UPDATE: The Tofurious SEO workshops are now available!
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Dane Sanders
“ROI (Return On Investment) on SEO – No Nonsense” -Dane Sanders
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Sara France & Jose Villa
“SEO is complicated…really deep, something I don’t even want to touch…” -Jose Villa
“Now I feel like an expert.” -Sara France
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Wow! I wasn’t sure if people would like the questionnaires, but the responses were amazing! Thank you for taking the time and effort to answer the surveys!
When asked: How do you advertise and is it effective?
Top answers:
- Do not advertise and rely on word of mouth – not working well
- Online and local print ads – not effective enough / cannot get destination weddings
- Blogging – “almost a waste of time”
Some of you may already know this (those who subscribe or follow this blog), but I once faced the same frustrations.
- I spent $550 / month on TheKnot and was getting little to nothing out of it
- My referral network had run dry
- My efforts in building my website / blog were not helping me book more weddings
Believe me, it was not a fun time. I had financial obligations with no solutions to fix them. A company offered to do the SEO for me for $1,225 / month, but that still did not guarantee results.
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
The aforementioned quote means a lot to me. I spent a lot of time learning and experimenting until I got the results I wanted. I know there are lots of photographers experiencing the same frustrations.
There is plenty of room on the internet for all of us to use SEO to make more money, book more weddings and get the best possible clients!
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Sincerely,
Lawrence
P.S. I secretly like McDonald’s despite it being very bad for my health.
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Thanks for making the post…I feel you…and go through the same thing as a local Orange County and Los Angeles county wedding makeup artist and wedding hair stylist!
Thanks for making the post…I feel you…and go through the same thing as a local Orange County and Los Angeles county wedding makeup artist and wedding hair stylist!
Okay, Lawrence. . . we’ve already devoured the bait. . . can we get to a session now? :-)
Okay, Lawrence. . . we’ve already devoured the bait. . . can we get to a session now? :-)
I’m so glad to hear how well the SEO Workshop went. I wish I was able to go! Ever consider holding one for the photographers that are up and coming? ;D
I’m so glad to hear how well the SEO Workshop went. I wish I was able to go! Ever consider holding one for the photographers that are up and coming? ;D
Yaaawwnnn. Sorry, but I don’t want to hear from people who are already hugely successful. What about the people who are still no-namers? The people who are just starting to get their brand out there? Get them in a video testimonial and have them explain how it’s helped them. I know I’m not the only one who is tired of seeing the “cool kids” give testimonials. Lame.
Yaaawwnnn. Sorry, but I don’t want to hear from people who are already hugely successful. What about the people who are still no-namers? The people who are just starting to get their brand out there? Get them in a video testimonial and have them explain how it’s helped them. I know I’m not the only one who is tired of seeing the “cool kids” give testimonials. Lame.
Do you do consultations? The ROI on a consultation with you guys would easily be met I’m sure!
Do you do consultations? The ROI on a consultation with you guys would easily be met I’m sure!
Lawrence. I have been following your blog and site for awhile. I am secretly hoping you will open up another workshop again I would LOVE to come. Sharing with others out in CA is amazing thank you for being you.
Lawrence. I have been following your blog and site for awhile. I am secretly hoping you will open up another workshop again I would LOVE to come. Sharing with others out in CA is amazing thank you for being you.
Daniel Hogan,
Funny you put it that way. If you think about it, I am a “no-namer” as well. Have you heard of Furious Photographers outside from this blog?
I built Furious Photographers 2 years ago from nothing. It now has over 1000 destination inquiries a year! In the couple of weeks, I will prove it to you :)
I will be making this workshop public soon. Their success in business will be my testimonials, so please be patient until I share my secrets with those who believe in me.
Cheers,
Lawrence Chan
@tofurious
give us moreeeeeeeeee, we never have enough,,lol
give us moreeeeeeeeee, we never have enough,,lol
I believe in you, Lawrence! Can’t wait to see what you have planned.
I believe in you, Lawrence! Can’t wait to see what you have planned.
It’s a really interesting topic to me! I first started looking into seo when I created my first sitemap to submit to google. After that, the topic just drew me in, but it always seems to be presented in a different language, lol, so this has really piqued my interest!
can’t wait to hear more!
can’t wait to hear more!
Lawrence I’ve been folowing you, I’ve witnessed your ascent from zero to hero; because you are my hero. Your tips have been very helpful to me. Thanks to your tips, information, workshops and so forth I’m on the verge of launching my own website. I’m just waiting for that SEO workshop to be made public so I can condition it and start.
Thank you again for sharing the knowledge. I believe in you because you believe in those like me.
Am ready and willing to learn!! Bring it on!! :D
Can’t wait to hear more about the SEO workshops… Come over to NY!
Can’t wait to hear more about the SEO workshops… Come over to NY!
Lawrence,
It’s awesome to see these videos. I feel like you have done so much for our business and so it’s cool hearing from the Dane Sanders of the world talking about your workshop! Your kindness and generosity has really inspired me. I am proud to be a fan of Tofurious! You guys rock! Keep up the great work!
I can’t wait to learn more about SEO.
Thanks for all that you do!
Matt
Lawrence,
It’s awesome to see these videos. I feel like you have done so much for our business and so it’s cool hearing from the Dane Sanders of the world talking about your workshop! Your kindness and generosity has really inspired me. I am proud to be a fan of Tofurious! You guys rock! Keep up the great work!
I can’t wait to learn more about SEO.
Thanks for all that you do!
Matt
This is all greatly needed especially when dealing with a flash site. Will your workshop only be presented in the western U.S. There are alot of photographers in the east that won’t be able to come to California. How about a dvd that we can purchase so we won’t miss out on all this information. Can’t wait to hear more.
This is all greatly needed especially when dealing with a flash site. Will your workshop only be presented in the western U.S. There are alot of photographers in the east that won’t be able to come to California. How about a dvd that we can purchase so we won’t miss out on all this information. Can’t wait to hear more.
DC workshop.. please!
DC workshop.. please!
Hey!
If you are not planning on releasing a version of your workshop for purchase, such as dvd, webinar, screencasat, etc, can you plan on coming to Canada?
Hey!
If you are not planning on releasing a version of your workshop for purchase, such as dvd, webinar, screencasat, etc, can you plan on coming to Canada?
Any plans for an SEO workshop in Chicago?
Any plans for an SEO workshop in Chicago?
Awesome stuff Lawrence! Bring your workshop to the Kansas City.
Awesome stuff Lawrence! Bring your workshop to the Kansas City.
Looking forward to more information! Coming to Miami soon? We don’t have a Chipolte – but we have great sushi!
Looking forward to more information! Coming to Miami soon? We don’t have a Chipolte – but we have great sushi!
I really would love to take part in one of your workshops! I look forward to hearing more about it and learning all the tips and insights that you share.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and helping out us wedding photographers.
Anxiously awaiting workshop dates/locations! :)
Anxiously awaiting workshop dates/locations! :)
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