SEO FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES AND TRADES

Get More Leads, Close More Jobs, Drive Business Growth

Wishing your website worked a little harder so that you don’t have to? We offer trades and construction SEO campaigns that can get your website seen in Google and more visitors to your website – which will ultimately lead to more inquiries, projects quoted, and closed jobs – all while building trust and confidence in your brand.

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Proven Construction SEO Services

As a construction company owner or tradesperson, your hands are full from dawn till dusk. The day is packed with project management, client meetings, material procurement, and ensuring the job site runs smoothly. Amidst the whirlwind, who has the time to sit down and update a website?

We understand these common struggles which is why our SEO services are tailored to the unique needs of construction companies. Our expertise ensures your business gains better visibility in Google search results, attracting more visitors to your website and ultimately generating more leads and jobs. By improving your online presence, we help you focus on what you do best – building and constructing – while we handle the digital marketing challenges for you. 

Contact us today to learn more about how we can build a stronger online presence for better lead generation today!

We have implemented successful local SEO construction campaigns focused on lead generation and know exactly what to focus on. This means your budget goes towards the most effective efforts to drive new leads and procure jobs.

Don’t get frustrated over the fact that you are the most established and reputable tradesperson in your industry and yet still don’t rank on Google!

Stop thinking about where your next job will come from or relying solely on word-of-mouth. Better rankings, more traffic, more visitors contacting you.

Whether your last local SEO company promised instant #1 results or you’ve been optimizing your website on your own, you can stop relying on luck or Google’s favour. All of our SEO strategies are tested and proven to give long term stable rankings.

Finding the right words to describe your services, projects, and expertise can be daunting. After a long day on the job site, the last thing you want to do is write blog posts or service descriptions. Let us do all the talking, or should we say writing.

Local SEO is crucial for construction companies, yet it can seem like an unsolvable puzzle especially as it seems like Maps and Local listings are always changing and undergoing edits. Getting your business to appear in local searches involves understanding keywords, Google My Business optimization, and customer reviews – areas that can be overwhelming without expert help.

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Proven Construction Marketing SEO Services

When potential clients search for construction services online, you want your business to be at the top of the list. SEO for the construction industry is key to improving your online visibility, attracting more website visitors, and ultimately generating more leads and jobs. Here’s what we suggest to make the biggest difference.

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CLIENTS & SUCCESS STORIES

We help local Construction and Trades accelerate their growth.

Join the ranks of other general contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, roofers, painters, landscapers, and other trades using our SEO services to get more leads.

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Doubled Workforce, More Qualified Leads in Primary Region

General Concrete saw huge growth as they started to attract more jobs in their desired regions and doubled their team in order to keep up with demand.

Grown from 1 to 6 Employees Due to Drastic Increase in Website Inquiries

Another growth success story – the new website for Family Plumbing and Heating brought in more job inquiries and they were able to scale up from a one man operation quite quickly.

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This whole process has been surprisingly effective in finding the clients that need our service. 1st on the List is responsive to answer all my questions and concerns. They are approachable and it’s easy to ask questions on areas I may not understand yet. We are now pursuing additional opportunities with 1st on the List to keep growing our website and business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. While every business and market is different, here’s a general timeline for what you can expect:

First 1-3 Months: We begin with an initial setup and audit of your current website, implementing foundational SEO elements such as keyword research, on-page optimization, and fixing technical issues. During this period, Google needs time to crawl and index these changes. Generally, initial results are often noticed in the first 3 months.

3-6 Months: Improvement in keyword rankings and organic traffic starts to become noticeable. Ongoing content creation and optimization help to establish your website as a valuable resource. Local SEO efforts begin to show results in local search rankings and Google My Business.

6-12 Months: You will see continued growth in organic traffic and keyword rankings. This period typically brings increased leads and conversions as your site gains more visibility and authority. We refine SEO strategies based on performance data and market trends to ensure ongoing success.

Communication is key to your SEO campaign’s success. We primarily use email for detailed updates and reports but are flexible with phone, video calls, or in-person meetings if local. Your dedicated Project Manager/SEO Lead will oversee your campaign, and our client success coordinator will send detailed monthly reports and provide insights into your campaign’s performance and progress.. This ensures you stay informed and confident that our strategies are working.

Yes, we can certainly integrate features such as online booking, contact forms, and lead capture forms into your website. Our skilled web developer will work with you to explore the most effective and financially feasible options for incorporating these functionalities. These features are extremely useful for your SEO campaign, as they provide essential tools to capture leads from the increased traffic that SEO efforts bring to your site. By making it easy for visitors to get in touch or book services, you can convert more of your site traffic into valuable leads and customers.

Our pricing for SEO and web design services is customized to meet the specific needs and goals of your construction business. We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your unique challenges and desired outcomes. Based on this information, we develop a tailored strategy that outlines the scope of work, timelines, and deliverables.

Factors that influence pricing include the complexity of your website, the level of SEO optimization required, the extent of content creation, and any additional features like online booking or lead capture forms. By offering a personalized approach, we ensure that you receive the most effective and financially feasible solutions to achieve your business objectives. Our goal is to provide transparent, value-driven pricing that aligns with your budget and delivers measurable results.

