tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-680133080320262562024-02-19T15:44:56.038-08:00FireUps® Online MarketingFireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line.If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
partner with FireUps® TODAY! 877 877 1916Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-7356091489133119892023-03-29T04:42:00.004-07:002023-03-29T04:42:37.417-07:005 tips for closing more internet countertop leads<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLX-PPfYOLjWSL2wXoEKodTQGdocTIndH6T5wsbxPVtNWFMIXFWoWDMcI9BO058wRVqf2KBDBPFAW4dFcgDLxKRDurhnxqMc9iApSLMMDwe1d6akz7YsMf2cdbw4kg9NFdwWdLifrIKSxqA-CPgMYke_ZUg20OudpzZu03VuagwOQzn-0gvmp70jk/s1048/5-tips-closing-more-internet-leads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLX-PPfYOLjWSL2wXoEKodTQGdocTIndH6T5wsbxPVtNWFMIXFWoWDMcI9BO058wRVqf2KBDBPFAW4dFcgDLxKRDurhnxqMc9iApSLMMDwe1d6akz7YsMf2cdbw4kg9NFdwWdLifrIKSxqA-CPgMYke_ZUg20OudpzZu03VuagwOQzn-0gvmp70jk/w640-h640/5-tips-closing-more-internet-leads.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 16px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; transition-duration: 0s; transition-property: background, padding, margin, border, transform, box-shadow, opacity, color, fill, font, border-radius, max-height, max-width, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-filter;">Closing more internet countertop leads - the internet customer is more and more looking for immediate gratification. The sooner you are able to make contact the sooner you can use your traditional selling strategies.</p><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 2.625em; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.143; margin: 0px 0px 16px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; transition-duration: 0s; transition-property: background, padding, margin, border, transform, box-shadow, opacity, color, fill, font, border-radius, max-height, max-width, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-filter;">1. Respond Quickly:</h2><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 16px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; transition-duration: 0s; transition-property: background, padding, margin, border, transform, box-shadow, opacity, color, fill, font, border-radius, max-height, max-width, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-filter;">When someone shows interest in your product or service, make sure you respond as quickly as possible. Studies show that the faster you respond, the more likely you are to close the deal. Try to respond within 5-10 minutes if possible.</h4><h2 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 2.625em; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.143; margin: 0px 0px 16px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; transition-duration: 0s; transition-property: background, padding, margin, border, transform, box-shadow, opacity, color, fill, font, border-radius, max-height, max-width, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-filter;">2. Be Personal:</h2><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans"; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px 0px 16px; max-width: 100%; outline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: initial; transition-duration: 0s; transition-property: background, padding, margin, border, transform, box-shadow, opacity, color, fill, font, border-radius, max-height, max-width, filter, -webkit-transform, -webkit-box-shadow, -webkit-filter;">When responding to a lead, be sure to address them by name ... More</h4></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.fireups.com/here-are-five-tips-for-closing-more-internet-countertop-leads/">https://www.fireups.com/here-are-five-tips-for-closing-more-internet-countertop-leads/</a></div><div><br /></div>FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-71785801810347816062023-03-29T02:49:00.004-07:002023-03-29T02:49:58.652-07:00Local Countertop Marketing<h2 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.fireups.com">Local Countertop Marketing solution</a> providing actual results.</h2><div>We work with your team to target keywords and drive your position in the marketplace. We leverage our infrastructure that we have created since 2008 to position your business in the local search results. If you would like to drive more business 24/7/365 contact us as we are focused on producing results.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxARGHHhnI0pOXeGefBV18kNCTH5M1kRTKz2ZCPRCzNpOdIm4Rv0JwzBeix11aUU2GFInUKMNdt-bm-nwzB0anduoGtx8OwcP7MZUbrKOtK1JGd5boPTfYsXHjeiXskm2iCAAuZnDzweZ1DvAvmA5hxFM9rH07I3HLyOg4mm6ipGRiPME2UX9JsMo/s1920/Countertops-concord.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1920" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxARGHHhnI0pOXeGefBV18kNCTH5M1kRTKz2ZCPRCzNpOdIm4Rv0JwzBeix11aUU2GFInUKMNdt-bm-nwzB0anduoGtx8OwcP7MZUbrKOtK1JGd5boPTfYsXHjeiXskm2iCAAuZnDzweZ1DvAvmA5hxFM9rH07I3HLyOg4mm6ipGRiPME2UX9JsMo/w400-h216/Countertops-concord.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiML60ZvpCSaKGnHUrjRPaV-ZCclhIHqlwArVzLIJEk3gx7T3qu2EBzOeK7NOyOXGHmp1Q0rJGayP9haE4GXpTRJjiGhrmnTmbxtD_6OvcII3eFaHhzccAObYK0l9pz5J6j1ZLEMPffoGb17fhL1FbXy0tlJnig-ABxEzmqS2MyITWiq-1N1ZgxLGA/s1920/Countertops-florence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
</p><p>
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-28031561793743490252023-03-23T03:14:00.002-07:002023-03-23T03:14:42.684-07:00Countertop Marketing Specialists<div><h2 style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2.25em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">This is the 3D Virtual Kitchen Designer.</h2><span style="background-color: white; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px;">Customers are able to select from your predefined color options to plan color selection prior to a showroom visit. they can screenshot the creation and share with friends and family.</span><p style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Right from the designer the user can reach out to you for pricing information. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PK2xRIGI634" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="YouTube video player" width="100%"></iframe></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/kitchen-designer.asp">DEMO 3D Kitchen Designer</a></h3><span style="background-color: white; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;">Upload a photo of your kitchen and see various countertop material in your space.</span><div class="" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="600px" id="i" name="i" scrolling="no" src="https://www.granitemakeover.com/apps/3d-kitchen-designer/?client=1033&logo=/images/Countertop-Marketing-Advertising-logo.png" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" width="100%"></iframe></div><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;" /><br style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;" /><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h3><h2 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2.25em; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h2><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 51px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: -2.55px;">Photo Upload Virtual Kitchen Designer.</span></div><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">Visitors to your website or social media page can upload a photo of the project and tryout various materials from your selected inventory in the space. this is great for customers to get closer to making a informed decision on material.<p style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Capture customer contact information right from the interface. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="600" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zKIPhCpKBA8" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="YouTube video player" width="100%"></iframe></p></div><hr style="border-bottom: 0px; border-image: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(229, 230, 231); border-top-style: solid; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.566667px;" /></h3><h2 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2.25em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="tel:(877) 877-1916" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Call today (877) 877-1916</a></h2><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h3><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></h3><h3 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/kitchen-designer.asp">DEMO Kitchen Designer with Photo Upload</a></h3><span style="background-color: white; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;">Upload a photo of your kitchen and see various countertop material in your space.