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rickryan.com said:
If he's logged into google, it's likely that his own website will show in the rankings. The real test is to log out, then try it.
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Ding Ding. Winner Winner chicken dinner. When I'm logged into Google this site shows up at the top for almost anything DJ related because I'm always on here.
ittigger said:
Yes, moving on.

:)

Side note @Big Dan , Firefox is not allowing me to post anymore. Using Chrome at the moment.
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I'll log in with Firefox here shortly. I did do an upgrade last week that changed some javascript files. Have you hard refreshed?
 
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Ron said:
  • Borrowed and Blue www.borrowedandblue.com about $50 a month
  • Gigmasters - just signed their free account... gonna play with it a little more before deciding on paid accounts
  • weeding.com was with them for 9 months... not one lead or response after sending quotes to 40 potential (fake - cough) clients after the first 6 months they did give me the 6 months free option... now sending me a full refund.... after much discussion
  • WeDJ www.wedj.com about $120 a year... mostly for the access to www.gigbuilder.com which in my opinion is well worth it. I have had several customers comment on liking and using the tools that are integrated into my own site.
  • Thumbtack www.thumbtack.com You should be selective about which ones you buy (I am using the "pay-per-lead" method), but it seems to be landing me more and more jobs... just landed 2 more within the last 30 days using them
  • Craigslist... been using them for about 3 years... and like Jas now trying the a la Rick method
  • GigSalad - www.gigsalad.com free listing
  • WeddingWire - www.weddingwire.com- free listing
  • MyWedding - www.mywedding.com - free listing
  • OneWed - www.onewed.com - free listing
  • WedPlan - www.wedplan.com - free listing
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • Own website www.rcbaudio.com - free hosting with google... only pay the fees for the domain name
  • Eventective - www.eventective.com - pay per lead (only $2.50 each) but it has more than paid for itself... probably about 5 - 6 gigs each year
  • Word of mouth also seems to be picking up more
  • Agreements with some photographers and photo booth operators.
  • Have made a few preferred vendors lists recently and those places have also allowed me to place rack cards at their venues
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Wow great list of sites! Thanks! I never had any luck with Thumbtack. I have a wedj gold account for gigbuilder and leads but not much there. Most of my business comes from word of mouth referrals.
 
rickryan.com said:
I use a paid listing on gigmasters, $200 per year. I also pay about $55/mth for a basic paid listing on weddingwire. FYI, the freebie listing on weddingwire will not show up in DJ searches by brides. You have to pay to show up.
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Does gigmasters work for you? I was also looking at Gigsalad paid listings but not sure it's worth it unless you paid top price.
 
Mack Entertainment said:
Does gigmasters work for you? I was also looking at Gigsalad paid listings but not sure it's worth it unless you paid top price.
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I think Gigsalad is useless for DJs. Tried it for a while with zero results. I've been on Gigmasters for a number of years. It produces a handful of gigs per year. I'll add in that I only think it's useful if you do NOT let them handle the booking part for you. Any time I get a lead in, I subject a $1 quote with a note telling them "We have numerous packages. A separate quote will be sent." I then book it myself. I think it's $200 annually.
 
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steve149 said:
What's your number ... 867-5309 ???
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ask for Jenny ;)

tunes4046 said:
QR code in the ad I bought a six month trial for $600, and booked 4 gigs directly from it within the first 3 months, over $3500 in bookings from $600 ad that's good ROI in my book
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I often wondered how those ads would work. You have a captured audience for sure
 
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Does anyone use Eventective? I've used them but it's pay-per-lead ($2.50). It appeared that they would send bogus leads. I think last year I may have booked only 1 or maybe 2 gigs through them. Once they determine the kind of gigs you go after, that's when the bogus one begin to surface.
 
TwinSpinDJ said:
Does anyone use Eventective?
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I tried it and ditched it. Same thing. Seemed I got a handful of actual leads, but they were low-ball gigs. Then the volume picked up and based on the non-responses it was my impression they were faked.
 
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TwinSpinDJ said:
Does anyone use Eventective? I've used them but it's pay-per-lead ($2.50). It appeared that they would send bogus leads. I think last year I may have booked only 1 or maybe 2 gigs through them. Once they determine the kind of gigs you go after, that's when the bogus one begin to surface.
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I'm trying them too. So far nothing much. A few leads but a lot of them are bogus.
 
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Mack/Nightmare, how many reviews do you have on WW? Did you get the basic-level paid, mid or high level? Also, how many other guys are listed in your area? As a long-time WW advertiser, I can tell you that unless you have a significant number of reviews, WW usually won't turn up many leads. If you're in an area with a lot of DJs, you'll also be hard pressed to get any out of a basic (paid) listing. The freebie listing is worthless as it doesn't even show up on bride searches, FYI.
 
rickryan.com said:
Mack/Nightmare, how many reviews do you have on WW? Did you get the basic-level paid, mid or high level? Also, how many other guys are listed in your area? As a long-time WW advertiser, I can tell you that unless you have a significant number of reviews, WW usually won't turn up many leads. If you're in an area with a lot of DJs, you'll also be hard pressed to get any out of a basic (paid) listing. The freebie listing is worthless as it doesn't even show up on bride searches, FYI.
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FYI - http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/mack-entertainment-plainfield/b0cc6e91c6b0639c.html
 
Mack Entertainment said:
FYI - http://www.weddingwire.com/reviews/mack-entertainment-plainfield/b0cc6e91c6b0639c.html
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You have a typo on the last remark:

Thanks Robin! I know you guys will have a wonderful live together!
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"life"?

15 reviews is a good number. They might actually turn some leads for you. When I hit 40 is when I really started noticing an uptick in people making comment about how many reviews I had. All perfect 5s is impressive but keep in mind you may start having comments about it not being real, later on. A ding every now and then keeps it believable. Great job.
 
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