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How To D. I. Y your Local Service Area ads with a Guaranteed return on investment

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How To D. I. Y your Local Service Area ads with a Guaranteed return on investment Good frikken morning ladies and gentlemen! The Contractor Social Media Guru is  back ( Well at least Reg is ) with another edition of our contractor marketing blog dedicated to helping contractors who have delt with marketing agencies who sell harder than they deliver! Google Local Service Area (LSA) advertising is a powerful tool for contractors and local service providers to connect with potential customers in their geographic area.  Here the long and the short of how this could help you kick ass in your local market. What are Google Local Service Area Ads? Google LSA ads are pay-per-lead ads ( Fully screened by Google ) that show up right at the top of Google's search results when people look for specific services in their area. These ads are perfect for local pros like roofers, plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, and HVAC techs to connect with folks who need their help.  So   ...

What's The Deal With LinkedIn? Generating Commercial Leads With Automation For Contractors

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  WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH LINKEDIN? GENERATING COMMERCIAL LEADS WITH AUTOMATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS. A friendly hello to the contractor community out there! My name is Reg from The Contractor Social Media Guru . We're a social media marketing agency niched down in contractor marketing.  It's been way to long since I've had the chance to sit down and write to everyone. Welcome to all the new readers and welcome back to everyone that frequents our blog. Today we're talking about something everybody wants a piece of! Commercial leads. It's public knowledge to you by now that commercial leads don't just come falling out the sky, in fact, they're rather difficult to come across if you're a contractor new to the commercial space. Today's entire blog is dedicated to teaching you how we generate commercial leads on LinkedIn for our clients 100% autonomously. Without wasting any time further, let's dive right in. Oh, before I forget. You can check out the ...

Why AI Won't Be Transforming the Contractor Industry Anytime Soon

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  Why AI Won't Be Transforming the Contractor Industry Anytime Soon Good morning contractors! Reg here from The Contractor Social Media Guru with another edition of our blog dedicated to helping contractors better navigate their marketing. Today we're taking a look at a topic that has been on EVERYONES mind since the launch of ChatGPT .  "Will A.I take my job and how is our industry going to change?"  Artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as a revolutionary force across various sectors, but when it comes to the world of contracting, its impact is more nuanced. Despite the buzz surrounding AI, the reality is that the contractor industry presents a unique set of challenges that AI struggles to navigate effectively. Let's delve deeper into why AI isn't poised to revolutionize the contractor industry just yet. 1. Embracing Complexity The realm of contracting is a rich tapestry woven with intricate complexities. Unlike the straightforward routines seen in ...

Why Your Roofing Sales Reps Need To Be Active On Social Media Daily: The Secret To Motivating Your Team To Market Themselves.

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Why Your Roofing Sales Reps Need To Be Active On Social Media Daily: The Secret To Motivating Your Team To Market Themselves. Good morning contractor family! Reg here from The Contractor Social Media Guru with another edition of our D.I.Y Marketing blog dedicated to helping contractors dominate their local service area markets organically! ( NO AD SPEND ) Today we're taking a dive into the world of social media for sales representatives working for roofing companies & how they can leverage social media to generate their own leads! What most people working in the roofing industry don't know is that you don't need to be a brand owner to establish a strong digital presence. This one is specifically important for reps working on a commission basis. Before we get started I'd like to mention that we're currently putting together a package for sales reps working within the roofing industry to help make sure you get the most out of your social media without wastin...

I Asked A Contractor Facebook Ads GOD 5 Burning Questions

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Hi there contractor community! Reggie here from The Contractor Social Media Guru . It’s been months since I dropped a post on our D.I.Y contractor social media blog. ( You’re gonna need to forgive me for that. ) Things have been crazy on our side over the past few months so before we dive in I’d just like to thank everyone for their support. We’d also like to welcome all our new clients to The Contractor Social Media Guru family. In today’s blog we’re going to be taking a look at 5 burning questions every contractor wants the answers to when it comes to Facebook ads right now. I called up my good friend Mat Smith from Mat Smith Consulting to hear what his take was What should contractors look out for when hiring an agency or individual to run their ads. We all know someone who recently spent $4000 on ads and didn’t get ONE DAMN LEAD! When you take a deeper look into this you find that there are always common denominators in these situations.  Let's take a look at a few of those...