About The Client
Expert Flooring is a flooring company that offers installation services of various flooring from tile and hardwood to LVP flooring. They have a showroom and offer wholesale pricing as well.
Industry
- Flooring
Services Provided
- Local SEO
- Landing Page Design
- Google Ads PPC Management
- Facebook Lead Ads
- CRM Installation
Overview
When we started working with Expert Flooring they had 0 results from anything online and the initial lead cost was very high. Despite their award-winning service and decades of combined experience, their digital marketing was a roadblock, not a growth engine.
They were stuck in a common but dangerous cycle: paying a staggering $220 per lead and being virtually invisible on Google Maps, the single most important platform for attracting local customers. They were losing money and customers to lower-quality competitors every single day. Expert Flooring need expert marketing for a flooring company!
Key Challenge
Expert Flooring LLC, had several problems.
- Unsustainable Lead Costs: At ~$220 per lead, their customer acquisition cost was crippling profitability. Industry benchmarks show that leads for flooring companies on platforms like Google and Facebook should be a fraction of that cost. Their spending was wildly inefficient.
- Digital Invisibility: For a local business with a showroom, ranking in the Google Map Pack is everything. Homeowners searching for “flooring contractor near me” overwhelmingly click on the top three results. Expert Flooring wasn’t on the map, literally. They were invisible to the most motivated buyers in their area. Not to mention their website was outdated and unaccessible.
- Marketing Without Measurement: The root of the problem was a total lack of tracking. They were spending money without knowing what worked, making it impossible to optimize their budget or strategy. You can’t improve what you don’t measure.
Actions
Building the Foundation: A Unified Tracking System
The first step was to eliminate guesswork. We implemented a robust tracking system, integrating a CRM with call tracking and analytics to get a 360-degree view of every marketing channel. For the first time, the client could see exactly where every lead came from and what it cost, enabling true ROI-based decision-making.
Conquering Local Search: The Path to #1 on Google Maps
With tracking in place, we launched an aggressive local seo campaign to win the Google Map Pack. This involved a complete optimization of their Google Business Profile, ensuring every detail was perfect—from business hours to service categories. We implemented a proactive system to generate a steady stream of positive customer reviews and leveraged their portfolio of high-quality project photos to build trust and prominence.
Capturing Immediate Demand: Google Local Service Ads (LSAs)
To generate high-quality leads quickly, we activated Google Local Service Ads. These ads appear at the very top of search results and operate on a pay-per-lead basis, meaning the client only pays for actual inquiries. We guided them through the “Google Guaranteed” verification process, which involves background and license checks, giving them a powerful badge of trust that boosts conversion rates.
Creating Future Demand: Precision-Targeted Facebook Ads
Finally, we used Facebook to build a pipeline of future customers. We targeted homeowners in their specific service areas with compelling “before-and-after” ads showcasing their beautiful work. By using Facebook’s native Lead Ads, we made it incredibly simple for interested users to submit their contact information without ever leaving the app, dramatically increasing conversion rates.
Results
The implementation of this integrated system produced transformative results across the board.
- 50% Reduction in Cost Per Lead: We slashed their blended CPL from $220 to a profitable and sustainable $110.
- #1 Ranking on Google Maps: The local SEO campaign was a massive success, securing the coveted #1 spot in the Google Map Pack for high-value keywords like “lvp installer near me.”
- A Consistent Flow of Daily Leads: The combination of Google LSAs harvesting immediate demand and Facebook Ads building a future pipeline created a predictable, multi-channel lead generation engine that now fuels the company’s growth.
Actionable Insights for Your Business
The success of Expert Flooring Services provides a clear blueprint for any local service business.
- Track Everything: Stop guessing. Implement a CRM and tracking system to measure the ROI of every marketing dollar you spend.
- Own Your Google Business Profile: Your GBP is your most valuable digital asset. Optimize it completely, encourage reviews, and post regular updates and photos.
- Leverage Google Local Service Ads: This is basic home services marketing if you’re in the right industry, LSAs offer one of the fastest paths to high-quality, high-intent leads with a pay-per-lead model that minimizes risk.
- Use Visuals on Social Media: Don’t just tell customers you do great work—show them. Use high-quality before-and-after photos on platforms like Facebook to build your brand and attract potential customers.
By shifting from unmeasured spending to a strategic, data-driven system, we turned Expert Flooring’s digital marketing into a powerful and profitable asset that will drive growth for years to come.