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Old 06-13-2007, 05:49 PM   #1
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What part about 2005 did you not understand?

I get a call from a guy that says he found us on Google, and wanted to take me up on our "first month free" offer.

As I was unaware that we had any promo offering this, I asked him what search he did so I could see what he was talking about.

After putting in his search phrase "computer host first month free" I found the press release he was referring to.

In part, it states: "Got Web Host is now offering the first month free on both basic virtual hosting and SEO virtual hosting packages effective immediately and running through July 13, 2005. Additionally, the setup fees will be waived on all virtual hosting plans through July 13, 2005."

I pointed out that this was a promo from two years ago.

Him: "So, you won't give me the first month free?"
Me: "No, that was a promo that ended almost two years ago."
Him: "So, you won't honor it now?"
Me: "No, I am afraid not."

He then muttered something and hung up on me.

I am not sure I understand why someone would think that something that was offered two years ago would still be valid today.
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:11 PM   #2
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that was me that called


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Old 06-13-2007, 06:11 PM   #3
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ok this guy didnt get lucky, but may i get the first month for free?
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:14 PM   #4
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:28 PM   #5
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if you weren't clueless about business you could of probably still made money off him.
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:29 PM   #6
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if you weren't clueless about business you could of still made money off him.
I am not in a position that I need to give away free hosting. But thanks for your concern.
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:32 PM   #7
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lol pry just looking for a free month to abuse the server.

Well yuo have gave me free hosting before, so thanks for that
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:33 PM   #8
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:33 PM   #9
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Best to always give an expiration date on any promo. Creates urgency for the current promotion and alleviates any confusion down the road.
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:35 PM   #10
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why couldnt you honor it? Are you making less than you did then? If the man took the time out of his day to try to get free hosting for a month from you why would you not think he would buy after it was done?

I am not bashing, just asking.
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:36 PM   #11
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why couldnt you honor it? Are you making less than you did then? If the man took the time out of his day to try to get free hosting for a month from you why would you not think he would buy after it was done?

I am not bashing, just asking.
Wondering the same
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Old 06-13-2007, 06:38 PM   #12
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I am not in a position that I need to give away free hosting. But thanks for your concern.


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Old 06-13-2007, 06:39 PM   #13
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:04 PM   #14
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In part, it states: "Got Web Host is now offering the first month free on both basic virtual hosting and SEO virtual hosting packages effective immediately and running through July 13, 2005. Additionally, the setup fees will be waived on all virtual hosting plans through July 13, 2005."
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Best to always give an expiration date on any promo. Creates urgency for the current promotion and alleviates any confusion down the road.
Good thinking.
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:07 PM   #15
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why couldnt you honor it? Are you making less than you did then? If the man took the time out of his day to try to get free hosting for a month from you why would you not think he would buy after it was done?

I am not bashing, just asking.
Well, it is like this, I really am not in the position to be giving away IP's these days. They are a commodity, and there is a shortage. If I was sharing IP's among customers I could do it, but we don't share IP's.
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Old 06-13-2007, 08:09 PM   #16
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Maybe he just took a long shot and hoped you maybe would agree to it. Or he might also have been plain stupid
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Old 06-13-2007, 09:00 PM   #17
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It must be nice in a position to tell potential new business to take a flying jump.
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Old 06-13-2007, 09:10 PM   #18
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A real salesman would have turned that lemon into lemonade.
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Old 06-13-2007, 09:13 PM   #19
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well stupid people should not be aloud to do business.
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Old 06-13-2007, 10:46 PM   #20
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Good thinking.

Guess I should have read the whole promo, well now I think its just silly that he contacted you when it was clearly written that the offer was almost 2 years expired.
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Old 06-13-2007, 10:49 PM   #21
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A real salesman would have turned that lemon into lemonade.
To be honest, I turn away a lot of business. I am relatively confident that this guy would not know what to do with multiple C's if he had them. Doing a search for "computer host" kind of tipped me off.

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well stupid people should not be aloud to do business.

Stupid people should not be allowed to post about other people.


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Guess I should have read the whole promo, well now I think its just silly that he contacted you when it was clearly written that the offer was almost 2 years expired.
Thank you.
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:54 PM   #22
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I don't blame him for trying.
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I don't blame him for trying.
How about for getting upset that it did not work?
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''computer host first month free'' ......that should say enough about the customer
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How about for getting upset that it did not work?
*shrug* I worked in telesales and I am sure I heard worse.
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Old 06-14-2007, 12:20 AM   #26
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<div style= "Got Web Host is now offering the first month free on both basic virtual hosting and SEO virtual hosting packages effective immediately and running through July 13, 2005. Additionally, the setup fees will be waived on all virtual hosting plans through July 13, 2005.">
I beleive this could've been avoided.....


.....</div>. Humans need instructions at times so they contribute to recycling.
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Old 06-14-2007, 12:35 AM   #27
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How about for getting upset that it did not work?
Sounds like he was off base.

World's full of people who stamp their feet when any thing doesn't work out like they planned it to.

Shoulda offered him the 6th month free though.
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''computer host first month free'' ......that should say enough about the customer
Like I said . . . . that is why I did not spend a lot of time trying to make lemonade.
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Shoulda offered him the 6th month free though.
Nah, he wasn't my target demographic. I knew that straight off.
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isn't the customer always right? lol
Yes . . . he wasn't a customer though.
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