DataSphere Technologies

No Return on investment, no calls, no web inquiries (13mos). No calls from customer service to check in on me, Calls to them have to be scheduled, A real pain. Recommend not using this service. Response numbers they give you the first month or so seem inflated and do not represent the results my business actually had.

Stay Away from this services. If You are a real estate agent or any small business It just doesnt work. Activity is not interactive so whatever it is showed you dont have control nor leads. worthless investment!

Untrustworthy service that houses their own data and lies about numbers. That is why they have their own terminology called «actions», but are simply worthless. Sounded good in the beginning but don’t believe it.

Scam Scam Scam. I have worked with a number of marketing and advertising firms for our small business. DataSphere was the worst by far. They will make you a video but that’s about it, and not a good video either, and you won’t get your video for your own use without paying more than they are already going to charge you for monthly service. None of our coupons were downloaded by customers and we could not find our ads anywhere, I mean multiple people actively searching for them and nothing, literally nothing. Over the 8 months we were under contract with DataSphere they produced exactly $ 0.00 in revenue for our company. They are dishonest and interested in one thing, your money. Run, don’t walk from this company, they are a symbol of things that are wrong in the business world today. They did let us out of our contract early but in reality the fair thing to do would have been to refund every dollar we gave them. There is no difference from what DataSphere is doing, and stealing. We have filed a report with the Better Business Bureau against DataSphere in the hopes that they will not be permitted to continue to rip off hard-​working business owners. Since I’ve written my review, Datasphere has tried contacting me about «making it right». I gave this company more chances to make this right before I wrote this review and they wouldn’t do the right thing then. I think it’s funny that they want to now that my review is live. I even told them that if they didn’t do the right thing I would have no choice but to make my experience known to the public so others would not get stolen from by DataSphere.

Datasphere is a manipulative company that will suck you dry. Their product is nothing like what was described. They will keep taking your money after the account is supposed to be closed. Our company did not get one single inquiry due to these jokers. When you sign up for their $ 200/​month robbery special you will be hard pressed to even find your companys info within the sea of other people they are destroying. LIARS LIARS LIARS

Our company, Bluecreek Motorcycle Training LLC has been using the datasphere services for over 2 years now. Although at first things seemed a little slow and I was skeptical about spending our advertising dollars with a new venue… it has turned out to be one of our best advertising campaigns.
You just need to follow through with the staff to supply the photos, create the coupons or discounts. It wasn’t rocket science-​it was pretty easy actually.
During our busy season (summer months) we were receiving several emails or phone calls a DAY from the local saver coupons and ads. Most of those did become customers and registered for classes with our school due to the coupons. We’re in our slow season now (winter) and we are still getting 3 – 5 emails from potential new customers every week. Most of those plan to attend a class with us when the weather permits.
I would totally recommend this company to help increase your internet presence!

I have been with Data Sphere for about 5 months and have not received any activity at all. Today I received a lead phone message that was supposedly left on my phone. Nothing on the message except a phone ringing, which mine does not — I called the phone number and it wasn’t even a valid phone number. I am stuck with this contract for 7 more months. Throwing money away, in my opinion. They have done nothing for me.

This advertising company is a scam!!! In the past 6 months I haven’t gotten one customer from my so called advertising banners.
I pay $ 200 a month for them to do absolutely nothing! YOU WILL WASTE YOUR MONEY! That’s why they make you sign a year contract, cause they’re garbage!!!

I had advertised with you for 12 months, and didn’t receive a single call or lead to my business. I had repeatedly talked with some of your customer service reps, and none of them helped me in any way.
I asked for refunds on multiple occasions and was disrespected by all that I talked to. One of the customer service reps tried to get me in contact with a manager four separate times, each time saying I would get a call within a couple days by the manager. I never received a returned phone call from a manager.
With the disrespect I received from all of your employees, I at least expected an apology. I would’ve even been satisfied with a partial refund. $ 1500 for 12 months and zero phone calls/​leads is very disappointing.
Datasphere took every penny I had at one point, and to not receive a single piece of benefit from your services makes me not respect your company, your values, and the people you have working for you. I will not be recommending your services to anyone I know.
—- UPDATE —-
I received a call from another employee after they saw my review here on
. She went on and on about how to use all the services that Datasphere offers making her company and services seem great even though I am no longer advertising with them. After about 30 minutes of her talking, I was asked if there was anything they could do to get me to delete my review. I was offered more advertising for free (which is the last thing I want from you). Then at the very end, she said something along the lines of «well I’ll see what I can do about getting a couple months of your payments back.» I haven’t heard from them since.
Do not do business with this company.

