Question: Why isn't my Google Business Profile getting calls?

Answer: A GBP that gets impressions but no calls usually has one of four issues: the phone number is missing or wrong, primary category is off, the featured photos are stock/low-trust, or you're ranking for informational searches (not buying-intent). Fix category and phone first.

Confirm the phone number is a real, answered line — not a call-tracking number Google flagged.

Check your primary category matches high-intent search terms.

Replace stock photos with real trucks, techs, and completed jobs.

Review your GBP Insights: which queries triggered impressions? If they're informational, you're ranking for the wrong intent.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/why-is-my-gbp-not-getting-calls


Question: How much should an HVAC company spend on marketing?

Answer: Established HVAC companies spend 5–8% of revenue on marketing to maintain, 10–15% to grow. A $2M HVAC business in growth mode should budget $16k–$25k per month across Google Ads, LSA, SEO, and email. Startups typically over-invest at 15–20% for the first two years.

20% Local SEO + content (compounds over 12+ months).

5% Testing (new channels, sponsorships).

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-much-should-hvac-spend-on-marketing


Question: Should I hire an agency or an in-house marketer?

Answer: Below $8k/mo in marketing spend, a specialist agency almost always wins on breadth and tools. Above $10k/mo, an in-house marketing generalist plus 1–2 freelance specialists (paid ads, SEO) delivers more control and lower total cost. The Insourced Marketing Blueprint is designed for this pivot point.

Agency wins: low spend, no time to manage a person, need specialty (SEO, paid).

In-house wins: high spend, need control of the brand voice, want IP retention.

Hybrid wins: in-house generalist owns strategy + content, freelancers execute specialties.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/hire-agency-vs-in-house-marketer


Question: Why is my website getting traffic but no leads?

Answer: Traffic without leads means your site is either attracting the wrong visitors or failing to convert the right ones. Check three things first: is the phone number tap-to-call and visible above the fold, does your offer give a reason to act today, and does your form ask for more than 4 fields?

Phone number hidden or not tap-to-call on mobile.

No visible trust signals (reviews, license, years).

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/why-website-traffic-but-no-leads


Question: Is SEO dead because of AI?

Answer: No, SEO is not dead — it has split. Informational search traffic is down 20–40%, but local and commercial-intent SEO is stronger than ever because AI answers cite the same top-ranking pages. For home services (local, buying intent), SEO ROI is up, not down.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/is-seo-dead-because-of-ai


Question: How do I rank in ChatGPT?

Answer: You get cited by ChatGPT by combining classic SEO with three AI-specific signals: clear author attribution via Person schema, direct-answer summaries at the top of each page, and FAQPage schema on every page with real questions. Publishing an llms.txt file helps too.

Add Person + Organization JSON-LD sitewide with sameAs links.

Start every page with a 40–60 word TL;DR answering the query.

Add FAQPage schema to every content page.

Publish /llms.txt mapping your important pages.

Get named on industry-authority sites (press, associations).

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-rank-in-chatgpt


Question: Why did my Google rankings suddenly disappear?

Answer: Rankings disappear for four reasons: a Google algorithm update (Helpful Content or Core), a manual penalty, technical breakage (site down, noindex tag deployed by accident, robots.txt block), or a competitor genuinely outranked you. Check Google Search Console messages first — that isolates the cause in minutes.

Search Console → Messages: any manual action or Helpful Content notification?

Search Console → Pages: did indexed pages drop suddenly?

Site audit: robots.txt, meta noindex, sitemap errors.

SERP check: did the top results change format (map pack, AI Overview)?

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/why-did-google-rankings-disappear


Question: What is a good cost per lead for home services?

Answer: Cost per lead ranges $25–$250 depending on trade and channel. HVAC and plumbing service calls: $40–$120. Roofing and remodeling estimates: $75–$250. Cleaning and lawn care: $25–$60. If your CPL is more than 3x these benchmarks, audit the offer and landing page before the traffic source.

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HVAC service: $40–$100 CPL.
Plumbing service: $45–$120 CPL.
Roofing replacement: $85–$250 CPL.
Remodeling: $100–$300 CPL.
Landscaping / lawn care: $25–$60 CPL.
Cleaning: $25–$55 CPL.
Pest control: $30–$70 CPL.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/cost-per-lead-home-services


Question: How long does local SEO take to work?

Answer: Local SEO shows meaningful results in 90–180 days for most home-service businesses. Map pack changes can happen in 30–60 days after fixing GBP category and driving review velocity. Ranking a new site in a competitive metro typically takes 6–12 months.

GBP-only fixes: 30–60 days for map pack movement.

Existing site with authority: 60–120 days per targeted page.

New site, competitive metro: 6–12 months.

New site, low-competition market: 3–6 months.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-long-does-local-seo-take


Question: Do I need Google Ads if I have good SEO?

Answer: Usually yes. Even businesses ranked #1 organically capture only 30–45% of clicks; paid ads capture another 15–25% of clicks that would otherwise go to competitors. The exceptions: when your capacity is already booked out, or when CPCs in your market exceed your break-even.

You have unused capacity in the schedule.

You want to defend your brand from competitor bidding.

You need faster feedback on landing page or offer changes.

You're launching in a new city where SEO hasn't ranked yet.

Booked out 3+ weeks and can't handle more calls.

CPC exceeds 20% of your average job margin.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/do-i-need-google-ads-if-i-have-seo


Question: How do I get more Google reviews?

Answer: Ask every customer in person, then send a text with your GBP short link within 60 minutes of job completion. That single-step process beats every automated tool. Never gate reviews (asking happy customers only) — Google penalizes it and it violates their terms.

Touch 1: tech asks in person at job close.

Touch 2: text with a GBP short link within 60 minutes.

Touch 3: automated email reminder at 48 hours if no review yet.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-get-more-google-reviews


Question: What are Local Service Ads and are they worth it?

Answer: Local Service Ads are Google's pay-per-lead placement that sits above the map pack for service searches. They cost $15–$80 per lead depending on trade and market, and typically outperform Google Ads for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and garage-door companies where searches are urgent and local.

Emergency trades (HVAC, plumbing, garage door, electrical, roofing).

Companies with 4.5+ star Google rating and background-checked techs.

Markets where Google Ads CPCs exceed $15.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-is-local-service-ads


Question: Does email marketing work for home service businesses?

