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Guides for home-service businesses
Practical advice on booking, local SEO, and running the shop — written for plumbers, cleaners, and other trades.
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140 articles
Local SEO
How to Add a Booking Link to Your Google Business Profile (Maps + Search)
Add a Book URL on Google Search and Maps. 2026 link rules, why Facebook fails, and how US trades should fill Website plus Booking.
Josh · Sep 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Website Builders
Google Sites vs a Real Website for Plumbers, Landscapers, and Cleaners
Google Sites is a free brochure, not a bookable trade site. How it compares for US plumbers, landscapers, and cleaners — and what to use instead.
Josh · Sep 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Local SEO
Should Plumbers and Cleaners Hide Their Address on Google Business Profile?
Hide a home address on Google Business Profile when customers do not visit. Service-area rules for US plumbers, cleaners, electricians, and landscapers.
Josh · Sep 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Business Operations
Why US Plumbers Should Stop Booking Jobs Only in Facebook Messenger
Messenger is not a booking desk. Why US plumbers lose jobs in chat, why Google rejects messaging links, and how a bookable site plus a Maps URL fixes it.
Josh · Sep 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Website Builder
Turn Your Google Business Listing Into a Website Customers Can Actually Book
On Maps with no real site? Turn your Google Business listing into a 4-page bookable website, then put that URL back on Maps. For US trades in 2026.
Josh · Sep 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Local SEO
Google Just Turned Your Social Media Into Your Storefront 📱🔍
Google is now pulling live Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok feeds into your local search listing. Is your business ready, or is a 2022 cat photo killing your sales?
Penny · Jul 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Local SEO
Is Your Google Business Profile "AI-Ready"? Why Impressions are Dropping in 2026
Google Business Profile impressions are down 50%. Don't panic: it's not a glitch, it's Gemini. Learn how to survive the 2026 AI shift.
Penny · May 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Business Tips
How to Choose a Domain Name for Your Business in 2026
Learn how to choose a domain name in 2026 with this complete guide. We cover brainstorming, checking availability, TLDs like .com, and avoiding legal issues to find the perfect name for your business.
Josh · Apr 4, 2026 · 17 min read
Business Growth
Your Powerful Appointment Scheduling Website Guide
Learn what an appointment scheduling website is, its key benefits, must-have features, and how to launch one quickly to attract local clients and grow your service business.
Josh · Apr 1, 2026 · 20 min read