Goodprint for business cards

Ordered my business cards not to long ago, and I wasn't to sure on the best place to source them. I really didn't have time to go to the local printers and describe what I wanted and supply them with the correct artwork and so on.

I decided to find a provider online, and after a quick search and look around, I decided on Goodprint as I really liked a handyman business card template they had on their site.

Before I buy from any website, I like to check out its reputation. So I did a few google searches for goodprint feedback, goodprint customer reviews, goodprint feedback and so on and I found Goodprint on Trustpilot. Trust pilot are a third party review site offering unbiased and qualified reviews from Goodprint customers, so it paints a pretty clear picture of what people think of a companies service.

Goodprint scored a great 9 out of 10 when I looked, which convinced me to buy. My mate had advised me to go with Vistaprint, but im glad I didnt now!

Handyman or odd job man?

Essentially I guess both are the same thing, but ive found it interesting that some people refer to me as a handyman or an odd job man. Id always thought handyman was a bit more of a an american term, but thats only because I have always used the term odd job man.

Looking at searches on my website, most people use the term handyman to find me, so I guess thats how I should describe myself!

Local handyman in St Albans

Had some fantastic news today, all my effort in improving my websites ranking for handyman services in Harpenden has paid off! Im now ranking 7th for "handyman Harpenden", so im very pleased with that! The next area im really keen on ranking well for is St Albans. It has a large population of lovely, middle class people with more money than time that need some handyman help!

I just checked my "handyman st albans" rankings and im ranking 13th, so id really like to tip my website over the edge and get on the first page for st albans related handyman terms.

One thing I've noticed as well is that I manage to rank well for keywords like "handyman St Albans", but not so well for keywords like "handyman in St Albans"? I had thought that google was a bit more intelligent that that!

Anyway if you've found this page and are looking for professional handyman services in st albans or just a local odd job man in st albans than please contact me and id be very pleased to help you out anyway that I can.

Handyman service targeting Harpenden

Watch out harpenden there is a new handyman service coming! After my success with Dunstable and Luton on the google search engine results, ive decided to set my sites on a affluent area as well. I reckon there would be alot of demand for a handyman in harpenden as these rich sorts have have better things to do than odd jobs round the house, and also have the money to be able to afford it!

Luton handyman rankings :o)

Very happy that ive finally got a spot on the first page for handyman luton. Not yet managed to make it into the top pack of the local listings, but I hope in time I manage to get it there.

Being in the top pack of Google places rankings is key for local business success these days in my opinion.

Im very glad that ive finally getting some results from all my seo work. Its fun and im learning lots of new things every day!

Handyman business cards

Ive ordered my handyman cards from goodprint.co.uk. Their site was really easy to use and the order was placed in no time. The site has alot of great templates to choose from and you can customize all the text online.

The cards came in the post a few days later, and are great quality. Im really pleased! Goodprint business cards are alot better quality than the Vistaprint business cards that I had paid for in the past.

Heres an image of my handyman business cards, great logo huh? Hopefully they will aid me in getting more work as a handyman.

Bio Sculpture Nails St Albans

My niece Krista Burgess is a mobile nail technician. She has been very kind in linking to my handyman website so I thought id pay her back and promote her business a little bit.

Having worked for many years in a salon, she has solid experience in nails and beauty treatments. Shes now bee a self employed nail technician for over a year and for the best part had an over subscribed book of clients.

Lately shes looking to get a few daytime only clients and offering Bio Sculpture St Albans, Bio Sculpture Gel Nails Abbots Langley and Bio Sculpture Gel Nails Chipperfield. Im confident shell do a great job for you!

My luton handyman advertisting

Think ive got Dunstable google rankings nailed, ive managed to get top spot on the local listings page for the area, which is great.

Need to work on getting listed for a larger city though, as its likely to generate more search from the greater population, which means more work! Because my postcode is LU6 3NZ, and thats Luton, im gonna first target Luton for my SEO work. Ill likely to follow that up with St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead etc.

