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home services conferences,contractor conferences
By Will Schmidt January 14, 2025
Learn why local festivals and sponsorships are better than industry conferences and conventions. The information also provides suggestions for using that budget for employee benefits and motivational initiatives for higher retention.
is ai stealing my leads,is ai stealing my traffic
By Will Schmidt December 18, 2024
AI and ads are pushing local SEO results lower. Learn how geo-targeting, city-based ads, and smart keyword focus help contractors stay visible in search.
what is a fractional cmo,fractional cmo
By Will Schmidt November 27, 2024
Learn the differences between a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Fractional CMO, and Chief Strategy Officer, and why the CSO model is better than CMO.
company mission statement,contractor branding,how to write a mission statement
By Will Schmidt November 21, 2024
How to write a mission statement that inspires your team and wins local residential and commercial contractor clients.
specialty search engines,what is a specialty search engine
By Will Schmidt November 7, 2024
Learn the difference between regular search engines and specialty engines and how they help local contractors and local businesses.
unique hvac names,hvac business names
By Will Schmidt November 4, 2024
100+ HVAC business names that can help you grow local SEO rankings faster, and prepare you for regional growth and even franchising.
marketing acronyms,marketing acronyms explained
By Will Schmidt October 28, 2024
200+ marketing acronyms in alphabetical order. What are they, when are they use, and when are they used incorrectly. Full comprehensive guide.
contractor content marketing,content marketing guide,content marketing for contractors
By Will Schmidt October 23, 2024
Learn contractor content marketing strategies that drive leads, SEO, and trust. A 2025–2026 guide for roofers, plumbers, HVAC, and more.
contractor reviews,online reviews for contractors,get more reviews,Google reviews contractors
By Will Schmidt October 12, 2024
Learn how to get more reviews for your contractor business in 2026. Step-by-step tips on every platform, marketing tool, and tactic.
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