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Pool contractors using the web to reach pool customers

good phone call to a pool customer

Since 2004 Swimming Pool Quotes has connected over 500,000 pool customers with local pool pros for free swimming pool estimates, quotes and information. In that same time we have worked with thousands of pool contractors. We have learned a few very important lessons on connecting pool customers with pool contractors.

Most pool customers and pool contractors are hard to reach. The way to connect with pool customers in changing fast thanks for the internet and social media. It is important for both the pool contractor and pool customer to reach out quickly and often with as many tools as you have in your arsenal. You need to have lots of places where customers can leave you messages.

(1) Make sure that your website is a great experience for customers to leave you messages and make sure that it looks good on mobile. Almost 50% of web traffic is now mobile, if your website is not optimized for mobile it is not working.

(2) Send emails and make a call as soon as you can. Then make sure that you have a process set up for follow up emails and calls over the next 1-3 weeks, then every month or so. The Swimming Pool Quotes team will help you design a winning follow up campaign.

(2) Make sure that you have at least some presence on the social web. These are the most important in order.

A Facebook profile. This is important because, well just about everyone is one Facebook and Facebook profiles are starting to show up in more and more search results.
A facebook page, this is similar to a Facebook profile but is optimized for causal visitors to ‘like’ and share your page. Down the road have a good Facebook page will make it easier for you to reach out to past prospects.
Youtube – People love video and people love you tube. If you have any video you should set up a you tube channel and set it out there. It is not doing anyone any good sitting on your phone.
Pinterest is about pictures and getting a pool is about pictures. You should post as many of your pictures on pinterest as possible.
Tumblr is a blog (like this thing you are reading now). Like pinterest, tumblr is a lot about pictures.
Twitter is like emailing but to a lot of people at once and only with 140 characters. Eventually, Twitter might be number 1 on this list, For now there are just not that many pool customers actively on the service.
Google plus is like Facebook only run by the most important company online, Google. While not a lot of people use Google plus directly, Google is working on that and doing lots of things that will continue to make Google plus more important.

What is the cost to build pool

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what is the cost to build pool with a feature like this?

cost to build pool

The cost to build a pool depends on where you are building the pool. Swimming pool pricing vary a lot depending on where you live. This has to do with your local and State rules, local economy and soil condition. This is one of the reasons that only you local pool pro or pool contractor is best and most reliable source for information and estimates.

If you live in rocky area you might require more work for clear the lot and install the swimming pool in your yard. If you live in extremely sandy areas or on a slope you might additional support for your pool. The other big factors in determining the cost to build pool is the quality, size and features. The nationwide average for in ground pool construction cost is about $45 per square foot. This price can range up or down depending on your location, the quality of your pool and features. Quality is the NUMBER one driver or cost. Vinyl, fiberglass and concrete (gunite pool) pools will be about the same price for the same quality.

Some basic cost to build pool estimates.

* Basic installed pool package including pool, equipment and pool deck: $15,000 – $25,000

* Finished pool with maybe one feature like rock wall, slide, diving board: $18,000 to $28,000

Basic Grecian shaped pools tend to cost less.

The cost of an inground pool can depends size and shape. A simple shape tends to bring down the cost of inground pools.

* Nicely finished, custom style pool with features: $25,000 – $45,000

the average cost for a pool like this can be in the $25k to $45k range

* Fully custom, high quality in ground pool and outdoor living space: $35,000+

the cost to build a pool and outdoor living space can be in the $45k to $1M range.

4 favorite home swimming pools gifs

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Here are a few of our favorite videos and pictures of folks having fun in their home swimming pools

The first one is our favorite pool jump ever. This guy makes a great backwards jump into his home swimming pool and lands right on the floating chair. A perfect ten swimming pool entry.

perfect home swimming pool entry. A perfect 10 – at least his friend says so.

