Digital House Calls

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I listen to and work with the customer to fix any problems they're having with their technology, teach them how to use their technology or help them purchase new technology for the best price. My motto is "NO QUESTION IS STUPID". I understand that technology is probably not the customer's focus. They just want it to work or they want to learn how to use it better and I am there to help them achieve those goals. I try to get them to a place where they don't need me anymore. My goal is customer/student self sufficiency and satisfaction. I love working with people and helping them get the most out of their technology. I truly love what I do and when "the light bulb goes on" so to speak... for my customers. That moment when they say "oh, now I get it!"

Overview

Hired 3 times

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1 employee

19 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 7:00 pmMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and PayPal.

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Topic areas

Understanding pc

Understanding mac

Spreadsheets

Word processing

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I travel to my customers

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Amy S.

May 21, 2020

Coleen Magrath’s demeanor is efficient, low key, and accommodating. Her knowledge base and abilities, at the same time, are at the cutting edge of computer technology. Coleen has an enormous breadth of information and best practices for the varied uses of computer hardware and software. I feel so very comfortable and in such expert hands with this professional. Amy

Digital House Calls's reply

Thank you, Amy.

Andrew J.

May 13, 2020

Coleen does a great job. She helped me get familiar with the computer and learn emailing and Amazon. She also showed me how to work the Billpay program from my bank. Now I direct my bank to pay my bills on time with no stamps or envelopes. Companies don't come in and take it. The bank sends it when I want them to. Wish I knew about this a long time ago. Coleen can also take over my computer remotely and fix things that I don't understand. That is a big help when I don't want to deal with it, I just want it fixed. Thanks Coleen. Glad you are around.

Digital House Calls's reply

Thank you, Andy.

Mary Jane L.

Jan 31, 2015

I found out about Coleen and her expertise from a friend. Her phone personality when I called was helpful and friendly - also Coleen seemed to exhibit a very positive outlook. When she came to my house and I asked for her opinion about my computer, and how could I get a new one, she was able to guide me every step of the way and made it possible for me to easily step into purchasing a new computer and gain a wonderful new computer expert, Coleen. She responds to every call and has solved every problem I have had using my new computer. She is extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and I am so glad my friend directed me to this lovely lady.

Digital House Calls's reply

Thank you, Mary Jane.

Candace R.

Aug 5, 2017

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Colleen.fitzpatrick@comcast.net was friendly, professional, and a very good teacher.

Digital House Calls's reply

I just spoke to Candace and thank you for the review. They are very much appreciated. Candace ok'ed my correcting the email address to cmagrath@digitalhousecalls.net. Thanks again.

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Erin N.

May 14, 2020

Coleen is personable, patient, and VERY, VERY good at what she does! She has been a lifeline for me with my digital devices and is responsive and always helpful. Honestly, I just don't know what I'd do without her.

Digital House Calls's reply

Thank you, Erin.

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Coleen Magrath

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The hourly rate includes things like travel to and from the customer, phone calls, research, and actual time spent on site. If the support, training, or project requires many hours to complete then I would work out a pricing structure with the customer that was fair to both of us.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process generally starts with a phone call where the prospective customer and I can ask each other questions and figure out if we have a good fit. Then we set up an appointment for me to come to their house, assess the situation and move forward with whatever they need done. If we need a follow up appointment we can make one or if the problem is solved or the training is done the customer knows that they can call me again if I am needed in the future.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have acquired multiple certificates in various aspects of the computer industry over 20 years. My jobs included software program telephone support, sales technical support (I was the person on the sales team who answered the technical questions about the software). Also software testing and managing a software testing lab. Project management on multiple company technical infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and replacements. I have worked in many different company environments with very different technology needs. I keep up with the latest technology as best I can and I am working with Apple, Windows, smartphones, tablet, etc. technology every day. I have been tearing apart and building computers, etc. for 25 years.