I had hi hopes for them started with 2 accounts one in Calfornia and the other in Phoenix
Cali $ 199×12 then down to 6 months after I complained about no calls ever
AZ 699.00 $ x 12 than 6 months after I complained that’s $ 900 a month with no return on investment at all they show all kinds of actions which means NOTHING IF YOU CANT MAKE THE PHONE RING, like other advertising companies can do ???
I called they gave me a whole list of things to change on a site and coupons that they have constructed for 900 $ a month I say you guys make the changes that is needed to keep the ROI
The only thing this company is good at it DEBTING YOUR ACCOUNT
stay away from these bait and switch operators they have great sales people until you sign and then YOU AINT SH**
and I haven’t seen any videos of my company on any media at all

This company was amazing to work with on certain levels and not so amazing on others.
Some of the staff are helpful and professional, others are rude and snarky.
I get it, sometimes you are having a bad day, and when you’ve been dealing with customers who can be disgruntled occasionally, you may run out of patience. We’ve all been there. That doesn’t give you a pass to pull the «c» card at will.
Anyway, the product itself isn’t bad, they do help small businesses improve their online presence by partnering with local television news stations and offering free online promotions.
Just make sure you know what you’re getting yourself into!

This business has helped me get new clients almost from the beginning. It was extremely easy to set up and I’ve yet to pay a dime for it. I am definitely thinking about the paid option. If the free one is this good, I’m sure the paid will be even better. Thanks so much for this service.

They have a great sales pitch talking about our local King 5 and doing advertising on their homepage…
They send records of «hits». After 85 – 100 «hits» per month, you’d think I would have seen one for myself after 3 – 4 months… Nope!
I haven’t seen anything. Not happy about the contact of $ 169 a month for 12 months.
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After posting this review, I was contacted by customer service to help.
They shortened my contract from 12 to 6 months. Gave me advice on what they think I should do to get results… (blah, blah, blah)
I changed and edited my review from a 1* to a 3*.
Still feeling the pain from 6 X $ 169 = $ 1014. That money could have been better spent…
I will not be renewing my membership. :(

I used DataSphere as a customer of Landwatch. Datasphere is their parent company. First, they called me continually to get me to upgrade the ad I purchased. I had no desire to upgrade and told them so but the calls continued. Then I cancelled my ad, but they continued to charge me. I called today when I saw the additional charge and they said you have to cancel the service separately from the ad. Really? I signed up for an ad, but when I cancel the ad, I now have a separate service to cancel? I asked for a refund since the charge went in today and I have no ad running. They refused. I’ve disputed the charge with American Express but this is a shady company. Beyond this refund policy, the service was worthless. I advertised a house for sale, which got minimal views and no click-​throughs or calls. I ran the same ad in a newspaper and got a dozen responses! It was a complete waste of money. I should note that I looked up both Datasphere and Landwatch and they have hundreds of complaints across the internet, including on the Better Business Bureau. They are not BBB accredited. BEWARE!

As a former employee of DataSphere and a small business owner I can say this is the most comprehensive locally-​focused marketing package money can buy.
The mobile marketing component of the package, coupon network, and business video are the primary benefits — and worth every penny.
The optional media component is not effective. It’s only used as a ploy to initiate the sales call. «I’m calling on behalf of XYZ TV» usually gets a small business owner to listen up and not hang up. You’re better off focusing on smartphone marketing in your neighborhood, not promotion on a news station’s website statewide.
DataSphere has over 25,000 clients nationwide — 40 bad reviews is meaningless. Unilocal was not designed to review national b2b companies. Look up Unilocal itself in San Francisco if you don’t believe me… Advertising cannot save a crappy business either. Bitter business owners make up the bulk of bad reviews that you’ll read here.
Summary: DataSphere’s locally-​targeted smartphone advertising is amazing! Smartphones are the most cost effective way reach new customers.

