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Avoiding moving scams

Moving company scams can cost you a lot of money and spoil the excitement of getting a new home, so know what you can do to protect yourself.

Moving can be one of the most stressful times in your life. There are usually a great deal of memories and a considerable amount of money at stake, so the last thing you want to deal with is getting scammed. Here are some tips to follow so you can avoid getting ripped off when you move from one home to the next.

Check references

If you heard of a moving company from your real estate agent, chances are his or her other clients have used the same service and have been pleased. You may also want to ask for references directly from the company so you can see how satisfied other customers have been with the movers. If you are unsure about a certain moving company, it may be a good idea to check into your local chamber of commerce, as well as a community organization that specializes in relocation to see if there have been any complaints or reports of moving company scams. Another good resource is your local police department. An officer should be able tell you about any recent scams or what to look out for when contracting a mover to transport your belongings.

Be cautious

If you have found a moving company that you are interested in contracting for your move, here are a few things to consider: Do they give a local address? Did they give you an estimate for moving over the phone? Does the company require a large deposit? Are there company vehicles or generic rented trucks? All of these things can be red flags! Reputable moving companies should be able to give a local address and phone number, and your estimate should be given once a representative of the company has seen the size and the amount of furniture you have. You should also try to avoid paying movers until the move has been completed and the company should have their own vehicles with company logos, rather than trucks rented from another company. Another good idea is to look into licensure and insurance information, as well as consumer advocacy groups before you contract a company for your move.

Know your rights

If you feel you have been scammed, ripped off or treated unfairly by a moving company it is your right to react appropriately. A good place to start is with your local police department and chamber of commerce. It is also a good idea to report any scams or unsatisfactory activity to the Department of Transportation by calling 1-888-DOT-SAFT. Doing so can help recover your money or your belongings, as well as help protect other consumers from moving scams. Published on January 30, 2007

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Occupying the top spots in Google

To become an authority site in Google’s eyes is something you have to earn.

It’s not possible to cheat, you can’t just wake up one day and decide to dominate Google listings in your area. I’ve been making some pretty bold  claims on my blogs then backing them up, some better than others.

Having Google view your collection of websites as THE authority on your area is exactly like taking the high ground and putting YOUR artillery on it.

I was just watching cable and caught a glimpse of a show about Napoleon. Apparently when Napoleon was a junior officer during the French Revolution the British trying to move in on a French port, to capitalize on France’s political instability.

Napoleon recognized that his Generals were incorrect about how best to go about prosecuting the defense of that French port city. The generals wanted to make a tried and true full frontal assault (which would have resulted in thousands of casualties).

Napoleon surveyed the situation, immediately recognized that the Brits wanted the port, not the city. So he put artillery on the high ground overlooking the port.  Needless to say the Brits left as soon as they saw their ships were defenseless.

Frederick Businesses need someone to occupy the high ground defending Frederick’s “port”.

Google is that high ground.

I boldly claimed that I’d grab all the top spots in Google for my clients, some I did outstanding, some pretty good, others are “knocking at the door” to a top ten spot. Here’s my report card for Fall 2008.

keyword phrase:

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Local Google Guru

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