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  • Carrot CRM Pricing

    Carrot real estate CRM pricing

    Plans for all real estate investors — from getting started to growing to scaling a large team.

    Essential

    $69/mo

    Perfect for: Dedicated real estate investors who want tools to grow their business.


    • 3 Users
    • AI features
      • Pay-per-useage AI Lead Scoring, Autonomous Lead Manager, and Opportunity Summaries
    • Automated follow-up sequences 
      • 8 total sequences
    • Property reports 
      • 50 property reports /mo
    • Electronic contract signatures 
      • 5 electronic signatures /mo
    • Enhanced reporting 
      • More insights = better decisions

    Scale

    $179/mo

    Perfect for: Small teams that need deeper insights into their lead flows and closed deals.


    • 5 Users
    • AI features
      • Pay-per-useage AI Lead Scoring, Autonomous Lead Manager, and Opportunity Summaries
    • Automated follow-up sequences
      • 15 total sequences
    • Property reports
      • 100 property reports /mo
    • Electronic contract signatures
      • 20 electronic signatures /mo
    • Automated lead response 
      • Instantly contact new leads
    • Lead grouping 
      • 2 groups
    • Automated workflows 
      • Trigger actions and outreach
    • My Scorecard 
      • Performance at a glance

    Team

    $349/mo

    Perfect for: Full-time investment teams who need a top-of-the-line real estate CRM.


    • 10 Users
    • AI features
      • Pay-per-useage AI Lead Scoring, Autonomous Lead Manager, and Opportunity Summaries
    • Automated follow-up sequences
      • Unlimited sequences
    • Property reports
      • 200 property reports /mo
    • Electronic contract signatures
      • 50 electronic signatures /mo
    • Automated lead response
      • Instantly contact new leads
    • Lead grouping
      • Unlimited groups
    • Automated workflows
      • Trigger actions and outreach
    • My Scorecard + Dashboard Reports
      • Performance at a glance
    • User Restrictions 
      • Keep team members focused
    • Weighted Round Robin 
      • Automatic lead assignment
    • Employee Scorecard 
      • Real-time team performance

    Want to see CarrotCRM in action?

    Free CarrotCRM

    $0/mo

    Just getting started? Keep expenses down and start with a powerful and robust CRM that grows with you.

    1 user, 3 sequence templates, 5 property reports/mo, manage all of your leads in one place.

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    Free

    Perfect for: Beginner real estate investors or those only doing a few deals a year.

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    Essential

    Perfect for: Dedicated real estate investors who want tools to grow their business.

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    Scale

    Perfect for: Small teams that need deeper insights into their lead flows and closed deals.

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    Team

    Perfect for: Full-time investors with built-out teams who need a top-of-the-line CRM tailored to real estate.

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    $0/mo $69/mo $179/mo $349/mo
    Users 1 User 3 Users 5 Users 10 Users
    Integrations Zapier Zapier and Integration Specialist Zapier and Integration Specialist Zapier and Integration Specialist
    Support Online Help Center Personal Support Priority Support Priority Support
    Setup Guidance One-on-One Onboarding One-on-One Onboarding One-on-One Onboarding
    Notifications Email Only Text and Email Text and Email Text and Email
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    Custom Labels ✓ ✓ ✓
    View Filtering ✓ ✓ ✓
    Campaign Autoresponders Automated responses to new leads ✓ ✓
    Inbound Call Popups ✓ ✓
    Outreach Sequences Drip campaigns 3 Sequences 8 Sequences 15 Sequences Unlimited Sequences
    Property Data 5 reports/mo 50 reports/mo 100 reports/mo 200 reports/mo
    Contracts 5 e-signature sends/mo 20 e-signature sends/mo 50 e-signature sends/mo
    Groups ✓ ✓
    Reporting Basic Reports Enhanced Reports Enhanced Reports, Mini Dashboard & My Scorecard Enhanced KPIs, Mini Dashboard, My Scorecard & Employee Scorecard
    Employee Scorecards ✓
    Guest Access ✓ ✓ ✓
    Resurfacing ✓ ✓
    Workflows ✓ ✓
    Saved Views ✓ ✓
    Transaction Management ✓ ✓
    External Sending ✓
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    AI Tools
    AI Autonomous Lead Manager Pay-as-you-go Starting at $0.02/action
    AI Lead Scoring Pay-as-you-go Starting at $0.02/action
    AI Opportunity Summaries Pay-as-you-go Starting at $0.02/action
    Average Monthly Cost Will vary based on usage $2/mo $30/mo $115/mo

    Lead Generation + CRM

    Need a real estate CRM and a lead generation website? Carrot offers a range of top-of-the-line products to help you attract, manage, and convert real estate leads into deals.

    To get started, choose your Carrot subscription, then add your CRM from inside your Carrot account!

    I’ve used multiple CRMs in my time as an investor and I have to say… Not only is the platform awesome, but they have all the functions necessary to operate a high-volume investment company. Lastly, the team is always super responsive and helpful. Much better than my prior CRMs. I cannot overstate how awesome their support agents and helpdesk are. Thanks team!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the free account a limited-time trial?

    No! The free account is free for however long you need it! Only pay when you need more users or features.

    Does CarrotCRM come with a website?

    You can get CarrotCRM with or without a website. Want to add a website? Select your Carrot subscription, then simply add Carrot CRM from inside your Carrot account.

    If you have another website, you can connect those leads to CarrotCRM with a Zapier integration. (Carrot leads are automatically integrated into Carrot CRM.)

    How do I get non-web leads into CarrotCRM?

    If the leads come from another online source, you can connect that source to CarrotCRM with a Zapier integration. You can also upload a list of qualified offline leads.

    Are there setup fees?

    No! CarrotCRM does not have any setup fees. CarrotCRM Free is easy to set up yourself and the Essential, Scale, and Team plans include setup support.

    How is it different than other CRMs?

    We’re the only platform that gives you a “step-by-step” lead follow-up process. It strips away all the complexities and just gives you the essential functionality needed to turn leads into deals. Plus, it’s hyper-customizable to fit your structure and needs, allowing you to do more deals with less confusion.

