Very urgent and unique help needed

I was also wondering whether people really care about community while searching for debt consolidation? May be they are too much in hurry for finding a professional help for their debt. Look at description for most of the sites, they are focusing on solving their debts and offering a solution.

I like the family appeal- but maybe we need to put more of how we help and with what. Like help and solutions for debt problems,pdls,credit repair, bankruptcy, etc--instead of it looking more like a place to blog and meet friends--not that that isn't ok--but when you are desperate- you want specific answers! Then when they jopin, they will find the help, support and friendship that we offer

Just a thought..Karen

I personally like it the way it is. It reflects "community" which automatically makes people feel welcome. The sites above it, with the exception of wikopedia, are advertising individual companies that the average person would be leary of. Sort of like picking a name from the yellow pages. I personally found the site by googling Route 66 Funding to find out who these weird people were.
Just my opinion.

i agree with Bossy and Frog. the feeling of community and family takes away the feeling of being alone in all of this. We are a very strong healthy community, and that is what makes us special. Just my own personal experience, is that I instantly felt comfortable here.

Thanks, out of all the six sites listed which one will you click (as a person searching for debt consolidation) and why?

As usual I am glad I have a big family to discuss such issues :). Thanks friends.

I meant join not jopin!! I like the "family" and community feel also. But I was desperate to find out what this collection agency could do to me and needed answers fast- Maybe make it look like we aren't soliciting for consolidation companies, but are offering solutions, from which they are free to choose from..KAren

Mike, I would click on the last one. the one that mentions community. the others seem uninviting.

I don't know that I would have clicked on any of them ,except ours--I was looking for a particuliar company, not settlement or loans at the time..

Thanks :). Whats a general feeling about the line "includes blog, forums, wiki, groups, and events. Meet friends who live, work, study around you ..."?

Are people comfortable reading the words blog, forums, wiki etc?

Didnt realize that the I was suppose to chose from the top six. I instantly went to ours and chose that. the others did not appeal to me at all.

I like them, but, once again, feel like we should also focus and sya something about solutions for every debt problem, or something to that effect--will gve more suggestions later, have to take mom to Dr..KAren

I would click on the 3rd one first. Because it has "information" in the title.

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I agree- when I was desperate and scared--the lst thing I was interest in was blogs, and wiki--I need answers!!

I think adding "free consultation" may help but I am with everyone else here. I would be too leary of any of the other sites. Sort of like billboard lawyers.
This site looks inviting.

I'LL CLICK IN THE 3RD FIRST EITHER JUST LIKE MOMMONTOYA
SAID ABOVE.

FROG YOU ALWAYS IS RIGHT FRIEND.

I changed the description of the website to this:

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After reading all the posts I changed it again. Here is the new description:

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  Mommontoya and tsacgiv, I wanted to add it but wasn't sure where to fit in with the new description. Do others also feel that information in description or title can be effective? Please let me know how I can accommodate this word within the description keeping it really short.
  
  
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If I were looking to work on debt consolidation I would have clicked on the third from the last. Having a community is all well and good but when it comes to someone looking for a way out then seeing the upfront product is what I would be looking for.

I think instead on pushing family, friends and community in advertisement saving money, financial problem solving, getting out of CC debt, PDL's should be out there up front.

I found this site by looking for a specific company because I was looking for user comments.

I would think about adding something asking if they wish to learn how credit and debt really works.

Cajun,

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I also think using the word "support" would help...and could we spell out the words payday loans? Not everyone would know what the abbrev. is. Also anyone searching for a way out of pdls would then be linked to us...

Everyone has really good suggestions.

Personally, when I see "FREE" I tend to think it's some sort of scam, or there's a hidden catch to it all. Or, I know if I click on something that says FREE then I will be bombarded with pop-up ads. So I really stay away from any link that has the word "free" in it.

Saying that we have a community of 103,000 members is a good thing, I think. Some sites might say something like "We've helped 9999 people get control of their debt" -- that is past-tense and just a statistic -- makes me think of McDonald's and how many burgers they've served --- makes it seem like you're just a number to them. In contrast, saying we're a "community" makes us seem open and welcoming. You won't just be a number if you come here.

I think it is important to impress that the members here take an active and on-going role and can help potential visitors by sharing the knowledge/experience they have.

Quite a lot of people probably find these forums after being threatened by credtors/collectors, and desperately googling for some sort of information.

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How is the title "debt consolidation Care - Internet's first get-out-of-debt community"? Were you able to read get-out-of-debt community? Please share your first impression when you read this.

Thanks,
Mike

Now I changed the description to "We are a community of 103,000+ members fighting debt problems and payday loans. Call 800-601-1579 for FREE confidential counseling from a financial coach." .. How is it?

Oh my, I wasn't saying that "a community of 103,000+ members" is a bad thing to say. I actually do think that's a good thing to show we have so many members here.

I was just comparing it to the way another place might say it, and I think the word "community" gives more emphasis on relationship than statistic, which is why I think it makes us stand out more than others. Sorry, maybe I wasn't writing very clear last night.

On the "free" issue, maybe you can fit in "no cost" instead. Or if there is room, say something like "Members have access to financial coaches who provide confidential counseling at no cost."

Just a question - how much space do you have to type up a description?

DC, when I was reading your point I was clear on it. But when I made my post, it changed all of a sudden.. Maybe, I was thinking something else. :lol:

Another few hours to go and my weekend will start.. You know how I will relax!!!