Get Your Garage Ready For Winter

Garages are great storage areas but once winter comes around you are going to want to make sure you have room left for your vehicles too. Garages are supposed to be a place for people to store their cars, lawn care items, and tools & should stay well organized easily and be completely functional. Both things are naturally true in a dream land or fantasy but can be true in reality if you put a little work into it. Having an organized garage is completely possible and you can make room for all of the other stuff that inevitably overflows into your garage.

 

First, to get a little organization, invest in a few simple things. To get your ultimate storage experience, first purchase sheets of peg board, hooks to go in the board of various sizes, empty baby food jars, empty sauce jars, small and large pipe clamps, small picture frame hooks, several 2X4s, plastic bins, and plastic stacking shelves. Your walls offer you so much storage space and very few people use them properly. Save your precious floor space for indoor car storage or items like your lawnmower that can't easily be hung. To maximize space even more, look up. Your ceiling can offer more space than you thought and it is possible to work around your garage opener.

 

Now that you've purchased some stuff to get you started, now it is time to start using them. You should make a map of where you want to place everything. Do you want your shelves near the door to the house because you'll access it frequently? Or do you need them closer the opening of the large door for gardening tools and gear? Plan out where you want your pegboards and what you want to hang on them. Remember to leave space for long items like brooms and mops to hang. Lastly, for your ceiling storage, figure out where you want to place sliding beams for your overhead storage bins.

 

Now that you're plan is in place, it is time to get to work. Hanging your peg board is easy as long as you take your time to do it properly. You need to use some of your 2X4s to create a platform of sorts for your peg boards since they cannot attach flat to the wall. Once you put together the platform, find your wall studs and mount the platform. Screw on your pegboard sheets. Now is the time to paint the pegboard different colors to create the perfect sports themed "man cave" or to have your garage match the aesthetics of the rest of your home. After you have it mounted and painted, start placing your hooks and hanging your items. Remember, heavier items like hammers require bigger, stronger hooks. Hang like items together for easy finding. To go above and beyond, label on the pegboard what goes on that hook that way you can always keep it organized and quickly know what is missing.

 

Near your pegboard, or possibly on it, you can create great storage jars for all of those little things you have. Use your empty food jars and pipe clamps to create simple storage for nuts, bolts, seeds, nails, screws, and whatever else you might have. Using different size jars allows for you to store items of different sizes easily. For heavier items, we suggest you hot glue or super glue the clamps onto the jars. Again, we recommend you organize out everything as much as possible, like sorting out all of your nails by size, and put them into specifically label jars. Once you have your jars filled and label, put the pipe clamps around them tightly. From there, you can hang the jars using the clamps onto your pegboard, work bench, or just about anything else using your picture frame holders.

 

For the trickier part of your garage makeover, it is time to go to the ceiling. Many people have tried various types of ceiling storage systems, but they can be unstable and expensive. We have cheap and safe (if you do it properly) way to storage stuff using 2X4s, a variety of nails, and plastic storage bins of any size. You can put holiday decorations, seasonal gear, and just about anything in bins on the ceiling. You can use bins of any size since you are creating the holders. Family Hand Man is a site that shows you step by step how to complete this project.

 

These few steps are here to get you started. If you still aren't finding you have enough space in your garage, you may find that you need storage greater than what you have available in your home, in which case you could try using a mini storage unit. You can keep all of your garage items and extra stuff in a convenient storage facility that is just down the road. You're items will be safely tucked away nearby and you can finally keep everything in your garage that you need! Let's face it, most of us don't get to use everything in our garages as often as we would like, so use a self storage unit and get that clutter out of your way.

Ways Self Storage Facilities Can Give Back

Want to make more money? Want to draw positive attention to your self storage facility? Want to increase your profits and book every self storage unit in your facility? Then be nice. True story—being nice does not always mean you finish last. Being nice at your business comes in so many different forms and you don't have to even take money into consideration in the whole process (except for the part where your sales increase and you start making more money). Giving to the community doesn't mean shelling out a lot of money to sponsor a sports team or something along those lines.

 

You can give back to your community by leaving boxes throughout the facility for people to donate unwanted clothes, books and other items. Think about how many people have been displaced by the horrendous state of the current economy. Think how many of the people that rent from you are storing their household goods because they've been forced out of their homes. If you set up a box for gently used clothes and books, others can greatly reap the benefits and you won't have to be bothered at all. You've now helped somebody and helped to create loyalty with a customer.

 

You can give back to the community by participating in a one of the hundreds of races, runs, and walks that take place every month to raise money for charities. Have people sponsor you. Wear your self storage facility t-shirts or something during the event to show your brand. Again, you are creating loyalty with people who like that you are taking time to help others and you are doing something nice for the community.

 

During the fall and winter, giving back is on the minds of so many people. Since it's October, you could do something for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Put up pink balloons, wrap pink paper around your main door, put up posters shows people ways to get involved. For Thanksgiving, put a box out in the office for a canned food drive. Promote an offer like 1 can = 1 % off next month's rent up to a certain amount to help raise food for a local food bank. Your company gets attention and the community receives resources. Work with the United States Marine Corps and have a Toys-for-Tots box at your storage facility. Again, promote that people can receive a small discount for donating. Have a crafty spouse make something like candles and set up a stand at one of the hundreds holiday crafts fairs that take place this time of year and say your company is donating the profits to charity.

 

Year round you can donate a small storage unit to a charitable organization to boost exposure and give back. Create a gift basket for a silent auction full of moving supplies for a local high school. The possibilities are truly endless. Think about what you could do to get your company's name out in the community and give back at the same time.

 

As we all know, most of our customers come from local markets and quite often from word of mouth; so make sure what people are saying is good and remember your storage facility's name when their friends and family mention they need self storage. Make sure that people have positive connotations of your company so that they will want to trust you to harbor their items. Instead of customers thinking, "Oh, right. I think I've heard of that storage place down the road, I guess I'll look into it." Have them think, "I'll go book with this storage facility because they came out and supported the March of Dimes last spring." Go out and do some positive promotion, give back, and complete random acts of kindness. It'll be good for your business, you as a person, and the community.

USstoragesearch.com Announces New Network Partners

The USstoragesearch.com network of partner websites continues to grow.  We are proud to welcome the following sites to our self storage network:

Storage Unit

Find Self Storage

I Need Self Storage

Locate Self Storage

Storage Unit Deals

Beach Self Storage

Find Self Storage Units

Find My Storage Unit

Cheap Self Storage Unit

Reserve A Storage Unit

Free Self Storage

Storage Self Storage

Get Self Storage

Get My Storage

Bronx Storage Unit

Las Vegas Vehicle Storage

New York City NY Storage

Cheap Phoenix Self Storage

NJ Mini Storage

Self Storage in TX

Massachusetts Self Storage

USstoragesearch.com Named “Best Website” by Inside Self Storage Readers

USstoragesearch.com, the leading self storage marketing website for the last seven years, was named "Best Website" in the 2011 Best of Business choice-opinion poll conducted by Inside Self Storage. Voting by Inside Self Storage readers took place on the Inside Self Storage website between May 31^st & June 30^th of this year.

Michael Kucera, President & Founder of USstoragesearch.com said "USstoragesearch.com couldn't be more excited to have our members and others within the storage community cast a vote for our website. We work extremely hard to continually improve our website while retaining the core components that have made USstoragesearch.com such an integral piece of so many storage operators' overall marketing plan. We are proud and extremely grateful for the industry's recognition of USstoragesearch.com."

USstoragesearch.com was one of the first online self storage directories and has grown to have more members than any other website in the storage industry. Originally started as a lead-generating website for self storage operators, USstoragesearch.com continues to provide its members with quality phone calls, e-mail leads and quote requests. In addition USstoragesearch.com recently launched its Self Storage Network and now powers many other leading storage domains like www.storage.com and www.StorageUnit.com. The USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network allows storage facilities to secure tenants through online storage reservations. These reservations are secured by a credit-card deposit and lead to new tenant move-in rates of more than 90%.

For more than 20 years, Inside Self Storage has provided informational resources to self-storage owners, managers, developers and investors. Its educational offerings include a monthly magazine, bi-annual tradeshows, an extensive website, an education institute and Self-Storage Talk, the industry's largest online community. The Best of Business choice-opinion poll is conducted annually by Inside Self Storage and this year's winners will also be honored in a ceremony at the Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, March 14-16, 2012.

 

About USstoragesearch.com

USstoragesearch.com is a trusted storage partner; serving the storage industry with aggressive and cost-effective online Self Storage Marketing. Established in 2004, USstoragesearch.com is the self storage industry leader with the largest and longest standing storage directory with the largest member base, featuring over 18,000 member facilities. Storage customers using the USstoragesearch.com online reservation network, which includes high-quality partner sites like storageunit.com, www.findselfstorage.com, & storage.com, search real-time available storage units by facility location, unit size, property features and specials. Customers have an easy way to find, compare and securely reserve storage by credit card in minutes. These real-time reservations have been proven to convert to paying rentals for member facilities more than 90% of the time.