Answer: Yes — email is the highest-ROI channel for repeat and referral revenue, but only if you segment past customers by service and send seasonally relevant offers. Skip generic newsletters. A 4-touch reactivation sequence to lapsed customers typically produces 8–20x ROI.

Touch 1: seasonal reminder tied to their last service date.

Touch 2: value email (checklist, video, maintenance tip).

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/email-marketing-for-service-businesses


Question: Should home service businesses run Facebook Ads?

Answer: Meta ads work best for demand-generation trades — roofing storm response, remodeling, pool service, and pest control — where you can offer a strong lead magnet (free inspection, financing, checklist). They rarely beat Google for urgent search-driven trades (plumbing, HVAC emergencies, garage door).

You have a strong lead-magnet offer (free inspection, financing, price guide).

Consideration cycles are long (remodeling, roofing retail).

You have great creative — before/afters, video walk-throughs, owner-on-camera.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/should-i-do-facebook-ads-home-services


Question: How do I track marketing ROI for a service business?

Answer: Every booked job must carry a source: which channel produced the lead, and which campaign inside it. Do that with dynamic call tracking (CallRail or equivalent), hidden form fields for source/medium, and a monthly reconciliation in your CRM. Without those three, ROI is guessing.

Dynamic number insertion for calls (CallRail, WhatConverts).

Hidden UTM fields captured on every form.

CRM job field: lead source + campaign, reconciled monthly.

GA4 with conversion events tied to phone + form + booking.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-track-marketing-roi


Question: How often should a home service business post on social media?

Answer: Three posts a week is enough for organic social when the goal is booked jobs — not follower growth. Post job-site photos, before/afters, and owner-on-camera reels. Skip motivational quotes and generic tips. Reserve budget for paid social where the ROI is measurable.

1 job-site photo or before/after — proves you actually work.

1 owner or tech reel — builds trust and E-E-A-T.

1 customer story or review screenshot — social proof.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-often-should-i-post-on-social-media


Question: When should a home service business rebuild its website?

Answer: Rebuild when three or more of these are true: mobile Core Web Vitals fail, the CMS is unmaintained, no per-service landing pages exist, forms are unbranded, and content is more than 3 years old. Below that threshold, targeted fixes deliver more ROI than a full rebuild.

CMS is abandoned or you can't edit pages without a developer.

No dedicated service or city landing pages.

No trust bar (reviews, badges, years, license).

Content is older than 3 years with no updates.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/when-should-i-rebuild-my-website


Question: How many service pages does my home service website need?

Answer: One page per distinct service you sell, plus one page per priority city or ZIP you actually serve, plus combined service-city pages for your top 5–10 revenue combinations. For most home-service companies that's 20–50 pages — not 500 spun doorway pages.

1 page per distinct service (e.g. AC repair, furnace install, ductwork).

1 page per priority city (top 5–15 markets you serve).

1 page per top service+city combo (your highest-margin combinations).

Skip programmatic/spun pages — Google's Helpful Content update penalizes them.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-many-service-pages-do-i-need


Question: What Is the Google Guaranteed Badge?

Answer: The Google Guaranteed badge shows above Local Services Ads after Google verifies your license, insurance, and background checks. Verified businesses get top-of-page placement and Google refunds unhappy customers up to $2,000 — a huge trust signal.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-is-lsa-badge


Question: How Much Does Google Local Services Ads Cost?

Answer: LSA is pay-per-lead. Typical cost per lead: $25–$60 for cleaning and lawn care, $40–$90 for HVAC and plumbing, $80–$180 for roofing and remodeling. Cost is 30–50% below Google Search Ads once your review cadence is strong.

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Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/cost-of-google-lsa


Question: How Do I Lower My Google Ads Cost Per Click?

Answer: Lower CPC by adding negative keywords, tightening match types to phrase/exact, and improving landing-page relevance. A landing page that matches the keyword can cut CPC 30–50% through Quality Score alone.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-lower-cost-per-click


Question: What's the Best CRM for a Home Service Business?

Answer: Under $2M revenue: Jobber (dispatch-heavy) or HighLevel (marketing-heavy). $2M–$10M: ServiceTitan. Over $10M: ServiceTitan or a customized HubSpot Enterprise. Don't chase generic CRMs — trade-specific tools win.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/best-crm-for-home-services


Question: Do I Need a Blog If I Already Do Local SEO?

Answer: Yes. Service pages capture buying intent, but blog posts capture the mid-funnel questions ('how long does a new roof last?') that build trust and internal-link back to your money pages. Aim for 2 quality posts a month.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/should-i-blog-if-i-do-local-seo


Question: How Should I Respond to a Negative Google Review?

Answer: Respond within 24 hours, publicly, calmly, and never with customer details. Acknowledge, apologize for the experience, offer to make it right offline. Prospects read your response more than the review itself.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-respond-to-negative-reviews


Question: How Do I Get More Referrals From Existing Customers?

Answer: Ask at the peak-happiness moment (job completion, positive review), give them something concrete to hand out (business card + $50 credit), and follow up quarterly by email. Referral programs that don't ask get 90% fewer referrals.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-get-referrals-from-existing-customers


Question: What Are UTM Parameters and Should I Use Them?

Answer: UTMs are tags added to a URL (?utm_source=facebook) that tell Google Analytics where a visitor came from. Use them on every non-organic link — ads, email, QR codes — or your reporting will lump everything into 'direct'.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-are-utm-parameters


Question: What's a Good Website Conversion Rate for Contractors?

Answer: Service-page landings: 8–12%. Homepage: 3–6%. Blog posts: 1–3%. Below those, the offer, form length, or trust signals need work — not the design.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-is-a-good-conversion-rate-website


Question: How Fast Should I Follow Up With a New Lead?

Answer: Under 60 seconds. Leads contacted in the first minute close 3–5x more often than leads contacted in the first hour. Automate the first text; a human calls next.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-fast-should-i-follow-up-with-leads


Question: Do I Need a Mobile App for My Home Service Business?

Answer: No. A fast mobile website plus SMS covers 99% of the customer experience. Apps only make sense above $10M revenue with a recurring maintenance model that justifies the $30–100k build.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/do-i-need-a-mobile-app


Question: How Do I Price My Service Jobs?