Most construction local construction company SEO campaigns range from $800 – 1000 per month.

Absolutely. If your previous SEO efforts yielded positive results, we’ll review the strategies implemented and build upon that momentum. Understanding what worked well allows us to refine and enhance those tactics, ensuring continued growth and success.

In cases where previous results were not as expected, we’ll conduct a thorough audit to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Our team will analyze what was done, pinpoint areas that need adjustment, and develop a robust strategy tailored to meet your specific goals. By learning from past experiences and leveraging our expertise, we aim to deliver superior outcomes and maximize the effectiveness of your SEO campaign moving forward.

We determine the best keywords to target based on thorough research and analysis tailored to your business. Primarily, we focus on geographically targeted phrases such as “service + city,” which are commonly searched by potential customers seeking local businesses like yours. Using specialized tools, we assess the search volume and competitiveness of each potential keyword or keyword topic.

Moreover, we prioritize keywords that are highly relevant to your most profitable/desired services and accurately represent what qualified potential customers are searching for. This ensures that our SEO efforts effectively attract and engage your target audience.

Examples of top SEO keywords for a plumber include: emergency plumber Vancouver, plumbing services near me, and drain cleaning services Burnaby. For a landscaper, keywords may include: landscaping companies Surrey, garden design Vancouver, and landscape maintenance Richmond. 

By targeting these specific keywords, we aim to enhance your visibility in local search results, drive qualified traffic to your website, and ultimately increase leads and conversions for your business.

Certainly! Your Local SEO campaign will like include managing local directory listings and optimizing review strategies to enhance your online presence. 

For local directory listings, we ensure your business is accurately listed and optimized across relevant local directories and platforms like Google My Business, Yelp, and industry-specific directories like BBB, Yelp, Home Advisor, and Next Door. This helps improve your visibility in local searches and ensures potential customers can easily find and contact you.

For review management, we implement strategies to encourage positive reviews from satisfied customers and effectively manage your online reputation. This includes monitoring reviews, responding promptly to feedback, and addressing any concerns to maintain a positive brand image.

Effective local directory listings and review management are essential components of a successful SEO strategy, helping to build trust with potential customers and improve your local search rankings.

We do not offer official guarantees for improving search engine rankings. However, we pride ourselves on delivering measurable results and providing flexible, client-centered services. Unlike locked-in contracts, you can cancel our services with just 30 days’ notice, reflecting our commitment to your satisfaction and success.

While we don’t rely on guarantees, the fact that the majority of our clients have remained with us for years speaks volumes. It underscores our track record of delivering effective SEO strategies that consistently yield positive outcomes. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships based on trust, transparency, and tangible results rather than empty promises.

Yes, we offer Google Ads management services to complement our local SEO construction campaigns in order to enhance lead generation for your business. Google Ads can be particularly effective in attracting immediate leads or filling in gaps during slower seasons. Our team will strategize, optimize, and monitor your Google Ads campaigns to maximize their effectiveness and ensure they align with your business goals.

Integrating Google Ads with our SEO strategies provides a comprehensive approach to increasing your online visibility and driving qualified traffic to your website. Whether you need to boost leads quickly or maintain a steady flow of inquiries, our tailored Google Ads campaigns are designed to deliver results that align with your business objectives.

While a blog isn’t mandatory, it serves as a powerful tool to strengthen your online presence, attract more visitors, and convert them into loyal customers. Here are several major benefits of a blog and how it can ultimately boost your traffic and leads:

SEO Boost – a regularly updated blog content provides fresh, relevant material that search engines love. This can improve your website’s search engine rankings and drive more organic traffic.

Showcase Your Expertise – a blog allows you to demonstrate your industry knowledge and expertise. By sharing valuable insights, tips, and trends, you establish credibility and trust with potential customers.

Engage Your Audience – blog posts provide opportunities to engage with your audience, encourage interaction through comments and social shares, and keep visitors coming back for more.

Drive Conversions – relevant blog content can address common customer questions and concerns, guiding them through the buyer’s journey and ultimately leading to more conversions.

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We are honoured that you are interested in working with us. These days there are endless options when it comes to construction marketing SEO. With over 2,000 clients under our belt and 25+ years of experience, we are proud of the reputation built and the results achieved.

The best way to know if we’re the right fit is to schedule your Discovery Phone Call.

Whether you meet us in person at our Abbotsford office, or over Zoom or a phone call, we’ll uncover your company’s objectives and digital footpring potential. Then we’ll craft a customized growth plan that meets your objectives and that fits within your budget.

If you like what we find in our discovery and the marketing strategy proposed, we start every project with a proper Meet and Greet where you can get to know your Project Manager(s). Here we set expectations, gather all the additional information needed, and lay the groundwork for a success campaign or project.

We’ll execute on the agreed upon growth plan that meets your objectives and that fits within your budget. We do all the heavy lifting so you can continue on with your own responsibilities.

Every month, we’ll update you of our execution to deliver to you increased calls, conversion, and customers. We’ll also keep you in the know when we see additional opportunities to further strengthen your website.

READY, SET, GROW

We’re easy to work with and provide top-notch SEO services that will grow your construction and trades-based business!

(NO HASSLE, NO PRESSURE, NO WORRIES)

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