{"id":3129,"date":"2019-06-22T03:03:41","date_gmt":"2019-06-22T03:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/?p=3129"},"modified":"2023-04-02T21:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T21:00:07","slug":"four-reasons-you-need-to-switch-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aceperhead.com\/blog\/pph-guide\/four-reasons-you-need-to-switch-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Reasons You Need to Switch Providers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve worked hard to build your sports betting business from the ground up. Now that you have a healthy player sheet, it is time to ask yourself, am I working with the <strong>best pay per head service<\/strong> for my business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Settle for Less Than You Deserve <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay per head companies should support your efforts to grow your business, yet in many instances, they do more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why that is, varies but, in most cases, it boils down to they don\u2019t provide a personalized service, something crucial in such a competitive industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/24\/be-the-bookie\/\">Bookies<\/a><\/strong> who feel their online sportsbooks aren\u2019t performing as they should need to take a hard look at how are handling their business. Doing this requires guts; it is never easy to discover that the only thing between you and success is yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things you need to take a hard look at and depending on your answer you may need to make some tough decisions, including, searching for the best <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/signup.php\">pay per head bookie service<\/a><\/strong> to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Retaining Your Clients?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acquiring the right clients is both difficult and costly. Therefore, retaining them is imperative to the health of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/05\/start-an-online-gambling-business\/\">online sports betting business<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There is a normal player attrition that is expected. Players stop betting for various reasons, including:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 They cannot afford the losses<br>\n\u2022 They have a gambling problem and have been cut off<br>\n\u2022 Health, work or family issues prevent them from wagering <br>\n\u2022 They are not gamblers and were only testing the waters<br>\n\u2022 They don\u2019t get paid on time<br>\n\u2022 They had a bad experience with the site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first four reasons are out of your control. However, if you are losing players because you don\u2019t pay them on time, you need to examine your bankroll and payment logistics to see where the problem is and how you can fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, most players leave because they had a bad experience on the site. All it takes is one bad experience and players start to look for other options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your pay per head should at least guarantee the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 99.99% uptimes<br> \u2022 A fast-loading website<br> \u2022 Betting odds that adjust to your players (sharp or square action)<br> \u2022 On-time posting of lines<br> \u2022 Fast and accurate gradings<br> \u2022 Easy-to-use website which is compatible with any device<br> \u2022 Wide range of betting options<br> \u2022 Visually pleasing betting interface<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Best Pay Per Head: How to Switch? | Premium Bookie Software\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L96M7z1VU9E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Getting the Best Customer Service?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many PPH shops don\u2019t invest in customer service. Since <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/18\/breaking-into-the-sportsbook-business\/\">bookie agents<\/a><\/strong> can manage many aspects of their operation directly through the agent console, some price-per-head companies, feel there is little need to have trained customer service staff on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing could be further from the truth. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/14\/pph-call-centers-necessity-or-luxury\/\">PPH customer service<\/a><\/strong> reps are not only there to assist agents, although that is their primary task. Reps are there to help enhance the player\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value-added services, such as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Taking wagers over the phone<br> \u2022 Resolving technical issues in real-time<br> \u2022 Relaying messages between agents and players<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple services can have a positive impact on the wagering experience of players, and in the long run, will serve to improve player retention efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Offering Enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Local bookies are in direct competition with offshore post-up sportsbooks. The competition isn\u2019t always fair, as post-up shops are known for offering huge bonuses which most bookies can\u2019t. Moreover, we can\u2019t deny that a well-designed promotion can be very enticing to a player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bookies have the upper hand on other aspects as payment convenience, which has increasingly become a problem for offshore sportsbooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/26\/local-bookies-are-here-to-stay\/\">local bookie agents<\/a><\/strong> to compete with the offshore market is to offer a wide range of betting markets just like their competitors do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A diverse selection of betting markets will help attract more players who can help carry your business during the low season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/20\/turnkey-bookmaking-solution\/\">pay per head<\/a><\/strong> should provide a range of wager types, alternative lines, as well as prop and future bets. The more betting options you provide your players, the more enticed they will be to spend their money. And this will reflect in your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Profiting Enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about being greedy; it\u2019s about maximizing your profitability. If you are continuously disappointed with how much money you make every week, then you need to find the reason why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to look at whether you have realistic expectations. Hold percentages vary from one betting product to another. For instance, the hold percentage in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/horse-racing.php\">horse racing<\/a><\/strong> is higher than that of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/sportsbook.php\">sports betting<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of sports, the hold percentage varies from one sport to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in general terms you should aim to have a hold percentage close to 5%, anything higher than that is a clear sign you are working with the best pay-per-head for your player sheet. If you are not averaging a 5% hold, then here is what you need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Analyze your Players<\/span><\/strong>: If you find that you have an unusual amount of sharp players, then you might need to look at the possibility of either getting rid of a few that are damaging your bottom line or limiting their actions so you can minimize their negative impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Take a Close Look at the Betting Odds<\/span><\/strong>: In the sports gambling industry, it all comes down to numbers. You need volume, and you need balance. A sharp line will create interest while keeping containing the exposure. Lose lines are too volatile for long-term profitability. We won&#8217;t deny that when used correctly, a loose line could result in big profits, but they could also end up costing you, big time!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this exercise is to find out how satisfied you are with your current <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aceperhead.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/28\/full-service-software-solution\/\">business platform<\/a><\/strong>. If you see room for improvement in how you as a bookie are handling your clients, then you can start making those changes right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you conclude that most of your business woes are due to the negligent performance of your <strong>price per head service<\/strong>, then you have no choice but to look for a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The uncertainty of starting something new you aren&#39;t experienced with is always the most difficult part. Learn here about the requirements and guidelines to start your own <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bookmaking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bookmaking<\/a> business: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/orwjvQuuwN\">https:\/\/t.co\/orwjvQuuwN<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sportsbooksoftware?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sportsbooksoftware<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/payperhead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#payperhead<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mKgK6Hg5nR\">pic.twitter.com\/mKgK6Hg5nR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ace Pay Per Head &#8211; Best Software for Bookies (@aceperhead) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aceperhead\/status\/1631363815378935821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 2, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Having realistic expectations of the service provided by a pay-per-head is essential. You should know that there will never be a perfect match. However, some services are more flexible and personalized than others, take www.AcePerHead.com, for example; unlike most PPH companies, they don\u2019t just focus on the big fish. They understand that small and medium-sized player sheets can be just as profitable as large ones. So, they create packages that adjust to the needs of agents, instead of having the agents adjust to pre-established service packages.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve worked hard to build your sports betting business from the ground up. Now that you have a healthy player sheet, it is time to ask yourself, am I working with the best pay per head service for my business? 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