Online Leads
3 Mistakes on Your Painting Website
If you’re not getting the best performance out of your painting website, here’s a little checklist of what may be wrong. This is something I’ve compiled after spending a few years constructing and optimizing websites exclusively for painting business owners. Just like I see the exact same problems time-and-time again in operations, sales, marketing and…
Read MoreHome Advisor Leads “False & Phony” Says FTC – Do you use them?
Brandon, Well, it looks like Home Advisor is in hot water again. This time, it’s with the Federal Trade Commission. Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said of Home Advisor “platforms should not use false claims and phony opportunities to prey on workers and small businesses.” If you’ve ever used these…
Read MoreDo You Link To Pay-Per-Lead Sites on Your Website?
TRANSCRIPT: Hi, guys. Today, we’re going to discuss something that a lot of painting contractors do and they don’t even realize that they do it. Many painting contractors use what I like to call pay per lead sites to help them bring more qualified leads to their company. Not a bad thing. Perhaps you’re one…
Read MoreHow to Use LinkedIn to Market Your Painting Business
Today, having a successful business requires harnessing social platforms. Often, painting businesses choose to prioritize Instagram and Facebook. However, LinkedIn is a powerful platform most painting contractors are missing out on. There are several features on LinkedIn that allow you to build your professional network, gain referrals, and showcase your work, making it a great…
Read MoreAs a Commercial Painter, Should I Be on Twitter?
Today, there is no shortage of social media platforms. With platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram taking the spotlight, many painting contractors don’t have Twitter on their radar. The majority of construction companies and painting contractors on Twitter are medium-to-large-sized operations, leaving an untapped opportunity for many small painting businesses. With over 67 million…
Read MoreBest Social Media Tactics for Your Painting Business
Cumulatively, social media platforms house more than 2 billion active users, making social media marketing one of the most valuable tools painting businesses can harness to attract new business. A strong social media presence will not only help you gain quality leads but also allow you to build relationships that increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.…
Read MoreHow to Build a Painting Portfolio for Your Painting Business
You might be the best painter in your market, but if you can’t convince clients of the quality of your work, you’ll have a hard time gaining new customers. To land new contracts, painting contractors must have a strong portfolio of past work. The most common way to house a portfolio is through a website…
Read MoreOnline Marketing Tips for Painting Contractors
Many painting companies struggle to attract sustainable customers and cultivate long-term business relationships. This comes as a result of not attending to marketing strategies and poor business plans. Rather than focusing on developing an effective marketing plan, most painting contractors focus their energy on the painting itself. Outlined below are some simple and easy-to-implement online…
Read MoreHow to Generate More Reviews for Your Painting Business
Getting reviews for your painting business is essential for a lot of things. Number one, it really does help with SEO. And if you ever need help with that, John, in my office, builds painting contractor websites exclusively. So if yours isn’t generating leads, isn’t optimized, looks bad, looks dated, isn’t functional, whatever it is,…
Read MoreHow to Follow Up with Sales Leads for Painting Contractors
A successful marketing campaign will be followed by an influx of fresh new leads that will hopefully convert to customers. However, just because your campaign generated a bunch of new leads doesn’t mean they are guaranteed to generate business. The key to turning your leads into sales is developing a strategic follow-up plan. Here are…
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