I’m starting my own small private tutoring company tutoring in math and science.

**rgvtutor** · 01-08-2010 03:49 PM

I need people opinions on the following questions.

What do you look for when finding a tutor for your child?

What type of information would you like to be displayed on a website?

How much are you willing to pay for 60minutes of one to one tutoring in your own home?

If your child grades improves 5 points or higher in 8 hours of tutoring what would you think?

How do you feel about online tutoring?

What subject is the hardest for your child to pass?

Thank you
Elizabeth
rgvtutor.com

**dslackman** · 01-08-2010 07:11 PM

For prices you should check to see what your competitors charge, Sylvan, Kumon, etc,. I suspect prices will vary significantly be region of country and locale: urban, rural, suburban.

You might also analyze their web sites to see how they advertise their services. This will guide the development of your site.

**rgvtutor** · 01-09-2010 08:50 PM

Ok thanks.. I did that im waiting for the sba give me that information for the prices...
their website are pretty sad they didnt spend time on it..
hopefully mine will be up in the next two weeks, i been working on it since late October trying to have a good website I think means a lot..

**rgvtutor** · 01-09-2010 08:52 PM

however im trying to come up with keyworks for the website also find someone whom does animation.

Thank you
Elizabeth
rgvtutor.com

**dslackman** · 01-09-2010 09:03 PM

Three sources for your keywords...

Look at your competitor's meta tags by viewing the source code of their pages. This lets you see how they are trying to position themselves for search ranking and you can figure out how to counteract this.

Do a keyword density analysis of their pages. There are several free tools online.

And of course use Google's keyword tool for additional suggestions.

Best of luck,
D

**rgvtutor** · 01-10-2010 12:13 PM

thank you very much..took your advice and work on that this morning..
found some good keywords : )

**Alexishost** · 01-12-2010 03:10 AM

Hi, I saw your site in under construction. there are software for tutoring that can help your effectivness in doing your biz. it call moodle

Ask your site designer or business web hosting service provider for its avalability can help you save your time for this.

**rgvtutor** · 01-12-2010 10:21 AM

I will look into asap thank you very much

Elizabeth
rgvtutor.com

**TaraYE** · 01-12-2010 10:50 AM

Hi Rgvtutor,

Great idea for a business! I know Math and Science are two of the most difficult subjects for many kids. When I was a kid (ages and ages ago), Math was pretty easy but Science was definitely not my strong suit!

To answer your questions...

What do you look for when finding a tutor for your child?
Someone who is personable, knowledgeable/experienced in the subjects, and SAFE. I want to know my kids are not going to be sitting side by side with a predator.

What type of information would you like to be displayed on a website?
Information on why I should choose you to teach my child. Interesting, engaging, content. Study tips would be great! Also, some tips on how I could help my child, whether it's creating a better studying environment, or tips on how to manage a frustrated kid, etc.

How much are you willing to pay for 60minutes of one to one tutoring in your own home?
It would definitely depend on how much your direct competitors are charging in your area. Less than someplace larger like Sylvan, and competitive with other in-home tutors with similar knowledge and experience. If you create a website that provides some valuable content and resources, you should be able to charge a bit more than some of your competitors.

If your child grades improves 5 points or higher in 8 hours of tutoring what would you think?
Money well spent!

How do you feel about online tutoring?
Sounds good, but is it effective? I think its success would depend upon the individual child. Some children learn best with face-to-face interaction and guidance, while others may learn better "visually". If it's proven effective, I would be more likely to go the online route, especially if it sounds like it might work around my family's busy schedule.

What subject is the hardest for your child to pass?
Math

Hope that helps. Good luck!

**shoestringventure** · 01-13-2010 07:59 PM

Hi,
The most important part for any online tutoring business is to have a great website. This niche is already very competitive and there are some very very large players. Just have a great website, Make sure that it is optimized for some highly targeted keywords. Once you keep this thing going, you are on roll.

**rgvtutor** · 01-13-2010 09:09 PM

Thank you all for the help

**Nancy Matthews** · 01-22-2010 11:36 AM

Online tutoring is one of the most popular business among females.

**SendBlast** · 01-24-2010 10:45 AM

Elizabeth is this online tutoring or face to face?

**rgvtutor** · 01-24-2010 08:36 PM

its both

....i love teaching but public schools isnt for me did that for two years...i really dont like kissing a$$ too much my kids did great on their scores but tooo much Politics at public schools..its sad thats what it came too.