Answer: Reverse-engineer from target hourly gross profit: (labor cost + materials + overhead per hour) × desired margin. Then present three tiers — 82% of buyers pick the middle. Stop quoting single prices.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-price-service-jobs


Question: Should I Offer Financing to My Customers?

Answer: For any job over $3,000, yes. Financing typically lifts close rate 15–25% and average ticket 20–40% because buyers see monthly payments instead of a lump sum. GreenSky, Hearth, and Wisetack are the standard vendors.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/should-i-offer-financing-home-services


Question: What Is Schema Markup and Do I Need It?

Answer: Schema is structured data (JSON-LD) that tells Google and AI assistants what your page is about — service, price range, review count, service area. Yes, you need it: it lifts rich-result eligibility and AI-answer citation rate.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-is-schema-markup


Question: How Do I Write a Service Page That Ranks?

Answer: Match the H1 to the exact query, put price range and service area in the first 100 words, add 3 real customer reviews, and include an FAQ block with schema. 800–1,400 words is the sweet spot for local service pages.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-write-service-page-that-ranks


Question: Should I Hire an In-House Marketing Coordinator?

Answer: Above $8k/mo in agency spend, yes — a $55–75k marketing coordinator plus a specialist agency retainer for SEO/ads usually beats a full-service agency at the same total cost.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/should-i-hire-a-marketing-coordinator


Question: What's the Best Way to Collect Before/After Photos?

Answer: Make it a step in the crew's dispatch checklist: same angle, natural light, phone tripod. Photos go straight to a shared album that auto-syncs to your CRM. No photo = job not complete.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/best-way-to-collect-before-after-photos


Question: How Do I Get Cited in Perplexity and ChatGPT?

Answer: Publish direct-answer content with clear author attribution (Person schema), FAQ blocks, and specific numbers. LLMs cite pages that answer the question in the first paragraph and prove expertise with author + reviews data.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-rank-in-perplexity-and-chatgpt


Question: Why Are My Competitors Showing in LSA and I'm Not?

Answer: Four reasons: fewer recent reviews than the top 3, lower answered-call rate, tighter service area, or a paused/incomplete Google Guaranteed verification. Fix answered-call rate first — it's the fastest lever.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/why-is-lsa-showing-competitors-not-me


Question: How Do I Handle Marketing During a Seasonal Slowdown?

Answer: Don't cut spend — shift it. Move budget from acquisition ads to retention (email nurture, maintenance-plan promos, referral incentives). Cutting marketing in slow months delays recovery by 60–90 days.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-handle-seasonal-slowdowns


Question: What's the Difference Between Brand and Non-Brand Search?

Answer: Brand search = someone types your company name. Non-brand = they type a generic query ('plumber near me'). Non-brand is what SEO and ads should optimize for; brand search should grow naturally as reputation compounds.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/what-is-brand-vs-non-brand-search


Question: How Do I Track Which Calls Came From Google?

Answer: Install CallRail or WhatConverts with dynamic number insertion — every visitor sees a unique tracking number so the source (organic, ads, GBP) is captured. Without it, you can't measure ROI on any channel.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-track-phone-calls-from-google


Question: Do Yard Signs Still Work for Contractors?

Answer: Yes — for visible-work trades (roofing, landscaping, painting, remodeling) yard signs still produce 3–8 leads per 100 signs over 30 days. Add a QR code to a mobile landing page for measurable attribution.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/do-yard-signs-still-work


Question: Should Home Service Businesses Run YouTube Ads?

Answer: Only after Google Search, LSA, and GBP are maxed out. YouTube ads work for high-ticket remodeling and roofing where a 30-second story lifts consideration — CPL is typically 2–4x higher than Search, but average job value can justify it.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/should-i-run-youtube-ads


Question: How Do I Choose a Marketing Agency for My Home Service Business?

Answer: Ask for 3 client references in your trade, sample monthly reports showing cost per lead by channel, and month-to-month terms. Any agency demanding a 12-month contract without proof of results is a red flag.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/learn/q/how-to-choose-a-marketing-agency


Question: Why Isn't My Marketing Working?

Answer: Most home-service marketing fails for one of six reasons: no lead-tracking, weak offer, wrong audience, slow website, broken follow-up, or spend spread across too many channels. Fix the tracking first — you cannot improve what you cannot measure.

You cannot see which channel produced which lead (no call tracking, no form source tracking).

Your offer is a coupon, not a reason to call today.

You're targeting price-shoppers instead of ideal customers.

Your website is slow, ugly on mobile, or missing trust signals.

Leads sit in a spreadsheet — no speed-to-lead, no nurture.

Budget is spread across 5+ channels so nothing gets enough oxygen.

Question: How long before marketing should produce leads?

Answer: Paid ads (Google Ads, LSA) should produce leads in week one. Local SEO takes 90–180 days for meaningful movement. If paid isn't producing in 30 days, the offer or landing page is the problem — not the platform.

Question: Should I fire my agency if leads are down?

Answer: Not yet. Ask for a call recording sample, a lead-source report, and a landing-page conversion rate. If they can't produce those in 48 hours, the problem is measurement — and that is fireable.

Question: How much should I be spending on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is the healthy range for established home-service companies; 10–15% if you're actively growing. Below 3% and you're likely under-invested.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/marketing-isnt-working


Question: I'm Spending Money But Not Getting Leads

Answer: When paid marketing produces no leads, it's almost always one of four issues: the wrong keywords, a broken landing page, missing call tracking (so leads exist but you can't see them), or budget too small to compete in your market. Diagnose in that order.

Question: What is a good cost per lead for home services?

Answer: $40–$120 for HVAC and plumbing service calls, $75–$250 for roofing and remodeling estimates, $25–$60 for cleaning and lawn care. Anything 3x above these needs a landing-page and offer audit.

Question: Should I use Google Ads or Local Services Ads?

Answer: Run LSA first — pay-per-lead beats pay-per-click for high-intent service calls. Add Search once LSA is capped or the cost-per-lead becomes uncompetitive.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/spending-money-not-getting-leads


Question: My Competitors Outrank Me on Google

Answer: Competitors outrank you because they have more relevant reviews, more content targeting the exact question searchers ask, or stronger local signals (NAP consistency, citations, GBP category depth). Audit their top-ranking pages, mirror the structure, then beat them on specificity and reviews.