About Inside Self-Storage

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) is the leading critical information source for self-storage owners, managers, investors and developers. The ISS brand includes publications, e-media, a discussion forum, tradeshows and educational resources. Established 1991, ISS provides solutions to the challenges operators face in a competitive and economically challenging environment, and covers topics essential to every self-storage professional: day-to-day management, facility marketing, legal issues, construction and development, finance, real estate, staffing and more. The ISS family includes Inside Self-Storage magazine, now in print nearly 20 years; Inside Self-Storage World Expo, the industry's largest conference and tradeshow; SelfStorageTalk.com, a rich, interactive online community; and the Self-Storage Training Institute, which offers certification through its Qualified Storage Manager Program.

USstoragesearch.com Featured Self Storage Listings Enhance Standard Storage Listings

USstoragesearch.com provides all members with an opportunity to feature their self storage facility on a quarterly basis through a Featured Listing auction process. USstoragesearch.com members with Featured Listings, on average, see a 91% increase in click-through-rate, 56% increase in customer contacts and a 38% overall increase in self storage unit reservations.

The largest and longest standing self storage directory, USstoragesearch.com, began offering Featured Self Storage Listings to members last year and these Featured Listings continue to further enhance the performance of standard self storage facility listings on the USstoragesearch.com website. The current Featured Listing auction for USstoragesearch.com members, ending Thursday, September 15^th at 3 p.m., gives self storage operators with another way to increase their online visibility.

USstoragesearch.com launched the new "Featured Listings" product in June of 2010 in response to member's requests to gain increased visibility on the largest self storage directory, featuring more than 18,000 storage locations across the US. The Featured Listings give self storage operators the opportunity to be found at the top of storage searches performed on the site for the city and/or zip code their facility is located in.

Nick Bilava, USstoragesearch.com's Director of Sales & Marketing, explaining how Featured Self Storage Listings work stated that "a unique feature of the Featured Listing product is that it is available to all members on a totally level playing field. Featured Listings are available once each quarter on an auction basis. We felt this manner of offering Featured Listings was most fair to all self storage operators. It is great that the smallest operator in the biggest market has the same opportunity to be the first self storage facility found as the largest operator.

Bilava also shared how "the results for smaller self storage operators have been just as amazing as the results seen by larger operators. We have seen savvy smaller self storage operators actively bidding in the auctions and as a result obtain the Featured Listing in larger markets where obtaining good visibility through any marketing medium can be difficult. In several cases, due to their acquisition of the Featured Listing, their facility's listing was viewed as much as six times more often and they saw more than four times the customer contacts as they did without a Featured Listing, truly demonstrating the value of the Featured Self Storage Listings on USstoragesearch.com ".

Mike Jones, Vice President of Operations for USstoragesearch, stated "since the launch of the USstoragesearch.com Featured Listings in 2010 we have continued to optimize the product so our members see the best possible results from the Featured Listings they obtain. The results have been amazing for our clients taking advantage of the Featured Listing product".

Jones continued, "In addition, all of our members have benefited from 12 straight months of double digit month-over-month increases in both site traffic and on-site conversions. USstoragesearch.com continues to grow in virtually every metric over the last 12 months including membership, site traffic, call center clients, call volume, the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network, leads, quotes and most importantly storage unit reservations for our clients".

USstoragesearch.com is currently running their 4^th quarter Featured Listing Auction, which ends on Thursday, September 15^th at 3 p.m. CST. USstoragesearch.com members can log-in to their USstoragesearch.com member account and bid for the featured listings for as little as $10 per month and the auction fees are reimbursed from each self storage reservation secured through the Featured Listing.

About USstoragesearch.com

USstoragesearch.com is a trusted storage partner; serving the storage industry with aggressive and cost-effective online Self Storage Marketing. Established in 2004, USstoragesearch.com is the self storage industry leader with the largest and longest standing storage directory with the largest member base, featuring over 18,000 member facilities. Storage customers using the USstoragesearch.com online reservation network, which includes high-quality partner sites like www.storageunit.com, www.findselfstorage.com, & storage.com, search real-time available storage units by facility location, unit size, property features and specials. Customers have an easy way to find, compare and securely reserve storage by credit card in minutes. These real-time reservations have been proven to convert to paying rentals for member facilities more than 90% of the time.

More Storage Facilities Choose the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network

More than 50% of all USstoragesearch.com members have joined the network since the launch of the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network in March of 2011. The USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network provides members with an opportunity to be found on hundreds of partner sites directly related to self storage and get self storage reservations secured by a credit card.

USstoragesearch.com initiated the development of the "USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network" during the 3^rd quarter of 2010. The USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network is an affiliation of storage related websites that allow self storage renters to search, compare and rent self storage online.

USstoragesearch.com was originally built and designed as a lead generation website for the self storage industry. Since its launch in 2004 USstoragesearch.com has grown into the storage industry's largest and most trusted online storage directory and has proven to be the leader in online marketing for the self storage industry.

With the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network, USstoragesearch.com members are given an opportunity to continue to generate leads from USstoragesearch.com while also utilizing marketing outlets on partner sites that generate credit-card secured self storage reservations. In addition, the network of sites allows new self storage facility operators who want to be found on the partner sites to join the USstoragesearch.com Storage Network and pay only for each credit card secured reservation they receive.

Storage.com was launched March 2011 and was the first partner site fully powered by USstoragesearch.com. Not only is Storage.com the ultimate "storage" related domain name providing all members with additional visibility it also allowed new members and current USstoragesearch.com members to become acquainted with the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network.

Nick Bilava, Director of Sales and Marketing at USstoragesearch.com shared that "for the last 15 months we have been working to fully develop, test and optimize the USstoragesearch.com Self Storage Network & for the last 5 months we have been working to keep up with the demand from members to join the network. We were pleasantly surprised at how many members wanted to join immediately. The network has generated more and more rentals for the participating member and, I guess it is no surprise that, as a result more and more members have been jumping on board as quickly as they can".

Mike Jones, Vice President of Operations for USstoragesearch, said that "USstoragesearch.com will be attending the SSA's Fall Trade show in Las Vegas September 6^th through the 8^th. We think the show's title "Positioning for the Future" is perfect. We will have some exciting announcements at the show about our growing Self Storage Network that we can't wait to share with our members who are already in the Self Storage Network and all of our members that will be participating soon."

USstoragesearch will be attending the Self Storage Association's Annual Fall Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace on September 6, 7, 8 and 9. Representatives will be at booths 632, 634 & 636 to meet with current and new members. Nick Bilava will also be leading a roundtable discussion at the SSA Trade Show on September 7^th and 8^th at table 19 titled "Generating More Real Estate for Your Facility Online". This discussion will center around how to expand your visibility online and optimize your existing online marketing efforts.

 

About USstoragesearch.com

USstoragesearch.com is a trusted storage partner; serving the storage industry with aggressive and cost-effective online Self Storage Marketing. Established in 2004, USstoragesearch.com is the self storage industry leader with the largest and longest standing storage directory with the largest member base, featuring over 18,000 member facilities. Storage customers using the USstoragesearch.com online reservation network, which includes high-quality partner sites like www.storage.com & www.storageunit.com, search real-time available storage units by facility location, unit size, property features and specials. Customers have an easy way to find, compare and securely reserve storage by credit card in minutes. These real-time reservations have been proven to convert to paying rentals for member facilities more than 90% of the time.

 

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Preparing Yourself & Your Storage Facility for Hurricane Irene

With hurricane Irene coming, people from North Carolina up to Maine are preparing themselves for the worst. Generators, bottled water, canned food, and flash lights are just a few of the items flying off the shelves as people get ready for strong winds and rain. People along the east coast have had several days to prepare and still have a little time to get things together before Irene reaches the US. Meteorologists have been tracking the storm since it first started swirling and are constantly updating people about the latest projections for the impact. The high winds and rain that come with hurricanes can do a lot of harm and damage to people and property if proper measures are not taken ahead of time. Meteorologists track the storm and try to give people as much time as possible to prepare because there is a lot to be taken care of prior to the first rain drop falling.

 

Reports of gas stations being shut down, electricity going out and water services going down during after the storm have people scrambling to get their homes ready. In the confusion of preparing, don't forget businesses need to be ready also. There are measures you can take to prepare your storage facility for a hurricane or any inclement weather. It is important to keep your staff and clients safe and have your facility prepared to withstand the possible conditions.    

 

The North Carolina Self Storage Association has posted tips about what precautions should be taken to prepare your facility and your customers. Here are the tips that they recommend:

• Listen to weather forecasts and any available information regarding the weather regularly. Anticipate the worst and be prepared to complete all the tasks for a safe and successful shut down and evacuation.
  
• Locate the tools and equipment that may be needed and assemble it at a central location. Those items should include but are not limited to: flashlights, batteries, tarps, hand tools, etc.
  
• Walk the facility and identify any items that can be secured or stored inside until the storm passes. Secure those items immediately.
  
• Clear drains and downspouts to reduce flooding. Turn off any automatic timers for sprinkler systems.
  
• Move any vehicles that may possibly prove to be in the way. If you have any boat/ RV parking, call those tenants to remind them to make sure their property is secure.
  
• Be aware that in the days prior to a storm, the power may go out frequently. Determine if you want to limit property access during this time to only when the office is open.
  
• Print a Rent Roll, Vacant Unit Report, Access Code Report, and an Insured Roll report from Store and any other reports you think you need to work with in the event that the power is out for an extended period of time.
  
