Resources / What to put on a contractor website
Practical guideYour service area, the work you actually do, and a way to ask for a quote.
A cleaning company, painter, or handyman in the Treasure Valley does not need a flashy site. People looking for help want to know what you do, where you work, and how to ask for a quote.
“House cleaning in Meridian and Eagle” or “interior painting in Boise and Nampa” is clearer than a slogan. List the services you actually take, and be honest about the ones you do not.
If you are licensed or insured, say so in ordinary words, and keep those facts in line with the cards you carry. We cannot tell you which licenses your city or state requires. That is yours to confirm. A simple expiration log, like the Business License and Insurance Renewal Tracker in our shop, helps you keep the public wording true.
A few job photos, with the customer’s okay, help more than a generic stock photo of a wrench. A short paragraph about the owner or crew makes it easier to pick up the phone.
Put a quote request on a phone-sized page: name, phone or email, city, and a short description of the job. A form that lands in your inbox beats a contact page that only lists a Facebook link. If you already use an invoice or a contract, keep that in your process after the lead comes in. The Trades Agreement and Invoice Pack and the Service Business Client Tracker are for that paperwork, not a substitute for a clear public page.
Write down the cities you serve, and match that to your Google Business Profile. When the site says the Treasure Valley and the listing says a single city, people get mixed signals.
We take on small service businesses when it is a good fit, with a published price, on the same plan structure we use for churches and nonprofits. Read websites for Treasure Valley small businesses, or start with plans and pricing. If you want a page-by-page checklist first, use the Trades Website Planning Workbook in the shop.
General information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Details about third-party tools can change. Check each provider’s site for current terms.
Coffee is on us. Bring your questions, your logo if you have one, and your mission. We will bring a laptop and a plan.
