The Contractor Website Scam Nobody Talks About (Updated for 2026)
Predatory website companies are still locking contractors into bad deals. Here's how the scam works in 2026 and how to protect yourself.
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Predatory website companies are still locking contractors into bad deals. Here's how the scam works in 2026 and how to protect yourself.
Google Ads eat your budget. Here's how contractors are getting to the top of Google search results for free using basic SEO anyone can do.
Your GC buddy just dropped five grand on a custom website. It looks amazing. Here's why it's probably a terrible investment.
Most contractor websites look fine but don't generate leads. Here are the 5 things that actually make the phone ring.
Custom web designer? DIY on Wix? Contractor platform? Here's what each option actually costs and what you get for your money.
You're paying for Yelp or Angi leads already. But are they worth it? Here's how your own website stacks up against directory listings for getting real jobs.
You've got word-of-mouth, a Facebook page, and maybe an Angi listing. But here's why contractors who have their own website are booking more jobs in 2026.
Local SEO helps contractors show up in Google Maps and local search results when homeowners search for services nearby. Learn what it is and how to rank higher.
Starting today, every ContractorLink plan includes a built-in job pipeline — at no extra cost. Track every lead from first call to final invoice.
Web companies lock contractors into expensive contracts and steal their search engine rankings. Here's how to spot it and what real ownership looks like.
Most contractor website companies charge $300-500/month, lock you in, and own everything. We got tired of watching great tradespeople get invisible online. Here's why we built something different.