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Why Plumbers Need Websites

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Are you a plumber? Are you interested in increasing business and making more money?

If you answered yes to both of these questions there is one thing you should consider doing: create a website. Still not convinced?

Here are three benefits of having your own website:
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Protect Your Septic System: Grey Water Can Do It!

infamous plumbersAre you tired of costly septic system maintenance?

Are you looking for ways to economize your household budget, better protect the environment and reduce septic system load? A greywater system is your answer. This is cutting-edge technology designed to safely recycle water from inside the home for reuse outside the home, taking pressure off septic systems. Read on to learn how greywater saves you money and water.

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Going Green With Your Plumbing Business

green homeOver the last few years the plumbing industry has jumped on green bandwagon. Eco friendly appliances hit the marketplace and now are the norm in our households.

From a plumbers perspective it is a green paradise. From solar water heaters, to composting toilets, point of use heaters, irrigation systems, and rain sensors to low flow showerheads.

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The Basics of Effective Electronic Communication

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Email has become an irrefutably essential tool for swift and efficient communication in today’s highly digital society, especially for business owners.

Time is entirely too limited and valuable.

Using Email to communicate quickly while on the move or multi-tasking seems like a no-brainer.

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Manage Your Leads

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In order to increase revenue for your business and have a successful 2011, one of the most important things you can do is to get a handle on your lead management system.

Leads are generated in a number of different ways through online marketing, word-of-mouth and advertising campaigns.

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Industry Buff?

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to Be Our Next Blog-Off Expert

The eLocal Blog-Off Series has taken the Home Improvement Industry by storm.

Our first few Blog-Off threads generated an overwhelming number of responses from experts in many fields.

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Blog-Off #3: The Limitations of Going Green

eLocal Blog-Off“Green” has been a buzz word for the past few years. As the concept increased in popularity, so did the prevalence of eco-conscious alternatives for everything: food, fashion, building materials, cleaners, etc. As a result, the green movement is appearing in our homes now more than ever. We discovered that many homeowners are pursuing green options already and that this will be a strong trend in 2011.

But does going green mean making sacrifices?

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Blog-Off #3: Prevailing Thoughts from our Experts on Going Green’s Limitations

eLocal Blog-OffDuring our third Blog-Off, we asked over 50 home improvement experts the following question: does going green limit homeowners?

Our experts talked about the specific limitations of going green and suggested the best ways to spend your money if you want to join the green movement. Interested in what they had to say? We pick our top 5 comments here.

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Blog-Off #3: Does Going Green Limit Homeowners?

eLocal Blog-OffBy now you’re familiar with our series uniting experts in the home improvement industry. If not, read our Blog-Off announcement.

During our last Blog-Off, our experts predicted the 2011 home improvement trends. They outlined everything, from colors and design to materials and fixtures. However, one trend dominated the rest: going green. Thus, for this Blog-Off, we wanted to see how going green affects the homeowner.
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Blog-Off #2: Prevailing Thoughts from Our Experts on 2011 Home Improvement Trends

eLocal Blog-OffBlog-Off participants came together in full force, providing an overwhelming response on what to expect in 2011!

From eco-conscious decisions and natural materials to color choices and tech-savvy upgrades, we collected the best of the best, the must-know trends for the upcoming year. Which expert answers stood out? We highlight our top five choices here.

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