Archive for the ‘for electricians’ Category


Basics of Effective Electronic Communication

basics effective electronic communication
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.

(more…)

Manage Your Leads

manage your leads
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.

(more…)

Industry Buff?

industry buffeLocal INVITES YOU…
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.

(more…)

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?

(more…)

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.

(more…)

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.
(more…)

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.

(more…)

eLocal Blog-Off #2: What are the Home Improvement Trends for 2011?

eLocal Blog-OffWelcome to the 2nd Blog-Off article. If you missed reading about what the Blog-Off is and our mission to unite the home improvement industry, you can read more about it in our Blog-Off series announcement.

For this second Blog-Off, we are asking experts to predict the home improvement trends for 2011. From design to fixtures and layout to construction, all of 2011′s trends can be found here directly from the source—the experts.
(more…)

eLocal Blog-Off #1: The Final Word from the Prevailing Home Improvement Experts

eLocal Blog-OffOur inaugural Blog-Off is over and the experts have answered: homeowners should make electrical and plumbing decisions first during a remodel.

Blog-Off participants commented on each others’ answers in order to come to a final consensus on the “plumbing/electrical decisions vs. concept first” argument. There were a lot of great comments, but a few stood out from the rest.

(more…)

eLocal Blog-Off #1: When to Make Plumbing and Electrical Decisions in the Design Process

eLocal Blog-OffWelcome to eLocal’s inaugural Blog-Off article! If you missed reading about what the Blog-Off is and our mission to unite the home improvement industry, you can read more about it in our Blog-Off series announcement.

For this first Blog-Off article, we asked the experts when in the design process homeowners should make plumbing and electrical decisions. If you are considering or starting a remodel, this is a must-read!
(more…)

Image BlogOff Image BlogOff 02