Local SEO that actually ranks contractor sites.
Per-city pages, schema markup, mobile performance, “near me” queries, GBP optimization. The technical and tactical playbook for ranking in 2026 — without the jargon, without the agency markup.
Contractor SEO in 2026: the playbook that actually works
The current SEO playbook for home service contractors in 2026. Per-city pages, backlinks, AI search optimization, and what’s changed since the old agency techniques stopped working.
Local SEOHow to rank for “[trade] near me” in 2026
How to rank for “[trade] near me” searches in 2026. Google Business Profile optimization, per-city pages, reviews, citations — the full tactical playbook for contractors.
Local SEOThe complete guide to Google Business Profile for contractors
The definitive 2026 guide to Google Business Profile for home service contractors. How to claim, optimize, and rank in the Map Pack. Categories, attributes, posts, photos, reviews, and the GBP tactics that actually move rankings.
Local SEOSchema markup for contractor websites: the 2026 technical guide
The complete technical guide to schema markup for home service contractor websites. LocalBusiness, Service, Review, FAQPage, and HowTo schema with copy-paste examples. Why schema matters for both Google rankings and AI search citations.
Local SEOThe 7 pages every contractor website needs — and why most miss 3 of them
The seven core pages every contractor website needs to rank and convert in 2026. What each page should include, and why most contractors skip the three most valuable pages.
Local SEOWhy contractors lose to national chains on mobile (and how to win back)
Mobile is 78% of contractor website traffic in 2026 — but most contractor sites still load in 5+ seconds and bounce 60% of phone visitors. Five fixes that move the needle, with real numbers from a Central NJ gutter shop.