Contractor SEO
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Guides on getting home service businesses found on Google — optimized websites, Google Business Profile management, contractor SEO pricing, and local search strategy.
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Best practices to get found on Google for home service businesses
July 2026 playbook: Google profile management, optimized websites, service pages, reviews, citations, and monthly content.
How much does SEO cost for contractors?
Average agency pricing vs Ahana — website included, SEO from $249/mo, dedicated Client Success Manager on every plan.
What Is Service Area Page SEO and How to Use It to Dominate Locally
Service area pages help you rank in every city and neighbourhood you serve. Learn how to structure them to dominate local search across your entire territory.
What Is a Keyword and Why Do Contractors Need to Care
Keywords are the words your customers type into Google when they need a contractor. Learn what they are, how to find the right ones, and why they drive your rankings.
What Is a Sitemap and Why Your Business Website Needs One
An XML sitemap tells Google every page on your website and helps it index your content faster. Learn what a sitemap is and why every contractor site needs one.
What Are Local Citations and How Do They Help You Rank on Google
Local citations are online mentions of your business name, address, and phone number. Learn how they build trust with Google and improve your local search rankings.
How AI search tools like ChatGPT are changing how customers find contractors
ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews — what to optimize on your website, GBP, schema, and llms.txt.
Local SEO for home service businesses
Map pack vs organic, what to fix first on your site, and mistakes that waste crawl budget.
How long does SEO take for contractors?
Realistic ranking timelines, what accelerates progress, and what quietly slows it down.
Schema markup for contractors
LocalBusiness, services, and FAQ structured data—when it helps and when it can backfire.
SEO blog ideas that actually rank for trades
Topic clusters from your call logs, seasonal angles, and how to measure assisted conversions.
Mobile-first contractor websites
Why most leads tap from phones, speed as a ranking signal, and layout checks before you launch.
Google Business Profile tips for home services
Categories, services, photos, and a review rhythm that matches how homeowners choose vendors.
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