You’ve got limited time, limited budget, and you need leads coming in. FAST.
With so many options available, it's easy to waste time (and money) on platforms that don’t deliver results.
So the big question is...
If you could only market your home improvement business on ONE platform—where should you go all-in?
Wrong move here, and you’ll be burning money with nothing to show for it.
Make the right move, and you’ll have your phone ringing off the hook with ready-to-buy homeowners.
Let’s break it down. No fluff. Just facts.
First, What’s the REAL Goal of Marketing?
The goal of marketing is not to get likes, comments, or followers.
The goal is to get leads that turn into paying clients.
So the right platform isn’t the one that’s trendy.
It’s the one that gets decision-ready homeowners to take action.
The Wrong Way Most Contractors Choose Platforms
Here’s what 95% of contractors do:
They pick a platform because:
Rookie mistakes.
You don’t want attention for attention’s sake.
You want attention that converts.
So… What’s the One Platform You Should Start With?
Yup. Good ol’ Google .
Not sexy. Not flashy. But lethal when it comes to getting ready-to-buy customers in your local area.
Why?
Because Google is the platform people use when they’re in heat.
Not just browsing.
Not just liking.
Not just dreaming
They’re typing:
They are actively looking for someone to hire.
And if that someone isn’t you… it’s your competitor.
How Google Stacks Up Against Other Platforms
Google is the clear winner when it comes to getting ready-to-buy leads. Homeowners are literally typing in things like “kitchen remodeler near me” or “best deck contractor in Vancouver.” These people are actively looking to hire someone—right now. The lead quality is high, the calls are steady, and while the cost per lead isn’t the cheapest, the return on investment is massive because these are serious buyers.
Facebook can work—but it’s hit or miss. You might get a few good leads, but you’ll also get a ton of people clicking just out of curiosity. The leads are colder, meaning they need more nurturing. It’s cheaper to run ads here, but you’ll spend more time sorting through low-quality prospects.
Instagram is great for showing off your work, but it’s not where people go to hire contractors. It helps with brand awareness, sure—but don’t expect it to fill your calendar with jobs. The lead quality is low, and results are inconsistent.
TikTok? It might get you some eyeballs, maybe even go viral, but those viewers aren’t homeowners looking to remodel. They’re just watching. Good for brand exposure, bad for booked projects.
How to Dominate Google and Flood Your Business with Leads
You’ve got two weapons here:
1. Google Ads (Instant Results)
Pay to show up at the top when people search for your service.
2.Google Business Profile + SEO (Long-Term Domination)
But What About Social Media? Isn’t That Important Too?
Sure. But only AFTER your Google game is strong.
Social media is great for:
But if you’re starting from scratch or you NEED leads now…
Google is your money platform.
The Bottom Line: Go Where the Buyers Are
If you could only market on ONE platform…
Go with the one that connects you with people who are already looking to hire you.
That’s how you build a business, not just a brand.
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