• Identify and collect important office documentation and move the data to a location that is not vulnerable to the situation at hand.
  
• Unplug the computer, fax, modem lines and any other electrical equipment in the office that is not needed for emergency information. Move equipment away from windows.
  
• Keep the telephone plugged in until you leave the facility. Charge your cell phone until the power goes out. Make sure that someone has a way to reach you whenever possible.
  

These are the tips that they recommend. There are other things to consider if you have a self storage facility that is in the path of a storm. You should also look into protecting your facility further. You should consider taking the time to tape up or board up large windows you may have in your office area. You should try to keep computers and other electronics far away from windows to try to keep them away from the elements in case a window does get broken or if the heavy rains break seals and start water leaks around windows. Also, you could post something on your facility's website letting customers know when, or if, you are closed.

 

Being prepared for the storm and taking precautions can save you a lot of time and money and ensure the safety of your storage facility, staff and clients renting storage units from you. Taking a little time ahead of time and investing in a few precautionary measures cannot hurt. The cliché of "it is better to be safe than sorry" is something to think about, especially when trying to deal with elements of nature.

The Growing Reliance on Technology & Transparency in Advertising

The Internet has become a staple of most Americans everyday lives. Techonology is everywhere and people rely on it heavily, which is hopefully no surprise to you. In an episode of the hit sitcom "Modern Family," the Dunphy family tried to go without technology and it was a catastrophe. The Dunphy family is a great representation of an average American family because just like the TV family, real families rely on the Internet for just about everything. Ask most people how they book vacation and they'll tell you they used the Internet. Since businesses know that the Internet is huge, they are finding ways to make the Web more user friendly to give themselves a leg up on the competition. Just having a functioning site won't cut it anymore. It is up to you what you want to do with your storage site to make it more competitive and appeal to people like the Dunphys who love their technology. One idea is transparency.

What I mean by transparency is that you should let your customers know as much as possible about the storage unit they are booking. Be as clear as glass on what they are getting for their money and any policies you have. Tell them and tell them in a simple fashion. Tell them, on one screen, whatever you can about a unit. You can give its dimensions and how much a unit like that can hold on average. Tell the customer if it is climate controlled. Let them know what floor of your facility their unit is. You could even post a map and let them choose from available units. Tell them how much the cost of the unit will be at current rates.

You don't have to do all of these, but choosing a few would be nice. Personally, I do a lot of online shopping and I find it irritating to have to call, or worse yet wait for a call, about a quote. I'm aware that a lot of prices aren't posted due to fluctuation, but posting a price or having an automatic email sent with current pricing is a nice touch. People can make a quicker decision because cost is a big part of a purchasing choice.

Posting pictures is also a great way to easily share information about your company to help persuade people in your company's direction. Sharing information can help make a customer happier because they feel in control. For example, some cruise ships now let you see exactly what room you will be booking and for how much. I know before I even step on board what my room will look like, what amenities will be there, and where it will be. You can do that same thing, to an extent, for storage customers. Put up lots of pictures. Show them what security measures you have in place. If you own a Miami storage facility, show the customers what hurricane readiness features your facility has. Post pictures of your office, of a person standing in a unit, what the parking situation looks like in relation to some of the units… anything that could provide useful information. People like to judge based on looks, so let them judge your business in a positive way. Sharing information via photos help people to visually see benefits of your facility.

Allowing customers to know the precise location of their potential mini storage unit is risky, but the benefits can be worth the trouble. Yes, you might have people who will complain and want a different unit or insist on finding a way to have a unit closer to the parking lot, but on the other hand, letting them know up front what they can get can save a lot of future headaches. People know what is available before they show up so they know how to be prepared when moving into their unit. They already know if the unit is on a second floor and they need to be prepared to maneuver the stairs or an elevator. Also, giving the customer the control to pick something is a big deal. People like control. It might be a pain to update your site but customers will appreciate you going the extra mile.

Being open with customers about what they're getting is smart. Knowledge will help the customer choose you quicker. If they can see from your site everything they need to know but have to wait for another company's site for a call back, they just might choose you over the competition. Transparency is also a great way to save you problems with customer complaints. They already know what to expect so they shouldn't be shocked to see that your facility is three stories tall and that they're unit is an elevator ride away.

Think about what you can do on your website to make it more convenient. Think about the Dunphy family and how they live on their technology. Embrace these tech savvy people and make them want to book with you.

Brides Need Storage

Flowers, favors, programs, dresses, candles, centerpieces, boxes of bird seed, pedestals for flower arrangements… this snippet of a list comes from a bride's more complete list of things to have for a wedding. An entire room in a house can become overwhelmed with taffeta and bows in a matter of days. Brides don't need the stress of looking at all of this clutter day in and day out while trying to live their normal lives while planning a wedding. Brides need a place to keep all of their hard work safe and organized. A safe, climate controlled storage unit near their residence or the wedding venue is just the ticket.

Brides want everything perfect on their wedding day and organization is one of the keys to less-stress wedding day. However, most people think that turning their living rooms into wedding central is the only way to keep all of the items for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, day after brunch and all of the other wedding festivities together. Showing a bride how easy it can be to keep everything in one climate controlled space can make a world of difference. Remind her that there are no pesky pets or kids running around her precious, and usually expensive, wedding gear.

Brides of any budget will want to keep their items organized and out of the way. Set up a booth at a bridal expo. Brides and their entourages come to these functions looking for deals and ways to improve the entire wedding experience. People getting ready for wedding are already handing out cash hand over fist. Why shouldn't they spend a little more on a self storage unit to make sure that all of their investments for the big day are being kept safe? Remind them that a box full of water stained programs that got ruined when the upstairs neighbor's sink got clogged is a lot of wasted money and time.

A person's wedding day should be the best day of their lives. Having all of the wedding "stuff" sitting around and getting in their way leading up to the big day isn't conducive to the happy day goal. Having everything in a storage unit all in one place ensures that all of your wedding things will be brought to your venues on that day. Anybody you trust can pick up what you need from your wedding storage unit and see that everything is cleared from your unit. If you send somebody by your residency to pick up things, a box might get lost in the shuffle or somebody might not even notice the pile in the corner that was supposed to be part of your Candy Station Creation favor table. The storage unit ensures that everything is there, organized and ready to go.

Research the wedding expos in your area and see if there are any local bridal magazines or websites that you can advertise on to promote your smaller, climate control storage units.

USstoragesearch.com Webinar - “GENERATING MORE ONLINE REAL ESTATE FOR YOUR SELF STORAGE FACILITY”

There are several different approaches to positioning your self storage facility online. On August 24, 2011, Nick Bilava, Director of Sales and Markeing for USstoragesearch.com, will present a free webinar to discuss the advantages of placing self-storage facilities in as many online locations as you can, since each consumer shops differently online. The webinar "Generating More Online Real Estate for Your Facility" will discuss the following topics:

Web Design – Potential storage tenants have found your site – does your site convert?

Directories – Capture self storage consumers who shop and compare

Local Search – Get on the map with your storage facility information

Social Media – Use of social media outlets to communicate with and attract new storage tenants

This webinar will help self storage operators navigate through all the different self storage marketing tools available to them online and maximize their online presence. This practice is one that USstoragesearch.com has continually perfected since it was launched, bringing USstoragesearch.com more tenants than any other online marketing resource.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 12 pm MT / 11 am PT. To register for the free self storage webinar visit: http://www.ministoragemessenger.com/webinar/8B11_usstorage/index.html or the USstoragesearch.com Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/selfstorageunit#!/selfstorageunits .

The webinar will be presented by Nick Bilava, Director of Sales and Marketing for USstoragesearch.com, and sponsored by USstoragesearch.com. MiniCo Publisher Poppy Behrens will be the moderator.

PRESENTER INFORMATION:

Nick Bilava is a Senior Account Executive with USstoragesearch.com, the self-storage industry's leading Internet hub. He is experienced in helping self-storage facilities integrate Internet marketing into their business models. Over the past five years, Nick has worked with thousands of facilities to help them succeed in the online marketplace.

About USstoragesearch.com

USstoragesearch.com is a trusted storage partner; serving the storage industry with aggressive and cost-effective online Self Storage Marketing. Established in 2004, USstoragesearch.com is the self storage industry leader with the largest and longest standing storage directory with the largest member base, featuring over 18,000 member facilities. Storage customers using the USstoragesearch.com online reservation network, which includes high-quality partner sites like www.storage.com & www.storageunit.com, search real-time available storage units by facility location, unit size, property features and specials. Customers have an easy way to find, compare and securely reserve storage by credit card in minutes. These real-time reservations have been proven to convert to paying rentals for member facilities more than 90% of the time.

Developing a Company Personality For Your Storage Business

The popular television series "Orange Country Choppers" didn't stay on the air for so many years and appeal to such a wide audience because people have a love for motorcycles and bike building. The people who built the bikes made it a ratings hit.

"Swamp People" on the History channel hasn't risen to be the number one cable show on TV on Thursdays because people have a secret yearning for hunting alligators or want to learn how to create rabbit gumbo. The personalities of these people doing the gator hunting and bayou cooking that make the show.