    (Always dreamed of getting the InvestorFuse CRM? That’s what CarrotCRM is! InvestorFuse joined the Carrot family and created this great new offering built on their already amazing experience.)

  • Want to make your website stand out? You’ll love block patterns!

    Want to make your website stand out? You’ll love block patterns!

    There’s a fine balance between ensuring your website performs well and stands out. We’ve spent the past 10 years refining website templates for real estate investors, making them excel at ranking well in search engines, building your credibility, performing lightning-fast, and turning visitors into highly motivated leads.

    Carrot has expanded website customization options with new block pattern designs that allow real estate professionals to easily create unique, professional websites that reflect their personality while maintaining high performance.

    Key Takeaways

    • Block patterns are pre-designed webpage sections organized into categories like Call to Action, Content, Credibility, and Data that can be easily implemented without design expertise.
    • The patterns come pre-loaded with your brand colors for seamless integration and allow for customization to create visually appealing pages that stand out.
    • Using different block patterns helps break up text-heavy pages, making information more digestible for visitors and creating a more engaging user experience.

    With ongoing design improvements planned for the future, Carrot members can now better differentiate their websites from competitors while maintaining the high-converting, SEO-optimized foundation that drives lead generation success.

    Table of Contents

    1. What’s a “block pattern?”
    2. Block Pattern Categories
    3. Find your design
    4. More to come
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    But that doesn’t mean we don’t care about how your website looks. Your website is your online business card and should reflect your personality.

    That’s why we’re excited to announce that Carrot members now have even more website customization options! Did you know that Carrot has a team of in-house website designers dedicated to improving your site and Carrot experience? Well, they recently added 50 new block pattern designs so you can easily customize your website and make it look as unique as you are.

    What’s a “block pattern?”

    Think of each webpage as several sections stacked on top of each other. You have the “hero” section at the top of the page (usually with an image and the page title), then maybe a section of text or an image gallery, probably a “call to action” section that lets visitors easily contact you, a section that shows off your customer reviews, and so on. We pre-built many of these key sections as “block patterns.” It simply means a section pre-designed to serve a specific purpose. 

    We know it’s important to you that your site “doesn’t look like every other website.” Using block patterns is a great way to do that! Carrot offers a variety of block pattern styles for the most important sections of a site. All you have to do is pick your favorite style and add your information. You can use any block pattern on any page. The beauty of pre-built patterns is that you can customize the look of your website without being a web designer. With just a few clicks, you can quickly transform key pages from the out-of-the-box template into something that stands out and fits your style.

    Block Pattern Categories

    Finding a design to meet your needs can be difficult if you’re searching through a seemingly endless library of options. What if you use one and then find something you like better? Pattern Categories solve that problem.

    You can easily browse pre-built sections that meet your needs by deciding what you’re trying to accomplish with that webpage section.

    Block pattern categories included:

    • Call to Action
    • Content: FAQs
    • Content: How It Works
    • Content: Situations/Niches
    • Content: Solutions
    • Credibility: Bio/About Us
    • Credibility: Meet Our Team
    • Credibility: Reviews
    • Credibility: Videos
    • Data: Experience Stats
    Carrot block patterns

    The patterns you see are pre-loaded with your brand colors, so they’ll seamlessly blend into your website’s look and feel. Feeling creative? You can edit these patterns and add content, then save them to “My Patterns” for easy use on other pages.

    Find your design

    Using different block patterns is a great way to break up a page and make it easier for visitors to process information. For example, you can replace a block of text with icons and short blurbs that draw attention and make a big impact. Select from over 500 pre-loaded icons across a dozen categories and customize your icon color so your site truly reflects your business.

    Whether you like sharing maximum information or prefer a sleek design, the block patterns give you options. Some patterns are text-heavy, others are very streamlined, and others stylishly mix images and text.

    The “Content: How it Works” and “Content: FAQ” patterns, in particular, offer a wide array of styles. If you have those sections on your website, now is a great time to revisit them and refresh your site design.

    Not sure exactly which block pattern you like best? Add the section to your page and scroll through the different pattern designs to see how they each look in real life.

    More to come

    That’s just the latest update. The Carrot design team is working on even more block patterns and other design options to let you customize and differentiate your site further. You can expect to see more features roll out over the next few months, so stay tuned!

    Take a free Interactive Carrot website demo and see how we can help you stop losing deals to an underperforming website!

  • Keith Sant Success Story

    Keith Sant Success Story

    How Keith Sant Transformed His Real Estate Business and Closed $500k/yr Using Carrot

    Keith Sant was once stuck in the grind of chasing cold leads and pouring countless hours into old-school marketing methods that weren’t delivering quality leads.

    Today, Kind Home Buyers closes 2-4 high-value real estate deals every month, generating six-figure revenue from quality Carrot leads. By shifting his focus to Evergreen Marketing and mastering SEO with Carrot, he transformed his business, reduced his workload, and finally focused on the quality leads that drive real growth.

    Here’s how Keith overhauled his business – with Carrot at the center of it.

    How Keith Sant Closes 500k/yr in 50% Less Time with Carrot + SEO: A Carrot.com Review

    Closing 1 in 15 Leads

    vs. chasing 35 leads per deal

    <90 Day Closings

    vs. 6-12 months before Carrot

    $24,750 Average Profit

    per deal, at 2 deals per month

    If I could go back, I’d tell myself to take this leap sooner. Carrot didn’t just change my business; it changed my life. I’m not stuck grinding through endless cold calls anymore. Now, I’m building something real, with clients who are grateful for my help. It’s exactly the kind of business I wanted.

    Take our free demo to get a full walkthrough of what Carrot can do for you.

    The Challenge: Keith Was Reliant on Offline Marketing that Generated Low-Quality Leads, Wasting His Valuable Time

    He was at his wits’ end. As a real estate investor, he poured long days and late nights into traditional marketing—cold calling, text-blasting, anything to bring in potential leads. But it was exhausting, and the results were rarely worth the effort. “I was burnt out,” Keith says. “I was talking to people who weren’t ready to sell, and I felt like I was spinning my wheels.” He knew there had to be a better way to reach motivated sellers.

    Like many wholesalers, he was spending too much energy chasing leads who weren’t serious about selling.

