Why Most Construction Marketing Companies Get It Wrong (And How to Spot the Good Ones)
Let me guess how you ended up here. You Googled “construction marketing companies” because you’re tired of your phone not ringing. Or maybe it IS ringing, but it’s tire-kickers who want a $5 million custom home for $100/square foot. You talked to a few agencies. They all said the same thing: “We’ll run Facebook ads! […]
Social Media for Construction Companies: Stop Posting Like It’s 2015
Let’s talk about your social media. You know you’re supposed to be on Instagram and Facebook because “that’s where people are.” So you post: Finished project photo Caption: “Another beautiful custom home! #construction #customhomes #builder” Job site progress photo Caption: “Progress on the Smith project! #remodel #renovation #progress” Team photo Caption: “Our amazing crew! #team […]
Marketing for Custom Homebuilders: Why “We Build Quality Homes” Isn’t a Strategy
Let me guess what your marketing looks like right now. Your website says: “We build quality custom homes with attention to detail and exceptional craftsmanship.” Your social media posts: Beautiful photos of finished homes. Maybe a “Happy Monday!” thrown in there. Your marketing strategy: Hope people find you. Maybe run some Facebook ads when business […]
Small Business Marketing Director Job Description (And Why Yours Is Probably Unrealistic)
You’re here because you need to hire a Marketing Director for your small business. You’ve been doing marketing yourself (or your office manager has been “handling it”), and you’ve finally decided it’s time to hire someone who actually knows what they’re doing. So you start writing the job description. And you realize: You need this […]
5 Things you Should be Doing to get your Marketing Ready for a New Year
It’s the first week of the new year, and it’s time for talk of New Year’s Resolutions, new beginnings, and fresh starts. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. It’s also a great time to do a quick checkup on your social media accounts to make sure they’re exactly where they need to […]
