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REVIEW UPDATE: 3/23/2020 : 180 Fusion remains committed to increased customer satisfaction and has improved their business practices over the years to better serve their customers. 180 Fusion is truly dedicated to making sure their customers are satisfied and that any complaints which do arise are addressed promptly and fairly.
To date, 180 Fusion has made good faith efforts to resolve all complaints reported on Ripoff Report. Based on our experience, the member business has proven to be among the top members of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program as a Verified Safe Business™.
Over time and since becoming a member, 180 Fusion has remained actively engaged and improving the way they address customer service complaints. As an active and current member of the Ripoff Report Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program we are happy to report that now more than ever 180 Fusion remains committed to improving customer satisfaction.
Remember, no company or individual can ever satisfy 100% of the people 100% of the time. There are no products or services that will always be perfect for everyone and even the best companies will receive complaints from time to time. However, by participating in the Corporate Advocacy Program, the member business has made a commitment to working with its customers to resolve complaints quickly and fairly whenever possible.
Please keep in mind that as a consumer you have some responsibilities as well. Success has many definitions that based on your past experiences, current situation and your perceived expectations. Success with any product or service is always based on the proper application and understanding. The fastest car will not run if you never turn the engine on. Look at how you used the product or service that was provided in relation with the instructions that you received. The Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program will help you get your voice heard but please be prepared with documentation and fair representation of your concern, also have an idea of how the company can fix your concern. Can they offer additional services, extend warranties, offer a fair refund or just get you talking with someone that can help. ..let them know and let us know!
*Any consumer not receiving satisfaction from a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program should email us at [email protected].
Ripoff Report Verified™ REVIEW
EDitor’s UPDATE: Positive rating and recognition has been given to 180fusion for its dedication to excellence in customer service.
Ripoff Report’s discussions with 180fusion reveal an ongoing focus by the company to total client satisfaction. This means clients can expect 180fusion to seek a mutually satisfactory resolution to any complaints or concerns. 180fusion listens carefully to client concerns and views them as a chance to learn from past mistakes and become more efficient as a company in its services and support.
This was evident during our interview with them. 180fusion employees expressed their passion for driving success to clients. After reviewing the steps they take to ensure that every client has the best opportunity for success, we are able to confidently recognize them as a Verified and Safe business. 180fusion offers solutions for enterprise level clients as well as for medium and small sized clients. Client teams at 180fusion are focused on optimal, positive customer results.
Additionally, we found their passion didn’t end at client success. They are also very interested in the wellbeing of both consumer and community. 180fusion Cares is a program they created to provide service, donations, and support for community projects, individuals in need, and non-profit organizations.
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The information provided in this report below is based on comments made by Micah Lauret during an on-site inspection held by a third party verification company with no biases toward 180fusion.
180fusion is a company specializing in assisting small to medium sized businesses with marketing, specifically internet marketing. Leads are acquired through affiliate partners, pay-per-click ads, etc. Any potential customers who have expressed interest in 180fusion’s services will be contacted by a representative of the company to discuss the sales process and services they offer. “The sales process has 3 components: opener, closer and consultant. We use the opener to get them excited about it, the consultant will analyze their products, and the closer will close the deal,” explains Micah Lauret, a representative of the company.
180FUSION CUSTOMER CARE & COMPLAINT RESOLUTION
At times, a customer may not feel satisfied with the services they’ve received. “One [complaint] that I can remember was a lady with a very niche market – dog vests for service animals. She signed up and was thinking she should see better results after a couple of weeks. The service she picked was slated to see slower results (3 – 6 months). We do have services (pay per click) that provide faster results, but they cost more,” Micah explains. This particular customer was offered one month free. Additionally representatives of 180fusion spoke with her on numerous occasions to come up with alternative ways to market her business outside of 180Fusion’s services. “We helped her contact local businesses and boutiques that would probably show better results. We ultimately gave her a refund,” explains Micah. Once this complaint was closed out, the customer was satisfied. 180fusion’s follow up procedure is focused on finding results for their customers, even if 180fusion can’t provide the desired results. “They expect us to help them with their business. It wouldn’t be great customer service to press them to use 180fusion’s services if there is truly nothing else we can do for them. When we have a solution, we contact them,” states Micah.
180fusion is listed on TOP SEO’s “Top 10” list every year. To further ensure their clients are receiving the best product and services possible, 180fusion is a certified Google partner and their CEO participates in Google’s GEO roundtable committee. 180fusion also employs the use of an EXPRESS team, whose sole responsibility is to respond to customers’ inquiries in no more than 4 hours, to ensure their customers always receive answers and solutions as quickly as possible. If a situation arises where a client does not feel satisfied with the product, the team at 180fusion focuses on doing everything they can to rectify the issue and keep the customer happy. “We try to educate them on the services and find out what the real problems are. We want them as customers and we know we can help - we sometimes just need a bit more education. But if it gets to a place where there is nothing else realistic [that can be done], we provide refunds,” Micah explains.