Question: How long does it take to outrank a competitor?

Answer: 60–120 days for a page that already ranks 4–10. 6–12 months for a page trying to break into a top-3 map pack in a competitive metro.

Question: Do backlinks still matter for local SEO?

Answer: Yes — but relevance beats volume. Ten links from local chambers, industry associations, and news sites move rankings more than 100 directory links.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/competitors-outrank-me


Question: My Website Gets Traffic But No Calls

Answer: Websites that get traffic but no leads almost always fail on the same points: hidden phone number, no clear offer, slow mobile load, too-long forms, or no trust signals. The average fix takes hours, not a redesign, and typically doubles conversion.

Tap-to-call phone number in the top-right of every page.

One-sentence offer above the fold ('24/7 emergency plumbing — 60-minute response in [city]').

Reduce forms to name, phone, ZIP, service needed. Nothing else.

Add 3 real reviews with names above the fold — not a Trustpilot widget.

Show the license number, years in business, and service area on every page.

Mobile page load under 3 seconds (compress images, kill unused JS).

One CTA per page. 'Book' or 'Call' — never both fighting for attention.

Question: What is a good conversion rate for a home-service website?

Answer: 8–12% of unique visitors should call or fill a form on a service-page landing. Homepage conversion is usually 3–6%. Below those numbers, the offer or trust signals are weak.

Question: Do I need to redesign my website?

Answer: Rarely. 80% of conversion gains come from headline, offer, form length, and trust signals — all editable inside your current design. Redesign only when the site is broken on mobile or slower than 4 seconds to load.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/website-doesnt-convert


Question: My Google Business Profile Isn't Showing Up

Answer: GBP disappears for five reasons: suspension, wrong primary category, no reviews in the last 60 days, address/service-area mismatch, or the searcher is outside your proximity radius. Check suspension status first, category second, review recency third.

Question: How do I get my GBP reinstated after suspension?

Answer: File a reinstatement request from the profile dashboard with proof of address (utility bill), business license, and photos of signage/vehicles. Do not create a new profile — you will lose all reviews and rankings.

Question: Why do I rank in one city but not the next town over?

Answer: Google Business Profile ranking is proximity-weighted. To rank in a neighboring city you need service-area coverage in your GBP, city-specific service pages on your site, and reviews mentioning that city by name.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/gbp-not-showing-up


Question: Should I Fire My Marketing Agency?

Answer: Fire an agency that can't produce, in 48 hours, a report showing cost per lead by channel, close rate, average job value, and month-over-month trend. Silence, jargon, or vanity metrics (impressions, rankings) instead of leads and revenue are the deal-breakers.

Monthly reports show impressions, keywords, and 'brand awareness' but no cost per lead.

You cannot see the ad account or GA4 directly — they are 'reseller managed.'

Your account manager has changed three times in a year.

You are billed for services (SEO, social, blog) you didn't approve.

When you ask 'how many leads did we get?' you get a slide deck instead of a number.

Question: How long should I give a new agency before judging results?

Answer: 60 days for paid ads and website conversion changes. 90–180 days for SEO. If they cannot show weekly progress on inputs (published content, ad tests, tracking installed) within 30 days, that is a process failure.

Question: Is hiring in-house cheaper than an agency?

Answer: Usually yes above $8k/mo in agency spend, if you can find a marketing generalist. Below that, a good specialist agency wins on breadth and tools.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/agency-not-communicating


Question: Is SEO Worth It in 2026?

Answer: SEO is not dead — it has split. Traditional 'ten blue links' traffic is down 20–40% for informational queries, but local and commercial-intent SEO (map pack, service pages, city pages) is more valuable than ever because AI answers pull from those same sources.

Question: Should I stop SEO and just run ads?

Answer: No. Ads and SEO compound. SEO produces your lowest-cost leads over 12+ months; ads produce your fastest. Cut either and cost per lead rises within 90 days.

Question: How do I rank in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews?

Answer: Same fundamentals as SEO plus: clear author attribution (Person schema), FAQ blocks with schema, an llms.txt, and content that answers the exact question a user typed — not keyword-stuffed listicles.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/problems/is-seo-worth-it


Question: SEO for Home Service Businesses

Answer: SEO is the practice of earning free traffic from search engines by making pages that match the exact queries your customers type. For home services in 2026, SEO means three things: a fast, trustworthy website, city-specific service pages, and a fully-optimized Google Business Profile.

On-page relevance — H1, title, and body match the search query.

Local signals — GBP, NAP consistency, city pages, reviews.

Technical health — mobile speed, HTTPS, schema, no crawl errors.

Authority — reviews, mentions, and links from local + industry sites.

Question: Is SEO still worth it in 2026?

Answer: Yes for local and commercial-intent searches. AI Overviews pull from the same top-ranking pages, so local SEO wins twice — organic clicks plus AI citations.

Question: How much does SEO cost for a home-service business?

Answer: $1,500–$4,000/mo for competent local SEO in a mid-size metro. Below $1,500 is usually template work; above $4,000 should include original content and technical SEO.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/seo


Question: Local SEO for Service Businesses

Answer: Local SEO is how service businesses appear in the Google map pack and in 'near me' searches. The three factors that move rankings most: primary GBP category, review velocity, and city-specific service pages on your website.

Primary GBP category matching the exact query.

Proximity to the searcher (unfixable — build coverage instead).

Review count + recency (last 60 days matters more than lifetime total).

On-page relevance of the linked website page.

NAP consistency across the top 40 citations.

Question: How many city pages should I have?

Answer: One per city where you actively serve and want to rank. Do not create 200 empty city pages — Google's Helpful Content system now demotes those sites site-wide.

Question: How do I rank in a city where my office isn't located?

Answer: Add the city to your GBP service area, build a genuinely useful city page, earn reviews from that city (customers who mention the city name), and get one or two local citations from that town.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/local-seo


Question: Google Business Profile (GBP)

Answer: Google Business Profile is the single highest-ROI free asset for a service business. Optimizing it well moves the map pack faster than any website change. Focus on primary category, review velocity, service areas, and photo freshness.

Set the correct primary category (test in incognito against top-3 competitors).

Add every secondary category that describes what you actually do.

Fill every service and product with a real description.

Upload 20+ real photos of trucks, team, and completed work.

