5 Easy SEO Tips for Contractors with a New Website
Just launched your trade website? These beginner SEO tips will help contractors, roofers, and plumbers get found on Google fast.
Launching your website is step one. But if you want customers to find you online, you need SEO—Search Engine Optimization.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a tech expert. Here are 5 simple, high-impact ways to start ranking on Google:
1. Add Your Service Area to Every Page
If you're a roofer in Columbus, your homepage should say “Serving Columbus, OH” clearly. Bonus: put your city in page titles and meta descriptions too.
2. Use Trade-Specific Keywords
Think like your customer. They search for “plumber near me” or “drywall repair in Dallas.” Sprinkle those natural terms throughout your website copy.
3. Write Blog Posts That Answer Common Questions
Example: “Do I need a permit to build a deck?” or “What’s the difference between a 3-tab and architectural shingle?” Posts like these build trust and boost your rankings.
4. Get Google Business Profile Set Up
This is huge. Add your business at google.com/business, verify your location, and connect it to your site.
5. Ask for Reviews
Once your site is live, ask happy clients to leave a review on Google and mention the service they got. Reviews with keywords help SEO too.
Start Small, Grow Fast
You don’t need to know everything—just take the first few steps. At JobSites, we build websites that are SEO-ready out of the box, and we’ll guide you from launch to lead generation.
Let’s get you found online.
