Faq-Answers

Who drew the OddBodd guy? (One of the top questions!)

One of the owners´ 5 year old son drew the OddBodd guy while we were in a meeting so we decided to keep him!

What does OddBodd mean?

OddBodd was the childhood nickname of one of the owners of OddBodd.com coined from the British Horror spoof "Carry On Screaming". We chose the name because it does not limit the applications we plan on adding to the service. (and we get to call him a funny name without risking losing our jobs!)

How will consumers find OddBodd.com?

"DRVN" (pronounced "Driven") marketing! Direct Sales, Referrals, Viral Marketing and Networking with professional business groups. Using a combination of effective marketing methods we have already experienced amazing results and interest. With our innovative setup, where you can access all you need from one screen, and with more services coming soon, every household that has a computer will have at least one reason to use OddBodd.com. In the US we also have a network of BoddGuides: Area consultants that bring a human touch, interaction and support to local businesses. They will check in from time to time to make sure you not only understand how to use OddBodd.com to get more customers but that you also use it regularly to increase visibility. They will also be promoting OddBodd.com through local events and other offline marketing methods like direct mail, trade shows, vehicles (think Geek Squad) and other means.
We are also growing virally now because people like you want to be in other people´s referral system.

Why are people already using OddBodd.com?

If you had the choice between getting only a name of a business and phone number, getting hundreds of results that don´t match your query, or getting more accurate results, with a personal introduction from the person you´ll be working with or visiting, PLUS much more relevant information about that business, which would you choose?
OddBodd.com is the only complete directory and suite of services and tools that can do all of it!

I´m already being found on Google and other search engines, why should I use this too?

Probably for the same reasons you took the time to be optimized on those engines, people use them and you want to be found! We are spreading the word about OddBodd.com and more and more people will use it. We kept the price low to give you an affordable way to get maximum local exposure in multiple ways. We have also optimized the site so the major search engines can pick up the content in OddBodd.com. The more information you have on your profile, the more ways you can be found, and listed!

I´ve registered but can´t log in?

You should have received an email with an activation link in it. Click the link, enter your password and you will be ready to log in. If you did not receive the activation email, contact your BoddGuide first then us at info@oddbodd.com with your name and business name and email address used to register if your boddguide can not help you. (They will be able to!)

I´ve registered but can´t find my BoddSite in a search

If you have a video uploaded you will be searchable in the system. If you do NOT have a video, your BoddSite will not display unless you are logged in AND have a video uploaded. This is to make sure we don´t have a lot of text BoddSites!

I registered a while ago and have not received anything

While email is a great invention, it is still not a perfect form of correspondence! An email has been sent to you with your activation code. Please check your junk and spam folders too. If you can not find anything please call us anytime or contact the person who registered you for more details.

Why register Now?

Two reasons. The first is that if you don´t, you might forget and you could lose business to a competitor who did register.

Second, our prices are extremely low right now and you can avoid paying higher monthly membership costs later when you lock in a low rate now.

Third, by referring other businesses in the meantime you can "earn" your monthly investment back with our credit system. (This is only available to businesses paying a monthly membership. If you join now, there is NO monthly membership fees ever! This is a limited number offer and will end soon. Ask for details.)

Ask your BoddGuide for details. We also encourage business owners and their employees to register as members and start referring their friends and other businesses to OddBodd.com. Remember, this is your way of supporting a safer, faster and more relevant search system and will ultimately help you get more customers!

AND...Because it makes sense! Where else can you get this much for your business for so little? AND have someone to help you through it all. We don´t believe in hoping you use the service. Our job is to help you get the most out of it, and get the most business possible. That´s why every business seen in OddBodd.com KNOWS they are here! Let#039;s face it, $60 to try out the Job Posting, Events, Special Offers, access to videos or any of the other included (and upcoming) services for a lifetime if you act now is well worth it. ($99 if we shoot your video) As Adrian Monk would say... "You´ll thank me later!"

Many businesses have already registered knowing that they will be able to say that they were here from the start. You can be one of them. We also have numerous businesses calling us because they did not register when we first told them about OddBodd.com and want to make sure they are still one of the first 2000 who can benefit from the one time payment and no monthly membership fees offer. When the first 2000 have registered, this will not be here any more either! Also, your BoddName will be very important in getting people to your BoddSite too. Now, while we do verify that the BoddName matches the business (eg, a business with the name "Starbucks" could not register the BoddName "peets" or "peetscoffee" because that would not be a part of their name.) There could be a business called "peets landscaping" who could take the name "peets" though! BoddNames with OddBodd.com will be very important so if you did not get the domain name you wanted for your business, well, here´s another chance!

