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Websites that book the job: guides for home service owners

Practical, no-fluff guides on websites, online booking, lead follow-up, Google and Facebook ads, written for HVAC, plumbing and roofing companies.

Marketing · 7 min

How to Choose a Home Service Marketing Agency in Raleigh, Cary and Durham

What a home service marketing plan should include, what SEO and ads cost, the questions to ask an agency and the red flags to walk away from.

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Paid ads · 7 min

How Much Should a Raleigh-Durham Contractor Spend on Google and Meta Ads?

Work out a Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta ads budget from the jobs you want, with 2026 cost benchmarks and a Triangle season plan.

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Lead follow-up · 7 min

AI Appointment Setting for Home Service Companies in Raleigh and Cary

How AI receptionists answer and book calls 24/7, why speed wins the job, what to keep human, and the calling laws to follow.

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Paid ads · 6 min

Local Services Ads vs. Google Ads for Home Service Businesses

How Google's pay-per-lead and pay-per-click ads work for HVAC, plumbing and roofing companies, what they cost in 2026, and when to use each.

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Paid social · 6 min

Do Facebook Ads Work for HVAC, Plumbing and Roofing Companies?

Where Facebook and Instagram ads fit for home service companies, what leads cost in 2025 benchmarks, and how to keep lead quality high.

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Web design · 6 min

Landing Pages That Turn Ad Clicks Into Booked Jobs

Why sending Google and Facebook ads to your homepage wastes money, and the seven things a home service landing page needs to book the job.

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Development · 5 min

How Fast Should a Contractor Website Be? Core Web Vitals Explained

The three speed numbers Google measures, the targets to hit, a two-minute test for your own site, and what usually slows contractor websites down.

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Pricing · 6 min

How Much Does a Website Cost for a Home Service Business in 2026?

Real 2026 price ranges for HVAC, plumbing and roofing websites, what you'll pay every month after launch, and the red flags to watch for in a quote.

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Redesign · 5 min

7 Signs Your Contractor Website Is Costing You Jobs

The seven most common ways a home service website sends customers to a competitor, with a 5-minute check you can run on your phone today.

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