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My customer loved my FAQ section on my website

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Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

hardwood flooring in Tuckahoe NY 10707This afternoon I went to see a super nice customer in Tuckahoe NY.  I can't wait to help her with her flooring - she's had major buckling (due to some water damage).  She is exactly the type of customer I like - nice, friendly, thoughtful and inquisitive.

 

It seems that she had stumbling across my blog on TheFlooringGirl.com.  She found my Flooring FAQ page and loved it.  Apparently, she had a bunch of questions, which is completely understandable given her flooring situation and that so many people in the same building have been having similar issues.

 

She loved that each of the questions on the FAQ page had its own blog post fully explaining the answer, and she thought that was so cool and helpful.  She had read many of them...and even printed some out.  It was really cool.

 

Later in the conversation, I asked her what this building used to be (I had heard from another tenant that it used to be a factory).  My customer, said yes, it was the old Revlon plant!  My jaw dropped...and then she said, oh yeah, you used to work at Revlon, didn't you?  I couldn't believe it...she had read the "About me" page and actually remembered what I used to do!  I was so impressed.

 

So, like I said, I can't wait to help this customer.  I have tons of estimates and combos to figure out for her...but I don't mind one bit!  These are the types of customers I love!

Comments(32)

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Having a FAQ on web site is a good idea. Thanks for sharing.

Jul 23, 2012 09:41 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Congrats Debbie. Nicest kind of compliment to receive. A FAQ page is an excellent idea. We need to follow your lead and create our own FAQ page too.

Jul 23, 2012 09:45 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Gita - You are welcome.

Bobbie - Thx.  Yes, it was an awesome feeling.  I hope it helps you guys, too.

Jul 23, 2012 10:37 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Your FAQ's are really helpful Debbie and it is a great way to get new clients to read your blog-you are answering their specific questions about a problem that they actually have! Good work and good luck on this one!

Jul 23, 2012 11:09 PM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

Thanks for this great idea - we are in the process of redoing our website and I will pass your post to the "powers to be" or the IT guys!

Jul 23, 2012 11:11 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign
Debbie- what a great motivator for anyone wondering if anyone reads their posts or follows links. Congrats !
Jul 23, 2012 11:13 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Everyone one of us already knows the common questions for our field of practice. Doing a FAQ makes good sense

Jul 23, 2012 11:29 PM
Ann Nguyen
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe Truckee Homes For Sale
Debbie...what a great story! I am coming over to your website to read your FAQ and your "About Me" pages.
Jul 23, 2012 11:38 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debbie, having an FAQ page is a great idea, but having one where the questions are answered with a blog post is outstanding. It is no wonder why you are the flooring expert in your area.

Jul 24, 2012 12:01 AM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

That's the best idea I've heard in a long time!  Q&A with a blog post answer - how simple yet powerful.

Jul 24, 2012 12:59 AM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Thats terrific that a potential customer went out of her way to research who should do her floors.  Now you will get many referrals from her.

Jul 24, 2012 01:41 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Sounds like the whole building can use your services!  Isn't it neat when someone has actually read your blog?

Jul 24, 2012 01:56 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

This is such a cool story Debbie, I love that she knew where you had previously worked and so much more about you and your website.................Congratulations on the Gold Star.

Jul 24, 2012 02:03 AM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Hi Debbie, having a perfect, easy client every once in a while is like a bonus. It is great to have, especially when we need it!

Jul 24, 2012 02:28 AM
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Great, great idea.  I am in the middle of redesigning my webpage, and this is going to be a welcomed addition. I have a hunch it'll be a real time saver and attraction.  Thanks.

Jul 24, 2012 03:23 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Joanna - Thank you so much.  I think there are a few others I need to add for some more recent blog posts.  This has been a wake up call...in a good way.

Joy - Excellent.  I'm so glad to hear that.

Jul 24, 2012 05:42 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Every time I read one of your posts I get more ideas of things I really need to do...my "to do" list is quite extensive and one of these days, I will actually get around to doing some of it!  LOL

Jul 24, 2012 06:38 AM
Digital Digital
Alachua, FL
full service

Hi Debbie,

Congrats on the feature.

I like the idea of linking your FAQ to blog post.

Maybe I'll borrow that idea, if it's okay with you.

Jul 24, 2012 02:30 PM
Dylan Taft
Dylan Taft Broker/Owner Taft Street Realty, Inc. - Woodstock, NY
Ulster County Area Consultant

Great easy going clients are the best!  Thanks for sharing and, as usual, you've given me something to work on...my FAQ page!  Thanks, Debbie!

Jul 24, 2012 11:47 PM
Brent Wells
The LivingWell Team - Prosper, TX
Dallas - Fort Worth

Hi Debbie,

Thats amazing that she remembered. Nice touch on the FAQ links...

-Brent

Jul 25, 2012 05:40 AM