Guides for Home service businesses
Plain answers for home service businesses in the United States, written by Social Agencies from the questions owners ask us most: what a website should cost, how to get found, how to follow up faster, and whether lead sites are worth it. Each guide answers the question first, then shows the detail.
What do owners ask us most?
- How much does a website cost for a contractor or trade business?What a website costs an electrician, plumber or contractor, from prices US providers publish, both one-time and monthly, and what actually drives the price up.
- How electricians and plumbers rank higher on Google MapsHow electricians and plumbers rank higher on Google Maps and get more calls, from Google's own help pages: relevance, distance, prominence, reviews and a complete profile.
- Are Angi, Thumbtack and HomeAdvisor leads worth it for contractors?Are Angi, Thumbtack and HomeAdvisor leads worth it for electricians, plumbers and contractors? How each charges, what the FTC found, and how your own ads compare.
- Estimate and invoice apps for contractorsEstimate and invoice apps for contractors: how electricians, plumbers and remodelers send an estimate before leaving the job, take deposits and invoice the same day.
- What should a plumber or electrician website show to be trusted?What a plumber or electrician website must show to be trusted: state license number, bonded and insured, real reviews, job photos, service areas and fast contact.
- How to get residential remodeling leads without Angi or HomeAdvisorHow remodelers get residential leads without Angi or HomeAdvisor: project pages, proof homeowners can verify, a Google Business Profile and ads that show real work.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
The two directors of Social Agencies, James Hoare and Jared, from the questions owners ask on real calls.
Are these guides free?
Yes. Read, share and use them. If you want help putting one into practice, book a call.
How often are guides added?
When a question comes up often enough to deserve a proper answer. Each guide shows the date it was published.
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