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Plain answers to the questions contractors ask us about getting found, trusted, and booked. Written by the team that builds the sites and runs the ads.
How does an RV park get more direct bookings from Google?
Read the full answer →Most of what produces a direct booking from Google is already open to an RV park with no reservation system: Google lists RV parks as lodging, so the call button, the website link and up to ten booking links are yours to fill in. A reservation system buys two surfaces only, the booking button on your profile and the nightly rate beside lodging results.
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6 postsHow much should a remodeler spend on Facebook ads in DFW?
Spend at least what it takes to buy the number of leads you normally need to book one job, then multiply that by three so the result is not a coin flip. That floor comes from your own close rate and your own cost per lead, not from a number somebody published for a generic contractor.
Why is my remodeling company getting leads but not booking jobs?
If your remodeling company is getting leads but not booking jobs, the leads usually aren't the problem. Jobs slip away between the first contact and the estimate, through missed calls, slow replies, quotes nobody follows up on, and no way to see which leads are still open. Find where yours stall and fix that step before you buy more leads.
Are Google Local Services Ads worth it for an auto body shop?
They can be, with one catch worth knowing first. Auto Body Shop is an eligible Local Services Ads category, so you can run them and pay per lead instead of per click. But Google says its Verified badge is unavailable in the auto category, so a shop gets the paid placement without the badge Google says "helps inspire confidence" in other trades.
How much does a website cost for a contractor in Texas?
There is no one price, because a website quote bundles four different things: the build, the content and photos, the systems wired behind the form, and the monthly cost of keeping it running. What moves the number most is how many service and town pages you need and whether anyone is writing them.
Do I still need a website if I have a Google Business Profile?
Yes. Your Google Business Profile gets you found on the map, but it only holds a few lines about each service. Your website is where you answer the questions that decide who gets hired, and it is what Google and AI assistants read to confirm what your profile says.
How do I get my business recommended by ChatGPT?
AI assistants recommend businesses they can find, trust, and quote. Fill out your Google Business Profile completely, make your listings match everywhere (Bing and Apple included), earn steady reviews that mention your services and towns, and put plain answers about what you do, where, what it costs, and how long it takes on your website.
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