Every night the pool owners would come home to find a wet pool deck. They thought that the neighborhood kids were jumping the pool fence during the day to use this beautiful home swimming pool with a great water slide, rock wall and spillover hot tub. They were wrong. This was the culprit.

dog having fun in home swimming pool

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This is swimming pool team work at its best. This is a great group of kids playing in the backyard around the swimming pool and trampoline.

great basketball shot in home swimming pool

Can you figure this one out. This is a crazy swimming pool. Can you figure out how they did this?

how did they do this? The swimmers are at the bottom of the pool and they are not getting wet?

We LOVE New York – Happy Patriot’s Day

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Drawing New York

a deep cut heals with a scar. A scar is a strong bond, and eternal mark of remembrance. Below are some happy moments in the BIG Apple. God Bless NYC, USA and us all!

Rush hour New York – are they rushing home for the swimming pool?

The Empire State, the Empire building, anyone know how many pools there are in buildings in Manhattan?

A quiet moment in NYC

A quick look at all the burrows. We love you new York

a beautiful night for a swim in the pool (not in the River)

Time Square

more Time square

The subway

A concrete canyon is NYC

That cab ride

this is a long subway train

Good ‘nite beautiful lady

a quick view of NYC

Love you NYC!

FAQ: Pool estimate in Florida

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Miami Florida pool estimate

USA (Hialeah, FL) #8357	I goin to purchase a home in hollywood fl 33024 or Miami Florida. Can you give me a quote.
BuddyRHome	yes sir,	4:17
	can you complete the pool estimate request form on the site?
	that is how I can get you the best estimates quickly	4:19
	We can provide estimates in Florida for fiberglass, vinyl and or concrete pool estimates. The nest way to determine the swimming pool price is to talk with pros and get a few ballpark estimates. Ranges can be big depending on details of your location and they features that you want with your pool.	4:21
BuddyRHome	I have to get the estimate prepared and reviewed by our local pro
USA (Hialeah, FL) #8357	vinyl, concrete or fiberglass pool	4:22


BuddyRHome	please give me a sec	4:23

		4:24
	so it looks like our prescreened pros in the area are only concrete builders, if you want us to research and get back to you with recommendations we can	4:25
USA (H
		4:36
BuddyRHome	okay thanks we will work on that for you right away.	4:38

FAQ: idea of the cost of inground pool in Ohio

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unknown #8414	hi i am just looking at the moment to get an idea of the cost of inground pool?
BuddyRHome	okay where are you located city/state?
unknown #8414	ohio	7:46
	canal fulton ohio
BuddyRHome	Got it, our local pro is is qualified to give you a general idea for Fulton is Pat Caetta from American Pools and Fountains, 330 656-4335.	7:48
unknown #8414	ok ty	7:49
BuddyRHome	your welcome thank you!

One of my favorite swimming pool gifs

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This is a great swimming pool gif of a guy making a great backwards leap into the swimming pool. I love it because for me it really captures a great moment and the freedom, fun and relaxation of a great swimming pool. The perfect swimming pool for you is closer than than you think get a free swimming pool estimate. Over the next several weeks I will post more great swimming pool gifs as well as gifs that can help inspire you when designing your perfect backyard paradise.

jumping in the swimming pool

The elephant in the pool, inground pool cost

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Cost of inground pool - the elephant in the pool

Inground pool cost is the elephant in the pool.

Almost one half of the most popular swimming pool related search term have to do with swimming pool price or pool remodel price. This is what swimming pool customers most care about and this is the elephant in the pool for almost every project.

Top 5 swimming pool price related customer search terms, according to Swimming Pool Quotes search results. (1) cost of inground pool (2) cost of fiberglass pools (3) inground pool cost (4) cost to build pool (5) cost of an inground pool.

According to Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business Coach and Self Employment Expert it is important to have a pricing strategy. You probably already know the average prices in your area. Are your swimming pool prices in line? If your swimming pool prices are higher or lower make sure you can justify the difference. For a quick overview of pricing strategies check out this article.

