How Google My Business and Your Website Work Together to Bring Local Leads

If you are a contractor, you have probably heard people mention Google My Business, now called Google Business Profile. You may also know why you need a website. What many contractors do not realise is that the two are strongest when they work together.

This article explains, in plain language and without technical jargon, how:

• Your Google Business Profile helps people find you locally
• Your website helps turn those visitors into actual enquiries and booked jobs

What Is Google Business Profile (Google My Business) in Simple Terms?

Google Business Profile is the free listing that shows up when someone searches things like:

• “plumber near me”
• “roofer [your town]”
• “landscaper near me”

You will see a map with three businesses underneath – those are local Google Business Profiles.

Your profile shows:

• Business name
• Phone number
• Reviews and star rating
• Opening hours
• Photos
• A link to your website

You do not need to be technical to manage it. You just need to keep your information accurate, consistent, and up to date.

What Your Website Does That Your Google Profile Cannot

Your Google Business Profile is like a digital business card on Google. It is short and limited. Your website is where you can:

• Explain your services in detail
• Show full project galleries
• Answer common questions
• Explain your process
• Build trust with testimonials and guarantees

The two together look like this:

1. Someone searches “kitchen fitter near me”
2. They see your Google listing with good reviews
3. They click through to your website
4. Your website convinces them you are the right contractor
5. They call you or fill in your contact form

If you only have a Google profile with no proper website, many people will click away to a competitor who looks more complete and professional.

Why Google Loves When Your Website and Profile Match

Google wants to show reliable, trustworthy businesses. One way it checks this is by comparing:

• Your Google Business Profile details
• Your website content

When these match, it sends a strong signal:

• Same business name
• Same phone number and address
• Same areas served
• Same main services

This consistency helps you:

• Show up more often in local searches
• Look more trustworthy to both Google and potential clients

How To Optimise Your Google Business Profile as a Contractor

You do not need an agency to do this. Focus on the basics:

1. Fill In Every Field You Can

• Business name (keep it clean and simple)
• Phone number
• Website link
• Address or service area
• Opening hours
• Main services / categories

Avoid stuffing your name with keywords like “Best Plumber in London 24/7 Cheap” – this looks spammy and can hurt you. (See other website mistakes to avoid).

2. Choose the Right Categories

Pick the main trade you are known for first (electrician, plumber, roofer, general contractor, landscaper, etc.). Then add 1–3 related secondary categories if relevant.

3. Add Real Photos

Upload:

• Job site photos (before and after)
• Finished projects
• Your team and vans (with branding if possible)

Photos help homeowners feel safer choosing you, and Google likes active profiles.

4. Collect and Reply to Reviews

Ask happy clients to leave a review directly on your Google profile. Make it easy for them by:

• Sending them a short link to your profile
• Telling them roughly what to mention (type of work, area, how the experience felt)

Always reply to reviews, good or bad, in a calm and professional way. This shows you care about your clients.

How Your Website Supports Your Local Rankings and Leads

Once your profile is in good shape, your website can make everything work much better.

1. Your Website Confirms You Are a Real, Established Business

When someone clicks from Google to your website, they are looking for:

• Proof you do the type of work they need
• Confidence you work in their area
• Signs you are professional and reliable

If your website is clear and modern, people are far more likely to call you instead of going back to Google.

2. Your Website Lets You Target the Right Jobs

A good contractor website can focus on:

• The services you want more of (for example, full bathroom renovations rather than small repairs)
• The areas you prefer to work in
• The type of client you serve (landlords, homeowners, commercial clients)

This means the enquiries coming from Google are closer to your ideal jobs, not just any job.

3. Your Website Can Capture Leads 24/7

Your site should:

• Show your phone number clearly
• Include a quick contact form
• Make it obvious what happens after they contact you

Even if someone finds you late at night or on the weekend, your website can still capture a lead while you are sleeping.

Practical Ways To Make Google Business Profile and Your Website Work Together

1. Use the Same Contact Details Everywhere

Make sure your:

• Business name
• Phone number
• Email
• Address or service area

are written the same way on:

• Your website
• Your Google profile
• Other listings (Yell, Checkatrade, Houzz, etc.)

This consistency is a quiet but powerful local SEO signal.

2. Link Clearly Between the Two

On your website:

• Add a “Read our reviews on Google” button linking to your Google profile

On your Google profile:

• Make sure the website field links to your main website page, not to social media

This helps both humans and Google see that everything belongs together.

3. Create Strong Service and Location Pages

On your website, have separate sections or pages for:

• Your main services (e.g. boiler installations, roof repairs, garden design)
• The main areas you serve (e.g. “Kitchen renovations in Bristol and surrounding areas”)

Use natural, human language, like you would when talking to a client. Do not cram in keywords – think about what people actually type into Google and answer those needs clearly.

4. Share the Same Photos and Story

Use some of the same photos on:

• Your Google profile
• Your website gallery

This makes your business feel consistent and real, not like two separate things. Tell short stories about projects on your website, and add the best shots to Google as well.

Simple Example: How a Local Contractor Wins More Jobs With Both

Imagine you are a bathroom renovator.

1. A homeowner searches “bathroom fitter near me”
2. They see you in the map results with good reviews
3. They click your Google profile and then your website
4. Your website shows:
   • Clear photos of bathrooms similar to what they want
   • A simple explanation of your process
   • Testimonials from people in nearby streets
   • A quick form for free quotes
5. They feel confident and send an enquiry

This whole chain only works properly when both your Google profile and your website are strong and aligned.

FAQs

Pro Tip

For most contractors, better quality leads matter far more than raw traffic. The goal is not to get hundreds of random visitors – it is to attract the right people in your area who are ready to start a project. A focused Google profile plus a clear, trustworthy website does exactly that.

Remember: Consistency between your Google Business Profile and website is key. Keep your business name, phone number, and service areas the same across both platforms.

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