Tried to get out from them, they told me I can’t. I have to keep paying their services for 12 months. No cancellation policy. Worst customer service ever. They will not be on your side and trying to keep you stay with them just so they can take your money. Use Google adwords or Facebook ads instead.
Please do me a favor. DO NOT SIGN UP WITH DATASPHERE. Use your money for something else. Give to the poor or something. Please DO NOT SIGN UP WITH THEM.

Help!!! I just recently signed with this stupid company without doin some research on them first! Found them on Unilocal and now seeing how I was tricked out of my money by reading all the negative reviews. Obviously the positive ones are paid for. Now i want to cancel contract but of course im being ignored like the rest. Anyone who has succesfully cancelled contract with this company before the 12 month term help me
On how to get this done. I am a small bussines owner and dont have $ 1800
To just throw out the window! I would greatly apreciate it!

If I could give 0 stars I would! This is a SCAM!!! RUN!!!
They charged my card $ 159 for 5 months! I never signed a 6 month contract!
Then when you call asking what the charges are for they are VERY RUDE and tell you that you are wrong! OMG This company needs to be investigated!
They must deal with calls complaining about the unauthorized charges all day long because the employee on the phone just says the same thing over and over again «I will put in a request and someone will call you within 24 hours». I asked if I could talk to his manager and he said «my manager is not available». I asked him why their call center doesn’t have a manager available. You just do NOT have a call center without a manager or someone to escalate calls to! I think this is a company of SCAM ARTISTS.
They are quietly charging peoples cards and then when you call them they are rude and tell you that you are wrong! WHAT A NIGHTMARE!!!
DO NOT SIGN UP WITH THIS COMPANY! You will regret it I promise!!!
Thinking of putting together a class action law suit.

Before you waste your money advertising here, unless 1800 per spot means absolutely nothing to you, let me say that you are throwing your money out the window. The «performance charts» the send you each month appear to be fake. Each month they report how well you are doing. This includes how many coupons are downloaded. I find this interesting that each month we have tons of coupons downloaded, which would be great but we have no coupons on line. We HAVE NEVER gotten a single referral after 20 months. Simply a huge waste of money.
Better off throwing your money in the garbage.

The friendliest sales people you’ll ever come across — they seem to know you when they call you. «Hi Liz! Your friend was here in our STUDIOS last week and was telling us all about YOU! We would LOVE to highlight your business in our ‘Local Heroes’ section on OUR news station’s website!»
Three things:
1) Datasphere is a marketing firm that PURCHASES ad space on local news websites that they then need to sell to others.
2) My friend WAS at the local news station, but YOU weren’t! You found me online and did a quick search of my public pages and connected the dots. (For those who are confused, that’s a BOLD FACED LIE. And apparently it is totally ok to lie to folks to get what you want.)
3) That lie was just the beginning. They promise x-​number of «actions» per month — but there is NO way to verify that those «actions» are actually taken. I can make a graph, too — and my spreadsheet doesn’t require proof of legitimacy in my data points, either.
They seem to provide you with great service in the first month, and they tell you that it might take up to 3 months for your ad to «gain traction», so by the time you realize that you haven’t seen a single client from this marketing company, you are too angry to do anything and trapped in a 1 or 2 year contract (oh yeah, and you pay for that up front, because just like they thought when they called you in the first place, you ARE an idiot with a credit card — at least I was), YOU’RE also BROKE because you shifted money around to pay for these «guaranteed actions» before you realized that a click RARELY turns into a contract and now you can’t even pay for the attorney who will simply tell you that it was «an expensive lesson».
Don’t spend your money here. Join a networking group, talk to people at your local house of worship, your kid’s school, your college, etc. Think about how YOU would hire someone like you… would it be from a flashing square ad at the bottom of a news site?
Make mine the last expensive lesson! Don’t fall for it. The folks seem nice, but they are really angling to get their hands in your pocket, and they don’t care AT ALL if you are successful. Stick with folks who actually care about YOUR business!