Set service areas by city, not radius, for most trades.

Publish a GBP Post weekly (offers, updates, jobs).

Answer the top 10 Q&A questions yourself before customers do.

Question: Can I have more than one GBP for one location?

Answer: No. One physical location = one GBP. Multiple GBPs for the same address (or an address you don't own) gets suspended and often loses all reviews.

Question: How often should I post to GBP?

Answer: Weekly. Consistency signals an active business. Posts do not directly rank your profile, but they lift click-through from the local pack.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/gbp


Question: Google Ads for Service Businesses

Answer: Google Ads produces the fastest leads for service businesses when three things are true: a purpose-built landing page, tight negative-keyword hygiene, and Local Services Ads running in parallel. Expect $40–$120 CPL for HVAC/plumbing, $75–$250 for roofing.

Sending traffic to the homepage instead of a landing page.

No negative keywords ('free,' 'jobs,' 'DIY,' competitor names).

Broad-match keywords with no budget cap.

No call tracking, so lead source is invisible.

Dayparting off — running ads at 2am when no one answers the phone.

Question: How much should I budget for Google Ads?

Answer: Minimum $1,500/mo to see meaningful data in most metros. Below that, you get too few clicks to optimize. Ideal starting budget: 60 clicks/week at your average CPC.

Question: Do I need to hire an agency to run ads?

Answer: For under $3k/mo spend, learn it yourself — the tools are usable and agency fees eat the budget. Above $5k/mo, a specialist typically returns 2–3x their fee in efficiency.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/google-ads


Question: Websites for Service Businesses

Answer: A high-converting home-service website has one job: turn a visitor into a call or booked appointment. The formula is unchanged for a decade: clear offer + one CTA + real trust signals + fast mobile load. Design is downstream of these fundamentals.

Headline names the customer's outcome (not your services).

Sub-headline addresses the biggest objection (speed, price, quality).

One primary CTA — 'Call Now' or 'Book Online.' Not both.

Tap-to-call phone number in the top-right.

Trust signal (star rating, years in business, licensed).

Real photo of a real truck, tech, or completed job.

Question: Do I need a custom website or is a template fine?

Answer: A well-configured template on Webflow, Framer, or WordPress with a solid theme wins over 80% of custom sites for service businesses. Spend the custom budget on content and photography instead.

Question: How many pages should my site have?

Answer: One homepage, one page per service, one page per city you serve, About, Contact, and a growing knowledge/blog section. Most service sites over-index on pages and under-index on depth.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/websites


Question: AI Search for Home Services

Answer: AI search engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) pull answers from the same signals as classic SEO plus three new ones: clear author attribution (Person schema), structured content the model can extract (FAQ, HowTo, Article schema), and an llms.txt file that maps your site for crawlers.

Add Person + Organization JSON-LD with sameAs pointing to LinkedIn, Amazon author page, and your other verified profiles.

Open every page with a 40–60 word TL;DR summary answering the exact question.

Add FAQPage schema to every page that has 3+ real questions.

Publish an /llms.txt file listing your important content.

Get cited by name on Wikipedia-tier sources (industry press, association sites).

Question: What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

Answer: GEO is the practice of optimizing content so generative AI engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) cite it. It overlaps 80% with SEO fundamentals plus explicit author attribution and structured direct-answer blocks.

Question: Does llms.txt actually work?

Answer: It is a proposed standard, not universally honored yet. But ChatGPT and Claude already fetch it when present, and it costs nothing to publish. Ship it now.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/ai-search


Question: Reviews for Service Businesses

Answer: Reviews are the single biggest local-ranking lever after your GBP primary category. Target 4–8 new reviews every month with recency across Google, Facebook, and one industry-specific platform. Respond to every review — positive and negative — within 24 hours.

Question: Is it against Google policy to incentivize reviews?

Answer: Yes. Any discount, gift, or entry-to-win in exchange for a review violates Google policy and risks profile suspension. Ask for honest reviews only.

Question: Should I remove negative reviews?

Answer: You cannot remove honest ones. You can flag reviews that violate policy (spam, competitor, off-topic, personal attacks). Flagging works maybe 20% of the time — better to bury them with fresh 5-stars.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/reviews


Question: Analytics & Attribution

Answer: You cannot improve what you cannot measure. Six numbers matter for home services: leads by channel, cost per lead, booked rate, close rate, average job value, and customer lifetime value. Everything else is noise until those six are accurate and reviewed monthly.

Call tracking: CallRail or WhatConverts — one number per marketing channel.

Form tracking: hidden UTM fields on every form.

GA4: with enhanced measurement and lead events configured.

CRM: Jobber, ServiceTitan, HouseCall Pro — one source of truth for booked and closed.

Google Search Console: for organic query and page-level performance.

Monthly one-page dashboard combining all six.

Question: Do I need GA4 if I have call tracking?

Answer: Yes. Call tracking shows phone leads; GA4 shows behavior — which pages convert, drop-off points, and where users came from. They complement each other.

Question: How often should I review these numbers?

Answer: Once a month for strategy, weekly for spot checks. Weekly reviews prevent runaway ad spend and catch tracking breakage within 7 days instead of 30.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/analytics


Question: Email Marketing for Service Businesses

Answer: Email is the highest-ROI marketing channel for repeat-business home services (HVAC maintenance, lawn care, cleaning, pest control). Send one useful email per month to past customers and expect 3–5x your ad ROI on recurring visits and referrals.

Seasonal maintenance reminders (spring HVAC tune-up, fall gutter cleaning).

One useful how-to per month (short — 200 words).

Post-job follow-up sequence: thank you → review ask → 30-day check-in → seasonal reminder.

Question: How often should I email my customer list?

Answer: Once every 2–4 weeks for most home-service businesses. Weekly if you have genuinely fresh content; less often erodes recognition.

Question: What email platform should I use?

Answer: For under 5,000 contacts: Brevo, MailerLite, or ConvertKit. For CRM-integrated sends: whatever your service software (Jobber, ServiceTitan) offers natively.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/email


Question: Local Services Ads (LSA) for Service Businesses

Answer: Local Services Ads sit above Google Ads and the map pack, and you pay per lead instead of per click. For most home services LSA delivers the lowest cost-per-lead of any paid channel — often $30–$80 — once you clear background checks, insurance verification, and a steady review cadence.