    He wanted a way to attract people who were ready to make a decision and get off the marketing hamster wheel – for good.

    The Solution: Generating a Stream of Quality, Inbound Leads with Carrot

    One of Keith’s first leads through Carrot was a call he’ll never forget. It was a seller who had reached the end of their rope—desperate to sell quickly and willing to offer owner financing just to get the deal done. Keith stepped in and made it happen, closing the deal with ease.

    “That was a $100,000 deal,” he recalls, the excitement still fresh in his voice. “It was incredible. Here was someone who needed real help, and I had the solution they were looking for. This was what I’d been missing.”

    It was this win that solidified Carrot’s value for Keith. The $100,000 deal didn’t just mark a financial gain—it was the turning point where Keith realized he could genuinely help people in need while building a successful business.

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    Keith’s Success Steps: How He Transformed His Business and His Life

    Keith’s journey wasn’t just about getting a website online; it was about creating an online presence that brought him motivated sellers who needed his help. Here’s how he made the shift, one step at a time:

    1. Launched a Carrot Website
      The first step is to launch a Carrot site. Your site is the hub of all your marketing efforts – so make sure it’s optimized for lead gen and conversion.
    2. Take Carrot’s “3 Leader Per Day” SEO Training
      Keith followed our training to the T. You’ll learn how to drive high-quality traffic by understanding things like keyword research for Google and how to build credibility online.
    3. Content + Saving Time = Motivated Leads
      Keith executed a location page strategy on his Carrot site to attract leads all over his market and added blog posts for credibility & lead-gen. Carrot’s Auto Location and Niche Authority Builder tools will save you hundreds of hours or agency $$.
    4. Ditched Low-ROI Marketing Methods
      Once Keith realized that the inbound leads from Carrot took half the time to close and were juicier deals, he stopped cold calling & paying for leads, saving him over 40 hours per week.
    5. Refined & Scaled for True Freedom & Impact
      As Keith continued to refine his online marketing, branch into other markets, and make a name for himself in the REI space, he used his newfound time & energy to help other investors generate consistent leads through his company, SEO Meets REI.

    The Result: Keith is Closing High-Value Deals, Consistently

    Keith’s journey is a testament to the power of pivoting when you need change.

    If I could go back, I’d tell myself to take this leap sooner. Carrot didn’t just change my business; it changed my life. I’m not stuck grinding through endless cold calls anymore. Now, I’m building something real, with clients who are grateful for my help. It’s exactly the kind of business I wanted.

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    Keith Sant deal results screenshot 2

    Our Follow-Up Q&A

    How has Carrot changed your day-to-day life?

    Keith: “Carrot has changed everything about my day-to-day. I’m not cold-calling or pestering people anymore. Now, when people reach out to me, they’re truly ready to sell. I’m working less, but it’s more meaningful. I feel like I’m helping people who genuinely need it, and that’s something I never felt with cold leads.”

    What’s the lead quality like?

    Keith: “The lead quality has been night and day compared to traditional methods. My first lead through Carrot turned into a $100,000 deal, which immediately showed me the platform’s potential. Instead of chasing cold leads, I’m talking to motivated sellers who are ready to move. Before Carrot, it could take 5-6 months to close deals, but now I’m closing in as little as 90 days. Plus, I’m working with fewer leads—about one in 15 turns into a deal versus one in 35 when I used outbound methods like cold calling. The quality and genuine nature of the conversations make all the difference.”

    Why Choose Carrot over a custom site or competitor?

    Keith: “Choosing Carrot has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my business. Unlike custom sites requiring endless trial and error, Carrot is built specifically for real estate investors. The SEO tools, support, and resources are unmatched, and they’ve directly impacted my ability to generate quality leads. The community has also been a huge asset—just being featured on Carrot’s podcast helped me close two deals. The values and transparency behind Carrot make it stand out from the competition, and I didn’t have to worry about my website not performing—it just worked from day one.”

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  • Tyler Ford – Success Story

    Tyler Ford – Success Story

    From $20k in Debt to Six-Figure Profits: A Deep Dive into Tyler Ford’s Journey

    Tyler Ford generates nearly six figures monthly by closing just 2-4 real estate deals and credits mastering SEO and targeted lead generation as the key tools that helped him scale his business while working smarter, not harder.

    Closing 2-4 Deals Per Month

    $20-$30k Profit Per Deal

    Targeted Lead Gen Through SEO Mastery

    Tyler Ford completed his year-long goal of generating $200,000 in just four months by switching to Carrot.

    Learn how he did it – and how you can too.

    What I didn’t expect after switching to Carrot, is my lead to close ratio increased 50% on my offline leads!”

    The Challenge: $20,000 in Debt and Struggling to Generate Qualified Leads

    Tyler Ford started his real estate career using traditional marketing strategies but quickly realized they weren’t yielding the results he needed.

    “I was spending a lot of time on tactics that weren’t bringing in the right leads. I needed a smarter way to grow.”

    Despite his efforts, Tyler’s website and high Google rankings weren’t converting into profitable deals. He recognized that most real estate agents were overlooking off-market opportunities and needed a more targeted approach.

    “I could drive traffic to my site, but without the right leads, it wasn’t translating into sales. I had to rethink my entire strategy.”

    What was missing?

    Tyler realized that focusing on traditional methods wasn’t enough—he needed to attract motivated sellers specifically looking for off-market deals.

    Tyler pivoted his strategy toward mastering SEO and targeted lead generation, which allowed him to scale his business and close more profitable deals.

    Tyler Ford website analytics

    To grow his real estate business early on, Tyler Ford relied on traditional marketing methods but struggled to see meaningful results.

    “When you’re using outdated strategies, it feels like you’re working hard but not getting anywhere—one month you close a deal, but the next, the leads dry up.

    And while you might have some visibility online, it’s not converting into profitable deals.

    It felt like I was doing all this work, but I wasn’t seeing consistent returns, and there was little I could do to change that with my current approach.”

    The Solution: Master SEO and Targeted Lead Generation

    Then, Tyler came across a Carrot webinar where Carrot CEO Trevor Mauch discussed the power of SEO and online lead generation.

