Extremely low quality leads. All you really get is a list (with very few contact details, if any) of people that have looked at your products on their website. We put in the effort to make a stron... See more
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Jack has been very proactive recently at trying to get better results from our SpecifiedBy page. We are looking to find more productive leads, Whilst we have had many visitors to the page the type of... See more
I signed up for an initial 6 month period (in the form of a 12 month agreement with a 6 month cancellation option) on the basis that if 60 leads were generated then we would then continue for another... See more
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Great platform that provides an alternative to other specification planforms. This platform is very user friendly- product specs are easy to find. I personally like the chat, users can leave a review... See more
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SpecifiedBy helps architects & specifiers (70,000+ per month) to find and research building products and materials more efficiently, and helps building product companies to reach and engage with this highly valuable audience.
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Extremely low quality leads
Extremely low quality leads. All you really get is a list (with very few contact details, if any) of people that have looked at your products on their website.
We put in the effort to make a strong profile and to work the leads but it's a totally oversold proposition. Definitely the worst lead generation choice we've ever made
Unfair subscription terms
I am a director of a small company, that after months of telemarketing calls from Specifiedby eventually gave in to try their services for a year from late November 2022.
Over the years I have tried several different online marketing subscription services/companies, unfortunately most without particular success, as turned out to be the case with SpecifiedBy. This was not necessarily their fault, but potentially also down to me, not being able to put the required amount of work hours into optimising and using all facilities available. So even though the leads I did get were of no use, I still regarded it as being worth the try.
In August, I received an invoice for another year of subscription, with the payment due early November (and without any mentioning of terms)
A month ago, I had a call from SpecifiedBy/Causeway where I was asked if I had received the invoice for the renewal (the first and only phone call I have had from the company since my subscription began). I told I had and that I was planning to cancel before the invoice was due, some weeks before the renewal date.
To my surprise I was told that when I signed late last November (online on a web site, and to a certain degree under duress from the salesperson, but also in an honest hope of starting a new good business relationship) it had stated that there was a 3-month cancellation clause, and that I am now bound to a contract for another year.
I am aware that I am responsible for reading the contract, and that I had missed this important bit of information, but that said this clause was a first for me. It is illegal to impose a clause like this on consumers, but regardless of legality, is it fair to impose it on (small) businesses? -Is there any justification for not mentioning it at time of renewal, or (as it would have been seen in consumer law) is the clause simply a way of tricking people into paying more?
After numerous emails I have now paid a settlement fee to save time and potential legal fees, but personally, I believe it is bordering a scam however legal it may be, so be aware if you agree!
Morten
Quick Response
The team were quick to respond to my requests for assistance in setting up our profile and got the information uploaded promptly
Excellent service from SpecifiedBy
Excellent service from SpecifiedBy. The team are always really responsive to any questions and proactive with help and advice. Thank you
Great customer service and very…
Great customer service and very responsive to queries.
Speedy replies and great service!
Speedy replies and great service!! Thanks for all your help!

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GreenBlue Urban
Specifiedby have been very helpful in assisting uploading datasheets, new articles and blogs.

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Great platform that provides an…
Great platform that provides an alternative to other specification planforms. This platform is very user friendly- product specs are easy to find. I personally like the chat, users can leave a review on manufacturer's profile, users can also compare products. My only downside is that you can't custom the time period in the analytics. You can only chose the last 7days, 30 days or the last 6 months if I don't make a mistake. I wish I could choose a actual date...Other than that, I would 100% recommend this platform!

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Probal was very helpful and informative…
Probal was very helpful and informative and I know where to go if I have any further questions.
Probal is very professional
Probal is very professional, supportive and patient. Very impressed.
Excellent!
For me it was the first time doing being informed about the platform SpecifiedBy, but the training was really helpful. Everything was explained very clearly, and there was more than enough room for questions.
Overall, good experience!
Probal at explaning how…
Probal was very good at explaining how the platform works. We have always received clear answers and effective advice.
Probal was great
Probal was great - went through everything that I needed and answered all of my questions.
straightforward and easy to follow the entire presentation
Useful session on how to improve scores.
Appreciate the support provided by Probal - succinct and effective.
Very good training provided by Probal.
Very good training provided by Probal.
The platform is very easy to use and navigate.
Appreciated the advice on how to make our products more visible and increase leads.
Highly Recommended.
Extremely professional and supportive.
Extremely professional and supportive.
Great easy to use data and would highly recommend.
Great customer support
Probal does a great job of helping me review my account and recommending how to improve my score on the platform. His explanations are clear and he is conscious of my time to make the best use of it.
Great Customer Account Service
Great catch up with Probal about our account health. Always an in-depth look at how our listings are performing, and how we can improve our exposure on the platform along with anything new that is available we can take advantage of.
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. The team are really friendly and helpful and the platform is effective yet simple to use. If you require any support they are happy to walk you through the platform and always provide regular updates via email. Great service so far!
Excellent Training
We have been with specifiedby for sometime but not used it to its full. Training was carried out by Probal who explained how we can make the most from our subscription, his training was very clear and easy to follow.
Looking forward to seeing the results of the actions we have since implemented.

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