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Re: New Site Features Bring Transparency to Review Approval Process

bsharwood — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:29:36 -0000

Bluebird. Do you mean respond as a company? or respond and talk to other homeowners on the site?

Re: New Site Features Bring Transparency to Review Approval Process

bluebird — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:47:29 -0000

why can't I reply to a review and have a conversation with a poster in the same manner I am replying to this blog?

Re: Groupon, Dealfind, whatever you call it, educate yourself before you buy in

MK — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:41:25 -0000

Two negative experiences with Dealfind. One, I purchased two vouchers for handiman work to be done for my mother (a senior). I called the company and asked when they could do the work, they said the next week. I called back after pressing buy, they said 5 months. On the day of the work, no one came or called. I called the company back and the gentleman said he'd been ill and would call us when he was better. I understand him not calling as he said it was a very serious illness, but that was in October and we've heard nothing and it's almost February. Out of concern for him, I left it alone and hope I hear from him and that he is well. We tried again. I booked a car detailing appointment. My husband took half a day off work to go there for his appointment, they said they accepted people who just showed up that day and couldn't take him. He rescheduled. He was told to go somewhere and after 40 minutes, received a call that the heaters were not working at the place and the work could not be done again. We contacted dealfind about getting a refund. We cannot waste any more time. After at least 6 different attempts to get a hold of them, they wrote back saying that the company had said they had appointments available, so we won't be getting a refund??? We were there, two times and the work wasn't done. Feel like we must warn others out there so that they don't have to deal with this kind of frustration and utter lack of customer care. No deals to be found there.

Have only had positive experiences with Wag Jag and Groupon so far.

Re: Groupon, Dealfind, whatever you call it, educate yourself before you buy in

ok-ar — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:43:31 -0000

I as well had bad experiences with Dealfind. I purchased a voucher and went to order the product on-line. The order was confirmed, but the product never came. Emailing back and forth with Dealfind finally results in refund of my money. That is what I hope, since it has not happened yet.
I also used Groupon a few times and so far dont have bad experiences. However, from now on I will be selective in what I buy and from where.

Re: What Companies are saying about HomeStars

BOLE — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:12:56 -0000

Guys cheque which company going on heating and which going on duct cleaning company custumere dont now how come company what performe only duct cleaning listing on heating category.tHANK YOU

Re: Groupon, Dealfind, whatever you call it, educate yourself before you buy in

judith — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:58:39 -0000

I ordered a gift for Christmas for my son from DEALFIND. After several emails, and promises with delivery dates it still has not come and my son is still waiting. This form of hasselfree shopping is anything but. I cannot get anyone to help me. Be prepared. What makes it worse is that his friend got the deal item (mechanical shark) at a local store in Whitby. Still waiting...........and not buying from Dealfind anymore.

Re: New Site Features Bring Transparency to Review Approval Process

Bbird — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:04:16 -0000

Colleen removes everything that might point out a bad contractor

Re: Great Kitchen Planning websites

Decorating Small Space — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:45:01 -0000

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Re: Great Kitchen Planning websites

Modern lounge chair — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:27:39 -0000

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Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

bsharwood — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:49:36 -0000

You seem to be right. Not showing up for me either. Had the reverse problem with Mustafa who couldn't see his, but I could. This facebook stuff is baffling....Let me know if you figure it out. (and what you did to make it happen)

Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

Toronto Home Theater — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:38:22 -0000

ok well the tab seems blank for everyone except me?

Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

Toronto Home Theater — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:22:48 -0000

Yes the Reviews are Live on our Fanpage under a tab called THT REVIEWS and we have your Favicon in use !! Going to remove our old Testimonials Tap I suppose.

Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

bsharwood — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:56:44 -0000

Thanks for the pointers! All is very useful. It's all up now?

Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

Toronto Home Theater — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:22:50 -0000

Ok, your instructions were fine. It took me awhile though and I am studying a ton about Facebook Ads, Design and Engagement...so I didn't want to give up here and this is what I needed to do to finally get things to work:

1. While on the Facebook Developers Page I went to SETTINGS -----> ADVANCED -------> MIGRATION - Look under here for IFRAME PAGE TAB and click ENABLED
2. Now go down below further under CANVAS SETTINGS and look for CANVAS TYPE - here make sure the button is on IFrame

SAVE CHANGES at bottom and then head back to refresh your Facebook Page.

This might be different for others but thought it might help - see screen captures below here v

Re: When an emergency hits – homeowners go to HomeStars

alpinestars boots — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:45:47 -0000

With more than 40 colors available, they offer a new universal language of style that makes shopping super simple and fun!

Re: Groupon, Dealfind, whatever you call it, educate yourself before you buy in

Alyssa Pohl — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:16:54 -0000

Have purchased 4 groupons so far and only had one bad experience. (should have done my search on the company first) it was a cleaning company that would never return my phone calls or e mails. Groupon refunded me for credit towards another groupon. Love groupon and only have good things to say about them!
Going to try dealfind for the first time on a massage package. Hope it doesn't bring me any trouble!

Re: Send Us Pictures Of Your Christmas Light Display For A Chance To Win!

Kristin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:20:00 -0000

thanks Paul, that is awesome!! Alright folks, send in your holiday light display photos for a chance to win a $25 Chapters card AND a $100 Home Depot Gift Card courtesy of The Duct Specialists!!! Remember to send them to christmaslights@homestars.com

Re: Send Us Pictures Of Your Christmas Light Display For A Chance To Win!

Paul Hannah — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:19:26 -0000

Instead of running my own contest that I was planning on, I'll add to the prize and donate a $100 Home Depot Gift Card to the winner!!!

Good luck and Happy Holidays from The Duct Cleaning Specialists

Re: Home Decor trends for 2009: Where to Save and Where to Splurge. Tips from Vicky Sanderson

Ed Iwasaki — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:51:06 -0000

Well, to sum up your tips, it is wise to spend moderately on home essentials and splurge on aesthetic decors, am I correct? Hmm..well said. Appliances should be kept to their utility minimum anyway.

Re: Fight a flooded basement with drain tiles

limestone tile — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:23:18 -0000

In this kind of situation a professional worker is required. Hiring a professional contractor will be the best way to fix this kind of problem.

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Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

bsharwood — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:08:14 -0000

Yes. We've determined that Facebook only allows a domain name one time use. We're trying to figure out a better (easier) way of doing this whole process.
Until then, try using a different namespace. Something like "yourcompanyname-reviews" and that should work.
And, of course, when you get it going, feel free to post the link here.

Re: Add Your HomeStars Reviews to your Facebook Fan Page

Mustafayakub — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:54:29 -0000

HI

I'm trying to add this on my facebook fan page but when I add "homestars-reviews" as the "App Nemespace", I get the following error:

ErrorUnable to update App Namespace: The App Namespace you requested is already taken.

Re: Where to Buy Eco-Friendly Hardwood Flooring

Ian Jackson — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:51:10 -0000

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Re: Breakfast Nook?

Jean Landscapes — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:02:49 -0000

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