These same principles can work for your storage company. Give your company a personality. Post bios of some of the "key players" in your office online. Get a pet for your office and do a daily blog about what he does. Or if you have a birds nest that happens to be built near your office take pictures of it every day and post two sentences about it. Simple.

During the spring, thousands flocked to their computers to watch a live camera feed of Shiba Inu puppies. These puppies slept most of the day, yet at times over 10,000 were watching.

There is bound to be something you can find in or around your office or the self storage facility that might peak the curiosities of people and keep them checking on your site.

People are easy to entertain. Keep your site focused on your business, but have a little link on the the page for somebody to check in on whatever is happening at your office. Post on your Facebook or Twitter that "Sassy" your office cat has a new toy and put a 30 second video of her playing with it. People like to look at cats online. Why? Who knows, but they do.

Take advantage of the booming popularity of storage auctions. Post live feeds of your storage auctions. Advertise that the auctions are coming up, set up a web cam or have somebody film the event and post some of the more interesting parts online. Not online will that drive people to look at your site, but it might increase turn out at the auction.

Let's face facts. Most people probably don't check an online storage site when they sit down at their computers and do their online routines of checking email, social networking sites and favorite entertainment sites, but perhaps you can change that. Have something that people will want to come back and look at often. Have something that a consumer would want to share a link on their personal Facebook page about.

Create a simple buzz that will put your company in the minds of people. Self Storage is your business and your money maker, but it doesn't have to be the only thing that draws people to your site.

How To Find Albuquerque Self Storage

How many times you need to sell your antique pieces just because you don't have space to store them? How many times you've rented your neighbor's basement area to store your household items or car? In the era of consumerism, we frequently buy products even without thinking where to store them. The sizes of houses are decreasing day by day, but needs and desires are continuously increasing. If you're also looking for a place to store your belongings, Albuquerque self storage is the best place. You can accommodate all your belongings in these storage facilities without taking anybody's favor. Anybody can rent out a place here and store anything. If your biggest concern is regarding the condition of your valuable belongings, don't worry. You can look for climate-controlled self storage in Albuquerque.

Climate-controlled Albuquerque self storage offers excellent environment to your belongings. Your personal possession will be absolutely safe from bacteria, dust, viruses, mildew, and mold. These units will also protect your belongings from paper rots, musty odors, and wood degradation. The best part is that you can store anything, for example, furniture, excess household stuff, clothing, curtains, books, paintings, artwork, among others. You can also store car, boat, RV, perishable goods, groceries, and electronic items such as TV, refrigerator, microwave, and so on. Depending upon your requirements and nature of goods, you can book self storage in Albuquerque. These units are available at very affordable prices. You can rent them till the time you require.

How to Find a Suitable Albuquerque Storage?

• In this internet era, you no longer need to depend on any other source of information. You can get information about almost everything that you can think of. To find a suitable Albuquerque storage, browse the internet and look for all available self-storages in the area.
  

  
   

• There are specialized websites dedicated to help visitors find excellent storage facilities. You can take advantage of them and find a suitable storage. Although there are many websites that offer information about self-storage units, but USstoragesearch.com offers the most comprehensive information about self storage in Albuquerque. You just need to enter the zip or postal code of your area. All available options will be displayed on your computer screen.
  

  
   

• Once you get a list of storage facilities in your area, you can check out what all services they offer. You can also ask for online price quotes.
  

  
   

• To request for a price quote, simply submit your requirements, mention the type of storage units, space required, and time period, and submit. You will get price quotes within few moments.
  

  
   

• Compare Albuquerque storage quotes. Select the best among them according to your requirements and budget. Once you have rented the space, you can store anything including electronic items, precious documents and belongings, furniture, clothing, car, RV, boat, and perishable goods.
  

 

Finding Albuquerque self storage is not difficult, especially when you have websites like USstoragesearche.com.

Self Storage in Times of Need

With the recent devastating storms to hit the US in the past few months, self storage companies continue to be one of the most giving industries when it comes to helping those in need.

During the holidays we listed many of the generous things that the storage industry was participating in our self storage blog, but the self storage and mobile storage generosities don't only occur during the holidays.

Here is a list of just a few of the recent activities the industry has participated in:

1. Extra Space Storage recently offered two months free storage and a free $50 package of moving supplies to those affected by the devastating storms to hit Alabama. Link
   
2. Scenic City Self Storage of Hixson, TN offered two months of rent free storage and was a drop off location for donations of food, clothing, and household supplies. Link
   
3. A recent employee of a New England Self Storage Management group told us at a trade show that each and every month they ask their customers to "round-up" their rent payments to the nearest $0.50 or $1.00 and all proceeds from the "round-up" program are then donated each month to the great people and great program called Kure-It. Kure-it is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative kidney and other cancer research. Kure-It Link
   
4. Many of the employees at USstoragesearch.com recently participated in a blood drive in Omaha, NE. Over 30 people attending and donated. We had so many donations that the blood mobile ran out of bags and turned a few people away!!
   

Each and every day the self storage industry continues to give and give, and we're very proud to be a part of it.

Keywords Can Be a Key for Success

Whether you are a college student looking for "storage unit prices" on the internet, or a father of 3 looking to move into your new home this summer, there are a lot of people who will need, use, or utilize a storage unit in the upcoming summer months.

It's no surprise that many people are now turning to the internet to do most of their shopping or turn to the internet to at least research for moving & storage. Many of the keys to reaching these individual customers all starts with your company's website and the "keywords" that drive searches. These keywords can either be bought through "Pay per Click" (PPC) advertising sites like Google or you can simply place keywords in the "content" on your websites.

There are broad keywords like "self storage," "storage unit," and "mini storage," but these keywords are very heavily contended for and it may be almost impossible to beat out some of the larger named companies in the industry.

Despite the competition for the broad keywords - there is still hope! Although you should definitely try to put these broad terms into your "keyword efforts," you can still gain a lot of traffic from working on keywords with less competition. Try multiple variations of phrases or put a "local" feature into your keyword. While your competitors are out spending a lot of money on pay per click for "storage unit" you could be spending very little and gaining customers with "Austin storage facility" or "self storage in Las Vegas" or "Colorado Springs Storage Units"

One Important Note– Be extremely careful when it comes to Pay per Click advertising as you can waste of lot of your hard earned dollars if you are not careful. There are a lot of very reputable companies in the storage business that can help you manage your PPC budget and we suggest you reach out to them if PPC is something you're interested in. In the meantime, while you are arranging a PPC strategy, use your imagination when you are writing your website content and it may bring you in a few more clients than your competition.

Winter Boat Storage Tips

 

As the first freeze and snowfall are already upon many of us we know that some of our favorite warm weather activities are well behind us until next year. If you haven't already stored away your boats and personal watercraft for the year it is time to stop procrastinating. If you don't take some proper boat storage precautions items corrode, burst, fail, or just go bad in extreme cold temperatures. Proper boat storage, especially draining fluids and making sure parts that can corrode are removed, can save you a lot of heartache and money next spring.

You are just asking for trouble if you don't drain the fluids. Some manufacturers recommend completely draining the fuel tank, while others want you to fill it up and mix in a winter/storage additive - ask your dealer or consult your manufacturer's website to be sure. An oil & oil filter change along with draining all the transmission fluid, if applicable, is advised. Changing or cleaning all of your filters (fuel filter, fuel tank pick-up screen, carburetor fuel screen, etc.) now is also a good idea so.

Water left in hoses can freeze or cause corrosion so be sure to drain water from hoses where this could happen including the engine circulation pump, transmission cooler, raw water pump, cooling system, etc. Clean the hoses and store them somewhere they will not be subjected to freezing temperatures and be sure to remember where you put them! Now would also be a good time to remove the battery to store it in a dry place that also won't be subject to freezing temperatures. If you are utilizing a self storage unit for the storage of your boat or personal watercraft you may want to look at a climate controlled self storage unit - the price is normally a little bit more but your boat will be safe from extreme temperatures while in storage.

Clean and wax your boat one last time before placing it in storage. If you are storing the boat outdoors a boat cover may be a good investment. If you are storing your boat outside you may also want to remove the drain plug. When removing the drain plug it may be a good idea to replace it with a mesh screen so water can get out but pests can't get in.

If you have other questions about storing your boat consult your manufacturer or your local marine center and if you are a do-it-yourselfer, your local marine center will most likely provide winterization services.

RV Storage Tips at Self Storage Facilities

Storing your RV can be pretty basic if you're storing it for a short period of time. In that case you just need to find a suitable self storage facility that allows RV's to be stored either in an indoor or outdoor RV storage unit. You'll need to make sure you can show proper ownership of the RV and insurance on the RV. If you're storing your vehicle for an extended period of time however you may need to take special steps to ensure mechanical problems don't arise. Here are a few quick "to do's" if you plan on using vehicle storage for an extended period of time:

• Change the oil and filter
  
• Make sure coolant levels are proper
  
• Inflate the tires to proper pressure
  
• Clean and wax the car
  
• Slightly open a window
  
• Release the parking break
  
• Lock the doors
  

Other things to think about when you place your vehicle in storage for an extended period of time is making sure you periodically check the vehicle and run it for a short period of time (outside of your storage unit, of course).  Storing your vehicle in a secured storage unit could also lead to insurance discounts so be sure to let your insurance agent know when you place your vehicle in storage so you can see if you qualify for any discounts.