</span><div class="" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="600px" id="i" name="i" scrolling="no" src="https://granitemakeover.com/vkd/custom/?c=1033" style="border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" width="100%"></iframe></div><h4 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 22.6667px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.0325em; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/granite-countertops.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Granite Countertops</a> | <a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/marble-countertops.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Marble Countertops</a> | <a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/quartz-countertops.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Quartz Countertops</a> | <a href="http://www.countertopmarketing.com/specials.asp" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: maroon; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Countertop Specials</a></h4><hr style="border-bottom: 0px; border-image: initial; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top-color: rgb(229, 230, 231); border-top-style: solid; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-size: 22.6667px; letter-spacing: 0.566667px; text-align: center;" /><h2 style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #39454b; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "sans-serif"; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size: 2.25em; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.05em; line-height: 1.25em; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="tel:(877) 877-1916" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">Call today (877) 877-1916</a></h2></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
877 877 1916</p><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-80602259506934379472023-03-22T07:47:00.001-07:002023-03-22T07:47:07.324-07:00Countertop Marketing Solutions<h2 style="text-align: left;">Since 2008 we have been providing <a href="https://www.fireups.com">countertop marketing</a> solutions for custom countertop fabricators all over the united states. </h2><div>We are focused on results and have built an infrastructure to support the local fabricator since 2008. We have first page rankings all over the US and can support you as well. </div><div><br /></div><div>We offer a free trial of our marketing service in markets that we do not currently have a partner. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Tf2COBiY3pJkYKxbdd7Z3rOS2ffZfKAwon5z3hWzxLPPVEdKETKbEKx1-PzC0PV6Pa6YhD4HtsUmmJ5q7QsBAe2QKVV_SIs5emNnm8cQB1SjlzEVHGbJy86hCf_iG3XblbgmzbltcaDMJBhEk0AwuVQBZbdBQXsvMrxuPhuB09qD-aTB5v01dNM/s1920/countertop-marketing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1920" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Tf2COBiY3pJkYKxbdd7Z3rOS2ffZfKAwon5z3hWzxLPPVEdKETKbEKx1-PzC0PV6Pa6YhD4HtsUmmJ5q7QsBAe2QKVV_SIs5emNnm8cQB1SjlzEVHGbJy86hCf_iG3XblbgmzbltcaDMJBhEk0AwuVQBZbdBQXsvMrxuPhuB09qD-aTB5v01dNM/w640-h346/countertop-marketing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Some example markets where we have achieved top placement</span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZijNu8kkZgeu5-f4bVzmmYQnEebgHBCVp4uJ1RevECtwBsfLCSfhF5oEJ80widonHBohkuLHAWLW3c28A0vKME1REQpuhSPOUf2VYCwHHnvBjVJZik3rSxXzp73fxo68lH3E5smPA1T0U7NlGyFwwyncpg2oF7lVJybop0NxBUdOXoNwNew1tcys/s1920/Countertops-tampa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1920" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZijNu8kkZgeu5-f4bVzmmYQnEebgHBCVp4uJ1RevECtwBsfLCSfhF5oEJ80widonHBohkuLHAWLW3c28A0vKME1REQpuhSPOUf2VYCwHHnvBjVJZik3rSxXzp73fxo68lH3E5smPA1T0U7NlGyFwwyncpg2oF7lVJybop0NxBUdOXoNwNew1tcys/w640-h346/Countertops-tampa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhz9T063mkTH1p0RK6Vn_9vjpPYgh3ATDrYrWYTJPDuI-uNjabXH0DoM4ZHYMclGADYsr9OIUMpKVSyAxi_-A1Ba2_kuj5HaVjjQlzJ620ykqScfFDBpioG2arfQFoXcHC0Hb8vikl_yiGaPb0G9sJs54r-Wn4hCGUxNkN4aCRHlfbIlGVX-uIL2g/s1920/Countertops-florence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1920" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhz9T063mkTH1p0RK6Vn_9vjpPYgh3ATDrYrWYTJPDuI-uNjabXH0DoM4ZHYMclGADYsr9OIUMpKVSyAxi_-A1Ba2_kuj5HaVjjQlzJ620ykqScfFDBpioG2arfQFoXcHC0Hb8vikl_yiGaPb0G9sJs54r-Wn4hCGUxNkN4aCRHlfbIlGVX-uIL2g/w640-h346/Countertops-florence.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6W2xgoj5i3K6J7Eq20VwypGza04wyxXNZRqmEcDsfXvN6YkYuX6Bg3BO0YUJSKhEwWvLM25ye8Ap7m_gf29gHYX09lL8EHgWofKu34JBzNY4lcodHnF-f8gc52imp36s60xbRJybli77TFNw4CGPN_sB7ALSsucbUHHUMrlJRyiERAKOaZKpDBoo/s1920/Countertops-Phoenix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1920" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibSdCK6g6ubjQjDTWse6W3zmcvA4YX7iW72PIoLBONzym7v32eJIKYOHTUuR7k98lvtk-Iz-K_KuYZR1OJHED2q2M0dfXMw2P7dhsz1sNdcdhH3xQBF4EmSjvxH3c3GBPThHuiGqK7zZ8WU-Teei23Z4U6vzDNvqt9gkNAHhR7o4l-jJ-dFBgZBns/w640-h346/number1-Countertops-utah.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Some how do we do it?</h3><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>We first evaluate your current market and what you have implemented this far.</li><li>We ask you for your goals, what is your measure of success</li><li>Based on these details we devise a strategy and present a plan</li><li>If you agree to the outlined plan we get to work to reach the intended goal.</li></ol><div><br /></div></h3></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Don't have a website or don't like the website that you have? </h3><div>Thats ok we build them!</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Want your countertop website to Rank higher in search?</h3><div>We do that for you</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Want to target a specific local market?</h3><div><br /></div><div>We got that covered!</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Need Branding (logo) an a URL for you business?</h3><div><br /></div><div>We have created many brands and know how to get URLs that drive organic ranking in search!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.fireups.com">FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically</a> Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
877 877 1916</h3><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-53750670622512005092018-11-27T12:00:00.000-08:002018-11-27T12:34:42.116-08:00Inventory Management Module relaunched. <h3>
We have revisited the inventory management solution.</h3>
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With the spark Lead management system we take the sting out of managing the public facing inventory management.<br />
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if you would like to manage remnant inventory we can build the display for that.<br />
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if you would like to list in stock slabs and manage the quantities it can do that.<br />
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With some basic setup details we can have you up and running in no time and provide your staff with the ability to manage and track the inventory.<br />
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New Actionable opportunities for the spark lead manager</h3>
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For those of you that are avid users of the spark system. we have added a new feature that puts some logic around the various statuses that you can set for your leads. the system alerts you of potential opportunities to move the customers through the buying process and keeps you on top of customers that could fall through the cracks.<br />
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This is only suggested activity and is not required but could add value and increase sales when following these suggestions.<br />
