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Name of your website?

A2Z Home Inspections

Your name?

Chris Duphily

Your Location (city, etc)

Dingmans Ferry PA in the heart of the Pocono Mountains

Why did you start your website?

To open my marketing directly to the public instead of relying on real estate agents. I'm there for the buyer not the agent...

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes, currently I am running a promotion in which a client can win anywhere from $20-$50 off an inspection, free chemical/bacteria water analysis or even a home inspection - completely free! A $400 value! Just one way I like to thank a client for trusting me with the largest investment of their life. I also provide a complimentary copy of "Manual for a Happy Home", a 72 page comprehensive guide which has all the answers and is a must for every Pennsylvania homeowner.

What is your travel charge?

ZERO! I never charge extra to travel to serve our customers. Why should they pay extra because their dream home is more than 20 miles from my office? My own house is over 20 miles from my office!

I also provide Free Lifetime phone consultations. I have had past clients call me for advice on everything from remodeling to my recommendation for a nice restaurant to a good physical therapist!

What are your prices?

Currently (July 2007)my Comprehensive Inspection is $400. My Basic Inspection is $300 and an Investors Walk-through Inspection is $99.00.

Why the different prices; and what is the difference between the 3?

Everyone has different needs, some want just the basics: Roof, Foundation, Mechanicals, Electrical and Plumbing, hence my Basic Inspection. While others want to know about every aspect of the visible areas of the home. That is why my Comprehensive Inspection includes everything listed in my Basic Inspection plus: carbon monoxide analysis, potable water analysis (full chemical and bacteria), septic inspection and wood destroying organism inspection. Radon testing is a separate charge ($99.00). Radon requires a return trip, but the benefit of my radon testing is the fact that I use a continuous radon monitor (CRM). I have the ability to give you accurate results (within 1%) as opposed to using charcoal canisters and having to wait an additional 2-5 days for the results, which can be +/- 25% of the actual level! That's a big difference when the US EPA sets a tolerance at 4 pci/l .... 25% can be the difference between passing and failing. Every home is inspected as if my own daughter was buying it, and by using a CRM, I know for a fact that the results are as accurate as possible.

Who maintains your website and why?

My wife designed and maintains my website. She is a specialist in her field and having her maintain the site allows me to keep my prices low. Low overhead = lower prices for the consumer without compromising quality!

How did you come up with your slogan?

"Your Peace of Mind is Our Business", It is a true statement if you stop to think about it. I brought it into my business from my personal ethics. As I said earlier "I inspect every home as if my daughter was buying it". I demand the highest level of service ... how can I not provide the same to my customers. It's one of the things my mother instilled in me, "practice what you preach". I know my customers appreciate that, just from the referrals I have received from them.

Why don't you want to rely on real estate agents?

Most real estate agents care about their clients... but there are quite a few (that I have dealt with) that do not care about the client,never mind about the condition of the home. They just want their commission. Like I said MOST are reputable and have a high ethical standard, but there are still many that will blame the inspector when a major or even a minor defect is uncovered. Some agents and inspectors unfortunately will cover up potential problems found in a property. The inspectors that don't cover up or avoid deficiencies do NOT get work from that agent again. These agents and inspectors are a dying breed but enough of them still exist to inhibit honest,integrity driven inspectors.

Why choose A2Z over another inspection company?

I have over 20 years of Industry experience including: residential and commercial framing, foundations and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contracting I am a full member in good standing of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors(NACHI),the National Home Inspection Training Institute (NHITI), Penn State continuing Education graduate, I belong to the US Chamber of Commerce, I have a clean Better Business Bureau rating, as a member of NACHI I am required to attend 24 hours of continuing education a year... I attend upwards of 80 hours each and every year to stay at the forefront of an ever changing industry. Quite simply I care about my clients, and that is expressed every time I am trusted to inspect their potential new home. I pride myself on my knowledge, my professionalism and my integrity ... at the end of every inspection, a satisfied client is my greatest reward.

A2Z Home Inspections - Your Peace of Mind is Our Business Toll Free 877.305.4975 Main: 570.371.6696 Cell: 570.242.4776 Web: www.poconohomeinspector.com

What is your website address?