When choosing a self storage facility, be sure to look for the amenities that meet your needs. Are you able to access the facility after hours or on weekends - times you may want to take your RV out of storage?  Does the storage facility have any special rules about storing a vehicle - such as all fluids must be drained?

Last but not least, make sure you always pay your storage rent on a timely manner.  Most storage facilities have automatic payment options that allow you to pay your rent by credit card, e-check or automatic checking/savings account debit.

There are many different places to find more information on storing your possessions and a good self storage blog on a reputable website can provide you with a wealth of money saving and headache preventing information.

New Storage Amenities

There was a very nice article at Oregonlive.com about one of our members, Rose City Self Storage &
Wine Vaults, today and their recent investment into their wine vaults. The headline was "Nearly $4 million for a storage unit?", which was a little misleading but surely grabbed reader's attention. The developers of Rose City Self Storage & Wine Vaults found an excellent use for the subterranean space that existed in a historic building renovated to house self storage units. Not only did they turn their basement space into a product that meets the needs of a growing niche market but also found a way to differentiate themselves from other Portland Self Storage and Oregon Self Storage facilities.

Reading this article made us think about other amenities our members are adding to their self storage facilities in hopes of:

• Meeting the specific needs of their self storage clients, or
  
• Utilizing space for a higher and better use than traditional self storage, or
  
• Gaining a competitive edge or unique selling tool over their competition
  

We know that over the past decade more facilities have added specific amenities to accomplish one or more of these 3 goals. Community centers, business centers and moving centers have become more common place as value-added services at many storage facilities.

Comment back with how you have added specific amenities to increase occupancy and make your self storage facility stand out from the competition. What is the most unusual amenity you have seen added to a facility? What amenities have you tried that haven't worked? We will post a follow-up blog next week with the responses from all of our members.

Safeguard Your Possessions

When looking to store any of their belongings many people ask how to keep their items safe.  A secure storage facility, locks and insurance is a good way to start.  Price and location is often a deciding factor for customers choosing their storage facility but the safety of your items should also be considered. 

• Facility:  Many facilities now have surveillance cameras, a gated keypad entry and individual alarms on each door that is activated and deactivated with your code at the gate.  Some facilities now even have automatic locks.
  
• Locks:  At most places the lock is your own so you need to choose wisely.  The standard steel padlock or brass locks are simple locks where the disc lock is a bit more challenging as it is harder to cut. 
  
• Insurance:  If all else fails then at least you have a safety net. Insurance is a relatively inexpensive add-on to your storage unit.  This will cover your items if a break-in, accidents or damage caused by fires, floods, storms and other natural disasters. 
  

As each of these items is dealt with everyday by your local self storage facilities it's always best to ask them what they feel is best.  This will help give you the information needed to make the best decision for you. 

Self Storage Auction Buzz

The buzz around our office over the past few weeks has been about the new Auction Hunters and (coming soon) Storage Wars television shows, that follow a group of people looking to make a profit by buying and selling items they find at storage unit auctions around the country.

Being in the online marketing business it is really fascinating that auctions can be this exciting and prosperous for some. It also amazes us that someone would make a TV show with a focus on the self storage business!

Do you ever wonder if these shows are fixed? I have seen hundreds of auctioned self storage units and not seen anything worth a dime. I have opened storage units that were used by hunters to store game they caught and left, I have seen drug labs and worse. The one time I thought I found something worthwhile (2 nearly new jet skis with a trailer) it turned out the water craft were stolen and I lost them to law enforcement confiscation. In my opinion in watching these shows is that either they must film thousands of units being purchased, scope out the best units in advance that will make good tv and tell the bidders for the self storage units what is in them in advance or they stuff the units with something good. One of the episodes had nothing but junk in it but low and behold, when they were loading up an ottoman there was some $1,200 in cash in the bottom making the storage unit hunters big winners once again.

A word of caution before jumping into the storage auction business thinking treasures are a winning bid away -unless you know what you are looking for and can see the contents in advance don't over pay. Don't get caught up in the hype. There is money to be made in the self storage auction business but there is also plenty of money to be lost.

Saying that we were wondering if there were any "treasures" or good stories from auctions you've all participated in? As much as we've talked about it, I wouldn't be surprised to see some of our team members making a "field trip" to see one of these auctions in progress!

Ready for Black Friday?

It's the biggest shopping day of the year, are you ready? More than 140 million shoppers are geared up and ready for the big discounts and savings found on the busiest retail shopping day of the year. Do you have a plan to start combing through the ads to see which deals you do not want to miss? There are several sites that help you navigate through all the ads like www.bfads.com and www.blackfriday.info. Many shoppers start at 3 or 4 am and with a plan of attack ready in hand. You have to shop with a purpose to get those items that are a must have.

Black Friday is a huge day for on-line sales as well but not the only important on-line shopping day rapidly approaching. If you haven't heard the terms "Cyber Thanksgiving" or "Cyber Monday" in the past you undoubtedly will this year. Many shoppers get a jump on their holiday shopping with on-line shopping for Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving and shoppers who didn't find what they were looking for over the weekend or just didn't want to brave the crowds turn to the internet on the Monday following Thanksgiving. A new relatively new option, for on-line shoppers, some self storage facilities even accept deliveries making it even easier to make sure your gifts remain a surprise.

So now that the shopping is done what are you going to do to keep your kids and significant other out of the gifts? Hiding Santa's gifts in a storage unit so they don't find them is one option. Many places offer month-to-month leases and can be as small as a storage closet or an attic crawl space.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The three R's! We all learned them over the past 20 years, but these days "Going Green" is catching on everywhere we look.

We here at USstoragesearch.com are trying to do our part by cutting back on everything from paper invoices, working in the dark (ask Mike Jones), and anything we can think of that will decrease our carbon footprint in the world.

The self storage industry is using its storage facilities to assist in this endeavor and many times will offer an "On-Site Recycling Center" as a way to assist the efforts to reduce and reuse everyday items. Unfortunately as much as we'd all like to see tenants stay in their units for ever, many do move out and have a need to throw away many of the items they've kept in their storage lockers. Programs are popping up just like this Florida self storage facility each and every day to assist in the recycling of electronics, cell phones, batteries, plastic grocery bags, computers and more.

Not only does on-site recycling offer a good service to the community, it also allows self storage businesses the ability to bring more people by their facilities. Typically more traffic equals more tenants or at least the ability to build brand awareness to people who may not need storage, but know a few friends that do.

Practice Makes Perfect

Growing up in athletics, I always heard from coaches "practice like you're going to play," and "practice makes perfect," but I never believed them. I took practice to be a boring, time consuming event that kept me away from video games and trying to get the attention of girls.

As I grew up and joined a sales staff I realized these coaches might just be on to something! I was going to fail at sales if I didn't practice, and not just practice once, practice a lot!

Each and every day in our Reservation Center, our agents take hundreds of calls from people looking to be sold. They need a storage unit (or parking), but want us to convince them, that the facility they are interested in, is the best place to put their belongings. To be able to successfully handle as many storage facilities and calls as we do, practice is one of the keys to our success.

Every customer in this business has a story. It's our job as sales agents to make sure that the customer's story is appreciated and make sure that we fulfill their needs and wants to the best of our abilities. Because everyone's story is different we practice scenarios with our staff each and every week to better prepare our team to handle situations. I encourage the staff daily to try new things during our role playing situations as it's vital to a growing industry to be able to adapt, but more importantly be able to feel comfortable in any situation. Customers can sense fear and insecurity and will not feel comfortable giving vital personal information to a random stranger over the phone if you as a sales agent aren't confident (due to practice).

Colin Powell once said "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."

My advice to improving your sales skill is this: practice and don't be afraid to fail. If you don't have anyone to practice with, there are a lot of available alternatives to use. Mystery shoppers, recordings of your calls and outside consultants are all great ways you can fine tune your selling skills. Feel free to call us at 866-880-0742 if you'd like to discuss any of these options, we know a lot of very intelligent, hardworking people in the self storage business.

Cost Per Rental?

Marketing is often getting cut because it is viewed as an expense when actually it should be viewed as an investment. You have to advertise to make the phone ring right? More often than not if people actually knew their "cost per rental," I think less and less people would view marketing as an expense.

What is cost per rental in the self storage industry? First, you must know the average value of a rental. I would bet that most of us are going to find our storage unit rentals value anywhere from $800 to $1000 by the time we figure average length of stay, packing supplies sold, insurance, etc. Another factor that would be valuable to know is what our average self storage unit "size" rental is worth. In other words, typically what do we average when renting a 10x10? I would definitely recommend knowing this, especially with the new self storage marketing mediums available that are "pay per performance." In most cases, paying $100 per rental should not be an issue but if my average 5x5 rental in a rural market is typically only worth $100, might not make sense to pay per rental on those particular units depending on the per rental cost.

Anyways, back to the cost per rental.

If I am paying $100 per month to a marketing source that is generating me 2 rentals, my cost per rental is $50. My average value of a rental is $800 therefore I am paying $100 to make $1600 (before factoring out any other expenses). When looking at the volume of rentals generated, it is easy to see why marketing mediums get cut. But when probing deeper and looking at the return generated (because I know my value of a tenant), I think I'll keep that marketing source.