So im gonna focus on promoting myself with the keyword handyman luton. Google still hasnt indexed all my site, and time is gonna prove the key to improving my rankings as ive done quite alot of SEO work already.

Questions to ask before hiring a handyman

Normally hiring a handyman for those little tasks around the home and garden is painless and dealing with the chosen professional a pleasure. However there are always bad stories from people working with Handyman, particularly when you haven't managed to source a handyman on recommendation.

Finding a handyman through the Internet or yellow pages is a fine way to source professionals. However it is important that you take the correct precautions and ask the right questions when in contact with your chosen professional.

If your very unlucky, hiring a handyman could be expensive if not done well. Make sure all you do your research and be well prepared when making your decision. Some http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifof the basic criteria you should put any professional handyman through are listed here to help make sure you have a good handyman experience.

Check the handyman's experience by checking over past customer reviews.

Get a quotation upfront, detailing the cost and an estimate of the time required.

Check whether any material cost of tool hire cost is included in the quotation or if
it will be charged separately.

Check that the correct safety precautions and equipment are being used while the job is being carried out.

Always try and haggle on the price, if you don't get your don't ask. Check over the handyman's website to See if they are running any promotional discount for website customers.

Handy Google Map skills!

Ok showing off somewhat here, but I thought id share a google maps image of where I am located. I server the surrounding area with my mobile workshop for all manner of handyman services.


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X Factor - Chris Rene - wow!

Am not really a big fan of X factor but I accidently watch an audition yestarday and wow! Absolutely loved this performance!

eHandyman now on Twitter!

Im going a bit mad with social media to help promote my site! Please follow me on twitter to stay updated on what im doing!

http://twitter.com/handyman_herts

My handyman facebook page!

Just figured out to create a handyman facebook page! Please take a look and sign up!!

www.facebook.com/handyman.dunstable

My first handyman job via email!

My handyman website is still quite new, but already ive got a few customers from it. Just yestarday I was surprised when another new client emailed me for a quote to remove an old shed and construct a new one.

Pleased that my handyman website is finally starting to get some handyman emails!

Many roles of a Handyman

Life as a handyman is as varied as they come! I think I have a pretty concise list of services I can provide, but the list really is never ending. Just earlier I was out doing a job which involved installing a bird box!

Heres a good list I found of some things that other handymen get up to.

Air conditioner installation
Appraising of property
Barbecue pit maintenance
Cabinet refacing
Carpentry
Ceiling repair
Ceramic tile repair
Cleaning
Concrete work
Countertops
Crown moulding
Curtain hanging
Decks
Door installation
Door repair
Drain cleaning
Dryer repair
Dryer vent cleaning
Dryer vent installation
Drywall Installation
Drywall repair
Electrical wiring
Energy Updates
Fan installation
Fence fixing
Fireplace cleaning
Flooring Installation and Repair
Foundations
Framing
Garage door openers
Garage doors
General Maintenance
Gutter Cleaning
Gutter Repair
Heating system tune-up
Home inspections
Home security systems
Hot tubs and spas
Insulation installation (batts)
Insulation installation (blown-in)
Lamp repairs
Landscaping
Lawncare
Lockset adjustment
Molding installation
Moving
Paint removal
Painting
Patio stone installation
Pest control
Photography
Plumbing repairs
Porches
Remodeling basements
Remodeling bathrooms
Remodeling kitchens
Safety modifications
Sealing driveways
Senior Living Modifications
Septic system repair
Shelf installation
Shelving
Skylight installation
Solar panels
Soundproofing
Sprinkler repair
Sprinkler system installation
Stain removal
Staining furniture
Stone work
Storage area construction
Storage area repair
Swapping a toilet
Swimming pool maintenance
Tiling
Wall building
Waste and junk removal
Water purification
Water softening
Window cleaning
Window installation
Window repair

Definition of a handyman

A handyman is a jack of many trades and has to broaden his horizons to include any job that a client can dream up. For example just recently I was asked to fit a cat flap for a customer! The variation in work is part of what I love about being a handyman in Dunstable, every day produces a new challenge for me to overcome.