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The spark system is a lead management system more than a CRM. Sometimes these terms are intermingled. this tool is primarily designed to capture lead details and report on marketing activities. We have added feature to the lead manager to help sales people move the lead through a process defined by your team.<br />
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The main theory behind these opportunities is </h3>
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- that a lead in the NEW status older than 2 days could be a lost opportunity. </h4>
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by reviewing the notes, contacting the customer and updating the status of these leads you can clear the opportunity board and not loose and opportunity to <b>Sell More Countertop!</b><br />
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<b>Most leads should move to in-process which means they are buying countertops from you!!!</b><br />
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Management now can see where the team can be more active and ensure that we are connecting with customers.</h3>
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Recently,<span> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stone World</em><span> </span>published a report about the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative releasing a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs, including quartz and a range of natural stone products. <a href="https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90346-us-trade-rep-finalizes-tariffs-on-chinese-imports" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 59, 51); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ee3b33; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Effective September 24, 2018, the additional tariffs were set at 10% and starting January 1, 2019 they will increase to 25%.</a></div>
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Cambria has come out with a press release titled, “Duties on imported quartz surface products may apply to shipments from as early as June 2018.” The release states: “Today, Cambria filed critical circumstances allegations with the Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) and the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) to stop the surge of Chinese quartz surface products imports into the United States following Cambria’s April 2018 filing of antidumping (“AD”) and countervailing (“CVD”) duty petitions.” </div>
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Imports of quartz surface products from China increased by 81% after Cambria filed its petitions at Commerce and ITC, greatly exceeding Commerce’s 15% threshold for supporting a finding of critical circumstances. Both Commerce and the ITC must make affirmative findings of critical circumstances for AD/CVD duties to be applied retroactively. </div>
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This news closely follows Commerce’s announcement that preliminary countervailing duties ranging from 34.38% to 178.45% would be imposed on quartz surface products from China. Commerce’s preliminary determination for the antidumping investigation and announcement of additional antidumping duties are due in November 2018.</div>
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An affirmative critical circumstances determination would apply the 34.38% to 178.45% countervailing duties to imports that entered the U.S. on or after <u style="box-sizing: border-box;">June 23, 2018</u>. If Commerce makes a preliminary antidumping determination, preliminary antidumping duties would be additionally due on imports that entered the U.S. on or after approximately <u style="box-sizing: border-box;">August 15, 2018</u>. These rates are in addition to the Section 301 tariffs announced by the U.S., which took effect on September 24, 2018.</div>
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"Cambria is taking this action to stop China’s illegal attempts to flood the market before the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duty orders,” said Marty Davis, president and CEO of Cambria. “Chinese producers and U.S. importers are on notice – substantial duties may be required for any quartz imports since June 2018. We at Cambria and our partners in the industry will continue to stand together to fight back against the illegal efforts to use unfair and unlawful trade practices to exploit the U.S. market.”</div>
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Cambria’s petitions allege that the increase in Chinese imports has injured the domestic industry and threatens further damage if duties to offset China’s unfair trade practices are not imposed. Commerce is scheduled to issue preliminary antidumping determinations in November 2018. If both Commerce and the ITC both make final affirmative determinations in their investigations, final duties could be imposed in May or June 2019.</div>
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In response to the recent decision by the U.S. Trade Representative,<span> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stone World<span> </span></em>reached out to Rupesh Shah of MSI for comments on the ruling.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">SW:<span> </span></em>Talk a bit about the results.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">RS:<span> </span></em>MSI has been planning carefully for several months to continue to meet the needs of its valued U.S. customers, notwithstanding both the Section 301 tariff (currently 10% ad valorem) and the antidumping and countervailing investigations on imported quartz surface products from China. I am very concerned, however, about what these border taxes will mean for others in the industry, particularly U.S. fabricators who contribute thousands of jobs, millions of dollars in annual capital investments and hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue to the U.S. manufacturing economy.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">SW:<span> </span></em>How do you/MSI feel about the results?</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">RS:<span> </span></em>On the Section 301 tariffs, like a host of other industries, it is very challenging because we are caught up in a much larger trade conflict between the USA and China. The outcomes thus were not a real surprise. On the dumping and subsidy case brought by Cambria, the outcomes to date – though disappointing – are also not a surprise. In this Administration, it is exceedingly rare for the U.S. Department of Commerce not to find dumping and subsidization, particularly if the case involves imports from China. I think the success rate for a Petitioner like Cambria before Commerce is in excess of 95%.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">SW:<span> </span></em>How do you and your company plan on moving forward from this?</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">RS:<span> </span></em>We are going to fight Cambria’s claims at the ITC, which will decide next year whether imports are causing material injury to the domestic industry producing quartz surface products. The ITC is an independent body that will examine the facts very closely and listen to the views of both sides. The ITC tends to make balanced decisions, and recently ruled against petitioners (such as Cambria) in investigations involving aircraft, car parts, and silicon metal. We think that the facts will bear out that Cambria is doing well and is not being hurt by imports from China. It is clear that Chinese imports don’t compete with Cambria’s products. It is also clear that quartz prices are rising, and that Cambria is making money hand over fist. These are the type of facts that the ITC will scrutinize carefully before making its final injury determination.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">SW:<span> </span></em>How will it affect fabricators?</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">RS:<span> </span></em>First, this is going to negatively affect fabricators’ businesses almost immediately. As we all know, fabricators sign contracts with builders and other customers where you can’t simply change the price overnight. While we still await the Anti-Dumping duty, a combination of section 301 and the Countervailing Duty is already above 40%. Fabricators are going to get hit by a combination of reduced demand related to price increases combined with short-term losses where they are not able to increase price immediately. Certain channels such as multi-tenant, builders and entry-level residential remodeling will simply be forced to stop using quartz and move to less labor intensive product categories, ultimately negatively affecting U.S. manufacturing jobs.</div>