Something to consider next time you are looking to cut "expenses".

De-Clutter Your Home Before Trying to Sell

Have you ever watched the "Sell My House" type of shows on TV where an "expert" is brought in to get a house sold that just won't sell without their expertise and assistance? While every home on those shows is different, one common theme runs through every episode - get everything out of the house that you can. A house that is free of clutter gives potential buyers an opportunity to envision the house as their home. We have shown homes to prospective buyers that were 20-25% smaller than a home that was "full" and the buyers came away with the feeling that the smaller house was larger.

Prospective home buyers will look at every room and mentally decorate it with their own furniture and artwork so the less you have in your home that could potentially distract them from that important step. The buyer's first step in mentally placing their furniture in the room they are looking at is to make an immediate judgment as to whether or not their stuff will fit. If they don't think there is enough room, an immediate obstacle is created that could eliminate your home from the running in their purchase decision.

People don't like to get rid of their stuff, which is why your house may be cluttered right now! When buyers look at a room in your house and determine whether or not it will work for them their thought process will not be "well the room isn't big enough for my stuff but it will be if I get rid of some stuff". Their thought process is more likely to be "well, the room isn't big enough for my stuff so the room probably doesn't work for me" and if the rooms don't work, the house won't work.

When selling your home it is important to "stage" it as well as you can. Put everything you do not need on a regular basis into a self storage unit. Take that extra chair in the living room, the desk you don't need in your bedroom, the extra coffee, side and end tables, the leaf in your dining room table and extra chairs in your dining room and anything else you can spare to a storage unit. Make sure your closets aren't completely full. If it is summer time, pack up all of your winter clothes (or vice versa) and put them and as many pairs of shoes as you can in storage as well. Anything that you have in a box in your home can probably be moved to your storage unit as well. Put any artwork you can into storage, as well as extra rugs, runners and floor mats. If you are a pet owner you will want to try to hide the evidence that a pet is in the home as much as possible by putting extra kennels, pet supplies and other related items into storage as well. You don't want to make your home appear empty. The goal is to make it appear day-to-day livable and comfortable but not to have your possessions negatively influence their decision to purchase due to lack of space or general design aesthetic - as beautiful as your home may be, no purchaser will keep it exactly the same.

Self storage units are an easy way to clear your house of clutter. Almost every storage facility offers their storage units on a short-term basis (normally month-to-month leases) so you won't have to be separated from your belongings any longer than necessary and won't pay for storage longer than you need it. Many storage facilities offer move-in specials, use of a moving truck and other offers to help reduce the cost of removing the clutter from your home. The cost of the storage could be looked at as an investment as what you pay for the storage can be recouped several times over in increased purchase offers on your home. If you don't have the time to make trips to the self storage facility you can also consider having a storage container delivered to your home by a mobile storage operator. The storage containers are delivered to your home for you to fill at your convenience then picked up and taken to the portable storage operators secure facility and then it can be delivered to your new home after your move.

Customer Service, still #1 for sales

When you look at all the different reasons you purchase a product or service or have loyalty to a brand or certain store, what stands out as the #1 key indicator for your loyalty? Sure, some people would say price but I bet you would be willing to pay more, possibly a lot more if you are treated well and experience top-notch customer service; I know I would.

Shopping for a self storage facility isn't any different. When a potential customer calls or walks in and has questions, they expect the same top notch service and willingness to help. Actually, the average storage consumer probably demands a little more just because a lot of the time, renting a storage unit isn't necessarily the most "happy" times in our lives. Divorces, military deployment, death of a loved one are all possibilities and everyday occurrences that have us shopping self storage companies. The manager that is willing to hear the person out, create a friendly conversation, and solve their problem will earn the business 9 times out of 10. In fact, you can convert 50% of your callers on the 1st call just by being friendly and helping solve their storage need. It isn't always about the cheapest storage, it's about making the consumer feel comfortable and treat them as you would want to be treated if it were you shopping self storage locations.

Phoenix Self Storage Tips - A How To For Phoenix Storage

Imagine that you have to move from the Phoenix area on a moment's notice, and you don't know where to store your furniture, home goods and possibly even your car. Some families search around the Phoenix area with a phone book, checking availability, negotiating price and inspecting self storage in Phoenix. This traditional way of locating storage will create results, but the cost in time may be too much when trying to get out of town in a hurry.

Now imagine the capabilities of a search engine like Google Maps to help you find the best self storage locations in the Phoenix area. With just a zip code, you can create a search that will return all the facilities within a 10-, 20- or 30-mile radius of your location. The search results will show you the current prices and availability of self storage units in your selected area. The time savings for one query that returns ten facilities compared to calling the same number of facilities is enormous.

The results of these searches are not from one Phoenix self storage company, but are a combination of many companies that subscribe to the service to help consumers locate the best storage solution. It's in the best interest of each company to keep their information up to date so that consumers can confidently select them from among many competitors. And the reviews are very positive from consumers that use the service to locate storage vendors.

Homeowners, renters and others may also access this easy-to-use search engine for mini storage solutions. We all find ourselves overloaded with extra items over the years like seasonal decorations, memorabilia that we just can't part with and other personal paraphernalia. Perhaps it's time to remodel the house, and you want to clear out all of your extras and make space for a new design. Whatever the need, self storage is the best answer to move those extra items out of the house and to put them in a safe and secure place. Finding that place is fast and easy with the online tools available from self storage search engines.

Lose the Logo, Subtitle: Pictures Sell

We touched on this in December but as the busy season for self storage rentals is fast upon us it is important to remind operators using online self storage marketing services to lose the logo and get us some good quality pictures!

How do you improve the conversion rate from your online marketing resources? That is an open ended question with thousands of answers, each of which can individually improve your conversion rate a little and cumulatively they can greatly increase your overall conversion rate.

One of the most important aspects of your online marketing efforts is still in the pictures. People make emotional connections with pictures. The descriptions of your facilities, the specials, the discounts, the highlighted ad copy is all great but triggers different parts of the overall consumer response. Listings that have pictures vs. no-pictures have a much higher click through rate on our site and visitors stay on listings with pictures vs. no-pictures with none much longer. Similarly, listings that have pictures vs. logos see similar performance increases.

The type of picture also can affect performance of your online marketing efforts. Pictures of brick and mortar are nice and tell people a story about what they are buying but pictures that allow them to connect on a more personal level are even better. Studies have been done that show people will click on pictures that have real people in them more often and those pictures also result in longer time on the page and higher conversion rates. Consumers can make an emotional connection with a person that they know they will be working with.

So the moral of the story is: include pictures of your friendly staff waiting to make the move-in experience pleasant & easy, include pictures of happy tenants utilizing their storage units and include pictures of your self storage facility in the best light you can. Avoid logos, avoid stock photos (especially if you have multiple facilities) and upload pictures wherever possible so you aren't at a competitive disadvantage compared to neighboring facilities that have good pictures.

USstoragesearch.com members can upload pictures automatically through the USstoragesearch.com member control panel or you can e-mail your pictures to your sales rep or our general account at info@usstoragesearch.com. Any pictures sent to us are uploaded immediately and visible to consumers looking at your listing.

 

 

Streamline Your Search for Austin Self Storage

Streamline Your Search for Storage with a Cool New Tool Us Storage Search

 

Imagine that you have to move from the Austin area on a moment's notice, and you don't know where to store your furniture, home goods and possibly even your car. Some families search around the Austin area with a phone book, checking availability, negotiating price and inspecting self storage in Austin. This traditional way of locating storage will create results, but the cost in time may be too much when trying to get out of town in a hurry.

 

Now imagine the capabilities of a search engine like Google Maps to help you find the best self storage locations in the Austin area. With just a zip code, you can create a search that will return all the facilities within a 10-, 20- or 30-mile radius of your location. The search results will show you the current prices and availability of self storage units in your selected area. The time savings for one query that returns ten facilities compared to calling the same number of facilities is enormous.

 

The results of these searches are not from one Austin self storage company, but are a combination of many companies that subscribe to the service to help consumers locate the best storage solution. It's in the best interest of each company to keep their information up to date so that consumers can confidently select them from among many competitors. And the reviews are very positive from consumers that use the service to locate storage vendors.

 

Homeowners, renters and others may also access this easy-to-use search engine for mini storage solutions. We all find ourselves overloaded with extra items over the years like seasonal decorations, memorabilia that we just can't part with and other personal paraphernalia. Perhaps it's time to remodel the house, and you want to clear out all of your extras and make space for a new design. Whatever the need, self storage is the best answer to move those extra items out of the house and to put them in a safe and secure place. Finding that place is fast and easy with the online tools available from self storage search engines.

Storage tips for RV’s when parked in RV Storage Facilities

According to statistics, only four percent of people who own an RV or a recreational vehicle have the facility to store one at their residence. The rest of the RV owners, ninety-six percent, make use of RV storage facilities. Self-storage options are readily available and you can find many RV storage units, furniture storage units, cars storage facilities, garage storage facilities and boat storage areas as well!

 

What Is A Storage Facility?

