name and contact info when someone was looking for a contractor. Curious if you guys think this is unethical but it worked?

Someone would post.. Looking for someone to remodel my bath. Wife.... Try Mike 000-000-0000

 

I use it and love it. It's free and has gotten me tons of work

 

Do any of you guys do a newsletter for your customers? Either in print or electronic. If so, your company newsletter is a great forum to tell your customers to get on NextDoor.com and give your business a RECOMMENDATION! Thumbs Up

 

I use this....but it's more the neighborhood gossip site. Occasionally we'll throw a few ad's up but it's not at the top of our priority list.

Haven't got anything from it yet and don't really plan to. It's more for exposure.

 

I've received a ton of work from nextdoor greatest thing since sliced bread. Just have to get pass the bs.

 

I've had good success on it, but it tends to be an issue. I had my last post taken down because it was "advertising" but before that happened I had multiple people ask me to do work, and then another guy jumped into my feed stating he did work also and would be happy to give them an estimate. No brotherhood, just a ruthless game we play with each other.

 

It has been very useful for our area for lawn companies I know here locally. I would register your business then try and have a couple of family members create an account so they can post about you vs posting about yourself. Everyone loves a referral!

 

That's an excellent idea for the OP. The whole thing is referral heavy when it comes to businesses on the app.

 

So i know this is an older thread, but i feel I gotta say something.

I can see Nextdoor being very good, even w/o advertising. You NEED a business profile. Also set up a personal one. In your area, if someone is looking for a service you offer, recommend yourself, however be clear it is your business. that is 100% acceptable.

On your business page, if you are lucky enough and someone recommends you, thank them on nextdoor. (it will send you a email saying xxxxxx recommended you, and you can respond to that).

I feel all it takes is a handful of customer to use and recommend you on it. Then when you do get a client because of your current customers recommendation, give them a referral gift. (for us, when someone refers someone and they sign up, we'll give them $40.)

Best part, is all this is free to use.

 

So i know this is an older thread, but i feel I gotta say something.

I can see Nextdoor being very good, even w/o advertising. You NEED a business profile. Also set up a personal one. In your area, if someone is looking for a service you offer, recommend yourself, however be clear it is your business. that is 100% acceptable.

On your business page, if you are lucky enough and someone recommends you, thank them on nextdoor. (it will send you a email saying xxxxxx recommended you, and you can respond to that).

I feel all it takes is a handful of customer to use and recommend you on it. Then when you do get a client because of your current customers recommendation, give them a referral gift. (for us, when someone refers someone and they sign up, we'll give them $40.)

Best part, is all this is free to use.

I used to use Nextdoor as a way to advertise, but then I noticed all the posts were from constant complainers always complaining about something in the neighborhood. Not really the type I want to do business with...and I never actually got a customer off NextDoor for the 5+ years I posted on it. Needless to say, I gave up and would rather post to local facebook groups where people are more "lively". NextDoor is dead.

 

There’s a handyman guy around here that keeps getting caught making accounts with fake names to recommend himself as a business. He had to change his name of his company because he did a bad job on this guy’s house and the guy blasted him on there

 

I'm on there without my business name. Mostly crusty old busy body types who want cheap work. So I just troll and make smart ass comments when prompted.. Not worth your time as a business. As a rule of thumb I also do not use yelp or anything like that because there are so many a$$holes out there that will try to bring you down with bogus reviews. Even your competition sometimes.

 

As a rule of thumb I also do not use yelp or anything like that because there are so many a$$holes out there that will try to bring you down with bogus reviews. Even your competition sometimes.

True Story:

About 6 years ago I was asked by a pastor to give him a quote to mow his lawn. It was about an acre and a half. I gave my price, my terms, and how to pay, which were all very reasonable and relatively the same as every other company in my area. Nothing out of the ordinary.

He got mad about the price, and said he would offer me half the quoted price, but pay cash. I politely refused and said I couldn't, then really got mad!

He started threatening me and saying if I didn't take his offer, he was going to write a bunch of google and yelp reviews about how bad my business is and be sure to warn others about how terrible I am. I just said "go ahead, while your doing that I'll be contacting my lawyer." Then got in the truck and left.

Some people are NUTS.

 

True Story:

About 6 years ago I was asked by a pastor to give him a quote to mow his lawn. It was about an acre and a half. I gave my price, my terms, and how to pay, which were all very reasonable and relatively the same as every other company in my area. Nothing out of the ordinary.

He got mad about the price, and said he would offer me half the quoted price, but pay cash. I politely refused and said I couldn't, then really got mad!

He started threatening me and saying if I didn't take his offer, he was going to write a bunch of google and yelp reviews about how bad my business is and be sure to warn others about how terrible I am. I just said "go ahead, while your doing that I'll be contacting my lawyer." Then got in the truck and left.

Some people are NUTS.

Wow, hardly the behavior one would think from a pastor, but anymore I'm just not surprised! Yours is the same reply I've given before!!

 

I see that Nextdoor.com has recently added a "Local Deals" tab.
So, Nextdoor now has it where local businesses can claim their free business page.
View the link....
business.nextdoor.com/advertise-on-nextdoor/

 

I'm with you, if they're being paid for their services then they damn well need to follow the exact guidelines you do. Nextdoor is great for awhile, but holy crap.. 1 bad review can send you spiraling into the crapper.

 

I just recently listed my business on Nextdoor, but have been a neighbor on it for a few years. You'll have better luck giving a quote if you participate as a neighbor where folks around town get to know you. Make sure to comment at least once on every thread.