Marketing Tips and Strategies for Contractors and Trades Businesses

Marketing tips, SEO strategies, and website advice for contractors and trades businesses across Canada and the United States. Built for the trades, by people who know the industry.

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Contractor Marketing
Google Ads
Lead Generation
SEO for Contractors
Social Media
Trade-Specific Marketing
Websites for Contractors

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Best Contractor Website Examples (And What Makes Them Work)

What separates contractor websites that generate leads from ones that don’t. Real elements, real examples, and what to fix on yours.

How Long Does SEO Take for Contractors? (Realistic Timeline)

Honest SEO timeline for contractors. What to expect in months 1-3, 4-6, and 6-12+, what affects your results, and why it’s worth the wait.

How Much Does Contractor Marketing Cost?

Transparent breakdown of contractor marketing costs — websites, SEO, Google Ads, social media. Real pricing and ROI numbers for trade businesses.

Contractor Marketing Strategy: A Complete 2025 Blueprint

A complete contractor marketing strategy for 2025 — website foundation, SEO, Google Ads, reviews, and tracking in the right order. No fluff.

How to Set Up Google Business Profile for Contractors

Step-by-step guide to setting up Google Business Profile for contractors. Fill every field right and start showing up in local searches.

How to Get Google Reviews as a Contractor

A practical system for how to get Google reviews as a contractor. Includes a text message template, timing tips, and how reviews affect your rankings.