November 9, 2015 | by Gavin Baker
In this day and age of ever-changing technology, we are seeing an increase in marketing strategies that are online focused and ROI driven. While some home builders have been able to stay on the cutting edge of digital marketing with their internal team, most contractors do not have the time or resources to train people on critical inbound marketing techniques like search engine optimization (SEO), keyword optimization, social media management, and email automation. Home builders and renovators who are interested in increasing their online visibility and improving lead generation in this way often look to outside agencies for help.
June 17, 2015 | by Gavin Baker
A strong social media presence is imperative to a successful home builder inbound marketing strategy. Houzz, a social network for home design, was established in 2009 to allow home builders, renovators, and designers to actively interact with people interested in improving the overall look of their home or business. With more than 25 million monthly users, Houzz is the popular hang out for your clients and your future clients and it’s where you should be too. Houzz is often the first step users make when considering updating their home, because it is an idea generator. Houzz users can create ideabooks for future remodels, search for design inpiration, and read articles on new products and current trends. Houzz also allows professionals to showcase their completed projects, which users can share with family and friends, and then contact the contractor directly for an estimate, with just a touch of a button.
