How Many Keywords Should a Contractor Website Target

How many keywords should a contractor website target

Key Takeaways Contractor websites do not win with one or two keywords. A well-structured site targets dozens to hundreds of keywords organized across three content layers: service pages, Dominating Local SEO, and blog posts. Each layer serves a different buyer intent and search stage. The right number depends on service count, geographic reach, and competition […]

Why Local Contractors With Fewer Than 150 Reviews Are Invisible to ChatGPT and Perplexity (And How to Fix It in 90 Days)

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“`html Key Takeaways ChatGPT recommends just 1.2% of all local business locations, meaning 98.8% of contractors are completely invisible in AI-generated recommendations (SOCi, 2026). Businesses need a minimum of 150 reviews per location to consistently appear in AI recommendations, with ChatGPT requiring a 4.3-star floor, Perplexity 4.1, and Gemini 3.9. 45% of consumers now use […]

Does Hiding Your Address Hurt Local SEO Rankings?

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A verified, visible address on a Google Business Profile directly affects where a contractor appears in the local map pack. Key Takeaways Showing a verified physical address on a Google Business Profile is one of the highest-impact, zero-cost ranking changes a home-service contractor can make. Research from Whitespark and Sterling Sky, covering 8,100 addresses across […]