    “I immediately thought, “This is what I’ve been missing.” I wanted to attract qualified leads directly to my business, not rely on outdated methods.

    I saw how focusing on SEO could completely transform my approach, and once I understood the impact, it was an easy decision to dive in.”

    Tyler got to work mastering his SEO Approach and saw immediate results in generating quality traffic that turned into a consistent pipeline of highly motivated leads.

    Tyler Ford organic traffic growth

    The Strategies: Tyler’s 8 Steps for Success

    1. Complete Online Presence Overhaul

    Tyler realized that having a website alone wasn’t enough. Even with good Google rankings, his old website wasn’t converting qualified leads. It’s like having a storefront on a busy street with locked doors and the lights off, making it impossible for potential customers to see what you have to offer.

    2. Focus on One Thing: Master SEO

    Tyler knew he needed to master one aspect of marketing instead of spreading himself too thin. He chose search engine optimization (SEO) because it would have the biggest impact on his online visibility. Rather than trying to learn multiple marketing tactics at once, he became a master of laser-targeted SEO.

    3. Laser-Targeted SEO

    SEO wasn’t just about attracting any traffic but about specifically targeting motivated house sellers actively searching for his services. Through meticulous keyword research, Tyler uncovered the “digital fingerprints” left by his target audience, optimizing his website to appear at the top of relevant search results.

    4. Hyper-Relevant Local Content

    Tyler didn’t just throw any real estate content on his website. He made sure everything was hyper-relevant to his local market in Arizona. By becoming the Arizona expert, he built credibility and trust within his local community, making him the go-to agent for potential clients.

    5. Building Trust Upfront

    Tyler avoided being the pushy salesperson. Instead of bombarding visitors with sales pitches right off the bat, he provided valuable content upfront. This made him a trusted advisor rather than just another salesperson, allowing him to build crucial relationships before asking for the sale.

    6. Leverage the Power of Video

    In today’s digital age, video is key. Tyler harnessed the power of video not just to follow trends but to personally and engagingly connect with potential clients. Videos showcased his properties, explained his unique approach to real estate, and allowed his personality to shine through, making the interaction more personal and authentic.

    7. Data-Driven Decisions

    Tyler meticulously tracked his website traffic, identifying what content resonated with his audience and led to conversions. This analytical approach allowed him to constantly refine and optimize his strategies based on real data, essentially playing digital chess and always thinking a few moves ahead.

    8. Identify Your ‘Why’

    The foundation of Tyler’s success was his clear ‘why.’ For him, it was about achieving freedom and flexibility, building a business that worked for him, not the other way around. Having a strong driving force behind your goals can be the difference between giving up when things get tough or pushing through.

    The Result: Closing Consistent, Highly Profitable Deals Per Month

    Tyler Ford deal results 1
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    Tyler Ford’s story highlights a larger trend: achieving extraordinary results through strategic online marketing. From being $20,000 in debt, overwhelmed, and struggling to know if he should even continue his real estate journey to closing 2-4 deals per month with $20,000-$30,000 in profit per deal. Tyler knew he wouldn’t find the success he was after through luck or being in the right place at the right time. He chose to take control and created his own opportunities using his Carrot site and getting laser focused on generating the most motivated leads.

    By focusing on core strategies like SEO, leveraging video, and making data-driven decisions, you too can unlock remarkable success.

    Start Your Journey to Remarkable Success Today by Following Tyler Ford’s 8-Step Process

    Tyler Ford completed his year-long goal of generating $200,000 in just four months by switching to Carrot.
    Learn how he did it – and how you can too.

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  • SimplySold/Beau Hollis – Success Story

    SimplySold/Beau Hollis – Success Story

    $40k Profit per Deal: The Power of Inbound Marketing w/ Beau Hollis

    SimplySold is a local, Louisville-based business that uses Carrot’s inbound marketing guidance and resources to gain new clients online. Here’s how they achieved a $40,000 per deal business using Carrot.

    Snapshot:

    • Industry: Investor
    • Location: Louisville, Kentucky
    • Carrot Member Since: 2016

    I had no world tech experience, and I just didn’t have an online presence. I didn’t want to have to build a website. So Carrot made that really easy for me.”

    Beau Hollis is the founder of SimplySold in Louisville, Kentucky.

    He’s been investing in houses for the past 7 years.

    Currently, the majority of his business involves acquisitions that he does himself. He also has an acquisitions person and a full-time videographer.

    It’s a low-key, small operation, but it has a high intention, and they go aggressively after deals.

    “You know, I spend my time and effort and energy to do this business to provide for my family, not only money but years of my life, getting this up and going to have it, work is worth, the journey is not in vain.”

    From Beau’s Carrot leads, his average profit per deal is nearly $40,000.

    He’s done $400,000 in assignments in his Carrot site alone in the last six months.

    Before using Carrot, he had no online presence and no experience in building websites.

    “I had no world tech experience, and I just didn’t have an online presence. I didn’t want to have to build a website. So Carrot made that really easy for me.

    Obviously, people cannot find you, people have no clue who you are, they can’t find your business, they don’t know if you’re in business at all, and so if they can’t find you, they can’t do business with you.

    So you have no lead flow inbound from a website.”

    At first, his vision was to dominate the outbound marketing space, whether it was cold calling, texting, or other things.

    However, the lifespan of somebody doing outbound marketing all the time is limited.

    “I have come from a background of sales, and I understand that you’re gonna do this one thing all the time, whether it’s cold calling or texting or putting out bandit signs, and there’s a lifespan to that.”

    Outbound versus inbound leads are two things that are drastically different. Outbound leads are when you’re seeking out someone. A lot of work, effort, and energy is going into it before you even think about reaching out to the person.

    Inbound marketing, or evergreen marketing, is a completely different mindset. You optimize your website with content: videos, blog posts, and testimonials.

    Inbound offers a whole other world. People are seeking you out.

    $40k Profit Per Deal | The Power of Inbound Marketing w/ Beau Hollis | A Carrot Success Story

    The challenge: Creating the path to the world of inbound marketing

    This is a business to close deals. Serious real estate agents and investors want to make Evergreen inbound marketing a real avenue, not just a little street but a highway.

