Internet Leads...

bill3173 · 02-11-2009, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by CHUMPS FROM OXFORD

OSSAT...Hard to say if they will get better. If you are buying local leads, emphasize that you are local, which might help a bit. No substitute for experience though. Are you emailing quotes, and if so...are you using a quote system?

Bill...I use Insureme for one zip code only. But your area may be different. If you turn them off...you will miss out on some good leads...and a lot of bad leads. Your best bet is to try a few lead companies at the same time and compare.

But you'll need a minimum sample of 30-75 to get a good reading.

I've used insureme for years, I was just curious, considering that you are a leads scholar, what you thought of turning them on and off. If you're only using one zip, it wouldn't matter much anyway.

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 02-11-2009, 05:28 PM

I use one zip with Insureme because I don't want many leads from them. But if the prospect lives within 15 minutes of me, my ROI will be fine.

I might add...the true lead "scholars" are the ones buying hundreds per day...which I am not. The famous Joe Stephens...a la "Texas Barbecue King" is a true leads scholar.

OSAAT · 02-11-2009, 07:07 PM

Being new to the forum I finally found your Lead Ratings post. Looks like there are a few to try, with ASAP being one of the favorites. Read alot of negative posts concerning Netquote. Do you still think they are worth using?

First time to use a forum, wish I had started doing this a couple of years ago. Lot's of good information and a few chuckles to go with it!

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 02-11-2009, 08:01 PM

ASAP seems to be well-received by most. Their "relationship" with Prospect Zone is a lingering question that hangs around.

Netquote? Best way to describe them is...well...as I always say...some of the BEST leads I get...and some of the WORST affiliate-driven leads.

If you use them...start slow and ask for zips with less than five brokers.

SportsNut · 02-11-2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by CHUMPS FROM OXFORD

If you use them...start slow and ask for zips with less than five brokers.

And what keeps them from adding the 6th and 7th and 8th broker in those zip codes...? How do you know once you are on-board...?

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 02-11-2009, 11:47 PM

Good point. At some point, a 6th or 7th may be added. Or... you might get lucky and see the number drop to three.

The key is to adjust your zips every 60 days.

OSAAT · 02-12-2009, 10:42 AM

Looks like I'll keep netquote and add ASAP.
Thanks for the help!

bill3173 · 02-12-2009, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by CHUMPS FROM OXFORD

I use one zip with Insureme because I don't want many leads from them. But if the prospect lives within 15 minutes of me, my ROI will be fine.

I might add...the true lead "scholars" are the ones buying hundreds per day...which I am not. The famous Joe Stephens...a la "Texas Barbecue King" is a true leads scholar.

I used to rank insureme as the best, but their credit policy is lousy.

They could have a better credit policy by reducing the staff of air heads that they have there, that call you back within seconds of submitting a credit request that they declined, just to let you know why they are declining. It's almost like they are gloating, and I just would like to say f word you,
But I live by the old saying you don't s word where you eat, and they are the only lead vendor that I use. Never found a suitable replacement.

Their attitude towards their customers has changed considerably since they were ISN.