 

Self storage is a facility that is available on a monthly rent where you can store your household goods, office archives, cars, and the like. From the earlier traditional models, these storage units have come a long way. Now, most of these storage units in the urban areas are climate-controlled self-storage options with all the modern technology. These modern warehouses have elevators, freight lifts, surveillance cameras, door alarms, keypad gate access, and so on. The size of the storage facilities varies, ranging from 10 ft × 5 ft to those which can accommodate two cars!

 

Things To Keep In Mind Before Finalizing RV Storage

 

You can store your RV in a climate-controlled facility or outside. If you decide to store your RV inside, you do not need to buy tyre covers, RV covers, which are quite expensive. In addition, you also protect your RV from the damages due to animals, bugs and weather. But storing your RV in a controlled facility is quite expensive. If you are thinking of storing your RV at one of the outside mini storage facilities available throughout the country, keep these following points in mind before finalizing any RV self storage unit:

 

• Make sure the facility has a parking space that is paved. Do not go for those units that have gravelled or dirt parking areas.
  
• The location of the facility that you finalize should be safe, that is, away from criminal activities, gangs and also homeless.
  
• The periphery of the unit should be walled. There should not be chain link fence, instead high walls that nobody could easily climb.
  
• The entry to the facility should be controlled through electronic gates and make sure that there are CCTV cameras installed that monitor who enters and who leaves the facility.
  
• The area should be well-lit, especially during night time.
  
• The space should be wide enough so that other people who have rented the space do not come into your space and you do not go into theirs.
  
• Make sure that the driveway of your RV storage facility is wide so that your RV and other RVs can move freely without damaging the other vehicles.
  
• You can also look for some additional services such as a dump station or a wash station.
  

 

So, now you just have to browse through the storage directory of your state and look for a mini storage unit to store the excess from your house and office. And now with the RV storage spaces also joining the ranks, you can park you RV safely at a monthly rent!

 

Self-storage spaces are those facilities where you can store anything, be it household items, office files, cars, boats, RVs and what not. Some of these units are also climate controlled self storage units and offer surveillance cameras and all other modern technology.

 

USstoragesearch.com New April Memberships

www.USstoragesearch.com is proud to welcome our newest members, all joining USstoragesearch.com in April. April was a record setting month for USstoragesearch.com, which continues to grow as the largest self storage resource online. USstoragesearch.com's record breaking month in April provided our members with more traffic, leads, reservations and rentals than ever before.

With more storage locations and a growing Self Storage Syndication Network displaying the USstoragesearch.com listings on partner sites directly related to the self storage industry the USstoragesearch.com syndication network differs from competing websites. USstoragesearch.com will continue to partner with and co-develop websites that produce self storage leads, reservations and rentals for our members. In addition to the new self storage members listed below, USstoragesearch.com also added more than 1,500 new mobile storage locations across the US, further expanding the USstoragesearch.com footprint. USstoragesearch.com's storage locations, both self storage facilities and mobile storage locations, covers more of the US and gives consumers more storage options than any other website.

A big thank you again to the following new members who chose USstoragesearch.com as a storage marketing partner:

215-Storage King USA-Trevose - Trevose - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/trevose-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-216978/member/

7th Street & Dunlap Self Storage - Phoenix - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/phoenix-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-116171/member/

A-AAA Mini Storage - Torrance - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/torrance-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-13796/member/

A-American Self Storage - Fresno - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fresno-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-31069/member/

A-American Self Storage - Reno - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/reno-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-217162/member/

A-American Self Storage - St. Louis - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/st-louis-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-23473/member/

AAA Friendly Self Storage - Tyler - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tyler-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-58450/member/

Aaron's Self Storage - Waco - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/waco-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-194044/member/

Aaron's Self Storage - Waco - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/waco-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-216958/member/

Aaron's Self Storage - Waco - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/waco-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-216957/member/

Aaron's Self Storage - Waco - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/waco-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-216959/member/

Absolute Storage - Doralville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/doralville-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-216971/member/

Absolute Storage of Stockbridge - Stockbridge - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/stockbridge-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-216972/member/

Acton Secure Stor - Granbury - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/granbury-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-21393/member/

Add-A-Space Mini Storage - Morganton - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/morganton-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-216850/member/

Affordable Mini Storage - Hendersonville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hendersonville-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-53444/member/

Alamo Self Storage - Copperas Cove - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/copperas-cove-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-58607/member/

All American Self Storage - Chattanooga - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/chattanooga-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-81753/member/

All American Self Storage - Port Charlotte - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/port-charlotte-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-38527/member/

American Mini Storage - Colorado Springs - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/colorado-springs-self-storage/colorado-self-storage/facility-39821/member/

American Mini Storage - Hiram - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hiram-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-10746/member/

American Mini Storage - Phoenix - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/phoenix-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-16129/member/

American Mini Storage - Tucson - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tucson-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-35984/member/

American Mini Storage - Rohnert Park - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/rohnert-park-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-41517/member/

American Mini Storage - Palm Desert - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/palm-desert-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-25797/member/

American Mini Storage - Colorado Springs - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/colorado-springs-self-storage/colorado-self-storage/facility-39466/member/

American Mini Storage - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-13484/member/

American Mini Storage - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-216979/member/

American Mini Storage - Henderson - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/henderson-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-13616/member/

American Mini Storage - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-13627/member/

American Mini Storage - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-13448/member/

American Mini Storage - Shreveport - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/shreveport-self-storage/louisiana-self-storage/facility-112402/member/

American Mini Storage - Memphis - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/memphis-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-27516/member/

American Mini Storage - Balch Springs - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/balch-springs-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-88812/member/

American Mini Storage - Nashville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/nashville-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-33599/member/

American Mini Storage - Memphis - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/memphis-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-27517/member/

American Mini Storage - Arlington - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/arlington-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-112403/member/

American Mini Storage - Plano - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/plano-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-11869/member/

American Mini Storage - Arlington - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/arlington-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-21432/member/

American Mini Storage - Missouri City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/missouri-city-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-217012/member/

American Mini Storage - San Antonio - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/san-antonio-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-26310/member/

American Mini Storage - Austin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/austin-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-10970/member/

American Mini Storage - Corpus Christi - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/corpus-christi-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-58988/member/

American Mini Storage - Rockwall - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/rockwall-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-11870/member/

American Mini Storage - Austin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/austin-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-65241/member/

American Mini Storage - Converse - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/converse-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-26307/member/

American Mini Storage - Fort Worth - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fort-worth-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-21395/member/

American Mini Storage - New Braunfels - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/new-braunfels-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-26266/member/

American Mini Storage - Houston - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/houston-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-13334/member/

American Mini Storage - Arlington - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/arlington-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-21429/member/

American Mini Storage - Saginaw - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/saginaw-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-112406/member/

American Mini Storage - Austin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/austin-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-216977/member/

American Mini Storage - Conroe - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/conroe-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-12798/member/

American Mini Storage - Tyler - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tyler-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-59836/member/

American Mini Storage - Austin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/austin-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-10893/member/

Ashley Road Self Storage - Charleston - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/charleston-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-30437/member/

Attic Self Storage - Berea - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/berea-self-storage/ohio-self-storage/facility-20592/member/

Available Self Storage - Fremont - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fremont-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-15500/member/

Barksdale Self Storage - Bossier City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/bossier-city-self-storage/louisiana-self-storage/facility-47371/member/

Bert Kouns Self Storage - Shreveport - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/shreveport-self-storage/louisiana-self-storage/facility-47382/member/

Bollinger's Self Storage - Carlisle - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/carlisle-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217325/member/

Bossier Self Storage - Bossier City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/bossier-city-self-storage/louisiana-self-storage/facility-47395/member/

Bryson Self Storage - Bonaire - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/bonaire-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-217333/member/

Capital Self Storage - Harrisburg - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/harrisburg-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217156/member/

Capital Self Storage - York - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/york-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217157/member/

Capital Self Storage - Dover - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/dover-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-56785/member/

Capital Self Storage - Mechanicsburg - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/mechanicsburg-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217155/member/

Capital Self Storage - York - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/york-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217158/member/

Capital Self Storage - Enola - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/enola-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-31987/member/

Capital Self Storage - Hanover - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hanover-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-56786/member/

Capital Self Storage - Harrisburg - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/harrisburg-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-31988/member/

Capital Self Storage - Middletown - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/middletown-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-31989/member/

Carefree Mini-Storage - Winston Salem - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/winston-salem-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-31765/member/

Carolina Coastal Self Storage - Sneads Ferry - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/sneads-ferry-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217168/member/

Casino Self Storage - Moorpark - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/moorpark-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-217013/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - New Bern - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/new-bern-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-53681/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Newport - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/newport-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-53682/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Wilmington - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/wilmington-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-53685/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Sunset Beach - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/sunset-beach-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217166/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Hampstead - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hampstead-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-53680/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - New Bern - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/new-bern-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217167/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Longs - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/longs-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-217169/member/

Coastal Mini Storage - Cedar Point - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/cedar-point-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217165/member/

Cordova Store-N-Lock Self Storage - Cordova - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/cordova-self-storage/tennessee-self-storage/facility-27535/member/

Cosmic Court Mini Storage - Copperopolis - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/copperopolis-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-42491/member/

Doraville Self Storage - Doraville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/doraville-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-216970/member/

Duluth Self Storage - Duluth - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/duluth-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-216974/member/