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Second, and just as significant, is that fabricators are going to have to reduce their choices to their customers as quartz sourced from China becomes economically unpractical. Today, Chinese quartz represents approximately 50% of the market. The factories in China were innovators in many different types of quartz looks, including the most popular looks in the market today such as Carrara, Calacatta and other white marble quartz looks. For many of these colors, there is simply no alternative today from other factories around the world, and for some colors, where there is capacity, there is not enough capacity to meet existing demand. </div>
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Finally, fabricators should know that Cambria is looking to impose these border taxes<span> </span><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">retroactively</u></em></strong><span> </span>on their imports. This could mean that all imports of Chinese quartz that entered the U.S. after the middle of June 2018 will become dramatically more expensive after-the-fact. If Cambria is successful with their desire to impose these taxes retroactively, there are hundreds of fabricators who will get hit with additional duties in the tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. As we know, this could cause severe financial harm to many in the industry. Keep in mind, Cambria is also in the fabrication business and competes with fabricators in many markets across the U.S.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">SW:<span> </span></em>Anything else you want to add that you think is important for fabricators to know?</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">RS:<span> </span></em>Cambria has structured its case to try to exclude the fabricators from the ITC injury proceeding. Cambria wants the U.S. Government only to consider its perspective, to the detriment of all others in the industry. That is why Cambria has been unfairly denigrating the fabrication industry during this proceeding. This is a direct quote from Cambria about the fabricators’ role in the industry – fabricators are “operations out of small spaces such as garages with only a couple of employees, a saw and a hand-router.” We know that is not true. In fact, we believe fabricators invest more in capital and machinery per square foot of output and add more value per square foot of installed countertop than is added in the portion of manufacturing of converting quartz sand into slabs. Fabricators account for tens of thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs compared to just a few hundred manufacturing jobs at Cambria. The fabricators should reach out to the U.S. International Trade Commission as soon as possible in order to let their voices be heard. We need the fabricators to make this point to the U.S. Government, and we need them to do it now. The best way to do that is to reach out to the Investigators at the ITC in charge of this case. You can find their contact information at<span> </span><a href="https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2018/quartz_surface_products_china/preliminary.htm" style="border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 59, 51); box-sizing: border-box; color: #ee3b33; text-decoration: none;">https://www.usitc.gov/investigations/701731/2018/quartz_surface_products_china/preliminary.htm</a>.</div>
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During the transition into summer and memorial day weekend expect customers to be more "tire kicking" They are still interested in doing the countertops but they are distracted by other seasonal expenses. </h3>
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These activities distract from the focus of the kitchen remodel, planning activities and can take the consumers attention and expendable income away from the kitchen remodel. </div>
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During these times of slow down before and after we typically see things picking up. </div>
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To combat this we have a couple techniques.. these techniques help to create a sense of NOW is the time to do this. Contact Us for details. 877 877 1916</div>
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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This outage affected routing of website traffic as well as email traffic as computers were not able to route to our DNS servers which essential relay traffic to the appropriate website or email server.<br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Stone color search</span></div>
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While I was doing my own personal search for stone. I found it hard to visualize a stone based on certain applications. Based on this experience I produced an application designed to help the consumer with the colors selection process.<br />
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The images displayed are images swatches large and small kitchen bathroom other slabs and large swatch views. This is where this application picks up where all others leave off. Seeing the stone in various applications and sizes will help visitors narrow down color options and shorten times to receive deposits.<br />
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<b>Favorites - </b><br />
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Visitors to the app can build a collection of favorite colors by hitting the big green + icon on the colors they like<br />
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Visitors to the application can share and save colors by using the various icons on the share page. This is a collection of colors that the visitors has narrowed down.<br />
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Finally the visitor to the application can complete the contact form and this data collected will be sent to you directly from the application.<br />
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If you would like to add this feature to your social media or other website please contact me.</div>
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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All to often we see <a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/listings/">used stone equipment</a> that has been phased out of a current custom stone operation. This equipment is taking up valuable space in the shop and is losing value. Many fabricators are looking for this equipment to grow.</div>
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<a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/about-us/">All used stone equipment</a> was born out of creating a used stone equipment market place where we market and help custom fabricators find the used equipment they need as well as help shops free up space for new equipment and more production space.</div>
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We provide one of the best ways to <a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/listings/">list your used stone equipment</a> online. We are creating the premier place online to locate “new 2 you” used stone equipment. With over 30 years of industry experience we help the customer stone fabricator buy and sell used stone equipment through out the US.</div>
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We service all of the lower 48 States</h3>
