Keep your Google Business Profile current
Add accurate details about your business, hours, categories, and service area. Google says local results depend mainly on relevance, distance, and prominence.
Local SEO for contractors
Local SEO basics for contractors
You can handle some local SEO basics yourself: keep your Google Business Profile accurate, describe your services clearly, and share examples of completed work. Forxample can turn each update you post into a page on your site.
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A generic location page
Similar text repeated for another town
yourwebsite.com/katy-contractor
A kitchen remodel in Katy
Photos and details about the completed job
/katy/kitchen-remodel-galley
Pages from your work
Each update starts with a job you completed
What local SEO work involves
Local SEO services can include profile updates, website content, directory listings, and technical work. You can keep your business information accurate and share examples of jobs you complete. A specialist may still help with a broader strategy or complex issues.
Start your 14-day trialEstimate how many pages you could add
Post about the jobs you finish, and each update can become a page on your website. Use the slider to estimate how many pages you could add in a year.
192 examples
of your work, ready for the next customer who looks you up on your website
One page per job
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Local SEO starts with accurate information
No single change guarantees a ranking. Start by making your Google Business Profile complete, describing your services clearly, and keeping your website information current.
Start your 14-day trialDescribe your services clearly
Use familiar terms to explain what work you do. Add examples of completed jobs when they help answer common customer questions.
Share examples of completed work
A photo and note can help visitors understand a job. Forxample turns each update into a page on your site. Google decides whether and when to show it in search.
Keep your website current as you work
You don't have to build each page yourself. Post a photo and a short note about completed work, and Forxample creates a page on your website.
Post an update
Add a photo and a short description of the job and area.
Forxample creates a page
Your update becomes a page on your site with its own title and web address.
The page goes live
Customers can visit or share it. Google may take time to show it in search results.
Common questions about contractor SEO
Local SEO takes time, and results vary by business and area. Here are a few practical questions to consider.
Do I need an agency?
Not always. You can keep your profile accurate, share real examples of your work, and make basic website updates yourself. An SEO professional may help with competition, technical issues, or a strategy you don't have time to manage.
How long does it take?
There isn't a guaranteed timeline. Google may take time to discover and show new pages, and rankings vary by search and location. Track the searches and customer inquiries that matter to your business.
Is this just keyword stuffing?
No. Describe your services and completed jobs in plain language. Avoid making many pages that repeat the same text and only change the town name.
Build local visibility with real work
Keep your business details current and share examples of the jobs you complete. Forxample turns each post into a page on your website.
Start your 14-day trialFrequently asked questions
Do I need to understand SEO to use this?
No. Forxample creates a page when you post an update. You choose the photo and details to share. Keep your Google Business Profile up to date separately.
Should I cancel my agency?
Don't cancel based only on this page. Ask your provider what work they do and how they measure results. Keep paying for services that are useful to your business.
Should I list my business in directories?
Keep your business name and contact details consistent in the directories your customers use. Google gathers business information from its profiles and other sources across the web, so focus on accuracy before adding listings everywhere.
How is this different from the location pages agencies build?
A useful page describes real work and gives customers helpful details. Forxample creates pages from updates you post, so you can include the job and the area where you completed it. Avoid publishing copies that only swap one town name for another. Read more about helping nearby customers find your business.
What happens after the 14-day trial?
You can choose a plan before the trial ends to keep your site live. We will remind you before the trial finishes. If you decide not to continue, you are not billed.
Show customers your work.
Post a photo and a short note about a finished job. Forxample turns the update into a page on your website.
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