    Evergreen inbound marketing takes a plan and plenty of patience. It takes a lot of video work on YouTube and on-page SEO with keywords and good content for high rankings.

    My expectation was that I’m just going to turn it on, get it up and live and then it would just bring in the people just saying, please take my house, that’s why I thought it was at the beginning when I first got, I just got it up and I just had, I just had it out there, I didn’t do any kind of optimization. I did zero, absolutely zero customization to the website.

    His website had been just sitting there for a long time. Years.

    Then, Beau had a conversation with Trevor to get the ball rolling.

    He started implementing on his website and using the tools Carrot provides our members. Keyword tracking, campaign tracking, video postings… and over time and hard work, Beau’s inbound marketing started to click.

    Once he started optimizing his site, he could see a bit of movement in his rankings.

    That movement proceeded forward for a year or two then it was time to dive into the PPC world of inbound marketing. The one-two punch of paid and organic traffic really exploded his business.

    In 2021, Beau’s Carrot leads have had an average profit per deal of roughly $40,000.

    In comparison, Beau’s outbound leads have had an average profit per deal of roughly half that.

    The tools: Carrot features

    Although the real estate niche can sometimes be inconsistent, Carrot brings consistency to Beau’s business. He can count on deal flow.

    It’s good because when you can count consistent leads, it means that you’re not stressed all of the time.

    For Beau, Carrot has become a hub that brings all his inbound marketing efforts together. Since he’s driving traffic from all inbound marketing efforts to his Carrot site, he can track performance across all campaigns and channels, giving him the clarity needed with his marketing.

    Here are some of the tools Beau is using to tie together his marketing efforts:

    Evergreen Training

    Beau needed to get many unqualified outbound leads to close deals. More leads meant more time and expense to sift through the tire kickers.

    He learned inbound online marketing with Evergreen content to attract the most qualified prospects. He’s built trust and credibility with them 24/7, 365 through his Carrot “Authority Hub.”

    Automated blogs

    Carrot’s content tools have allowed him to stand out in his market as an authority. This saves time and money and puts SimplySold at the forefront of its industry with expert quality content that he can customize for his needs.

    Keyword Tracking

    How do you know if your SEO rankings are climbing? Tracking is easy with Carrot. Simply input the keyword, and we’ll track where that particular term ranks each week, making optimizing accordingly easier!

    Campaign Tracking Links

    Learn how many leads you generate with your ads by following the conversions from them. Easily see which campaigns produce results and create a link to track click-throughs and leads better.

    CarrotCamp

    CarrotCamp is a place where people come to get inspired by other entrepreneurs, hear first-hand stories about how they built their successful businesses and strategies for success. The knowledge Beau has gained from meeting these individuals has been essential in helping him grow his own real estate investing business.

    The results:

    Beau has been successful in implementing an Evergreen inbound marketing plan. He went all-in and began building his SEO content, which he followed up with PPC. Now he has a team and consistently closes inbound deals to grow his business.

    He also knows how to scale his business using Carrot and inbound leads.

    What about you? Are you ready for consistent and predictable growth in your business?

    Ready for Consistent Growth Like Beau?

    Start generating high-quality inbound leads and build your authority in your market.

  • SEO for HVAC Companies | Guide for 2025

    SEO for HVAC Companies | Guide for 2025

    SEO for HVAC

    Why Organic Search Rankings Matter for HVAC Companies

    Imagine a homeowner in the middle of a sweltering summer whose air conditioning suddenly fails. What’s their first move? They likely pull out their smartphone and search for “HVAC repair near me.”

    The companies at the top of the search results will most likely get the call. This underscores the critical importance of high organic search rankings for HVAC contractors. If your HVAC business isn’t showing up on the first page of search results, you’re missing out on potential leads and revenue. Organic search rankings are not just about visibility; they are a powerful driver of business growth.

    SEO is no longer optional for HVAC companies; it’s a necessity. With thousands of potential customers searching for HVAC services online daily, standing out in the crowded market is crucial. SEO for HVAC ensures your services are prominently displayed when customers search, leading to increased website traffic, leads, and conversion rates. This guide provides actionable strategies for HVAC contractors to enhance their SEO, helping you tap into the vast online marketplace.

    In this guide, you’ll learn the ins and outs of SEO tailored specifically for HVAC companies. We will cover everything from keyword research and on-page optimization to technical SEO and link-building strategies. By the end of this post, you’ll have a clear roadmap to improve your website’s organic search rankings.

    Whether new to SEO or looking to refine your strategies, this guide will equip you with the tools and knowledge to increase your online visibility and grow your HVAC business.

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    Understanding the Basics of SEO for HVAC

    What is SEO?

    SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the process of enhancing your website’s visibility on search engines like Google. For HVAC businesses, SEO is essential because it directly impacts how easily potential customers can find you online. By optimizing your HVAC website for search engines, you increase the chances of appearing at the top of search results when users look for HVAC services.

    This visibility translates into more traffic, leads, and, ultimately, more business. Effective SEO for HVAC companies means leveraging your digital presence to attract customers who need your services.

    Key Components of SEO

    To maximize your HVAC company’s online visibility, it’s crucial to understand the three main components of SEO: on-page, off-page, and technical SEO.

    1. On-Page SEO:
      • Content Quality: High-quality, relevant content is king. Ensure your content addresses common customer queries and incorporates HVAC keywords naturally, such as “HVAC repair” or “AC installation.”

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      • Keyword Optimization: Use tools like Google Keyword Planner to find and integrate keywords your potential customers are searching for.
      • Meta Tags: Optimize your title tags and meta descriptions to be concise and keyword-rich. For instance, your homepage might have a title tag like “Professional HVAC Services – [Your City] | Expert Repair & Installation.”
      • Headers and Subheaders: Utilize H1, H2, and H3 tags to organize your content. This not only improves readability but also helps search engines understand the structure of your content.
    2. Off-Page SEO:
      • Backlinks: Build a network of quality backlinks from reputable websites. This could include local business directories, industry associations, or satisfied customers.
      • Social Media Presence: Engage with your audience on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. While social signals aren’t direct ranking factors, they contribute to your online visibility and brand authority.
      • Customer Reviews: Encourage satisfied clients to leave positive reviews on platforms like Google My Business and Yelp. Reviews enhance your credibility and influence your rankings in local search results.
    3. Technical SEO:
      • Page Speed: Ensure your website loads quickly. A slow site can deter visitors and negatively impact your search engine rankings.
      • Mobile-Friendliness: With more searches conducted on mobile devices, a responsive design is essential. Google prioritizes mobile-friendly websites in its search results.
      • Secure and Accessible Website: Make sure your site is secure (HTTPS) and easy for search engines to crawl and index. Tools like Google Search Console can help you monitor and resolve any issues.