Review count and recency (last 30 days matters most).

Response rate and answered-call percentage — decline calls and you drop.

Business hours and service-area coverage vs. searcher location.

Dispute rate — leads you mark 'not a lead' too often lower your placement.

Question: Is LSA better than Google Ads?

Answer: For most home services, yes — LSA delivers 30–50% lower cost per lead than Search. Add Google Ads once LSA is capped in your market.

Question: How do I lower LSA cost per lead?

Answer: Answer every call within two rings, tighten service-area radius, and dispute non-service calls promptly — all three lift rank and lower CPL.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/lsa


Question: Content Marketing for Service Businesses

Answer: Content marketing for home services means one thing: publishing pages that match a real buying question a customer just typed into Google. Skip generic listicles. Ship service pages, city pages, and 'how much does X cost' answers — all with author attribution and schema.

Money pages — service × city landing pages with one offer and one form.

Buying-intent Q&A — cost, timeline, warranty, comparison pages.

Trust content — case studies with before/after, real names, real numbers.

Question: Do I need a blog if I already rank locally?

Answer: Yes — blog content answers the mid-funnel questions your service pages don't, and each post gives you a place to link internally to the money pages.

Question: Can I use AI to write content?

Answer: For drafts, yes. Ship nothing without a human edit that adds real numbers, local specifics, and Chris-level author attribution.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/content-marketing


Question: Video Marketing for Service Businesses

Answer: Video wins for home services when it does two jobs: proves you know your trade (long-form YouTube how-tos) and shows what a great job looks like (short-form before/after). Aim for one long video and four shorts per month, all shot on a phone.

Question: Do I need a videographer?

Answer: No. iPhone + $30 lav mic + natural light is enough for 90% of home-service video for the first 12 months.

Question: What length works best on YouTube for contractors?

Answer: 8–14 minutes for how-to content, 30–60 seconds for Shorts. Stop making 3-minute videos — they underperform both formats.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/video-marketing


Question: Lead Nurture & Follow-Up

Answer: Contact a new lead in under 60 seconds and your close rate is 3–5x higher than contacting them in 30 minutes. Speed-to-lead is the highest ROI change you can make this month — no ad budget change required.

Minute 1 — automated text: 'We got your request, calling now from [number].'

Hour 1 — email with pricing range, portfolio, and calendar link.

Day 3 — value email (case study or FAQ answer).

Question: What's the best CRM for lead follow-up?

Answer: For under $2M revenue: HighLevel or Jobber built-in. Above that: ServiceTitan or a Zapier-connected HubSpot Starter.

Question: How many follow-ups is too many?

Answer: Seven touches over 21 days is the sweet spot for home services. After that, add to a monthly nurture list — do not delete.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/lead-nurture


Question: Meta Ads for Service Businesses

Answer: Meta ads work for home services when the offer is a low-friction lead magnet (free inspection, seasonal tune-up, quote) — not a hard-sell. Expect $15–$50 CPL for well-targeted campaigns. Don't try to replace Google here; use Meta for demand generation.

Before/after photo carousel with client review overlaid.

30-second job-site video with a text hook in the first 2 seconds.

Owner-to-camera testimonial explaining one specific fix.

Question: Is Facebook still worth it in 2026?

Answer: Yes for visual trades — roofing, remodeling, landscaping, painting. Less so for emergency-intent trades where Google captures the moment.

Question: What targeting should I use?

Answer: Radius + broad interest, then let the algorithm learn. Layered demographic targeting underperforms on small budgets under $2k/mo.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/facebook-ads


Question: Branding for Home Service Businesses

Answer: Branding for contractors is not a logo — it's the promise you're known for. Pick one thing (fastest response, cleanest crew, best warranty) and make every touchpoint prove it. Companies with sharp positioning charge 15–30% more than commodity competitors.

Question: How much should a small contractor spend on branding?

Answer: $3k–$8k for logo, color system, truck wrap templates, and uniform design. Redo every 5–7 years, not annually.

Question: Does niching down actually help?

Answer: Yes — 'kitchen remodels only' or 'boiler repair only' companies routinely outrank generalists on the exact query and charge premium prices.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/branding


Question: Pricing & Offer Design

Answer: Most home-service companies underprice by 15–25%. Raise rates 8–12% every 12–18 months, publish good-better-best options on every quote, and stop discounting to close — bundle instead. Offer design lifts close rate more than any marketing channel change.

Question: Should I show pricing on my website?

Answer: Show ranges ('typical projects: $8k–$18k'). It filters out tire-kickers and improves lead quality.

Question: How do I compete with cheap competitors?

Answer: Don't. Reframe against risk (warranty, insurance, licensed techs) and stop chasing price-only leads.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/pricing-strategy


Question: CRM & Marketing Automation

Answer: A working CRM stack captures every lead, texts them in 60 seconds, books an estimate, and triggers a review request after the job — automatically. Under $2M revenue: HighLevel or Jobber. Above: ServiceTitan. Don't bolt on 6 tools; own the flow end-to-end.

Question: Is HighLevel or Jobber better?

Answer: Jobber for dispatch-heavy trades (HVAC, plumbing, cleaning). HighLevel for marketing-heavy operations that need SMS/email nurture + funnels.

Question: Do I need Zapier?

Answer: Only if your CRM can't natively connect to your quote/form tool. Aim to eliminate Zapier over time — it's a fragility layer.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/topics/crm-automation


Question: HVAC Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: HVAC demand is weather-driven — you're slammed in July and January, quiet in the shoulder seasons, and emergency calls go to whoever answers first. Own the map pack in your service area and win the emergency moment with fast call handling and 24/7 booking. A steady reviews engine plus seasonal maintenance-plan campaigns smooth out the feast-or-famine cycle.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How much should an HVAC company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is typical. Established HVAC companies with a full backlog can operate at 3–5%; growth-mode companies routinely spend 8–12% while building maintenance-plan enrollment.

Question: What's the fastest way to get more HVAC calls this month?

Answer: Fix speed-to-lead (answer inside 60 seconds), turn on Local Service Ads with a Google-guaranteed badge, and run a 30-day review-request cadence on every completed job. All three move the phone within weeks.

Question: Do HVAC companies still need SEO if they run ads?