A2Z Home Inspections

DIY Conservatories Interview

Name of your website? DIY Conservatories Your name? Neil Parnham Your Location (city, etc) Lincoln When did you start your website and why? We started in 2007, we have a supplier in ireland and we believe by doing this we can deliver conservatories internationally at low cost Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc We believe everyone should have the possibility of a great low cost and high quality conservatory, because of this fact we deliver to the whole of the united kingdom, all packaged in high quality packaging to avoid any damages to the product whilst in transit. Our delivery time is usually within 2 weeks, we do not accept responsibility for damages to the product whilst in your possession. What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website? The Marketing on the internet on google, got to the top of msn but working on google is hard work. What has been the easist part of operating your website? Creating the site itself as we have a company web designer What was your biggest mistake? Putting the web designers name as a keyword by accident Who maintains your website and why? Neil Parnham Web Designer at http://www.digital-view-web.co.uk because he is able to create what we are looking for. Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website? Through marketing on the internet we have gained more clients than we would usually What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet? I believe the future of the internet will be one of strictness where it becomes even harder to market a site. ecommerce is will soon remove many shops from the high street. What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? If you have valuable information it does not need to be done, you will naturally get good rankings What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website? Some have helped google on page 15 for now need to get to number 1 its just alot of work What method has been most successful for promoting your website? Article Submission and Linkalizer, as well as forum posting replacing your name with keywords What method has been least successful for promoting your website? In the past using FFA sites and toplists useless What would you like to see change with respect to the internet? Less low quality sites, and easier navigation systems on sites, i dont like web 2.0 styles What is your website address? DIY Conservatories Tags: windows • conservatories • web interview • 0 Comments. - Permalink

Bathtub Refinishing School Interview By Interviewer at 07/20/07 18:08 Name of your website? Bathtub Refinishing School Your name? Bill Johnson Your Location (city, etc) Chicago, IL When did you start your website and why? In late 2006. This is a great business opportunity, either on its own, or if you are already in the remodeling business (like me). Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc This is a pretty simple website to present resources for people considering to get into this busines, or who already are and want to promote their business on the internet. What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website? Deciding what to include and keeping it simple at the same time. What has been the easist part of operating your website? 99.999999999999999% uptime! What was your biggest mistake? When I first started, I did not do things to promote it. Who maintains your website and why? Chicago Creative Design - http://www.chicagocreativedesign.com/ They gave us a real education on using the internet to legitimately promote a legitimate business. They have also made a number of websites for bathtub refinishers and other small businesses that have been very effective. Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website? We enjoy the satisfaction of helping many people find a good business opportunity that is right for them. What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet? It is always growing. I don't know if many people even use the phone bood anymore! What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? If you mean making a page to fool search engines to sending people there, we think this is disgusting. But legit things like creating a good listing in the meta tags, using google sitemap program and the yahoo verification process, we think it is good. What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website? Getting more action from search engines has been helpful. What method has been most successful for promoting your website? Using online classifieds like this, trading links, and having our website submitted to 100+ search engines we didn't even know existed by ChicagoCreativeDesign.com have all helped a lot. What method has been least successful for promoting your website? Inaction. What would you like to see change with respect to the internet? Less abuse. Why get into the refinishing business? You can help save homeowners their hard earned dollars! I have presented a number of bids that were balked at due to price and by offering to refinish instead of replace a bathtub, I have been able to save those jobs for my company. What is your website address? Bathtub Refinishing School Tags: bathtub refinishing • education • web interview • 2 Comments. - Permalink Fireplacenet Interview By Interviewer at 07/12/07 07:55 Name of your website? Fireplacenet Your name? David Bulpitt Your Location (city, etc) Shropshire When did you start your website and why? About 1 month ago to compete in the growing internet sales market. Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc We offer gas fires and fireplaces to the UK. What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website? The template for Zen cart What has been the easist part of operating your website? Adding Products What was your biggest mistake? None yet Who maintains your website and why? Its all done in house to be more competative. Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website? Extra Sales What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet? Its the way forward What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? Its very importent. What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website? It just takes ages to get in there. What method has been most successful for promoting your website? 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ROOF REPAIR AMERICA.COM Your name? julius jones Your Location (city, etc) college park When did you start your website and why? 2006 to educate comsumers about home inprovement Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc home improvement info find a contractor and do it yourself info What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website? getting traffic What has been the easist part of operating your website? building the site What was your biggest mistake? traffic exchanges Who maintains your website and why? web,com they are fair Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website? i got more brand reconition What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet? thier is a lot of money to be made if you are a honest person What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? the best thing ever What are your views on Search Engines? 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Carolina Outdoor Kitchens and Fireplaces Your name? Terry Lucas Your Location (city, etc) Arden North Carolina When did you start your website and why? 4 Months Ago to Promote My Business Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc Attract New Customers and Show Examples of our Work What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website? Advertising What has been the easist part of operating your website? Building it What was your biggest mistake? SEO Who maintains your website and why? Webmaster, he knows his stuff Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website? To be detrimined What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet? Great What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? The way to go What is your website address? 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