Many companies, such as Heritage Home Works featured here, have been able to be successful over a period of time without a website, due to networking and referral sales. The proprietor has been in business for over twenty years and decided it was time to get his first online presence.
Heritage Home Works took the approach to learn a little about marketing and website SEO through the Basic Class and Advanced Class. They also had a Marketing Plan to help them create a more strategic relationship with their website company.
Disclaimer: Certain operational details are omitted to protect the contractor’s business strategy.
He unfortunately first went with a well-known software company, who were promoting websites as an add-on option. Unfortunately, that took a year until it was clear the website people were simply not versed in marketing strategies. Lesson learned.
From there, he decided on a fresh start, and learned how to build a website marketing strategy to focus on specific Residential Remodeling and Home Builder services. Pages needed to be built to elaborate on the details. This is one of the first steps where Search Engine Optimization, otherwise known as SEO, begins to take form.
When strategizing for the website, we needed to be meticulous on the specific details related to each service category. A big challenge to address was to ensure potential customers know that Heritage Home Works is a diversified remodeler, but looking for larger and complete projects. They were not looking for projects such as just replacing cabinets or countertops.
We continued building both the professional image and lead generation efforts by creating a targeted portfolio. This is easier said than done, since most contractors will not maintain a methodical approach to their ongoing marketing efforts.
As years have passed, this company has been disciplined in taking the time to organize a project, and provide the correct descriptions to support their unique message. Then, and only then, has the content been structured to support the design for the website. Then, and only then, are social posts, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and the Google Profile updated. It sounds easy, but maintaining the discipline is hard, and for that, the contractors has been richly rewarded with a strong brand for many years to come.