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Straight talk on ads, social and getting more customers.
Practical advice for business owners. No jargon, no fluff.
Owner Insights · 6 min read
What I Learned Paying for Leads in My Own Contracting Business
What paying for leads in a family contracting business taught me about where marketing money really goes.
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Google Ads · 7 min read
How Much Do Google Ads Cost for Contractors in Chicago?
Real benchmark numbers, what drives your cost up or down, and the one number that matters more than cost per click.
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Google Ads · 6 min read
5 Signs You’re Wasting Money on Google Ads
Most accounts we audit aren't underfunded. They're leaking. Here are the five problems we find most often.
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Local Service Ads · 5 min read
Local Service Ads vs. Search Ads: Which Fits Your Business?
How each one charges, where it shows up, how much control you get, and when it makes sense to run both.
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Social Media · 5 min read
How Often Should a Local Business Post on Social Media?
A realistic posting plan you can keep up with, and what it really takes to make social media pay off.
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Local SEO · 8 min read
Local SEO Basics: How to Show Up in Google’s Map Results
How Google picks local results, and what goes into earning your spot in the map pack.
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Targeting · 7 min read
How to Target the Right Customers (and Stop Paying for the Wrong Ones)
Location, keywords, timing and audiences: how to aim your budget at the customers you actually want.
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Marketing Strategy · 7 min read
The 5 Marketing Services That Matter Most for Local Businesses
What each service does, what it costs, and why the order you tackle them in matters.
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Marketing Strategy · 7 min read
The 5 Marketing Services That Matter Most for Local Businesses
What each service does, what it costs, and why the order you tackle them in matters.
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