I think at this point I have tried them all. V-Flyer, Postlets, etc. I have to say hands down....my favorite is Classifiedflyerads.
WHY?????
1. They have GREAT syndication. Flyers remain in their system for 6 months unless you delete them. Editing an ad takes no time at all with the easy "manage my flyers screen".
2. They provide html code to upload to many sites including: craigslist, kijiji, backpage, livedeal, ebay and others.
3. They provide html code that is specifically written for Activerain outside blogs and Localism!
4. In approximately 65 seconds (yes, I timed it), you can create a visually-pleasing online tour with custom color combinations, picture fade-in/fade-out and custom music with up to 25 pictures. You get links to branded and nonbranded tours, html for a virtual tour widget and also branded/non-branded slideshow links.
5. They offer great inexpensive add-ons, including: GUARANTEED 1st page Google placement, Homes.com placement, custom video tours w/ syndication as well as others.
6. I have had many instances where even though I didn't pay extra for page 1 Google placement, their standard SEO got my listing there anyway. How did I find out? Classifiedflyerads emailed me to let me know! My sellers LOVE getting those emails too!
7. They offer ALL clients a FREE blog! Easy to set up and your listing flyers are automatically fed to it. Also, GREAT, FREE area widgets to add to your blog or site! CLICK-TO-CALL feature offered on your ads for FREE also! If you activate click to call, you can also PHONE-IN your flyer ads! Won't that impress a seller at a listing appointment?!?!? Below is also a sample of a signature widget you can create (along with calculator widgets, listing widgets and more!)
CLICK TO CALL SETUP Cell Phone field and Cell Phone Provider are needed if you plan on using the click to call feature on your flyers or if you plan on sending us ads from your mobile phone.
Tina Merritt, Realtor, GRI, ePRO, QSC, ASR, AHWD
8. NEW this week! Customized company flyers. In addition to their 70+ templates, they just created templates for the major real estate companies. I'm sure if yours isn't listed, you can request that create one for your company too.
9. Tracking. Click on your "Manage my Flyers" tab and get instant tracking results on the # of flyer opens. You can also create a report to send to your clients. I also use this to show my clients when traffic has slowed and it is time to reduce the price.
10. Ad-to-cell feature is offered at no additional cost! This is a great lead generating system.
Ad2Cell - SMS Lead Capture
Buyer requests listing information
from their cell phone by texting or emailing a request to a short flyer identification mobile address.
Buyer then receives text ad
on their cell phone with the listing information, url to cell phone friendly flyer and your contact information.
You receive a text and email alert
informing you a text request was made on your flyer along with the phone number of the buyer who made the request.
- Allows you to capture the leads in real time.
- Buyer can request listing information directly from their cell phone.
- Buyer receives a cell phone friendly flyer with all important listing information.
- You receive alerts each time a buyer makes a text request from their phone.
- Gives you the power to call the buyer right away to setup a showing.
- Leads are saved in your members area.
- Use your unique flyer Ad2Cell code on your "for sale" signs and other advertisements.
- Minimized the need for paper flyers.
11. All of this aside...you know why Classifiedflyerads is REALLY my favorite site for online flyer solutions? The people. They are regularly participating members of Activerain. When I have a question, I get a response VERY fast (even on weekends!). There is a "click to chat" button on the site where someone is readily available to help with any issue. And best of all, they are all downright nice people who really care about their customers!
Classifiedflyerads.com offers Activerain members a 20% discount using the code "Activerain". For a 1 year standard subscription which provides up to 25 active flyers at a time, that equates to only $96 ($8/month). They also offer 2 flyers for free so you can try them out. If you need more flyers, they also have 60 and 125 flyer plans. The "higher" you go with the plan, the lower your optional add-on services are too.
Classifiedflyerads.com on Activerain: http://activerain.com/blogs/realestatelistings
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Thanks for reading! Tina in Virginia
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Tina Merritt and Assoc. can be reached at email: tina@tinamerritt.com or 757-287-6338.
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