Running a business means wearing a lot of hats. Whether you’re a local contractor, a boutique owner, or offer home services, your online presence has to be solid.
If your website is outdated or hard to find on Google, you’re leaving money on the table.
Your Website Should Be Working for You Not Against You
People judge your business by your website. If it looks thrown together, takes forever to load, or doesn’t work on mobile, they’re bouncing fast.
Here’s what a well-built website should do for you:
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Look clean and professional (without being overcomplicated)
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Work on all devices—especially phones
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Load fast and make it easy for people to reach you
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Be optimized for the keywords your customers are actually typing into Google
At Hodge Marketing, we build custom websites that check all those boxes.
Let’s Talk SEO
Having a nice website is great, but if no one’s seeing it, what’s the point?
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is what gets your business in front of people when they Google things like:
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“roofing company in Raleigh”
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“best lawn care Durham NC”
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“cleaning services near me”
Here’s what we focus on to help you rank higher:
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Local keyword research – so your site targets what people are actually searching for in your area
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On-page SEO – title tags, headers, image alt text, and content that tells Google what your site is about
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Google Business Profile setup and optimization – for that local 3-pack visibility
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Citations and directory listings – making sure your business info is accurate across the web
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SEO-friendly blog content – that adds value and brings in organic traffic
This isn’t about gaming the system. It’s about building trust with Google and your potential customers.
Why It Matters for Businesses
Local competition is real. No matter what industry you’re in, if your competitors are showing up first on Google—and you’re not—you’re already behind.
The good news? This stuff works. When you combine solid website design with smart local SEO, your business becomes easier to find, easier to trust, and easier to choose.
Let’s Get You Found
If you’re serious about growing your business want a website and SEO plan that actually delivers, we’re here to help. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, Hodge Marketing has the tools to get you seen.
Ready to rank higher on Google? Call me at (919) 215-2384 and let’s talk.