Which is Better? 1,000,000 Viral Views vs. 40,000 Targeted Views
Why the Small Number Won In 2023, my painting company had a YouTube video reach 1,000,000 views. Sounds amazing, right? You’d think that meant a wave of new clients. We got zero leads from it. Viral Views Don’t Pay the Bills That viral video: Great for vanity. Terrible for inbound leads. If you’re a local […]
SEO Tip: Stop Posting Only on Instagram and Start Feeding Your Website
Inbound leads from SEO start with website content I see this pattern constantly: Meanwhile, Google and AI-powered (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) searches are sending people to websites, not Instagram. How People Actually Search Online for Contractors When someone needs: They usually don’t open Instagram and start browsing. They: All of those pull heavily from websites + […]
How Custom Home Builders Can Use Content to Charge Higher Prices
People Pay More When the Value Is Clear Most contractors say they want to “charge what they’re worth.” Cool. But your online presence and portfolio needs back that up. It is hard to get leads/clients online for $500K remodels or $3M custom homes with a $50 website full of stock photos and generic AI-speak. People […]
How Contractors Can Set Up Social Media Profiles to Get More Leads
Business Social Media Profiles That Work Pet peeve: Clicking on a contractor’s “Instagram” link from their website and landing on the owner’s personal page full of dogs, burgers, and random memes. Cute? Yes. Useful for a potential client? Not really. Your business needs its own social media profiles, and they need to pull their weight. […]
3 Lead Magnet Ideas for Tile Installation Contractors
Pull Traffic, Educate, Convert More Leads 1. What Type of Tile Should You Use in Each Room of Your Home? This guide helps homeowners stop guessing and choose tile that actually fits the space — functionally and visually. Break it down room by room: You can include: Why it works:Homeowners are afraid of choosing the […]
Lead Generation for Tile Contractors
How to Get Better Tile Installation Leads 3 Reasons Why Tile Contractors Struggle With Lead Quality 1. Price Shoppers Tile is one of the most visible finishes in a home. Because of that, homeowners often assume it’s just a materials + labor number they can compare without further questions. What’s actually happening: Most price shoppers: […]
How do I track what marketing is actually making me money?
4 simple ways home service contractors can measure their marketing performance. Most contractors have a tracking problem. If you don’t know where leads come from, everything feels like it’s working… or nothing does. Here’s how to get some clarity without creating a data science project. 1. Use Call Tracking Numbers Give each channel its own […]
Local SEO for Flooring Contractors: How to Build a Website That Brings You Leads
Two weeks ago, I explained why brand-new flooring contractors should use pay-per-lead platforms to jump-start their businesses and help get their first 10 jobs. When your business has 10+ jobs and multiple online reviews, the next step is to invest in your website and SEO. Most flooring companies throw up a website that looks decent […]
3 Lead Magnet Ideas for Pressure Washing Companies
Pull Traffic, Educate, Convert More Leads 1. The “Is This Safe to Pressure Wash?” Surface Guide This is a goldmine because people are terrified of damaging: Break down: Why this works: It builds trust by educating instead of hard-selling.Most people who read it will realize they shouldn’t do it themselves 2. How mold/algae eat into […]
SEO for Flooring Contractors: What’s The Fastest Way to Start Getting Leads?
If you’re a flooring contractor just starting out, the hardest part isn’t the work; it’s getting the phone to ring. And when you have no website, no reviews, and no brand recognition, SEO feels overwhelming and something you’ll do “later.” But honestly: SEO is not step one. Speed-to-lead is. And the fastest way to get […]