    By focusing on these key SEO components, HVAC contractors can increase their online visibility, attract more qualified leads, and grow their business.

    Keyword Research for HVAC Services

    Identifying Keywords

    Effective keyword research is the backbone of a successful SEO strategy, especially for HVAC services. The right keywords ensure your content reaches the audience most likely to need your services. Here are some tips on identifying the best keywords for your HVAC business:

    • Start Broad: Begin with general terms related to your services, such as “HVAC repair,” “air conditioning installation,” or “furnace maintenance.”
    • Consider User Intent: Consider what potential customers are searching for at each journey stage. Are they looking for information or ready to schedule a service?
    • Incorporate Location: Since HVAC services are localized, include region-specific terms like “HVAC repair in ” or “air conditioning installation in .” This helps target users searching for services in their area.

    Tools for Keyword Research

    Several powerful tools can help HVAC contractors uncover the most effective keywords to target:

    • Google Keyword Planner: This free tool is a great starting point for discovering new keywords and seeing their search volume and competition level.
    • SEMrush: A comprehensive tool that helps with keyword research and provides insights into your competitors’ keywords and strategies.
    • Ahrefs: Offers a robust keyword explorer that can show you keyword difficulty, related keywords, and potential traffic estimations.

    By utilizing these tools, you can refine your list of keywords to focus on those most relevant to your services and likely to drive traffic to your site.

    Long-Tail Keywords

    Long-tail keywords are longer, more specific keyword phrases that visitors are more likely to use when they’re closer to purchasing or booking a service. Here’s why they’re important for HVAC contractors:

    • Higher Conversion Rates: Because they are more specific, long-tail keywords often increase conversion rates. For example, “emergency furnace repair in ” targets a specific need, likely leading to a quicker conversion.
    • Less Competition: Long-tail keywords tend to have less competition, making ranking higher in search results easier.
    • Better Targeting: These keywords help attract users looking for exactly what you offer, increasing the likelihood of turning visitors into customers.

    Incorporating long-tail keywords into your SEO strategy can significantly boost your visibility for specific searches, drawing in more qualified leads ready to engage with your services.

    On-Page SEO Strategies for HVAC Websites

    Effective on-page SEO is crucial for HVAC websites looking to improve their search engine rankings and attract more organic traffic. Here are some key strategies for optimizing your HVAC website and enhancing its online visibility.

    Title Tags and Meta Descriptions

    Title tags and meta descriptions are the first elements potential customers see in search engine results, making them vital for driving clicks and engagement.

    • Crafting Title Tags: Your title tags should be concise and descriptive and include your primary keyword, such as “SEO for HVAC.” Keep them under 60 characters to ensure they are fully displayed in search results. For example, “Expert HVAC Services—Reliable Repair & Installation in .”
    • Writing Meta Descriptions: Meta descriptions should briefly summarize the page’s content and encourage users to click through. Aim for 150-160 characters, incorporating relevant keywords and a compelling call to action. For instance, “Need reliable HVAC services in ? Our experts offer fast and efficient repairs. Contact us today!”

    Content Optimization

    High-quality, relevant content is the cornerstone of successful SEO. It helps search engines understand your site’s relevance and engages your audience.

    • Keyword Integration: Naturally incorporate your primary and secondary keywords throughout the content. For example, if discussing HVAC maintenance, phrases like “cooling services” or “air conditioning repair in ” should be seamlessly included.
    • Readability: Break up the text with short paragraphs, bullet points, and subheadings. This makes the content easier for visitors to read and digest.
    • Value-Driven Content: Address common questions and concerns of your audience, providing clear, actionable advice or solutions.

    Image Optimization

    Images enhance your website’s visual appeal and help convey your work’s quality. Optimizing them for SEO ensures they contribute to your site’s performance.

    • Alt Tags: Use descriptive alt tags for all images, incorporating relevant keywords. For instance, “HVAC technician installing a new furnace in .”
    • File Names: Rename image files to be descriptive and keyword-rich, like “hvac-installation-.jpg” instead of “IMG1234.jpg.”
    • Compression: Compress images to reduce file size and ensure faster load times, which improves user experience and boosts SEO.

    Internal Linking

    Internal linking helps distribute page authority and assists search engines in understanding your site’s structure. It also enhances user navigation, encouraging visitors to explore more of your site.

    • Link to Relevant Pages: Within your content, link to other relevant service pages or blog posts. For example, when mentioning AC repair, link to your dedicated air conditioning repair service page.
    • Use Descriptive Anchor Text: The clickable text of your link should accurately describe the linked page’s content, making it clear to users and search engines what they can expect.

    By implementing these on-page SEO strategies, HVAC contractors can improve their website’s search engine rankings, increase their visibility, and attract more potential customers.

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    Local SEO for HVAC and Google Business Profile

    Local SEO is a critical component of any HVAC contractor’s digital strategy. It ensures your business is visible to potential customers in your geographic area. Leveraging tools like Google Business Profile and maintaining consistent local citations can significantly boost your online presence. Here’s how to optimize your local SEO for HVAC services.

    Claiming and Optimizing Google Business Profile

    Google Business Profile is a free tool to manage your business’s appearance on Google Search and Maps. Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up and optimizing your GBP listing:

    1. Claim Your Listing: Visit the Google Business Profile website and sign in with your Google account. Search for your business and claim it if it already exists. If not, create a new listing.
    2. Provide Accurate Information: Fill out all relevant business details, including your business name, address, phone number, and website URL.
    3. Choose Relevant Categories: Select the most appropriate categories for your business. For HVAC contractors, options might include “HVAC contractor,” “Air conditioning repair service,” or “Furnace repair service.”
    4. Add High-Quality Photos: Upload images of your team, equipment, and completed projects. High-quality photos make your listing more appealing and trustworthy.
    5. Encourage Customer Reviews: Ask satisfied customers to leave reviews on your GMB listing. Positive reviews improve your local search ranking and build trust with potential customers.
    6. Regularly Update Your Listing: Update your business hours, services, and contact information. Post updates about new services, promotions, or company news.