Answer: Yes. Emergency searchers click the map pack first, and organic + GBP results generate calls at a fraction of Google Ads CPL. Ads plug seasonal gaps; SEO compounds year-round.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/hvac/marketing-guide


Question: Plumbing Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Plumbing is dominated by emergency intent — burst pipes, clogged drains, no hot water — where the homeowner calls the first credible company that answers. Rank in the local map pack for emergency terms, capture calls 24/7, and stack recent 5-star reviews. Layer Local Service Ads and Google Ads on top for the moments when organic isn't enough.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the best marketing channel for plumbers?

Answer: Google Business Profile plus Local Service Ads. Together they own the top of the emergency-search results page, which is where 60%+ of plumbing revenue starts.

Question: How do I get more emergency plumbing calls at night?

Answer: Run 24/7 answering (in-house or a live-answer service), turn on after-hours Google Ads bid adjustments, and make sure your GBP hours say 'Open 24 hours' if you actually answer.

Question: Are review-gating tools worth it for plumbing companies?

Answer: No — Google forbids review gating and can suspend your GBP. Ask every customer for a review, respond publicly, and route negative feedback into a private service-recovery flow instead.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/plumbing/marketing-guide


Question: Roofing Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Roofing revenue is lumpy — driven by storms, insurance claims, and long consideration cycles for retail (non-storm) work. Build a website that closes retail buyers with financing, warranties, and before/afters, and use Google Ads plus Facebook Lead Ads to chase storm demand. Long-nurture email keeps you top of mind for the 60–120 day retail decision window.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do roofing companies get more retail (non-storm) jobs?

Answer: Retail wins come from a strong website, financing offers, and consistent Google Ads on high-intent replacement keywords — not door-knocking. Nurture cold leads by email for 60–120 days.

Question: Is Facebook advertising still worth it for roofers?

Answer: Yes for storm response and retail lead-gen with a strong offer (free inspection, financing). Meta Lead Ads still produce sub-$40 leads in most metros when the creative is fresh.

Question: What's a good cost per lead for roofing?

Answer: Storm/insurance: $40–$120. Retail replacement: $80–$250 depending on metro and season. Anything above $300 usually points to a landing-page or offer problem, not media pricing.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/roofing/marketing-guide


Question: Electrical Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Electrical demand is a mix of urgent (breaker/panel failures) and planned (panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home rewires) — very different marketing motions for each. Own local SEO for the urgent side. Build service pages and Google Ads campaigns for the planned side — especially EV charger installs and 200-amp upgrades where average tickets are highest.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do I get more EV charger installation leads?

Answer: Build a dedicated /ev-charger-installation page, add it to your GBP services, and run Google Ads on 'Level 2 EV charger installer near me' terms. This is one of the highest-ticket, lowest-competition electrician searches right now.

Question: Is Local Service Ads worth it for electricians?

Answer: Yes in most metros — the Google-guaranteed badge sits above every other result and pay-per-lead pricing is usually cheaper than Google Ads for urgent calls.

Question: How do commercial electricians market differently?

Answer: Commercial is relationship-driven — GC and property-management outreach, LinkedIn, and case-study SEO for niche verticals (industrial, medical, tenant improvement). Not the same playbook as residential.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/electrical/marketing-guide


Question: Garage Door Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Garage-door service is almost entirely emergency-driven — a spring breaks or the door won't close, and the homeowner searches immediately. Rank in the map pack and Local Service Ads for 'garage door repair near me,' answer every call live, and price fast. Same-day scheduling and honest pricing beat most competitors before they get to the door.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do garage door companies compete with big franchise brands?

Answer: Franchises spend on brand, but they lose on speed and price transparency. A local shop that answers live, publishes real pricing, and shows up in the map pack wins the emergency job every time.

Question: Should garage door companies use door-knocking?

Answer: Rarely. Digital demand is high enough that a good GBP + Local Service Ads mix produces more calls than door-knocking, at a lower cost per booked job.

Question: What's the best average ticket for garage door companies?

Answer: $450–$850 for repairs, $1,200–$3,500 for new installs. Marketing spend should target the higher-ticket install and full-door replacement searches, not just spring replacements.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/garage-door/marketing-guide


Question: Landscaping Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Landscaping revenue splits between recurring maintenance contracts (steady, low-margin) and one-time design/build projects (lumpy, high-margin). Use SEO and GBP to fill maintenance routes cheaply. Reserve paid ads for design/build lead-gen where ticket sizes justify $80–$200 CPL. Email nurture converts fall estimates into spring contracts.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do I get more lawn maintenance contracts?

Answer: Focus on route density — cheap door-hangers in existing route neighborhoods beat citywide ads. Combine with a strong GBP, referral incentives, and a spring pre-book campaign in January and February.

Question: Are Google Ads worth it for landscaping?

Answer: For design/build and hardscape yes — average ticket supports $100+ CPL. For basic mowing, ads usually lose money; SEO and route-density marketing are more profitable.

Question: How do landscapers stay busy in winter?

Answer: Add snow removal, holiday lighting, or leaf cleanup — and run an off-season email campaign to lock in spring contracts before your competitors start selling.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/landscaping/marketing-guide


Question: Remodeling Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Remodeling has long consideration cycles — 3 to 12 months from first search to signed contract — and the highest average ticket in home services. Win on website quality, project galleries, and long-nurture email. SEO for 'kitchen remodel [city]' terms compounds; ads work if the site closes hard. Case studies and financing offers move fence-sitters.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How long does it take a remodeling lead to convert?

Answer: 3–12 months on average. That's why email nurture, retargeting, and CRM discipline matter more here than in any other trade. Never write off a lead in under 6 months.

Question: What's a realistic cost per remodeling lead?

Answer: $150–$400 depending on scope and market. Cost per signed job is $2,000–$8,000, so a $250 lead is cheap if your close rate is real.

Question: Do remodeling companies need blog content?

Answer: Yes — buyer-education content is what earns rankings for high-intent terms like 'kitchen remodel cost' and 'how long does a bathroom remodel take.' It also feeds AI Overviews.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/remodeling/marketing-guide


Question: Painting Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Painting is seasonal for exterior and steady year-round for interior. Buyers are highly price-sensitive and shop 3–5 quotes before deciding. Local SEO plus Google Ads with a fast quote-response process wins the majority of jobs. Reviews and before/after photos close the deal after the estimate.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

"My marketing isn't working." → /problems/marketing-isnt-working

Question: How do painters get more interior job leads in winter?

