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Marketing That Gets Your Phone Ringing

Playbooks, case studies, and straight talk for home service contractors. Written by Daniel Gonzalez, Founder of DG Agency. No fluff, no jargon, no theory.

Reviews & Reputation

Google's April 2026 Review Policy Changes: What Roofers Need to Know

Google's April 2026 review policy update bans review gating, on-site kiosks, employee/family reviews, and incentives. AI now actively detects violations. Here's exactly what changed and how roofers comply.

Daniel GonzalezApr 28, 202611 min
AI Search

Will Google AI Overviews Kill My Roofing SEO Traffic?

Local 'near me' roofing searches are safe. Informational queries lose 25 to 40 percent of clicks to AI summaries. Here's how to AI-proof your roofing SEO before competitors do.

Daniel GonzalezApr 28, 202611 min
Storm Restoration

The First 72 Hours After a Hailstorm: A Roofer's Marketing Playbook

Always-on roofers close storm jobs at $45-$75/lead. Reactive-only roofers pay $110+/lead and lose to out-of-state chasers. Here's the hour-by-hour clock.

Daniel GonzalezApr 28, 202612 min
Conversion

Why Isn't My Roofing Website Converting Visitors into Leads?

Roofing sites should hit 4-8% conversion. Most land at 1-2%. Here are the 12 reasons yours isn't converting, the exact fix for each, and what to do first.

Daniel GonzalezApr 27, 202612 min
Lead Math

How Many Roofing Leads Do I Need to Close $1 Million in Revenue?

240 leads to hit $1M. 84 jobs × $12K ticket × 35% close = the math every roofing owner should run before setting next year's marketing budget.

Daniel GonzalezApr 25, 20268 min
Lead Response

How Fast Should Roofers Respond to Inbound Leads?

Under 5 minutes or you lose the job. The data, the playbook, and the tools that make 5-minute response possible without a full-time receptionist.

Daniel GonzalezApr 24, 20269 min
Marketing Budget

How Much Should a $3M Roofing Company Spend on Marketing?

$15K to $20K/month, 6 to 8 percent of revenue. Most $3M roofers underspend by 40% and stay stuck. Here's the channel-by-channel breakdown and the TMC ramp from $6K to $24K.

Daniel GonzalezApr 24, 202611 min
Google LSA

How Long Does Google Guaranteed Approval Take for Roofers?

Approval takes 10 to 28 days. License verification, insurance, background check, bid setup. Here's the exact timeline plus the top 5 reasons Google rejects roofers and how to fix each.

Daniel GonzalezApr 23, 20269 min
Decision Framework

Is HomeAdvisor Worth It for Roofing Contractors in 2026?

Shared leads close at 8-12%. Direct leads close at 35-50%. Here's the decision framework with real math: when HomeAdvisor is worth it, when it's not, and what to switch to.

Daniel GonzalezApr 23, 202611 min
Cost Guide

How Much Does Roofing Marketing Cost in Texas in 2026?

Most Texas roofing companies $1M-$10M spend $5K-$15K/mo on marketing in 2026. City-by-city CPC, what $5K actually buys, and why DFW + Houston run higher.

Daniel GonzalezApr 22, 202612 min
Playbook

How to Get More Roofing Leads Without HomeAdvisor or Angi

Shared leads close at 8-12%. Your own leads close at 35-45%. Here's the exact stack roofers are using to exit HomeAdvisor and build a pipeline they actually own.

Daniel GonzalezApr 20, 202613 min
Cost Guide

How Much Does It Cost to Market a Pool Building Business in 2026?

Real cost-per-lead numbers for pool builders across CA, AZ, TX, and FL. Budget breakdowns for $2M, $5M, and $10M pool shops. Plus the 4 channels that actually work and 3 that burn cash.

Daniel GonzalezApr 20, 202611 min
Case Study

How TMC Roofing Went From $3M to $8M in 12 Months (The Full Playbook)

Same crew. Same market. Same services. In 12 months we took TMC Roofing from $3M to $8M and flipped the revenue mix from 30% in-house to 74% in-house. Here is the exact playbook with real numbers.

Daniel GonzalezApr 20, 202614 min
Storm Restoration

How Texas Roofers Are Getting More Storm Restoration Jobs in 2026

Texas averages $4B+ in annual wind and hail insurance claims. Here's the marketing system the top roofers use to capture their share — before storm chasers do.

Daniel GonzalezApr 18, 202611 min
Google Ads

Google LSA vs Google Ads for Contractors: Which Should You Run?

Most contractors pick the wrong one and waste $2K-$5K/month. Here's how to know which ad type actually fits your business, your market, and your budget.

Daniel GonzalezApr 17, 20269 min
Free Assessment

How Does Your Marketing Stack Up?

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