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<a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Alabama" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Alabama </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Arizona" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Arizona </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Arkansas" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Arkansas </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=California" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">California </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Colorado" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Colorado </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Connecticut" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Connecticut </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Delaware" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Delaware </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Florida" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Florida </a><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Georgia" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Georgia </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Idaho" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Idaho </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Illinois" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Illinois</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Indiana" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Indiana </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Iowa" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Iowa </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Kansas" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Kansas </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Kentucky" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Kentucky </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Louisiana" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Louisiana </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Maine" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Maine </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Maryland" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Maryland </a><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Massachusetts" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Massachusetts </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Michigan" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Michigan </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Minnesota" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Minnesota </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Mississippi" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Mississippi </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Missouri" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Missouri </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Montana" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Montana</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Nebraska" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Nebraska </a><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Nevada" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Nevada </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=New%20Hampshire" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">New Hampshire </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=New%20Jersey" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">New Jersey </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=New%20Mexico" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">New Mexico </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=New%20York" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">New York </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=North%20Carolina" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">North Carolina </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=North%20Dakota" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">North Dakota </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Ohio" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Ohio </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Oklahoma" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Oklahoma </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Oregon" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Oregon </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Pennsylvania" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Pennsylvania</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Rhode%20Island" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Rhode Island </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=South%20Carolina" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">South Carolina </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=South%20Dakota" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">South Dakota </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Tennessee" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Tennessee </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Texas" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Texas </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Utah" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Utah </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Vermont" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Vermont </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Virginia" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Virginia </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Washington" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Washington </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=West%20Virginia" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">West Virginia </a><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Wisconsin" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Wisconsin </a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.allusedstoneequipment.com/?state=Wyoming" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #d18530; text-decoration: none;">Wyoming</a></div>
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comUnited States37.09024 -95.712891000000013-36.4162205 99.052733999999987 90 69.521483999999987tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-59304025370102832962017-02-27T13:15:00.003-08:002017-02-27T13:15:42.952-08:00Attention new Instant Countertop Estimator<br />
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Rolling our a new version of the instant Estimator is rolling out.</h3>
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Same High customization with a much easier user interface for the customer. In a matter of a couple seconds the customer can create the countertop layout and submit accurate details for measurement.</div>
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drag n drop resize of tops</div>
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double click to add a new top</div>
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define the relationship between top pieces and location</div>
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You will receive the estimate details in the email notifications. </div>
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When you review the estimate in spark you will see the exact layout the customer submitted.</div>
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the estimate review screen is printable</div>
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
<br />
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-45746944679103403032017-01-16T08:11:00.002-08:002017-01-16T08:11:53.696-08:00Rep Users and Lead assignment- Assign leads to reps on your team.<br />
The Spark lead management has just rolled out a feature where you can have different levels of users. <br />
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Spark Users and Rep Users.<br />
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A spark user has full access to the spark system.<br />
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A rep user has full access to the leads they are assigned in the system. <br />
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Contact me if you would like this feature setup on your instant of spark.<br />
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We have also added a new User guide link at the top of the interface where you can learn more about the specifics of how this feature and more works. <br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-57012098840543280892017-01-11T12:03:00.003-08:002017-01-11T12:03:37.295-08:002017 Fabricator Market Forcast<h1 class="headline" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; color: #ee3b33; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 1.75rem; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.45; margin: 10px 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