Answer: Winter is a great interior-paint season — run ads and content around 'interior painting cost' and 'painters near me' with a fast-quote hook. Homeowners want work done before holidays and tax refunds.

Question: Is door-hanging still worth it for painters?

Answer: Yes in neighborhoods where you've just finished a job — a truck-in-driveway plus door hangers on 40 neighboring homes still books work in every market.

Question: How fast should I respond to a painting quote request?

Answer: Under 5 minutes triples booking rate. Painters lose more jobs to slow response than to price.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/painting/marketing-guide


Question: Pest Control Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Pest control is subscription-driven — the money is in quarterly and monthly recurring routes, not one-off calls. Local SEO + GBP for one-time trigger calls (ants, wasps, mice), then convert those into recurring plans on the first visit. Email nurture keeps annual renewals high.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do pest control companies increase recurring revenue?

Answer: Convert every one-time trigger call into a quarterly plan on the first visit — script it, incentivize the tech, and price the plan to make the one-off feel expensive by comparison.

Question: Are Google Ads worth it for pest control?

Answer: Yes for urgent triggers (wasps, mice, bed bugs) where CPL is $30–$70. Not worth it for generic 'pest control' terms — those lose to local SEO and GBP.

Question: What's the best CRM setup for pest control?

Answer: One that automates renewal reminders, credit-card updates, and quarterly service scheduling. FieldRoutes, PestRoutes, and Housecall Pro all handle this well.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/pest-control/marketing-guide


Question: Cleaning Services Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Cleaning revenue is highly recurring — the goal is filling weekly and biweekly routes, not chasing one-time deep cleans. Local SEO plus a fast quote-response process wins recurring customers. Referral programs and email marketing to past customers backfill cancellations at zero acquisition cost.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: How do cleaning companies get more recurring clients?

Answer: Price the first-time deep clean at a slight discount when the customer commits to biweekly service. Then over-deliver on the first visit and ask for a review.

Question: Is Facebook advertising worth it for cleaning services?

Answer: Yes for move-out and post-construction cleans where urgency is high. For recurring residential, referrals and SEO produce better lifetime-value clients.

Question: How much should a cleaning company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–8% of revenue while growing, 3–5% at maturity. Most of the spend should go to SEO, GBP optimization, and referral incentives — not paid ads.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/cleaning-services/marketing-guide


Question: Fencing Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Fencing companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a fencing company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a fencing company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/fencing/marketing-guide


Question: Flooring Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Flooring companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a flooring company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a flooring company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/flooring/marketing-guide


Question: Foundation Repair Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Foundation Repair companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a foundation repair company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a foundation repair company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/foundation-repair/marketing-guide


Question: Pool Service Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Pool Service companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a pool service company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a pool service company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/pool-service/marketing-guide


Question: Tree Service Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Tree Service companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a tree service company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a tree service company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/tree-service/marketing-guide


Question: Kitchen & Bath Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Kitchen & Bath companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a kitchen & bath company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a kitchen & bath company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/kitchen-bath/marketing-guide


Question: Countertops & Cabinets Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Countertops & Cabinets companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a countertops & cabinets company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a countertops & cabinets company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/countertops/marketing-guide


Question: Drywall Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Drywall companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a drywall company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a drywall company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/drywall/marketing-guide


Question: Stucco & Tile Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Stucco & Tile companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a stucco & tile company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a stucco & tile company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/stucco-tile/marketing-guide


Question: Snow Removal Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Snow Removal companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a snow removal company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a snow removal company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/snow-removal/marketing-guide


Question: Home Security Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Home Security companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a home security company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a home security company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/home-security/marketing-guide


Question: Sunrooms & Awnings Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Sunrooms & Awnings companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a sunrooms & awnings company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a sunrooms & awnings company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/sunrooms/marketing-guide


Question: Window & Door Replacement Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Window & Door Replacement companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a window & door replacement company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a window & door replacement company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/window-door/marketing-guide


Question: Gutters Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Gutters companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a gutters company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a gutters company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/gutters/marketing-guide


Question: Insulation Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Insulation companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a insulation company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a insulation company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/insulation/marketing-guide


Question: Solar Panels Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Solar Panels companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a solar panels company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a solar panels company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/solar-panels/marketing-guide


Question: Septic Services Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Septic Services companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a septic services company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a septic services company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/septic/marketing-guide


Question: Chimney Sweep & Repair Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Chimney Sweep & Repair companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a chimney sweep & repair company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a chimney sweep & repair company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/chimney/marketing-guide


Question: Masonry Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Masonry companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a masonry company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a masonry company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/masonry/marketing-guide


Question: Concrete Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Concrete companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a concrete company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a concrete company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/concrete/marketing-guide


Question: Decks Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Decks companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a decks company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a decks company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/decks/marketing-guide


Question: Siding Marketing: The Complete 2026 Guide

Answer: Siding companies win or lose on local visibility, response speed, and reviews — the same three levers that decide every home-service search. Rank in the local map pack, answer every call live, and build a reviews engine that runs on autopilot. Layer Google Ads on top when demand outpaces organic supply.

Local SEO + Google Business Profile — own the map pack for your top 3 service terms.

Speed-to-lead — answer every inbound in under 5 minutes, live, 24/7 if the trade is emergency-driven.

Reviews engine — automated request on every completed job, with public responses.

Paid amplification — Local Service Ads and/or Google Ads to fill the gaps SEO doesn't cover yet.

Question: What's the fastest way for a siding company to get more leads?

Answer: Fix your Google Business Profile, request reviews on every completed job, and respond to inbound leads inside 5 minutes. These three moves outperform any ad channel in the first 60 days.

Question: How much should a siding company spend on marketing?

Answer: 5–10% of revenue is a healthy range. Growth-mode companies spend 8–12% while building brand and reviews; mature operators stabilize at 3–5%.

Question: Do I need a website if my Google Business Profile is strong?

Answer: Yes. GBP wins the click, but the website closes the buyer with proof, pricing hints, and a fast conversion path. A weak website leaks 30–60% of the calls your GBP earns.

Chris Heidlebaugh, Digital Marketing Coach — https://digitalmarketingcoach.com/industries/siding/marketing-guide