By Guest Contributor – Hannah Hilzer, Direct.TV
Moving is stressful. That’s just the reality of the cumbersome task we all must do at some point or another. The packing, transitioning, organizing and cost can make moving all the more stressful. Thankfully there are easy steps you can take to alleviate the build-up of moving stress and anxiety. Here are four things to help you deal with your move, stress free.
Quick question, first-time movers: do you know the difference between a moving broker and a moving company? Both types of businesses advertise that they can help you move, but they are definitely not the same. Worst case scenario, you might be getting played by a con artist. In any case, we want to help you … Read moreMovers vs Brokers, Know the Difference
In today’s digital world, your first interaction with many potential customers will be via email. Do your messages get the response you want? Try these email etiquette tips to impress potential customers and win more business. Apply basic grammar rules Non-traditional capitalizations and creative abbreviations (e.g. l8r) may be common in text messages or emails … Read more3 Email Etiquette Tips for Better Lead Conversion
We connect consumers with companies based on their selected moving needs (see image). This provides an awesome consumer experience, and higher quality leads for the mover. Movers: update the Moving Services area of your business listing to appear in more search results. Our categories are Full Service, Moving Labor, Packing Services and Portable Storage Containers. To promote the moving services you … Read morePromote Your Moving Services
Moving from MI to NYC The challenge Our colleague, Jen, is moving from Michigan to NYC in a few weeks. Naturally, she came to the MCR team to guide her in planning her move. In addition to advising her to use MCR, our best piece of advice: get estimates NOW! Jen will be moving in mid … Read moreLong Distance Move: A Case Study
With 85 percent of consumers searching online for local businesses, getting found and standing out is more important than ever. But how do you compete without endless resources or a bottomless marketing budget? With a little time and some creativity, you can get your business noticed without breaking the bank (or spending all your downtime … Read moreThree Free Essential Mover Marketing Tips That Work
It’s now easier than ever to share your MCR reviews on Twitter. Here’s how to tweet a review: Go to your profile on the site. (You can access from your dashboard, or just perform a search in your area). Then click on your listing and look for the Tweet button next to the review you … Read moreMovers: Tweet your best reviews
It’s been an exciting year here at MovingCompanyReviews (MCR)! Nearly two years ago, we started MCR to give consumers a better option for planning their moves, and to help great movers grow their business. In 2014, we grew our traffic exponentially, added hundreds of new verified reviews to the site, and generated thousands of free … Read moreHappy Holidays from MCR
We get it. Winter is here and with more holidays around the corner, it’s tough to book jobs. The good news: People still need to move. We know because every day they’re requesting quotes from great movers like you on our site. The even better news: In select markets*, we’re offering an exclusive cash back rebate, called … Read moreNew MCR Rebate Helps You Book Jobs During Slow Season
Whether you’re trading in your city condo for the suburban life, or you’re an empty nester ready to downsize, many moves require getting rid of your current furniture and belongings. Instead of leaving your spare couch curbside, consider giving your gently-used items to charity organizations. Give back during your move by donating to one of … Read moreTop Places To Donate Used Items Before You Move