Since receiving complaints through Ripoff Report, 180fusion has revised their reporting structure to provide more timely reports and more mentoring education. “We also instituted our ‘Voice of the Customer’ program, which really delves into the needs of our customers,” Micah states. 180fusion has also implemented a new training system for all employees who need certain amounts of credits in order to support certain products. In response to the complaints posted to Ripoff Report, Micah states, “There is one ‘troll’ out there that we think we know who it is, but he isn’t an ex-customer. He’s a competitor who stirs up all sorts of garbage just to give us a bad name. Our results speak for themselves.”
Micah and the team at 180fusion recognize the value of working with Ripoff Report. 180fsuions supports the Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program and the platform it provides for businesses and clients to interact and resolve issues. “We love it – we want people to know we are legit and that we treat customers fairly. Excitement, excellence and adoration is how we want every customer to feel,” Micah states.
180FUSION / STATEMENTS FROM THE OWNER & MANAGERS
"180fusion is dedicated to their employees AND their customers. Excited & dedicated employees lead to excited and satisfied customers. We’ve put a lot of weight on our customer’s comments and will continue to make it easier for us to listen to the Voice of our Customers. By putting our employees and our customers first, 180fusion expects to surpass client satisfaction until our clients literally adore us.” ~ Steve Bulpitt, COO
A comment from 180fusion’s Director of Client Relations rang true, “As we strive for excellence, we need to remind ourselves that we’re not perfect. Only by admitting that there are opportunities for improvement are we able to continue to grow and build this business.
These comments show us that 180fusion is humbled and willing to receive feedback in order to confidently drive success for their clients.
STATED IMPROVEMENTS FROM 180FUSION
180fusion recognizes that complaints posted on Ripoff Report (whether true or not) are issues that need to be addressed, not ignored. They already created a program to ensure their clients are being heard. Whether through a phone call, email, or if posted online, 180fusion takes each comment seriously, ensuring those concerns are approached delicately and fairly. Additionally, 180fusion will continue to expand this program with their Voice of the Customer initiatives, allowing more feedback opportunities for clients. 180fusion is listening and works hard to ensure concerns are made right and improvements are in place to ensure a positive and successful consumer experience.
Overall, 180fusion strikes us as a real company consisting of real people who provide real service. Based on client reviews, they are very successful in driving customer goals. Additionally, their focus on excellence and customer adoration gives us confidence that they will do all they can to ensure a fair and reasonable solution to any issues that arise. We trust 180fusion and verify them as a safe company.
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As a matter of policy, when a business becomes a member of the Corporate Advocacy Program they agree to allow Ripoff Report to contact every client who filed a complaint so they can make things right with them. In order to confirm that the complaints were resolved, Ripoff Report is copied on all responses so we can ensure that the member business did right by their customer.
NOW TO THE ORIGINAL REPORT THAT WAS FILED
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Fellow consumers, do not sign with 180fusion or with any other company that makes you sign a non refundable policy before the service. This is what they are using to shield themselves from consumer protection and credit card protection. And feeling invincible they can and do anything to you.
They took my $500, directred $100 to Google AdWords campaign for me and pocketed the rest. They never told me about this fund allocation and I found this out only because I was poking them with this question few times.
Later on when I discovered that I can start AdWords campaign myself, I asked them what do they do special for 80% of my budget??? No direct answer ever. In fact, besides setting up AsWords, they do not do anything for the first month! Wow, that's a ROI I want to have for my business! Just a bunch of incompetent idiots feeding on me.
Their service is incompetent and inorganized. They are constantly late in delivering their promises. They are constantly lying you over phone and email. It cost me enourmous amout of efforts just to get every single answer about my campaign that I should get upfront without request with normal service.
I have asked them four times to cancel my account over the phone and email. They said yes every time and, apparently, they didn't for the first three.
I advise future customers, if you are experiencing same problem, do not enter into conversation with them. It's a waste of time and your nerves. File a formal cancellation request by mail/email. File a formal request for refund. Write down their cancellation number. Then go to your bank and cancel a transaction.
180fusion Customer Care
Draper,#2UPDATE Employee
Tue, October 21, 2014
Hi Tim,
Thank you for taking some time on the phone with me today. As we discussed, I’ve included links to case studies below.
All case studies:
https://www.180fusion.com/case-studies/
PPC (adwords) case studies:
https://www.180fusion.com/case-studies/ppc/
Please take some time to review the case studies and let me know if you are comfortable moving forward with the original campaign we setup for you. If you feel like the benefit here matches the fees you’re paying, let’s move forward. If not, I’ll provide a refund for your monthly fee ($299) less whatever has been spent on Google ads to this point.
I hope we are able to continue our service.
Best Regards,
180fusion Customer Care