TKK Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Does anyone know how to design a good website that comes out in Google? My business doesnt even come out. Advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I used www.godaddy.com Not real savvy when it comes to web sites. http://ottoleellc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Check out http://www.wix.com. I used to design and build my sites, and others, from scratch, but Wix is by far the best DIY site building solution for novice users. Their sites are optimized for mobile and search engines too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidStateVending Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I use Google Sites. I just pay $10 per year for the URL: www.MidStateVending.com There is a small learning curve but it is well worth it and you don't need to know programming code.... although a little HTML is helpful for embedding videos, etc. Getting started was the hardest part for me, but Google Support helped. They partner with GoDaddy for the URL and they helped link to my site. In addition Google will get you on their map. So when someone Googles, "Vending near Spring Hill, TN" they will find me nearby pinned to a map of the area. It beats paying 1000s for someone else to do it, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yeah a local guy said $150 to design plus $10 a month hosting. But id have to do most and update he said theres tricks to be up in google but didnt get into.it. Another question has your guys website actually landed you accounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidStateVending Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Being on Google Maps helps me. I don't get calls every day, but I land a good account about once a month. There is an option to pay Google to gain a stronger web presence in their searches but I am just one guy and so 'slow but steady' growth works best for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris1953 Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 YP mobile is a great way to get out there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Midstate so you get a call once a month? Thats.not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QualitySelectionsJ Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Does anyone know how to design a good website that comes out in Google? My business doesnt even come out. Advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QualitySelectionsJ Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 You can get on the free local searches: yahoo, Google places, yp, and try Twitter, Facebook, YouTube etc by adding your info online, and call yp. The more your name and tags come up on different sites, the more views you'll get. Leave biz cards everywhere you go too. If you want lots of hits you might want to check with someone that knows "seo". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Does anyone know how to design a good website that comes out in Google? My business doesnt even come out. Advise? What is your domain name for your website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Check out http://www.wix.com. I used to design and build my sites, and others, from scratch, but Wix is by far the best DIY site building solution for novice users. Their sites are optimized for mobile and search engines too. Did you ever use any CMS products like wordpress, joomla or drupal to develop any of your websites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Did you ever use any CMS products like wordpress, joomla or drupal to develop any of your websites? No. Everything I did was by hand. That's why I don't do it anymore. There are so many DIY solutions like wordpress that make it so easy to build a site now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 No. Everything I did was by hand. That's why I don't do it anymore. There are so many DIY solutions like wordpress that make it so easy to build a site now. What is your opinion on using wordpress? I have read good things about it as a cms & herd it is very seo friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidStateVending Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Does anyone know how to design a good website that comes out in Google? My business doesnt even come out. Advise? First get a Google account. Then go to Google Places: https://www.google.com/business/placesforbusiness/ Setup is simple. Follow the instructions and then you will be asked to verify your address by post card. Google will mail you a post card with instructions. It may take a couple of weeks but you will be on the google map if someone searches for Vending near your city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Ok im just paying this guy he makes the websites for the city and has been doing it for years. 100 to design and start it up 100 a year to host. Seo for 4 months free ima try it he told me to take my own pics so it doesnt look generic and I get better seo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Ok im just paying this guy he makes the websites for the city and has been doing it for years. 100 to design and start it up 100 a year to host. Seo for 4 months free ima try it he told me to take my own pics so it doesnt look generic and I get better seo Prime example of why I got out of the web design business. Everyone wants a world class site but no one wants to pay for it. Its no wonder the internet looks like a world wide yard sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Yeah I know right, it hit me that I probably wouldnt waste that time for 100. Hes.hooking.me.up tho the city pays him very welL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorhino Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Prime example of why I got out of the web design business. Everyone wants a world class site but no one wants to pay for it. Its no wonder the internet looks like a world wide yard sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejaykc aka Munch A Bunch Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I am on Google Maps and it doesn't help me. I'm 7th on the list. But hey....I'm there. Never got a call from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1973 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have done several websites using html, css, javascript, php and mysql, and I can tell you that for someone to write a custom website from scratch (just a text editor and raw code) it takes quite a few hours. TKK, there is no way this guy can build you a real custom site for $100. If he can, by all means take him up on it because its a great value. He probably has some universal templates that he has made, and then add your text and media, which is good, but far away from a real custom professional website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1973 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 here is a smallish one that i was working on for a buddy earlier in the spring for a lawncare biz he was thinking about doing. http://jerryandshawna.homelinux.org/lawncare2/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precious Roy Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I did mine myself with Wordpress and handle my own hosting. I thought it was important to have a web presence for looks/impression. It gets views and occasional traffic from google, but I've never gotten any business from it. Even the existing customers just call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKK Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Guys I need some.help. This guy said I cant use googled images. Can some of you guys kindly let me use a pic or two of a location? I will have some of my own but id apreciate if someone has one or two good pictures of some of your accounts I could use? Id greatly apreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDERSONVENDING Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Guys I need some.help. This guy said I cant use googled images. Can some of you guys kindly let me use a pic or two of a location? I will have some of my own but id apreciate if someone has one or two good pictures of some of your accounts I could use? Id greatly apreciate it! You can use any of the pics in my gallery if you want. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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