The CEO of Georgia-based Fastsubmit.org decided the best way to tackle the SEO industry’s decline was to be open about it, laying out a clear philosophy for his own company that would offer businesses a simple set of streamlined marketing tools, comprehensive submission services, no bells and whistles, and one of the lowest prices in the industry.
“The week that we launched this way of doing business, our sales tripled,” Vetter said. “I expected that our sales would maintain or drop slightly, but apparently the weary public was just ready for something like this.”
Fastsubmit uses automated software to submit a site to 360 search engines and directories—in and of itself not entirely unique to the industry. After the initial submission process, however, Veter said his staff resubmits the sites again to select major engines, following up with additional submissions every three weeks for the next four months.
Veter said the service, which costs a flat, non-reoccurring $27 during a special promotional period this month, includes access to a host of online marketing tips available only to Fastsubmit members. The tips, he said, are culled from Fastsubmit’s experience in the industry, as well as from its parent company, ATMS, which has been involved in web design, automation and direct marketing for over five years.
“Think about it for a minute; if you had to do everything we do, it would take the average person more than 26 hours,” claimed Veter. “If their time is only worth $1 per hour, go right ahead.”
Don’t expect to be coddled by the company. Because the service is so inexpensive, Fastsubmit does not offer phone support, and its email support is very limited. Compared to other companies in the industry, though, which range from $250 to several thousand dollars for their services, Veter said his company is still a clear alternative.
“Remember, we charge $27 and we need to make a profit,” he said.
Veter said the submission process only takes about 24 hours, and promises confirmation of submissions within 48 hours.