Review management
5 articles on review management for home service contractors.
Bad Review Response for HVAC, Plumbing, and Roofing Contractors: The LARA Playbook That Recovers 30% of Detractors
Contractors who respond to a 1-star review within 24 hours recover roughly 30% of detractor scenarios and convert ~33% of one-time complainers into upgraded ratings. Here is the bad review response playbook for HVAC, plumbing, and roofing shops in 2026.
Jun 5, 2026Review Management Software for Contractors: 6 Platforms Compared in 2026
Contractors using automated review management software generate roughly 3x more reviews than manual asks. Here's what Birdeye, Podium, NiceJob, GatherUp, BrightLocal, and built-in tools actually cost in 2026 and which one fits your shop.
May 18, 2026Web Analytics and Reporting for Contractors: GA4 to Looker Studio to a Monday Review
Web analytics workflow for contractors: GA4 events, a 7-tile Looker Studio dashboard, and a 15-minute Monday review that makes money.
Mar 30, 2026One Bad Review Is Tanking Your Calls: What to Do Next
A single 1-star review sitting at the top of your Google profile reduces calls by 22%. Here's the damage control playbook and the long-term strategy to make it irrelevant.
Jan 26, 2026Responding to Negative Reviews: A Framework for Contractors
A practical framework for responding to negative reviews that protects your reputation and sometimes wins back unhappy customers. Data-driven approach for home service contractors.