SEO for Contractors: Getting Found Before the Competition
How to make sure your construction company shows up first when people are ready to hire.

SEO is your online job sign — and if you don’t have one, no one knows you’re there. The good news? It’s not about being tech-savvy; it’s about being strategic.

1. Local SEO Is Everything
Set up and optimize your Google Business Profile. Add photos, respond to reviews, and include location-based keywords like “Winnipeg general contractor” or “residential builder in Manitoba.”

2. Use the Right Keywords
Think like your client: “garage addition,” “commercial renovation,” “bridge construction company.” Sprinkle these naturally throughout your site.

3. Create Content That Educates
Blog posts, project highlights, and FAQs not only build credibility but also feed Google more reasons to rank you higher.

4. Keep Updating
A stale website signals a dead business. Regular updates tell search engines (and clients) that you’re active and growing.

Journeyman Marketing helps construction companies dominate local search results — because the first contractor seen is usually the one who gets called.

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