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Comment · 13 years ago
Thank you for pointing this out. Maybe this is what's hurting my site. I'll use the link disavow tool and see if that helps. Thanks again for your input.
Comment · 13 years ago
Duly noted.
Comment · 13 years ago
Thank you - I will clean up the homepage.

As far as monetization, I've considered offering daily deals on oil changes (and other services).

Comment · 13 years ago
I wouldn't consider search volume to be low. Using Google's Traffic Estimator tool, I see that the broad search for the keyword phrase 'oil change coupons' is expected to generate about 37k impressions and over 1,100 clicks on a daily basis.

And with an average cost per click of $20, I think ranking for keywords related to oil change coupons could be quite lucrative.

The problem is I'm not ranking and I have no idea why.

Comment · 13 years ago
As of a year ago, the average vehicle age is at an all-time high.

source: https://www.polk.com/company/news/average_age_of_vehicles_re...

This means that there is a greater consumer need now for service and maintenance than ever before (at least in the last 18 years).

I've seen a growing trend of shops, like LaFontaine, offering coupons approaching the $10 mark and hovering there. I should put together this data on a chart.

source: http://www.995oilchange.com/

I am not a mechanic but a family member owns a repair shop in Miami.

Comment · 13 years ago
Make a premium WordPress theme based on this design, slap a price on it, and distribute through WordPress theme sites thereby creating an additional income stream for your company. I'm in Miami and I'd be happy to help.
Comment · 13 years ago
Tinmanoilchange.com is attempting to lower the national average price of an oil change from around $35 to under $10. The service is a loss leader and is meant to get customers in. This presents an amazing opportunity for small shops to begin and cultivate relationships built on trust with new customers. I plan on pressuring shops to lower their prices (and increase their quality) by posting the best deal in every major city in the US.
Comment · 13 years ago
Yes, an oil change coupon is a voucher that allows for a discounted price on an engine oil change for cars mostly.

I have contacted a number of these garages, or shops, offering the site as a free channel for exposure. Some shops have submitted coupons.

Comment · 13 years ago
Comment · 14 years ago
The reminder system is a great suggestion. Reminders could come in via email or text (at the customer's discretion). This also highlights the potential for recurring revenue in this simple model.

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