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SEO & AI-search for home services that rings the phone.

Get your trade business found on Google and recommended by AI when homeowners search for a plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, or any pro near them — right when they need one.

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Home services run on urgent, local, "near me" search — a burst pipe or a dead furnace turns into a Google search and a phone call within minutes. SEO Miss helps trades be the name that surfaces: ranked in the map pack, found on Google, and recommended by AI answer engines like ChatGPT and AI Overviews when homeowners ask who to call.

25%of organic traffic is projected to shift to AI chatbots & assistants by 2026Source: Gartner
94%of CMOs plan to increase answer-engine-optimization (AEO) spendSource: Conductor / eMarketer, 2026
800M+people now use ChatGPT — a primary way buyers research before they buySource: Industry reports, 2026
200+countries where Google AI Overviews now appear in search resultsSource: Google, 2025–26

How do homeowners actually search for a home services pro?

Two ways, and they need different tactics. Emergencies — "emergency plumber near me," "AC repair open now" — are won by the map pack, reviews, response speed, and being open when the search happens. Planned jobs — bathroom remodels, a new roof, recurring lawn care — involve more research: comparing quotes, reading reviews, and checking before/after work. Increasingly both start by asking an AI assistant to shortlist a trusted local pro. Winning means owning service-plus-location intent across Google, maps, and AI for every trade and area you serve.

Why is local SEO and the map pack so decisive here?

For home services, the Google map pack and Business Profile are the storefront — most clicks and calls go to the top three local results, not the classic blue links. Homeowners filter on proximity, star rating, review count, and "open now" before they ever read a website. So your Business Profile, accurate NAP across directories, photos of real jobs, and a steady flow of reviews aren't extras — they're the core ranking and conversion engine. We build the local signals that put you in the pack and keep you there for each service area.

What's the AI-search (AEO) angle for trades?

When a homeowner asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Google's AI Overviews "who's a good electrician in [city]?", the AI names a few businesses and gives reasons — licensed, well-reviewed, fast to respond. If you're not one of them, you're invisible at the exact moment of intent. AI pulls from your Business Profile, review sentiment, consistent citations, and clear service-and-area content. We structure your site to answer real homeowner questions (cost ranges, what's included, response times) so AI can confidently extract and recommend your business by name.

What I do for home services

A focused plan for your industry

  • Local + map pack visibility for every service and service area you cover
  • Google Business Profile optimization built for calls and "open now" searches
  • Review and reputation strategy that feeds both rankings and AI recommendations
  • Service-plus-location pages structured for Google and AI extraction (cost, scope, response time)
  • NAP and citation consistency across directories so AI trusts your business
  • Reporting tied to calls and booked jobs, not just rankings
How to work together

Three ways to grow

SEO Audit & Roadmap

A deep look at where you stand and an exact 90-day plan to fix it. Your clarity starting point.

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SEO Strategy & Advisory

I set the direction and keep you on track; your team executes with expert guidance.

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Done-for-You SEO

I run the whole thing — Google rankings, AI visibility, content, and links — while you run your business.

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FAQ

Good to know

Do you work with single-trade businesses and multi-service companies?
Both — from a solo plumber or electrician to multi-trade home services companies that need consistent visibility across every service and every area they cover.
Can you help me show up for emergency and "near me" searches?
Yes — local map pack visibility, an optimized Business Profile, and strong reviews are exactly what win urgent, high-intent "near me" and "open now" searches across Google and AI.
How is this different from paying for leads from Angi or Thumbtack?
Lead platforms rent you visibility and charge per lead, often shared with competitors. SEO and AEO build an asset you own — organic, map, and AI visibility that keeps generating calls without per-lead fees.
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