{"id":1479,"date":"2015-06-10T19:21:39","date_gmt":"2015-06-10T19:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/?p=1479"},"modified":"2015-07-20T23:43:22","modified_gmt":"2015-07-20T23:43:22","slug":"facebook-can-save-thousands-new-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/facebook-can-save-thousands-new-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebook can save you thousands on your new pool"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/facebook-we-re-like-a-swimming-pool.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1480\" src=\"http:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/facebook-we-re-like-a-swimming-pool-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"facebook-we-re-like-a-swimming-pool\" width=\"504\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/facebook-we-re-like-a-swimming-pool-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmingpoolquotes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/facebook-we-re-like-a-swimming-pool.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to save thousands of dollars on your new swimming pool (or pool renovation) is to be of the the first people in your social network to get a pool and share your experience. Word of mouth is a pool builders best friend. Over 40% of pool customers come from referrals from past customers. One of the hardest things for pool builders to do is create new referral channels. \u00a0They are willing to reward you handsomely to be a source of new business.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\">When you start the process you become a customer and a source for referrals all year long. Pool builders may reward you with (1) discounts up to 30% or more, (2) free add-ons (like water features, luxury items, upgrades etc.) (3) and extra attention and service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\">Social media is the new &#8220;front yard&#8221; sign. \u00a0Let your pool builders know if you use Facebook, Twitter, Yelp or other social media. \u00a0Let them know that you will share pictures and information on the project. \u00a0This will help you get a great deal and also help to keep your builder on their toes, knowing that you will be sharing information about your project.\u00a0If you know your neighbors, friends or family are interested in getting a pool as well, mention it. \u00a0You do not have to give details or commitments but this will help you establish that your pool could lead to more pools. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5em;\">There are things that you can do to maximize the chances that you get the best deal and the best service when you meet with the pool builder. \u00a0Be prepared to tell them what you are willing to do for them if they deliver you the best pool at the best price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since 2004\u00a0Swimming Pool Quotes has provided over 750,000 free, no obligation swimming pool estimates and designs from local pool pros. \u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingpoolquotes.com\/earlystart2\/?source=spq-main-FB3\" target=\"_blank\">Get your complimentary swimming pool estimate and design<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best ways to save thousands of dollars on your new swimming pool (or pool renovation) is to be of the the first people in your social network to get a pool and share your experience. Word of mouth is a pool builders best friend. 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