Tap Text and Messages opens with the number and the whole message filled in. Read it, then send. Follow-up means they got one text on Aug 14 or 15 and never answered. First touch means they have never heard from you. Every business here was checked on Sept 12: no website, demo live.
After Thursday, stop. Everyone on this list has had two touches, the trades three. Anyone still silent stays silent. Tick off every "not interested" so they never get messaged again.
The rule
Never quote a price over text. The text gets you a conversation, the conversation gets you the sale. Answer fast, they are deciding in the first ten minutes.
What they saytap to open
How much is it
Depends what you need, it is not a one size thing. Takes me two minutes on the phone to give you a real number instead of guessing. You free for a quick call today or tomorrow.
Why. A number in a text gets compared to nothing and feels expensive. On a call you find out what they actually need first.
Who is this, is this a scam
Fair question. My name is Kage, I build websites here in Medicine Hat. I built that page myself before messaging you, that is why it has your real info on it. Nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for, have a look and tell me to get lost if it is not for you.
Why. Being blunt about it beats sounding polished. The demo already proves you did the work.
Yeah I like it
Good. Easiest thing is a quick call so I can show you the rest and get your real photos and prices on there. What works better for you, today or tomorrow.
Why. Do not keep texting. Get them on the phone the same day while they are interested.
Can you change the photos, colours, wording
Course. That one is just a starting point built off what is public about you. Send me your photos and your prices and I will put the real thing together.
Why. This is a buying signal, not an objection. They are already picturing it as theirs. Move to the call.
Do I own it, what happens after
You own it. Goes on your own domain in your name, and I hand the whole thing over when it is done. If you want me to keep looking after it after that there is a monthly option, but you are not stuck with me.
Why. Ownership is the biggest quiet worry for small business owners who got burned before.
I already have a guy, or my nephew does it
All good. Only reason I messaged is there is nothing up right now, so if it has been on the list a while and never happened, the page is already built and sitting there. No rush from me either way.
Why. Do not argue. Point at the fact that nothing is live, and leave the door open.
Not interested
No worries at all. Page will sit there a few days if you change your mind. Good luck with the season.
Why. Leave clean. Tick them off the list and do not message again.
They go quiet after seeing it
Hey, just making sure this didn't get buried. That homepage I built for you is still up. Costs nothing to look. If you're not interested just say so and I'll leave you alone.
Why. Once, three days later, then stop. Chasing harder than that costs you the reputation.