2017 Fabricator Market Forcast</h1>
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2017 shows promising signs</h2>
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While fabricators overall have a positive perspective for the upcoming year, it appears they are a little more cautious than their predictions for 2016, according to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stone World’s</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>annual purchasing plan survey conducted by the Market Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company). The survey polled fabricators from small-, medium- and large-sized shops located across the U.S., and three-quarters of the respondents have high hopes for 2017 — with sales revenues expected to grow next year by an average of 17%. While this is a 10% drop from the 86% who believed last year would show growth, it is still a hopeful sign that 2017 will be a good year for many.</div>
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The recent survey showed a total of 76% expect sales revenue to increase in 2017. Another 23% said it would remain the same (up 9% from 2016’s predictions), and 2% believe that there would be a decrease in sales revenue. The mean average of 17% growth has also been the mean for the past three years.</div>
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There are a combination of factors attributing to the positive market perception, including increased construction, better housing market and the improving economy. Additionally, several fabricators believe their increase in marketing/sales efforts and a surge in quartz sales are also contributing to more business.</div>
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“Continued low interest rates, increased commercial projects and additional tooling are allowing us to increase production,” was cited by one fabricator. And another said, “Building/remodeling will continue, and we are hoping that the market will eliminate a good number of hack fabricators, creating more opportunities for reputable companies.”</div>
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There was a positive response among fabricators participating in the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stone World</em><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>survey when asked about the direction of the stone market in the next five to 10 years. A total of 83% believe the market will continue to increase by an average of 19%, while only 78% of last year’s respondents said it would increase. A total of 17% said the stone market will stay the same during the next five to 10 years, and no one believes there will be no expansion, as opposed to the 6% of last year’s respondents.</div>
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Among those who did express long-term optimism, there were a variety of explanations for why they believe the stone market will continue growing during the next five to 10 years. Economic development, economic growth due to corporate tax reductions and a rise in the construction/housing market were among the general sentiments. “I think the current building and remodeling trends will continue on their steady increase in the years to come,” said one respondent. “There’s not a compatible material in the market to hinder stone counter sales,” said another.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Some additional reasons for continued growth included:</strong></h4>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Increased demand for stone and quartz</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">New construction and more commercial business is using more and more natural stone</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">It is becoming an industry standard to put stone in new homes</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">People realize other surfaces are not as durable</li>
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Read More : <a href="http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89242-fabricator-market-forcast">http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89242-fabricator-market-forcast</a><br />
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Next step will be adding catcha (human validation) to all forms on the websites. <br />
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Because we have over 300 website in market this will take a little time.<br />
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With the few left that are getting through.. the plan is to start rolling out the new human validators on all websites.. the first being the customers that are receiving this spam which I believe to only be a couple at this point.<br />
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Some of you are receiving notifications of new opportunities that contain content of little value. These messages typically contain a links back to another website. Similar to junk mail in your email these people are looking for links back their website through webforms.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The content is not harmful but do not click on links or copy links from these and open them.</span></b><br />
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We block over 10,000 form spammers a day trying to stuff content and links into website and people email boxes. A recent form spammer is posting content that is getting through the filters because is has essentially no value back to the websites that they are trying to get links from.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a plan that we are releasing today 1/7/2017 to address this new kind of form spam. Thank you for your understanding as we address this issue.</span><br />
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<br />
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Website visitors are now able to sketch the kitchen measurements and email them from the website. the spark system captures and reports on the details in real time.<br />
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This is a great way for customers to communicate the specifics of the job to the local professional right through the website.<br />
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<li>Customer lands on the sketch it app</li>
<li>Customer sketches countertop and measurements</li>
<li>customer downloads the drawing to local computer </li>
<li>Emails the sketch to the email address provided.</li>
<li>Local fabricator reviews the drawing and is able to respond to the customer.</li>
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<li>Spark access to receive and mange countertop sketchit customers</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">“Planning ahead”</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">Fact: Less retail customers are in market around the holidays for kitchen remodeling activities. </span></i></b></div>
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The best way to manage your business during this time is to be prepared. By changing your position in market with us we can keep your saws moving. Adjust your budget and strategy during this time can keep your business in the black. Also being ready for when the retail market bounces back in january</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Push harder with
more budget</span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> <br />
- more budget means more exposure and more opportunity to sell to those that are still in market<br /></span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">Increase
perceived value – better deals</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">- add incentives to sweeten the deal an increase sales - Attempt to maintain margin but know that good times are right around the corner.</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: large;">“stay the
course” on budget and offers all stay the same.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">
- depending on your positioning you will see a drop in opportunities if you change nothing. re posititioning for the holidays can help you manage this affect. Or simply prepare for the slow down and be ready for January on sales and late January production spike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jan, Feb,March, April is where we can do some real volume.
