Tag: contractor websites

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.Build website domain names now available to construction companies

Bringing in what the domain calls “the new Internet for the building industry,” .Build domain names are available for purchase to U.S. contractors and construction firms beginning today. Announced during the ConExpo-Con/Agg show in March, the new top-level domain (TLD) name would replace “.com” or “.net” in a company’s web address. Associated General Contractors of America said […]

April 29, 2014

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AGC-backed .Build domain name could give contractors a larger presence online

Very soon, rather than construction business’ Web address ending in a boring “.com” or “.net,” contractors in the U.S. will be able to register for a “.build” address. And today, the Associated General Contractors of America announced a partnership with the group behind the .build domain name—the group is also called .Build—to get the word […]

March 5, 2014

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The top 4 mistakes contractors make when building a website

When it comes to building, who better to seek advice from than a contractor? That is, unless you’re talking about building a website. Then the answer gets a bit more complicated. We see a lot of contractor websites, and while there are some great ones out there, a number of them fall short on some […]

December 9, 2013

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Website Mistake 2: You show an aversion to email contact

We get it; talking with people is important, so you naturally want to emphasize phone contact, especially in an emergency situation. Even Dunn Construction, Birmingham, Alabama, who does a great job in showcasing their people on their site, doesn’t provide individual emails. But in today’s digital world, a number of people like to reach out […]

December 9, 2013

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Website Mistake 1: You don’t feature your people

While pictures of completed projects tell one part of your story, you’re missing a critical element if you don’t show who’s on your team. Your people are your company. They’re the ones that make it happen, who interact with your clients on a daily basis, who make you look good. Grab a camera, take some […]

December 9, 2013

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Website Mistake 4: You don’t have a website

Yes, the biggest problem we see with contractor websites is their nonexistence. When people are curious about you and your capabilities, the easiest thing to do is a Google search. If all that’s there is a online directory listing, it says everything about your location and nothing about your story. “I fought it for a […]

December 9, 2013

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Website Mistake 3: You require people to fill out a form to contact you by email

For those who do allow for email contact on their website, many require customers to fill out a form to do so. There’s no personal touch in this; it’s anyone’s guess who receives the completed form and in what decade can a response can be expected. Get rid of it. The same is true with […]

December 9, 2013