Before discussing actual prices with a prospective customer establish that the prospective customer is genuinely interested in your services and expertise and a real swimming pool prospect by asking them

(1) details about their site (so you can understand installation requirements/resttictions and

(2) details about their project (so you can start to map the price based on what the customer wants. It might be helpful to explain that you can provide a range of pools with a range of prices depending on the shape, size and features that interest the customer. It might be best to get the ‘kitchen sink’ wish list from the pool customer so you can get back to them with an itemize estimate where they can add or subtract as they want.

If a customer requires pool pricing before the initial meeting but after you decide that they are a genuine prospect it is best to emphasize that every pool and every dig is different and that once you understand details about their swimming pool project, you can provide them with real value rather than a guess. If you must talk about pool pricing before you get an opportunity to understand their needs and their yard, talk in terms of least expensive / average price ranges.

Before your meeting, look up the location on Google maps ahead of time (aerial view) so that you know what the property looks like and what pool will fit even before you reach the backyard. This will start the meeting off on the right foot. Show up with a plan to discuss pools from basic/ least expensive to features and expensive pools so that that the customer can really understand how much any pool costs and how much swimming pool extras can cost.

What are some of the methods that you use to effectively handle this question?

salt water pools cost

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inifinty or zero edge pool, what do salt water pools cost?

What do salt water pools cost?

Salt water pool use a specific type of water filtration. Basically the filtration system converts salt into chlorine in the filter then turns it back into salt before it re-enters the pool. The price of a salt water pool is about the same as the price of a traditional chlorine pool. Salt water pools do not require special construction or materials. The only added cost is generally the filtration system which could be about the same price as a comparable traditional chlorination system. Get a custom quote on a salt water pool.

cost of an inground pool

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What is a swimming pool cost?

The cost of an inground pool will vary based the size and type of pool, the location where the pool will be installed and any additional features, add ons etc.

Some people say that the ‘type of pool” is the most important factor to consider when looking at the cost of an inground pool. The type of pool (concrete, vinyl or fiberglass) is important for other factors such as what you like, your location, etc. But if you want to figure out how much does it cost to put in a pool, this is not necessarily the case. Vinyl, fiberglass or concrete pools can be around the same price for similar pools. You should choose pool type based on what you like and what is available as much as by price point.

Pool installation price can really impact the cost of inground pool. You will need to have a site survey to determine how hard is it to dig in your backyard and the accessibility of your backyard. Some of the items that can really impact price are (1) if the location is level (2) how rocky the dig will be (3) how accessible the area is for equipment and workers. (4) How much labor costs in your area.

cost of inground pool can change based on the cost of pool installation

Installation prices will impact the cost of inground pool

The other big factor in the cost of in ground pool is the style of pool, as you might imagine the larger the pool, the more features the more expensive. Other factors include how accessible the pool area is for equipment and the type of soil. Digging in rocky soil could increase the cost of excavation which will increase the price of the pool.

what is the cost of inground pool?

When considering the cost of your inground pool the first thing that you want to think about is the pool size and shape. Generally speaking the bigger the pool and the more exotic the shape the more expensive the pool. Simple, small shapes are generally the least expensive. Also having a deep end will really not impact the price as much.

The cost of an inground pool can depend on the size and shape. A simple shape tends to bring down the cost of inground pools.

The other big factor is features. Features can include add on spas. hot tubs, slides etc, as well as finishes like pebble tec, pool tiles etc. Features can also include high end equipment like automatic pool covers, automatic pool cleaners and salt water filtration systems.

cost of a beach entry pool can be expesnive because of the custom work involved in making sure that the beach entry is functioning well.

cost of a beach entry pool can be expensive because of the custom work involved in making sure that the beach entry is functioning well.

When you are getting an estimate for the pool cost make sure that you get at least 3 estimates. You may find that the pool cost estimate difference is as much at 40% for basically the same pool. It is also important that you remain flexible when you are researching.