These are the months with the most people researching countertops online. </span></div>
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Call me to discuss your plan 877 877 1916</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It’s all about what you want to do and how you want to
manger your business through the holidays.</span></div>
FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
<br />
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">“Planning ahead”</span></i></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; margin: 0px;">Fact: Less retail customers are in market around the holidays for kitchen remodeling activities. </span></i></b></div>
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The best way to manage your business during this time is to be prepared. By changing your position in market with us we can keep your saws moving. Adjust your budget and strategy during this time can keep your business in the black. Also being ready for when the retail market bounces back in january</div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"></span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Push harder with
more budget</span></b><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> <br />
– more budget means more exposure and more opportunity to sell to those that are still in market</span></div>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Increase
perceived value – better deals</span></b><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">-</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt "Times New Roman"; margin: 0px;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "calibri";">add incentives to sweeten the deal an increase sales - Attempt to maintain margin but know that good times are right around the corner.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">We can “stay the
course” on budget and offers all stay the same.</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">
- depending on your positioning you will see a drop in opportunities if you change nothing. re posititioning for the holidays can help you manage this affect. Or simply prepare for the slow down and be ready for January on sales and late January production spike.</span></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Jan, Feb,March, April is where we can do some real volume.
These are the months with the most people researching countertops online. </span></div>
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><br /></span></div>
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Call me to discuss your plan 877 877 1916</h3>
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<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It’s all about what you want to do and how you want to
manger your business through the holidays.</span></div>
FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
<br />
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
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<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">During the holidays the retail customers expendable income points more towards holiday spending and travel expenses. They also are in the home and kitchen more and tend not to disturb this space. This shrinks the market and the available audience to market too. <b>The best ways to combat this is with increased perceived value, budget, and efficiency in the sales process.</b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><b><strong><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></strong></b></span>
<span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><b><strong><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">1. Work only
on Qualified Opportunities –</span></span></strong></b><span style="color: black;"> most sales executives
work on unqualified sales opportunities because they do not have enough
qualified sales opportunities..</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"></span><span style="color: black;">Field new leads but focus on customers that are engaged, that are moving through the sales process faster. </span></li>
<li><span style="color: black;">Ensure that these customers have more of your attention.</span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">2. Accelerate Your Sales Process with
Your Website –</span></span></strong><span style="color: black;"> a buyer-driven website should guide every
prospect through the buying process, educate and create preference for your
solution and services.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">We already do this for you. New promotional incentives during the holiday season can help you keep the phone ringing with the most opportunities possible.</span></span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Raleway; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">3. Initiate Offers that Engage Your
Buyer Early –</span></span></strong><span style="color: black;"> we will review offers that engage your buyer
early so that you can convert into a sale early.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">We do this with the promotional strategy and by adding new incentives to ensure that you are perceived to be the best solution for the customer that is ready to buy now.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: black;">4. <b>Increase Exposure</b> - When you increase exposure to your promotional strategy you will maintain a solid level of exposure and opportunities. January is right around the corner when the market expands again and the retail buyer has an idea what the tax return will look like and we ride the high road through April.</span></span></div>
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5. <b>Emphasis on 1 day turnaround</b> and minimal disruption to everyday activities may help to push countertop customer into buy mode rather than wait mode.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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Every year the retail customer is distracted from kitchen remodeling with black Friday spending, the holiday season activities' and travel. When this happens the market for custom countertops shrinks from the retail perspective.. Less customer interest drives up competition and increases costs associated to acquiring new customers. <br />
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We are also being hit a little early with this election year and the consumer unrest that seems to accompany election years. <br />
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We have the strategies to help you keep the saws moving and the cash flowing.</h3>
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How we combat seasonal slowdowns and election year
uneasiness and increase opportunities for sales:</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Increase the perceived value (change the offer to be
more enticing to increase leads and closing ratio from available customers)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">- Increase the budget to increase your exposure (Current
target market we are exposed to 30% of what is available)</span></div>
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- Increase target areas (you do this after we reach near 100% of the current
target market)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We are also approaching the holiday season so it’s a good
time to make this adjustment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Once we reach November 15th there are less retail
customers in market so we can be more aggressive as illustrated above.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can keep everything the same as it is now but you
will see this kind of variations in activity.</span></div>
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<img height="307" src="file:///C:/Users/paul/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif" v:shapes="_x0000_i1025" width="1072" /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(This chart illustrates interest in the
targeted search term nationally for the past 5 years. As you can see every year
is the same.. as we approach the holidays retail customer interest in
countertops reduces due to holiday spending and the tendency to not want to
interrupt holiday events. Compound that with consumer unrest about this
election and we are seeing less retail activity this election year. You can
also see that interest grows in January through April.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During the election of 2012 the holiday drop started to
happened on September 23</span><sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 2012 vs November 15</span><sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> every
other year.. This year we started to see this drop around September 11</span><sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
