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iLocalGurus has a rating of 2.9 stars from 33 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. iLocalGurus ranks 158th among Marketing sites.
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This company makes false promises. Google constantly changes their algorithm to prevent exactly that. No company can promise top listings and Google makes it very clear. Talk to a professional and save $1,200 a year.
Well after a few weeks things were looking a little better but after a few months I am happy enough to write a good review for iLocal Gurus. My business is on the map now and I'm getting more work than I have time for. Thank you ilocal gurus.
There a lot of deadbeats out there that don't understand the process of SEO based on the review I see. For me I understand that for the price these guys charge its nothing compared to what I was paying before at a starting point of $1200 a month.
Come on people know before you blow... I'm very happy with the customer service that I have received from day one! Welcome call was done the same day and they communicated with me for about a month until my first phase of my campaign was complete. Remember this is a intro to SEO at a fraction of the cost and if your pro active they will get you ranking...
Thomas Munger
Upstanding performance for three months now. On the second month I was thinking of changing loyalty to another branding company but when I called in and ask questions about how things were going I thoroughly impressed with the insights I wasn't aware of that I decided to bestow my loyalty to I-Local Gurus indefinitely. In the second month things were looking pretty good but then by the third month my phone was ringing off the hook with new business. I-local gurus = wish granted.
I signed on with ILocal Gurus late last year and have never seen any results. Promised to be pushed to the front of the Google Maps section. Supposed to be making post for my business on the Google + page. Hasn't made any in over 6 months. Made repeated attempts to talk to Ian and others at this so called company but never get phone calls returned or they are always "IN A MEETING". Its completely ridiculous and a complete waste of time and money. *BEWARE* Never do business with I local Gurus!
Ian solicited my business in early April 2016. I explained that it was a summer only business, and I had to be on the FRONT page of Google by June 1st. Ian assured me that it would be done and that Ilocalgurus had a money back guarantee if I was not totally satisfied.
July 20th, still not on front page, not even on second page!
I have spoken to Cherise and Ragan-both stated, when I said I wanted my money back after June 1, that it was a 90 day money back guarantee, which meant July 5th. It is now July 20th and Ian says that hey don't have a moneyback guarantee! I have to speak to the company owner. John, but he is never there.
Take my advise, don't walk away from this company. RUN AWAY!
I started an account with these scam artists as a rash decision seeing as I have a brand new plumbing company and can use the extra help marketing online. To my dismay they put forth next to no effort and took over $300.00 from me. They have a few smooth talking sales techs that will make you believe they are Gods gift to marketing but in reality, all they do is take your money, put a few stupid keywords on your google plus page (easily done yourself) and sign you up to 100 free listings at the click of a button for them (after about 20+ days and you calling to ask them wtf they are doing). They try to state they are "optimizing" and "pushing" your keywords as if they are doing something more then stated above, however when you ask them what exactly they are doing to "push" your keywords they start speaking in circles, so therefor, NOTHING!. For $200.00 a month and $300.00 up front this is one of the biggest scams going, STAY AWAY!
Hey everyone! I have been starting home day care centers for the past five years and iLocalGurus really helped me get the word out to y'all about my latest Rocking Horse Ranch day care center launch. Compared to another day care I launched here a few years ago, things have really taken off a lot faster this time. Much love - Aaron P.
This company keeps calling to try and get business and the whole sales spiel is a total waste of time.
Not sure how to get our phone numbers removed from their data base, but I guess they waste valuable business time because of Can Spam laws.
Maybe their should be Can Spam laws about phone calls.
The worst time wasters I have ever seen
This company called me regarding google placement. I have never been more appalled and disrespected by someone trying to make a sale before in my life. The man that called me, Sonni, was incredibly condescending and repeatedly implied that because I am female, that I do not know anything. The truth of the matter is not only can I run circles around him, I'm also savvy enough to not let other people deal with this joke of a company blindly.
Just another California SEO company, that can't do what they say. After three months I took them up on their policy of free service until my business was on the first page of Google. I haven't heard a word since, nor have I been charged. Sell them and forget them is their policy. As of 3/23/16, I have cancelled my agreement. Thank God I only lost $199.00.
Sara Monahan
The Design Emporium
Phoenix, AZ
Nice lady have called me and offer their services to have my bussness on the first page of Google. In the moment notice I have been transferred to another person. He offered me $100 of from their regular service.
I have told him that would like to do research on them to be sure and will call back.
He told me THANK YOU FOR WASTING EVERYDODY'S TIME.
SIMPLY RUDE.
IF YOU ARE OFFERING SERVICES BE NICE TO THE END.
Most people only leave reviews when someone screws up. I just thought people should know about a company that did something right for a change. This company called me offering front page Google placement. I was a little skeptical at first cause there are so many companies promising everything under the sun. They told me that they have a 90 day guarantee to be on the first page of Google under the maps or they "will work for free until I'm on page 1" so i tried it. I FOUND MYSELF ON PAGE ONE IN 47 DAYS! They definitely put their money where their mouth is.
My reps name was Michael Tesauro and he was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and actually took the time to make sure I understood everything, and answered all the questions this Google layman had. Yeah, I use Google to search but I had no idea how to get my company's website up on the first page without spending a gazillion dollars.
Every time I've called their customer service, they have been extremely helpful and polite and have been able to make all the changes my husband and I needed.
We are a fairly new business so our company has gone from zero to hero all because of www.ilocalgurus.com. Thanks Michael Tesauro for calling us. YOU'RE A ROCKSTAR! And thanks ilocalgurus.
My husband and I recommend you to all of our friends that have a company with a website.
Answer: No, do NOT give them a try! They are pushy, rude, and completely misrepresent their company. We've told them we're NOT interested SEVERAL times now, as well as telling them NOT to call us anymore, and still they persist. As if we don't have caller ID, as if we aren't on the Do Not Call List, and as if we won't report them. Which we did. These guys SUCK!
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Hello Tommy B. I went into our company database and searched 'Tom B" "Tommy B" "Thomas B" and I could not find a Tom whose last name starts with a B as a client here at iLocal Gurus. I was going to look into your account and investigate the series of unfortunate events you experienced. My name is Jessica I am the Operations Manager here at iLocal. Please give me a call directly at 714-888-5660 ext 722 and I would be more than willing to discuss accommodation for your unsatisfactory experience with us. Thank you.