by markpoppen | Feb 5, 2026 | Business
You’ve got a website. You’re running some Google Ads. Maybe you’re posting on Instagram when you remember. You’ve even got a CRM that you swear you’ll actually use one of these days. So why does it still feel like you’re constantly...
by markpoppen | Feb 5, 2026 | Business
Let’s be honest: you didn't get into the trades because you loved chasing people for five-star ratings. You’re likely a plumber, an electrician, a landscaper, or a general contractor because you’re good at building things and solving problems. But in 2026, the...
by markpoppen | Jan 29, 2026 | Business
You wake up, check your Google Business Profile, and notice something odd. That glowing five-star review from last week's bathroom reno? Gone. The one from the garage door install two months ago? Also gone. You didn't delete them. The customers didn't...
by markpoppen | Jan 22, 2026 | Business
If you’re a contractor in 2026, you already know that the days of "post an ad and hope for the best" are long gone. The digital landscape has shifted, and Google is leading the charge with a more aggressive, data-driven approach to how local businesses get...
by markpoppen | Jan 8, 2026 | Business
When someone's furnace breaks down in Regina at -30°C, they're not just looking for any contractor, they're looking for someone they can trust to show up, do quality work, and charge a fair price. With over 3.6 million people searching Google for...
by markpoppen | Dec 18, 2025 | Business
You get a lead through your website at 2 PM on a Tuesday. By the time you call them back Thursday morning, they’ve already booked with someone else. Sound familiar? If you’re a contractor, electrician, plumber, or any trades business in Saskatoon (or...