E-Z Lock Self Storage - Hickory - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hickory-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217330/member/

E-Z Stor Mini Storage - Peoria - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/peoria-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-15954/member/

Extra Space Storage - Carson - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/carson-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216962/member/

Extra Space Storage - Miami - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/miami-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-216960/member/

Extra Space Storage - Greensboro - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/greensboro-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-216961/member/

Extra Space Storage - Pasadena - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/pasadena-self-storage/maryland-self-storage/facility-216963/member/

Folly Road Self Storage - Charleston - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/charleston-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-30464/member/

Goldi-Locks Self Storage - Colchester - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/colchester-self-storage/connecticut-self-storage/facility-28901/member/

Guntersville Self Storage - Gunthersville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/gunthersville-self-storage/alabama-self-storage/facility-216969/member/

Hollytree Self Storage - Tyler - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tyler-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-59437/member/

HWY 13 North Mini Storage - Goldsboro - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/goldsboro-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-212324/member/

HWY 581 North Mini Storage - Goldsboro - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/goldsboro-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217329/member/

Interstate Self Storage - Rock Hill - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/rock-hill-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-27431/member/

Lone Star Self Storage - Tyler - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tyler-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-59626/member/

Mercer Mini Storage - Macon - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/macon-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-212325/member/

Norcross Self Storage - Norcross - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/norcross-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-216973/member/

OMNI Self Storage - Gilbert - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/gilbert-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-213830/member/

Prescott Valley RV and Self Storage - Prescott Valley - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/prescott-valley-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-216956/member/

Private Mini Storage - Canyon Country - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/canyon-country-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-14220/member/

Rainbow Self Storage - Fort Lawn - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fort-lawn-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-57789/member/

Richburg Self Storage - Richburg - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/richburg-self-storage/south-carolina-self-storage/facility-57793/member/

RV Storage Depot - Brea - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/brea-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216501/member/

Rv Storage Depot - Anaheim - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/anaheim-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216498/member/

RV Storage Depot - Lake Forest - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lake-forest-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216500/member/

RV Storage Depot - Santa Ana - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/santa-ana-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216499/member/

Secur-It Self Storage - Pensacola - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/pensacola-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-34170/member/

Security Self Storage - Meriden - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/meriden-self-storage/connecticut-self-storage/facility-29069/member/

Security Self Storage - Madison - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/madison-self-storage/wisconsin-self-storage/facility-32765/member/

Self Storage Plus - Tyler - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tyler-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-60258/member/

Shelby Self Storage - Shelby - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/shelby-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217332/member/

Shelby Self Storage - Fallston - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fallston-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-217331/member/

Shelby Self Storage - Shelby - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/shelby-self-storage/north-carolina-self-storage/facility-54289/member/

Sierra Vista Central Self Storage - Sierra Vista - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/sierra-vista-self-storage/arizona-self-storage/facility-44646/member/

SmartStop Bonanza - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-216964/member/

SmartStop Ladera Ranch - Ladera Ranch - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/ladera-ranch-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-73975/member/

SmartStop Loop 375 - El Paso - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/el-paso-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-216965/member/

SmartStop Morgan Hill - Morgan Hill - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/morgan-hill-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216968/member/

SmartStop Racetrack - Henderson - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/henderson-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-216966/member/

SmartStop Vallejo - Vallejo - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/vallejo-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216967/member/

SMD Self Storage - Gray - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/gray-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-212326/member/

Stor It All - Los Angeles - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/los-angeles-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-14439/member/

Storage Direct Self Storage - Victorville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/victorville-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-217014/member/

Storage Direct Self Storage - Adelanto - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/adelanto-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-216976/member/

Storage Inn - Las Vegas - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/las-vegas-self-storage/nevada-self-storage/facility-13636/member/

Storage Inn - Martinsville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/martinsville-self-storage/virginia-self-storage/facility-112405/member/

Storage King USA - Newark - Newark - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/newark-self-storage/new-jersey-self-storage/facility-33923/member/

Storage King USA - Passaic - Passaic - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/passaic-self-storage/new-jersey-self-storage/facility-30039/member/

StorageMart - West New York - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/west-new-york-self-storage/new-jersey-self-storage/facility-52454/member/

StorageMart - Secaucus - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/secaucus-self-storage/new-jersey-self-storage/facility-52464/member/

StorageMart - Brooklyn - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/brooklyn-self-storage/new-york-self-storage/facility-15355/member/

StorageMart - Hollis - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hollis-self-storage/new-york-self-storage/facility-65479/member/

StorageMart - Brooklyn - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/brooklyn-self-storage/new-york-self-storage/facility-15384/member/

StorageMart - Brooklyn - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/brooklyn-self-storage/new-york-self-storage/facility-65472/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-22402/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-51141/member/

StorageMart - Athens - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/athens-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-217174/member/

StorageMart - Lake Charles - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lake-charles-self-storage/louisiana-self-storage/facility-47784/member/

StorageMart - Gambrills - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/gambrills-self-storage/maryland-self-storage/facility-217172/member/

StorageMart - Waldorf - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/waldorf-self-storage/maryland-self-storage/facility-65471/member/

StorageMart - Hopkins - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hopkins-self-storage/minnesota-self-storage/facility-65481/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-22401/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-51137/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-51140/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-217176/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-65467/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-65464/member/

StorageMart - Jefferson City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/jefferson-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-51142/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-217173/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-65466/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-217179/member/

StorageMart - Columbia - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/columbia-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-51151/member/

StorageMart - Springfield - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/springfield-self-storage/missouri-self-storage/facility-35349/member/

StorageMart - Concord - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/concord-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-15537/member/

StorageMart - Fairfield - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fairfield-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-42505/member/

StorageMart - Oakland - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/oakland-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-15566/member/

StorageMart - Oakland - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/oakland-self-storage/california-self-storage/facility-15565/member/

StorageMart - Dania Beach - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/dania-beach-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-217164/member/

StorageMart - Miami - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/miami-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-9911/member/

StorageMart - Pompano Beach - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/pompano-beach-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-24604/member/

StorageMart - Basalt - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/basalt-self-storage/colorado-self-storage/facility-40103/member/

StorageMart - Lawrenceville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lawrenceville-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-65482/member/

StorageMart - Milledgeville - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/milledgeville-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-38242/member/

StorageMart - Bogart - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/bogart-self-storage/georgia-self-storage/facility-38251/member/

StorageMart - Key West - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/key-west-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-39259/member/

StorageMart - Miami - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/miami-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-9910/member/

StorageMart - Miami - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/miami-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-65470/member/

StorageMart - Miramar - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/miramar-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-217171/member/

StorageMart - Big Coppit Key - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/big-coppit-key-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-39275/member/

StorageMart - Aurora - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/aurora-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-19650/member/

StorageMart - Lombard - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lombard-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-20153/member/

StorageMart - Franklin Park - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/franklin-park-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-20133/member/

StorageMart - Chicago - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/chicago-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-217175/member/

StorageMart - Elgin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/elgin-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-20132/member/

StorageMart - Hillside - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/hillside-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-20152/member/

StorageMart - Northbrook - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/northbrook-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-20135/member/

StorageMart - Chicago - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/chicago-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-19697/member/

StorageMart - Orland Park - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/orland-park-self-storage/illinois-self-storage/facility-76438/member/

StorageMart - Lenexa - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lenexa-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-22198/member/

StorageMart - Overland Park - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/overland-park-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-22201/member/

StorageMart - Overland Park - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/overland-park-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-217177/member/

StorageMart - Merriam - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/merriam-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-22199/member/

StorageMart - Merriam - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/merriam-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-22144/member/

StorageMart - Kansas City - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/kansas-city-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-76406/member/

StorageMart - Olathe - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/olathe-self-storage/kansas-self-storage/facility-22206/member/

StorageMart - Frankfort - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/frankfort-self-storage/kentucky-self-storage/facility-45941/member/

StorageMart - Lexington - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/lexington-self-storage/kentucky-self-storage/facility-45942/member/

StorageMart - Fairfax - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fairfax-self-storage/virginia-self-storage/facility-217178/member/

StorageMart - San Antonio - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/san-antonio-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-65461/member/

StorageMart - San Antonio - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/san-antonio-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-26309/member/

StorageMart - San Antonio - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/san-antonio-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-26311/member/

StorageMart - Helotes - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/helotes-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-65462/member/

StorageMart - Austin - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/austin-self-storage/texas-self-storage/facility-65463/member/

Store Away - East Greenbush NY - East Greenbush - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/east-greenbush-self-storage/new-york-self-storage/facility-29405/member/

The Outhouse Storage - York - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/york-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217324/member/

The Outhouse Storage - Joppa - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/joppa-self-storage/maryland-self-storage/facility-217327/member/

Top Shelf Storage - Panama City Beach - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/panama-city-beach-self-storage/florida-self-storage/facility-217323/member/

U-Box-It Self Storage - Fairless Hills - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/fairless-hills-self-storage/pennsylvania-self-storage/facility-217326/member/

Wildcat Storage - Tooele - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/tooele-self-storage/utah-self-storage/facility-189571/member/

Wildcat Storage - North Odgen - http://www.usstoragesearch.com/north-odgen-self-storage/utah-self-storage/facility-195317/member/