and the data is only available through October 9</span><sup><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 2016. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We can adjust for these things and increase opportunities
for you the ways that I have indicated above.</span></div>
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Call me if you have any questions. 877 877 1916</h3>
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
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FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
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partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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The issue is currently being address with minimal down time.<br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-34036874516932607592016-05-04T08:06:00.001-07:002016-05-04T08:11:58.821-07:00Quartz countertops are making a move - or are they<br />
So one way that I gauge my research is on consumer search trends. This is a way that we can see what customers are looking for and buying or reasearching nationally. The link below shows us <a href="https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=granite%20countertops%2C%20concrete%20countertops%2C%20quartz%20countertops%2C%20Silestone&geo=US&cmpt=q&tz=Etc%2FGMT%2B4">Granite vs quartz vs silestone vs concrete</a> as far as search volume on google. I see an increase in quartz countertops Searches in the past 2 years. Granite search volume has remain steady for the past 7 years. <br />
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In early 2000 silestone made a big branding push that you can see did not have the staying power. It looks like consumers moved to granite very quickly since 2007.<br />
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I think the reason that quartz countertops are starting to see more search volume is that the market is becoming flooded with imitation quartz countertops at very inexpensive prices. <br />
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These materials do not have the same properties of the leading US brands and the consumer is really paying the price because they don't know how to tell the difference. <br />
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check out this link
for countertop search trends<br />
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<a href="https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=granite%20countertops%2C%20concrete%20countertops%2C%20quartz%20countertops%2C%20Silestone&geo=US&cmpt=q&tz=Etc%2FGMT%2B4">Granite vs quartz vs silestone vs concrete</a>
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.fireups.com/">Local Online Marketing Service</A></div>Fireupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15476261587022283462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68013308032026256.post-72985955612631420292016-05-04T06:17:00.001-07:002016-05-04T06:17:30.713-07:00Fireups Launching Marketing Automation in the Spark Lead Management platform<h2>
We are in the testing phase of our marketing automation platform. </h2>
Some leads are not created equal. We are adding the option to automate response to your leads. You simply create a standard response to an internet lead and the system does the rest. Drive the customer through the business process that works best for you!<br />
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Example: <br />
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<li>Web lead hits the system for an instant estimate</li>
<li>The system sends the customer the estimate details.</li>
<li>Setup Automated emails</li>
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<li>Build an email that is sent out 24 hours later inviting them to call you.</li>
<li>Send out the current offers email 3 days later - Don't miss these specials</li>
<li>Send out the instant discount 6 days later offering free sealing with purchase.</li>
<li>Automate the current specials email to go out every 30 days.</li>
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<li>With this kind of correspondence automated for you if the customer sis ready to buy and the email was valid they will see your call to action.</li>
<li>The customer may opt out at any time and this action will dead the lead in the system for you.</li>
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Basically you will be able to automate your email responses from the platform based on a few parameters. The messages can have dynamic content pulling from the current offers and instant discounts to entice action. <br />
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<b>These new features are free to our customers.</b><br />
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Contact me if you would like assistance setting up your first set of automated message content and rules.<br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dk0hp4b6nzJxJ5FHheBJGX8TGhe0GFmHeGs2KKHzKks/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dk0hp4b6nzJxJ5FHheBJGX8TGhe0GFmHeGs2KKHzKks/edit?usp=sharing</a><br />
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Once it is open you can make a copy of it and use it for your next job.<br />
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This Estimating sheet is designed to help you quickly estimate any job and will calculate square footage for you based on the measurement that you enter. <br />
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This tool is designed for the average kitchen. Most larger jobs will need to modify this format but I was trying to keep it on one page.<br />
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Then you can link to the file from the spark lead management system. <br />
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Set the permissions on the estimate file.<br />
or Create a folder with your teams access permissions and add the estimate to that folder<br />
Grab the Share link and add it to the notes field in spark.<br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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This call recording feature is available on request.<br />
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Call recording of your leads helps to maintain quality. Its useful if you have sales staff answering calls. You are able to review how your staff handles inbound calls and recall conversations with past leads. This data is useful for quality assurance and training new staff members as well as increasing quality of existing staff.<br />
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All calls from the prior day are processed into your account where you can review filter and add notes to all previous calls.<br />
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This feature requires that you phone line notify inbound calls of the fact that you will be recording to the calls.<br />
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When enabled your Spark interface will have a new icon<br />
<img alt="Integration" class="btn" src="http://spark.fireups.com/apps/recordings/play.png" height="200" width="200" /><br />
This icon launches the recording interface for review of your lead recordings.<br />
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While listening to the leads you are able to view the lead details and add notes to the lead etc.<br />
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For multiple locations each lead is tagged with the location that the call went to as well as the phone number of the customer and name.<br />
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Filters are available so that you can filter by store/rep customer name and notes.<br />
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Recordings are available for 3 months before they are removed from the system.<br />
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FireUps® is the granite and natural stone installers source for instant exposure to local and national markets with strategically Targeted Online Marketing Campaigns and proven Web exposure. FireUps provides local online marketing services for the small to medium sized granite surface installers with a focus on the proven results that will increase your bottom line. Our teams expertise in direct to consumer marketing is second to none, and we want to share how we can help ensure your business is found by the pro-active customer who is searching for counter tops made from granite, stone, marble or other stone surfaces. Just the niche product or services you provide!
<br />
FireUps® will put your counter top product, installation service and surface remodeling company on the virtual map and generate a buzz that you could never have imagined. We focus on maximizing your return on investment through a clear understanding of your business objectives and by translating your value proposition to your customers! If you want to do more counter top installations tomorrow,
partner with FireUps® TODAY!
603 617 3877<br />
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