    Local Citations and Reviews

    Local citations mention your business’s name, address, and phone number on other websites and directories. They play a crucial role in local SEO.

    • Ensure Accurate Listings: Consistent and accurate listings on local directories (like Yelp, Yellow Pages, and local chamber of commerce websites) help improve your local search rankings.
    • Monitor and Respond to Reviews: Monitor reviews on platforms like Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Responding to positive and negative reviews shows you value customer feedback and are committed to excellent service.
    • Encourage Positive Reviews: Implement strategies to encourage customer reviews, such as follow-up emails after service or incentives for leaving feedback.

    NAP Consistency

    NAP stands for Name, Address, and Phone number. Consistency in your NAP information across all platforms is vital for local SEO.

    • Audit Your Listings: Regularly check your business listings on various online directories to ensure your NAP information is consistent.
    • Update Incorrect Information: Correct any discrepancies in your business name, address, or phone number immediately to maintain consistency.
    • Use a Standard Format: Adopt a standard format for your NAP information and use it across all listings and citations.

    By focusing on local SEO and effectively utilizing Google My Business, HVAC contractors can enhance their visibility in local searches, attract more qualified leads, and build a strong reputation in their community.

    Technical SEO for HVAC Websites

    Technical SEO is the foundation that supports all other aspects of search engine optimization. Ensuring your HVAC website is technically sound will enhance user experience and improve search engine rankings. Here’s how to optimize your HVAC website from a technical standpoint.

    Website Speed and Mobile-Friendliness

    In today’s fast-paced digital world, users expect websites to load quickly and display correctly on all devices. Here’s why website speed and mobile-friendliness are crucial:

    • Importance of Page Speed: A slow-loading website can frustrate users and increase bounce rates, negatively affecting your SEO. Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to assess and improve your website’s load time.
      • Optimization Tips: Compress images, minimize CSS and JavaScript files, and leverage browser caching to enhance your site’s speed.
    • Mobile Responsiveness: With most searches now conducted on mobile devices, having a mobile-responsive website is essential. Google favors mobile-friendly sites in search rankings.
      • Responsive Design: Ensure your website adapts seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices. Test your site’s mobile responsiveness using Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test tool.

    Structured Data and Schema Markup

    Structured data helps search engines understand your website’s content better, which can enhance how your listings appear in search results.

    • Schema Markup for HVAC Services: Implementing schema markup specific to HVAC services can provide search engines with detailed information about your services, location, and customer reviews.
      • How to Implement: Use schema markup for local businesses, service offerings, and customer reviews to enhance search result snippets. Tools like Google’s Structured Data Markup Helper can assist in this process.
      • Benefits: Proper schema markup can lead to rich snippets, which provide more information to users at a glance and can improve click-through rates.

    Site Architecture

    A well-structured site architecture is crucial for both user experience and SEO. It helps search engines crawl and index your site more efficiently.

    • Intuitive Navigation: Design your site with a clear and intuitive navigation structure. Users should be able to find what they’re looking for within a few clicks.
      • Navigation Tips: Organize your pages into logical categories and use descriptive labels for menu items. Implement a breadcrumb trail to help users understand their location within your site.
    • Crawlable Structure: Ensure your site is easily crawlable by search engine bots. A clean and straightforward URL structure and an updated XML sitemap can aid in this process.
      • XML Sitemaps: Create and submit an XML sitemap to search engines to help them discover your pages. Regularly update the sitemap to reflect any changes in your site’s structure.

    By focusing on these technical SEO aspects, HVAC contractors can provide a seamless user experience and ensure their websites are well-positioned in search engine rankings.

    Link building is a crucial aspect of SEO, significantly influencing your website’s authority and search engine rankings. By securing quality backlinks, HVAC companies can improve their visibility and credibility online. Here’s how to build a robust link profile for your HVAC business.

    Importance of Backlinks

    Backlinks, or inbound links, are links from other websites that direct users to your site. They are a key factor in how search engines determine the authority and relevance of your site.

    • Impact on SEO: High-quality backlinks from reputable sites signal to search engines that your content is valuable and trustworthy, which can boost your rankings. Conversely, low-quality or spammy backlinks can harm your SEO efforts.
    • Quality Over Quantity: Focus on earning backlinks from high-authority domains within your industry. A few high-quality links are more beneficial than numerous low-quality ones.

    Local Partnerships and Directories

    Leveraging local business partnerships and online directories can provide valuable backlinks and enhance your local SEO.

    • Local Business Partnerships: Collaborate with local businesses and industry partners to exchange backlinks. For example, you could write a guest post for a local hardware store’s blog, including a link back to your site.
    • Online Directories: Ensure your HVAC business is listed on reputable online directories such as Yelp, Angie’s List, and the Better Business Bureau. These listings often include a link back to your site and can improve your local search visibility.
    • Community Involvement: Participate in local events and sponsorships, and ensure these activities are mentioned on their respective websites with a link back to your business.

    Guest Blogging

    Guest blogging is an effective way to build backlinks while positioning yourself as an industry expert.

    • Identify Opportunities: Look for industry-related websites, blogs, or online publications that accept guest contributions. Sites focused on home improvement, energy efficiency, or local business news are great places to start.
    • Create Valuable Content: Write informative and engaging articles that provide real value to the readers. Incorporate your expertise and include a relevant link back to your HVAC website.
    • Maintain Relationships: Build relationships with the site owners or editors. A good rapport can lead to more guest blogging opportunities and additional backlinks in the future.

    By implementing these link-building strategies, HVAC contractors can enhance their online authority, improve their search engine rankings, and attract more customers.

    Conclusion

    Optimizing your HVAC business for search engines is essential to running a successful HVAC SEO campaign, increasing your online visibility, and attracting more qualified leads. Throughout this guide, we’ve covered the key aspects of SEO for HVAC businesses.

