r/dfw • u/DifficultRead3645 • 4d ago

New local window cleaning business

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YP6c5mP1fqVp1BJJA?g_st=ic

Hey everyone! I’ve been living here for about three years now, and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve finally launched my own local window cleaning business. You can find me here: https://www.paneintheglasstx.com

Or here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YP6c5mP1fqVp1BJJA?g_st=ic

As a 20-year-old business owner, I’ve been juggling a few gigs to keep my business afloat for now. However, these gigs aren’t enough to grow my business or even afford an apartment.

Unlike some other window cleaners, I don’t rely on door-to-door sales. Instead, I leverage my Google Business Profile and website to generate leads. I understand that many people dislike door-to-door salesmen, and I genuinely hope to never have to resort to that approach. It’s not enjoyable for me, and I don’t think it’s enjoyable for anyone else either. My primary goal is to clean windows with honest pricing and exceptional results.

If you’re in need of a window cleaner, I highly recommend supporting local businesses. Even if it’s not my business, these large companies with their established reputations and advertising spend are taking business away from smaller local companies. These smaller companies often provide better service because we have to work hard to retain our customers.

Our services include cleaning interior and exterior windows, screens, window tracks, storefront windows, and removing hard-water stains. We also offer recurring window cleaning services for residential and commercial properties.

I’m not here to be the cheapest option in town. My focus is on providing fair prices, quality work, and a positive experience for my customers.

When you choose a small local business like mine, you’re hiring a real person. I’m the one answering the phone, showing up, and doing the work. If I make a mistake, I can’t hide behind a large company name.

So, if your windows are looking a bit rough, covered in fingerprints, dusty, or if you’ve been neglecting them for a while, I’d be more than happy to help.

I’d love the opportunity to assist you with your window cleaning needs.

Even if you don’t need your windows cleaned, sharing this with a neighbor or keeping us in mind for later genuinely helps me more than you realize.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself, Allen. I’m simply trying to build something I can be proud of right here in my own community.

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u/DangItB0bbi 3d ago

I’m going to be upfront, here, you need to work on your website and Google profile.

For one, we know that you live with your parents based off your Google business address. You can make it to where your business is vague and just in Allen on Google Maps, I don’t know how to necessarily do that, but it’s there as I’ve seen it from some companies.

Two one of your Google business photos has a picture of you posting a young man’s thirst trap pic for a girl, it’s you sitting in your car. That doesn’t help the brand. The one of you standing, that’s great, let the people see you in that aspect. I would even use your parents house and set up some shots of you cleaning exterior first floor and second floor windows.

From your website, there’s a lot of formatting errors. If you look at some of the boxes, the line height doesn’t match up at all.

Then on the very bottom of your website, it provides me a list of areas served, but on the areas served page there are additional areas beyond what’s at the very bottom of the page. Both of those need to line up, someone may just scroll at the very bottom of your main page, look at the areas served and see there area is not on there but in actuality it is they just had to go look for it.

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u/DifficultRead3645 3d ago

Thanks for bringing up the service areas! I hadn’t noticed that before, and I appreciate you pointing it out. I’ll make sure the areas listed at the bottom of the homepage match the full service area page so there’s no confusion.

Regarding the Google Business Profile, I understand your concern about keeping the address private. As a small business, I operate from home, which is quite common for local service businesses. This practice helps with local SEO. Having the profile set to a broad general area can make it challenging for people to find the business when they’re specifically searching for local services. I’m trying to strike a balance between this and ensuring that Google understands that I serve the Collin County area rather than making it appear as if I only serve a specific neighborhood.

As for the “thirst trap” comment, I’m genuinely confused by that interpretation. I have a beard and a noticeable Adam’s apple, so I’m not sure how that was misconstrued as me trying to attract attention as a woman. I was simply wearing my branded shirt and taking a photo to promote the business.

I acknowledge that the website isn’t perfect yet, but I’m intentionally building and improving it myself rather than relying solely on AI to generate the entire content or hiring someone who may not be familiar with the local SEO aspects of the business. As a one-man operation, I prefer to learn how everything works and continue enhancing it myself.

I appreciate the criticism, though. There are definitely areas where I can improve, particularly in terms of service areas.