Found this good article on Wikipedia, which sums up a handyman pretty well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handyman

Finding a good Handyman

Finding a quality handyman is tricky when you’re a homeowner. Typically you're short on time with alot of tasks around the house that need to be done. Good handymen offer a variety of handyman services and can help you out with a lot of the smaller jobs where you need specialist tools or skills. Unfortunately, sourcing a reliable and quality handyman isn’t always as easy as it should be. For that reason we’ve put together a list of tips to find you a good handyman where you live.

Source your handyman

Ask your trusted friends, neighbours and family for a handyman referral. If your struggling to find a good referral then its time to look online and find a handyman you like the look of and has good reviews and testimonials.

Screen and qualify the handyman

Google your handyman and look out for reviews and complaints from past clients. Eliminate any handyman which has multiple bad reviews online, the chances are you will be disappointed as well. You can find reliable reviews and feedback on sites like Yelp.com, InsiderPages.com and Google places.

Get in touch with the handyman

Give the handyman a call and talk over your job. Ask about their specific experience in relation to the job, and how they might tackle it. Trust your instinct and follow your heart and if they say anything that rings an alarm bell, look for another handyman.

Ask for and contact references

Most handyman will be happy to provide contact details from previous clients that you can call and ask about the quality and reliability of a handyman service. Checking references is a powerful tool to ensure you get a good quality handyman.

Check for insurance

When a handyman is working in and around your home, make sure that they have some form of liability insurance in case of an accident. We all have accidents and expect handymen to be no different. Who pays for the damage when an accident occurs in your home? If the handyman has liability insurance, the insurance company should take care of it. Avoid awkward situations by making sure the handyman you hire has insurance.

How does he charge?

Some handyman charge per hour and some per job and add on the cost of any expenses later on. Make sure you avoid surprises by asking for a quote for the complete finished job upfront.

The average person can truly benefit by finding a quality handyman in their local area to help them out with projects around their home. As you can see, learning how to find a good handyman is not the problem. It’s the execution of the process that prevents most people from finding a quality handyman. Unfortunately these homeowners are the same that end up getting stuck with a low quality handyman or end up paying over the odds and then complain to anybody who will listen. Consider the advice above and you should find a good handyman in next to no time!

eHandyman on Google Places!

Ive been busy trying to promote my site online, and to get my ranking higher for people searching on handyman related terms. Getting near the top of Google is critical for my success, but its so difficult to understand what google wants to help you move up.

Ive made a Google places page now, and filled it all out, hopefully it will start to rank better soon. Here is a link to it.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?hl=en&cid=12335160465599974559

Ive been busy adding citations to the main directories as well, here they are!

http://www.hotfrog.co.uk/Companies/eHandyman
http://www.yell.com/s/handyman-lu6.html
http://www.bview.co.uk/listing/2651773/eHandyman-in-LU6
http://www.scoot.co.uk/England/Bedfordshire/Dunstable/Ehandyman-BJOR576.html
http://www.thomsonlocal.com/Ehandyman/0387993612704204100/map/companyinfo.html
http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/ehandyman-dunstable
http://www.qype.co.uk/place/2064183-eHandyman-Dunstable

Some websites link well already for the keyword handyman, for example...

www.handyman.co.uk
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk

Link exchange with eHandyman

Im keen to exchange links with related handyman websites, please email me if you would like to exchange links.

Here are some sites weve exchanged links with..

DIY
SEO
Free Directory Listings

handyTman-Handyman London
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How to contact eHandyman

There are a number of ways you can contact me, via phone, email or post (post seems a bit pointless).

You can also use my contact form to send a message direct to my phone (infact all of my emails come straight to my phone). Ill reply to you as soon as I can. I hope to offer an really friendly and efficient handyman service, and part of that for me is good communication!

Welcome to my new site!

Hope that you like my new website to promote our handyman service. We are happy to help customers with any job big or small in the local area. If you can think of any suggestions to help improve my site so that it has better information or to make it more clear, please do get in contact with me.