March 2025

2025 update from 2022 blog If you’ve ever paid top dollar for a lead that went nowhere, you’re not alone. Not all painting leads are created equal, and some platforms are better at burning through your budget than building your client base. That’s why we put together this no-fluff list of the top 10 painting […]

Updated from 2022 blog Getting a steady stream of high-quality leads is the lifeblood of any landscaping business. Yet, many small business owners struggle to find consistent and affordable ways to attract customers. Relying solely on word-of-mouth or a Facebook page isn’t enough to compete in today’s market. Without a solid lead generation strategy, businesses

In 2010, 99 Calls launched with a simple mission – help contractors grow through effective lead generation. Fifteen years and over 1.4 million leads later, we’ve seen the home services marketing landscape transform dramatically. Through recessions, a pandemic, and constant digital upheaval, we’ve adapted and learned invaluable lessons about what truly works. In this post,

“Wasting Money on Leads That Go Nowhere? You’re Not Alone.” You answer the phone, eager for a new job, only to find out it’s another dead-end lead—someone “just shopping around” or, worse, a wrong number. Meanwhile, your competition is getting the same lead, fighting for the same job, and you’re all paying for it. Sound

Update: 3/26/2025 This technical issue has been fixed, per Google. If you’re trying to set up your Google Business Profile (GBP) and getting stuck at the phone number entry, you’re not alone. Many business owners report being unable to proceed past this step. 🚨 The issue? A glitch is preventing users from successfully inputting or

When it comes to generating high-quality leads for your home service business, Facebook Ads and Google Ads dominate the digital advertising space. But which one is better for your business? The answer isn’t as simple as picking one over the other. It depends on your goals, budget, and strategy.  Home service contractors like roofers, plumbers,