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How to Write Google Ads That Actually Get Plumbing Calls
Most plumbing Google Ads look the same. "24/7 Plumbing Service. Licensed & Insured. Call Today!" Repeat that across 50 different plumbing companies in your market and you've got a wall of identical ads that nobody really reads. The good news: that sameness is an opportunity. Writing better ad copy than your competitors isn't hard when your competitors are barely trying. Here's a practical guide to writing Google Ads that actually get your plumbing business's phone ringing — n
3 days ago5 min read


What Is a Good Conversion Rate for a Home Service Google Ads Campaign?
Quick Answer: A good conversion rate for home service Google Ads is 8–15%, meaning 8–15 out of every 100 clicks should result in a phone call or form submission. Below 5% usually signals a landing page problem, a keyword relevance issue, or both. Above 15% means things are running very well. Conversion rate is one of those metrics that can tell you a lot about your Google Ads — but only if you know what you're comparing it to. Too many home service business owners look at the
Apr 165 min read


Google Ads Keyword Match Types Explained for Home Service Business Owners
Keyword match types are one of the most important settings in your entire Google Ads account — and one of the most misunderstood. Get them right and your ads show up for people who are actively looking to hire a plumber, HVAC technician, or electrician. Get them wrong and you're paying for clicks from people who have absolutely no intention of calling you. Here's the plain-English breakdown. What Are Keyword Match Types? When you add a keyword to your Google Ads campaign, you
Apr 145 min read


How Do I Know If My Google Ads Are Actually Working?
Quick Answer: Your Google Ads are working if they're generating tracked phone calls, form submissions, or booked jobs at a cost that makes financial sense for your business. Clicks, impressions, and CTR don't tell you if ads are working. Actual leads do. Here's how to measure what matters. This is one of those questions that sounds simple but exposes a real problem in how most Google Ads campaigns are reported. You look at your dashboard. Clicks are happening. Spend is happen
Apr 95 min read


How Long Does It Take for Google Ads to Work for a Plumbing Company?
Quick Answer: Google Ads for a plumbing company typically take 30–90 days to fully optimize. The first 30 days is data collection. Months 2 and 3 are when real optimization happens and leads start flowing more consistently. Anyone promising immediate, consistent results from day one is overselling. This is one of the most common questions I get from plumbing business owners who are considering Google Ads — and it's the right question to ask before you spend a dollar. The hone
Mar 265 min read


What Does a Google Ads Agency Actually Do for Home Service Companies?
Quick Answer: A Google Ads agency builds your campaigns, manages your budget, optimizes keywords and bids, writes ad copy, and reports on results. For home service companies, they should also set up call tracking, build landing pages, and actively cut wasted spend — not just set things up and collect a monthly fee. Fair question. You're paying someone — sometimes $500, sometimes $2,000 a month — and the work feels invisible. No tangible product shows up at your door. Your pho
Mar 195 min read


Why Google Ads Don't Work for Most Home Service Companies (And What Does)
You've been there. You set up Google Ads — or paid someone to do it — and watched your budget drain away while your phone stayed quiet. A few random calls came in. Maybe one turned into a job. But mostly? Nothing you could point to and say that worked. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: Google Ads absolutely can work for home service companies. Plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians — I've seen campaigns turn struggling businesses into booked-out operations. But the failure ra
Mar 107 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 10)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Aug 27, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 9)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Aug 20, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 8)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Aug 13, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 7)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Aug 6, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 6)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jul 30, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 5)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jul 23, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 4)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jul 16, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 3)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jul 9, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 2)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jul 2, 20251 min read


SEO Fireside Chat (Part 1)
Website SEO strategies can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, they become powerful tools to increase your online visibility and attract more targeted traffic to your business. KaeRae Education's simple walk-through demystifies these techniques, empowering you to understand and implement your own SEO strategies with confidence, ultimately helping your website climb search engine rankings and reach more potential customers. Get access to the full SEO Fireside Chat here
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Google Business Workshop (Part 4)
Google Business can transform your company's online presence, making you more discoverable to potential customers and building trust through verified information and customer reviews. Consistently updating your Google Business profile with accurate hours, fresh photos, and timely responses to reviews demonstrates reliability to customers while providing valuable analytics that help you understand and adapt to your audience's needs. Get Access to the entire Google Business Wor
Jun 18, 20251 min read


Google Business Workshop (Part 3)
Google Business can transform your company's online presence, making you more discoverable to potential customers and building trust through verified information and customer reviews. Consistently updating your Google Business profile with accurate hours, fresh photos, and timely responses to reviews demonstrates reliability to customers while providing valuable analytics that help you understand and adapt to your audience's needs. Get Access to the entire Google Business Wor
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Google Business Workshop (Part 2)
Google Business can transform your company's online presence, making you more discoverable to potential customers and building trust through verified information and customer reviews. Consistently updating your Google Business profile with accurate hours, fresh photos, and timely responses to reviews demonstrates reliability to customers while providing valuable analytics that help you understand and adapt to your audience's needs. Get Access to the entire Google Business Wor
Jun 4, 20251 min read
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