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I see the usefulness of the iPhone but not the iPad. iPad is not a laptop, not a phone. I don't see what I would use it for, as it's not really a laptop. Just occasional browsing...or to have the latest thing.

By the way, I have a huge list of Free listing places. I suppose I am after descent paid ones.

I think being in a niche market is sometimes better than being in broad market like "IT services". I have found it easier to rank higher with websites that I have on niche markets. That's not to say it's easy. We are competing against some big companies that have around a very long time and can spend a lot of money on the seo and marketing strategy. When you putting into that perspective we do pretty good.

I will consider Steve's site since you have given it a good review. I am compiling a list of paid and non paid places to advertise (online only) with high PR. So, if you have a list of any kind, I would appreciate it if you could pm it to me. If I can do anything in return, please ask.

Steve, do we get a discount for to advertise as forum members?

Steve is spot on the tracking methods. However, I find GetClicky great a lot better than Google Analytics, you have to pay for it, but not a huge amount of money.

I agreee with you on most of the things above. I am very interested because I am considering it. Ours is 90 b2b and a small fraction is b2c.

I advertised with Local Mole once (part of the Trinity Mirror Group) thinking it had good backing and links with so many newspapers - total waste of money.

I suppose the bottom line, or what I really want to know is: the site that you are advertising with Qype, is it getting more traffic to your domain not your Qype advert. Sorry, as I wasn't sure what to make from your figures. I find that if it leads to them landing on our site then the chances higher for that turning into an enquiry. It might be different case in your business.

If it get's more traffic (descent amount) to your site then I am interested.

It seems a bit expensive to me. I consider them to be similar to Yell (and Yell have a bad reputation at the moment). Yell have a more established name. Yell also seem cheaper. I am not knocking your decisions.

The main value I see from Yell and Qype is the value of links.

I advertised on Yell 3 years ago and did not get ROI.

What would be interesting is to see how many enquiries you got through the Qype site. Yell give you this number that allows you to monitor the volume of calls recieved through their site.

Final note, I am a bit cynical about refund promises from big companies like this. As long as there are not loads of small print, then it may be a good deal.

Yes they definitely play up. Egoes all over. It's X-Factor for business. Genuis idea.

I would be interested to find out what you paid for you Qype ad?

I think it's unrealistic.

Some people choose not to be online and that's their right.

I think we have the creative and business talent. Let's use that to our advantage and get other people to do the manufacturing. Apple is a great example...design it in the US...made in china.