Is this Network marketing or MLM?

No. The BoddGuides are business owners, much like a franchisee! They are people who live in your community who you will get to recognize in your community as YOUR BoddGuide, someone who is there to help YOU grow your business! When you meet your BoddGuide be nice to them! They are there to help your business grow both on and offline!

Can Network Marketing reps use OddBodd.com

Yes! However, we do adhere to a strict policy of using the system to promote your product or service on your main BoddSite. OddBodd.com is a place where people can find products and services, just like the local directory, from the main search area. You may enter information indicating the ability to join the organization as a business in the "Other Info" section of your BoddSite and we will have a business opportunity section in JobBodd to advertise for team members for your organization. We will NOT allow videos explaining the business opportunity on your main BoddSite. Failure to meet these terms can result in immediate termination of your account with no refunds.
Network marketing representatives can also use the VidBodd feature to showcase their products and services too. At no time will "recruiting" videos be allowed on OddBodd.com. OddBodd.com is first and foremost a business directory to show products, services and the people who represent their companies. Training videos WILL be allowed though and may be subject to approval by us. We reserve the right to block any MLM company that has multiple complaints or we feel is focused on recruiting agents more than delivering a quality product or service. We also reserve the right to remove any content we feel is not appropriate for the site for any reason.

Do I need a website?

No! OddBodd.com is for businesses who either do not have a website and want a strong and professional internet presence as well as businesses who have a website. We encourage web designers to register with OddBodd.com and also use it as a cost effective extra tool and we even know some who will offer to maintain a customer´s BoddSite along with their website. OddBodd.com gives you the ability to EASILY show what is happening at a moments notice as well as save money on other essential services. - No website needed!

How soon will this be live?

OddBodd.com is searchable now! We are constantly improving the site and adding new features. We plan on having a public launch in January 2009. Until then, feel free to use the system and send us feedback, we are always open to suggestions.

Do I have to start paying the monthly membership immediately?

We have a promotion now with NO monthly fees ever. Soon we will start charging a low monthly fee and increasing it until we hit a target number of businesses. We are growing extremely quickly and anticipate hitting those targets within the next few months. Once you start paying the monthly fee, it will be from the following month. We have included a credit program to help reduce your monthly costs over the year. Ask your BoddGuide for details.

What happens after I register now?

You will already have your BoddName and password so we recommend you start referring other local businesses and telling your customers about OddBodd.com and make sure you give them your BoddName. You will receive an information email explaining how to set up your account, enter information and more. The other important thing to do is to log in to your account and start putting in information! Make sure "About Us" and "Hours" sections are complete first.

Why aren´t we importing a list of businesses like the other companies?

We have found a lot of information is incorrect and just as you would hate being called by the wrong name, so do businesses dislike being promoted with the wrong information. We want to make sure everything about your business is correct and the only person that can make that happen is you. We have also included a lot of additional features that a regular database cannot fill and these extras (no cost, of course!) will give you the ability to be found in a wider variety of situations, all relevant to what you are doing. Think of it like this: Most businesses need to pay for advertising in different industry sites, magazines and media to be found. We have a way to set up your account that will "pull" you into all of the categories you cater to automatically!
If you think about it, many businesses have either increased sales or renewed their company´s image by doing one thing: going back to basics. (yup, there´s a lesson here too!) The only way we can be this efficient is to start from the beginning. Starting from nothing and building a database that is current,accurate, informative and designed the right way will expose your business to a wider audience without having to pay extra to be in all of those areas!

How is OddBodd.com different?

None of the free sites that we have seen (and we´ve seen a lot!) offer the amount of features and interactivity that we include. They also will not have the offline marketing program that we are launching at the same time as the Beta launch (information will be in your members packet) or BoddGuides to help you because they are free! We know most business owners do not have the time or resources to develop a GREAT online presence so we will be there to help if and when you need us.

Will all the services be available at Beta Launch?

We will be rolling out most of the services at Beta launch so as not to overwhelm people. Once you use OddBodd.com a few times you will realize how easy it is to use both for searches and to use for promoting your business. The services that do roll out will include the main listing, VidBodd and the Events and Jobs sections. The other services will be integrated as soon as possible. We already have several other services planned for the future and will integrate them as soon as possible.

Who has already registered?

We have all kinds of businesses registered, from Insurance to banks to doctors, lawyers, home based businesses, to cosmetic and skincare company representatives and music teachers. Professional services, telecommunications reps, entertainment, web design, videographers, and more already see the benefits of registering now and being the first business in their area to benefit from our nationwide launch.

