10 Essential Marketing Principles for Driving Success in Home Services

Over the years I’ve learned several key principles I come to use as a guide when helping market home service businesses. Sometimes a slight shift in how you think about positioning your business or service can make all the difference in the world. With the right marketing strategies, you can cut through the noise and position […]

Lessons from the Legal Sector: Maximize Home Services ROI with a Balanced Approach

Saw an interesting article out this morning discussing the current marketing environment for companies in the legal field. While I generally focus most of my attention on marketing as it relates to home services, there are some key insights that can be gleaned from marketing across other verticals. The legal sector is an ultra-competitive industry […]

Essential Strategies to Optimize Your Home Services Website for Maximum Conversions in 2025

A strong digital presence is crucial in the competitive world of home services. Your website stands at the forefront of your digital presence and it’s not just a place to showcase your services; it’s a vital tool for converting visitors into long-term customers and driving your business’s growth. By optimizing your site for user experience […]

HVAC Marketing Insights: Google Local Service Ads Lead Volume Down 30% in September 2024

Each month Jon Torrey and his team over at The Data Driven Trades examine trends in HVAC marketing and more specifically how Google Local Service Ads (GLSA) are performing across a sample of 25 HVAC businesses across the US. Results from his analysis over the last couple months have shown a general slowdown in GLSA […]

State of Marketing Q4 2024: Key Takeaways from Leading Home Improvement Lead Generation Marketers

As we head into Q4 2024, the home improvement industry continues to evolve, influenced by a combination of economic shifts, consumer behavior changes, and technological advancements. For businesses in this sector, understanding the most effective marketing strategies and lead generation tactics is crucial. Recently the team over at ProRemodeler interviewed 5 leading marketing directors of […]

Google Ads Exposed: Home Services Marketing Insights From Over 1 Million Ad Tests

Interesting article posted today over at Search Engine Land looking into common myths surrounding Ad creative and best practices on the Google Ads platform. Google Ads remains a complex battlefield where traditional strategies often do not translate into higher performance, especially for home services companies. A comprehensive study by Optmyzr, which reviewed over one million […]

Yelp vs. Google: Why Home Services Companies Are Betting on Google Reviews

Shares of Yelp (YELP) took a hit this morning, falling nearly 3% following a critical assessment by BofA Securities analyst Nitin Bansal. Bansal, who initiated coverage of the stock with an “Underperform” rating and a $30 price target, expects further downward revisions in Yelp’s earnings through 2025 and 2026. The primary reason? Declining ad revenue […]

The Truth Behind the Google Search Partners Ad Network: What Home Services Companies Need to Know About Click Fraud and Brand Safety

This morning I read an article on the Search Engine Roundtable discussing an uptick in click fraud seen across the Google Search Partners (GSP) ad network. This is nothing new and one of the main reasons I avoid selecting this option when running Google Search campaigns for my clients. Below I attempt to explain the […]

Google’s LSA Update (February 2024): A Fast Track to Ad Spend Disaster?

Over the last couple of days Google rolled out its latest update for Local Services Ads (LSA) and it has many users in an uproar.  As part of the company’s new branded local services ads called Direct Business Search, Google has started showing local services ads on branded terms. Anyone that is running LSAs are […]

Social Recruiting in Home Services: Unleashing the Untapped Power of Social Media in Home Services Hiring

I’m a big believer in social media. Most home services companies I’ve had the privilege of interacting with don’t feel the same way. Most are curious about the impact a thriving and engaging social profile could have on their business but are either unsure about how to implement a social strategy or are wary of […]