SEO & Marketing Tips for Contractors
Straight talk from a working contractor who figured out how to rank on Google. No jargon, just what works.
How to Rank in the Google Map Pack: A Contractor's Guide
Three businesses show up in the map results and they get most of the calls. What actually decides who lands there, and the profile work that moves you up.
SEO for Electricians: What Actually Works, From an Electrician
Which electrical jobs are worth ranking for, what homeowners actually type when they need one, and where most electrician sites throw away their biggest advantage.
One-Time Build or a Monthly SEO Plan? How to Pick (a 2-Minute Answer)
One question decides it: do you need to be found, or just verified? The honest breakdown of who each option is for, and the year-one math on both.
Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack: The Real Math on Shared Leads
What shared leads actually cost per closed job, what the platforms really sell, and a realistic exit plan that doesn't leave your pipeline empty while you build.
Location Pages: The Local SEO Move Your Competitors Haven't Figured Out
Google ranks pages, not businesses. Why one "Service Areas" paragraph can't rank, and how a dedicated page per town multiplies your shots at page one.
How Much Does a Contractor Website Cost in 2026? (Real Numbers)
DIY builders, freelancers, agencies, and flat-rate builds, with real prices, what you get at each level, and where the money gets wasted. No "it depends," no sales call required.
Why Isn't My Business Showing Up on Google? 7 Reasons (and Fixes)
Competitors you're better than are on page one and you're nowhere. It's almost always one of these seven problems, and here's how to find yours and fix it.
"I Get All My Work From Word of Mouth": Why You Still Need a Website
Referrals don't skip Google. They go through it. What actually happens after someone gets your name, and why referrals die silently without a web presence.
SEO for Contractors: What It Actually Is and Why Your Business Needs It
If you've ever wondered why your competitor shows up on Google and you don't, this explains it in plain English, with no marketing jargon and just the stuff that matters.
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