The Self Storage Association (SSA) has recently updated its statistics, facts and forecast for 2014. It has a total of 52,500 storage facilities across the country with a market value of 83.9%. We can also say that it has 2.3 billion square feet that are destined for rental space in the Self-Storage Industry. This can be compared with 7.3 square feet of storage for every person in the U.S, or 21 square feet of storage for every household in the U.S. The properties that are used as facilities or spaces for rent can be compared with three times the space in Manhattan. The number of households that need Self-Storage has increased since 1995. It has increased to 65% by 2012. This year looks really good for the growth of this industry. Furthermore, Self-Storage has been a growing segment of commercial real estate over the last 35 years. In the real estate recession of 2007-2009, this niche of commercial real estate in the Self-Storage facilities only lost 2% in comparison with other com...

By Karina Tama Consumers on the Internet are growing so fast. Self-storage operators are more likely to invest in Internet marketing to boost their rents and maximize their profits. SEO (search engine optimization) is in constant change that it needs to be done by experts. Social Media is also a great Internet marketing tool that can’t be left behind. Facebook, Twitter and other paid ads are also improving the ranks of the websites. Internet marketing is a must tool for all kinds of business and it can’t be ignored in the Self-Storage niche. First, the SEO is one of the most important tools of Internet marketing. Self-Storage owns the website which has to be optimized with the latest language so that it can be indexed by search engines such as: Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc. Internet marketing is the one in charge of this task. Traditional marketing such as the Yellow Pages and the phone are still used today, but the majority of people use the Internet to purchase a product or servi...

By Karina Tama If you receive a call from a prospect and the customer asks for security devices, such as video surveillance, climate control units, and more, it’s possible that the person wants to book a unit in your self-storage facility. Nowadays, many storage businesses are losing customers due to the fact that the sales people don't do their job the right way. The Infographics have shown that 43% of all search connected conversion happens over the phone. 65% that take advantage of the business considers the phone calls their highest quality lead supply. Also, there is a 10% (percent) increase in clicks through rates for pay–per-click ads with a number. Crucialclicks.com is concerned about the important needs of our customers. Self-Storage Businesses close their deals 30% of the times over the phone. That’s why we have a great product in our portfolio called “Call Tracking Phone Number” . This is a great tool that is needed now so that you don't lose customers. For ...

The Importance of Social Media in The Self-Storage Business Self -Storage Businesses need to start integrating social media into their marketing plan. Social Presence is important to be seen as a trustful service provider. Self Storage Business can use Social Media outlets to build a massive and aggressive campaign to get customers. Furthermore, Social Media has to be managed by an expert who will engage the audience, will build respect and will maintain potential customers informed. Building a massive and aggressive campaign takes time. When it is done the right way a Social Media Specialist will generate ROI. Self Storage Operators have not given the importance needed to the social outlets. This attitude can jeopardize the business. Many Businesses stick with the traditional marketing as phone directories and attending phone calls. But Social Media can be used in a more productive way to give information, prices, specials, and so on. Nevertheless, Social Media can also g...