Can you join our networking group or Chamber of Commerce so we can promote you?

Individual BoddGuides are encouraged to join local networking groups and Chambers of Commerce to both support their community and help local businesses get more business both inside and outside of their immediate market.
OddBodd.com is already a member of networking groups in the Chicago Area. Obviously it would be impossible for us to join every group so feel free to promote the benefits of OddBodd.com to your group. We´re sure they will appreciate you trying to help them get more affordable advertising! We do have a special program for non-profit and groups who promote other businesses. Ask for details. Do not let our lack of local presence stop you and your members from benefitting now! Videos will be easy to upload and we will have representatives able to help you until we get a local BoddGuide in your area.

I do not know web design and/or have a hard time with computers. Can I use this?

Absolutely!! OddBodd.com was designed for the business owners who can only spare 5 minutes a day promoting their business online. Many business owners cannot afford to spend more time than that and most cannot afford to pay a full time web designer and promoter to do what OddBodd.com achieves with a few clicks.
This is an especially helpful system for locations that like to change their daily events and cannot access a corporate site. Of course, if you do know web design or have a detailed website this could help you be found faster and give potential clients more of a personal view of you and your business. Local BoddGuides will also be available to help you understand how to benefit from the many included services too should you need them.

Do I have to be in the video?

No. Although it will probably help if visitors can meet the person they will be doing business with. Even restaurants can do a video of the staff to show the atmosphere and the people working there! It also depends on your business. Some franchise companies are using corporate videos, others are doing their own. The key thing to remember with the videos is that consumers not only want to know about your company, they also want to SEE who they will be working with. If you are not photogenic or don´t like the idea of being in a video, take a few photos of your product and service and narrate an explanation over the top. Most computers have basic video editing software, like Windows Moviemaker that make this very easy. Your BoddGuide will be able to help you understand your options better too.

Do I need an expensive video camera?

No. If you have a digital camera with video capabilities you can shoot a video with enough quality to put on OddBodd.com. Your local BoddGuide (as we develop them across the country) will also be able to help you. Once we know we have a BoddGuide in your area you will receive an email with their name, contact information and BoddSite link. We are also encouraging videographers to register with OddBodd.com so we can refer businesses to them who prefer to have a more professional video developed for their business.

What about Compliance issues with my company?

We take compliance issues very seriously. We have strict terms to ensure the quality of the video and content is professional and relevant to the business. That is one of the reasons we have the BoddGuides, so they can help their local businesses maintain the correct professional image. As far as compliance concerns, especially with finance, insurance and direct sales companies, we recommend you contact your company and submit a simple script that introduces you, explains the basic facts of your company and how to get in touch with you. You will need to submit a copy of any disclaimers required by the company, whether legally or company mandated, to us so we can post them in the disclaimer section of your BoddSite. To help expedite the compliance process, please send us the name and email address and phone number of your compliance department and we will personally contact them to see if they have any additional requirements.

Once a company submits their script and disclaimer requirements to us, we will make those terms available to the BoddGuides to help you. If any company deems that a representative is not meeting compliance terms we will deactivate the BoddSite and contact them to help them understand what their company needs for it to be reinstated. We do not want anyone to get in trouble with their company! We have several companies who have already submitted compliance terms to us based on our contacting them and allow their representatives to advertise with OddBodd.com as long as they meet those requirements.

Please send any compliance questions or contact information to us here and please include your information in the email, thank you.

I can´t find my business when I put in industry specific words, what can I do about it?

Contact your BoddGuide with a list of the words you want to be found under and they will add them.Not sure who your boddguide is? Go to boddname "oddbodd" and enter them in the "Contact by Email" option.Don´t forget to include YOUR boddname too so we know where to put them!

Th OddBodd Guy is not centered on my address and my address is not showing, why?

The OddBodd guy centers on your zip code if your address is not showing on your profile. To change the setting and show your profile (and have the BoddGuy center on your address) Click on UPDATE, then when the "About Us" drop down appears, click the "Update Account Info" button. You will see an option to display your address. When you click YES, hit the "Save and Update" button at the bottom and your changes will take effect immediately. If you address is still in the wrong place, you can contact google maps and move it to the right place. It will change on OddBodd too once that is done within a few days.

Does the promotion really mean no monthly membership payments ever?

Yes, the current promotion is for the registration only. There are no additional monthly membership fees or costs to use the services on the OddBodd.com website unless payment is due to another member of oddbodd for a purchase of a product or service not associated with OddBodd.com. This offer does not include future services offered by boddguides off OddBodd.com, such as shooting additional videos.