    • Understanding SEO Basics: Recognizing the key components of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO and their importance in improving your HVAC website’s performance.
    • Keyword Research: Using tools and strategies to identify relevant and high-converting keywords that resonate with your target audience, including long-tail and localized terms.
    • On-Page SEO Strategies: Crafting compelling title tags, optimizing content and images, and creating a robust internal linking structure.
    • Local SEO for HVAC and Google My Business: Enhancing your local search presence by optimizing your GMB listing, maintaining NAP consistency, and leveraging local citations and reviews.
    • Technical SEO: Ensuring a fast, mobile-responsive website with a clear site structure and proper schema markup.
    • Link Building Strategies: Building a strong backlink profile through local partnerships, directory listings, and guest blogging opportunities.

    Implementing these strategies can significantly improve your HVAC business’s online presence, driving more organic traffic and potential customers to your site. Start applying these techniques today, or seek professional SEO assistance to maximize your results.

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  • The 100 Best SEO Keywords for HVAC Companies

    The 100 Best SEO Keywords for HVAC Companies

    In the highly competitive HVAC industry, having a solid online presence is crucial for attracting and converting potential customers. SEO Keywords for HVAC are the cornerstone of an effective digital marketing strategy, allowing HVAC companies to reach the right audience at the right time.

    With the right keywords, you can significantly improve your search engine rankings, drive more traffic to your website, and ultimately increase your conversion rates.

    This blog post is designed to help HVAC companies understand the importance of using specific keywords tailored to various customer journey stages. By strategically incorporating these keywords, you can ensure that your content resonates with potential customers, providing the information they need and guiding them toward choosing your services.

    We will give you the best 100 HVAC keywords and categorize them based on the stages of the customer journey:

    • Awareness
    • Consideration
    • Decision

    You’ll learn which keywords to use when customers first identify their needs, compare options, and finally make a decision. Additionally, we’ll cover the significance of long-tail keywords and offer tips for effective keyword implementation to optimize your HVAC business’s online presence.

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    Understanding the Customer Journey

    Define the Customer Journey: The customer journey is the process that potential customers go through from the moment they realize they need the point where they make a purchase. This journey is typically divided into three key stages: Awareness, Consideration, and Decision.

    1. Awareness Stage: At this initial stage, potential customers recognize a need or problem but are unaware of specific solutions. For HVAC services, this could mean a homeowner noticing their air conditioner isn’t cooling as effectively as it used to or an office manager realizing the heating system isn’t keeping the space warm enough.
    2. Consideration Stage: Here, the customer has clearly defined their problem or need and is actively researching and evaluating different options. In the context of HVAC services, this might involve looking into various types of HVAC systems, reading reviews, comparing service providers, and seeking information on costs and benefits.
    3. Decision Stage: At the final stage, the customer is ready to make a purchase or hire a service. They have narrowed down their options and are deciding which HVAC company to choose or which specific system or service to invest in.

    Importance of Tailored Keywords:

    Different keywords are essential at each customer journey stage to effectively guide potential customers toward your services. Here’s why:

    1. Awareness Stage Keywords: Customers seek general information and solutions to their problems during this stage. Keywords should focus on educating and informing, addressing common issues and questions. For example, keywords like “why is my AC not working” or “benefits of HVAC systems” help capture the attention of those just beginning their search.
    2. Consideration Stage Keywords: At this point, customers are comparing different solutions and providers. Keywords should be more specific and include detailed information about services, features, and comparisons. Keywords such as “best HVAC systems 2024,” “AC repair services,” and “HVAC installation cost” are crucial for attracting customers who are evaluating their options.
    3. Decision Stage Keywords: Customers are ready to take action, so keywords should be transactional and geared toward conversion. Keywords like “book HVAC service online,” “emergency HVAC repair near me,” and “same-day HVAC installation” are designed to capture customers who are ready to make a purchase or schedule a service.

    By tailoring your keywords to each stage of the customer journey, you can ensure that your content meets the needs of potential customers at every point in their decision-making process. This strategic approach enhances your SEO efforts and increases the likelihood of converting visitors into loyal customers.

    Awareness Stage Keywords

    In the Awareness Stage, potential customers are just beginning to identify their needs and are seeking general information to understand and define their problems. They might not yet know the specifics of what they need, but they are starting to look for answers to basic questions and general advice. This is where your content can significantly impact by providing valuable information and establishing your HVAC company as a trusted resource.

    Keyword Categories:

    1. Informational Keywords: These keywords target users looking for general knowledge and educational content about HVAC systems. They aim to answer broad questions and provide foundational information.
      • “HVAC basics”: Content focusing on the fundamental aspects of HVAC systems, explaining what they are, how they work, and their components.
      • “What is HVAC?”: Articles and resources that define HVAC, breaking down the acronym and explaining the purpose and function of these systems.
      • “Benefits of HVAC systems”: Posts that highlight the advantages of having a well-functioning HVAC system, such as improved indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort.
    2. Problem Identification Keywords: These keywords help users diagnose issues they are experiencing with their HVAC systems. By addressing common problems and symptoms, your content can help them understand their needs.
      • “Why is my AC not working?”: Guides and troubleshooting tips that help users identify potential reasons for their air conditioning issues.
      • “Signs your furnace needs repair”: Articles outlining the common signs that indicate a furnace might require professional attention, such as unusual noises, inconsistent heating, or increased energy bills.
      • “Common HVAC problems”: Comprehensive lists and explanations of typical HVAC issues that homeowners and businesses might encounter, helping them to recognize when it’s time to seek professional help.
    3. Local Informational Keywords: These keywords are geared toward users looking for information about HVAC services in their specific area. They help you attract local customers who are searching for nearby solutions.
      • “HVAC services near me”: Content that highlights your company’s proximity and availability, making it easy for local customers to find and contact you.
      • “Best HVAC company in ”: Posts that position your business as a top choice in the local market, including customer reviews, awards, and testimonials to build credibility.
      • “Local HVAC experts”: Articles and pages that emphasize your expertise and experience in providing HVAC services to the local community, showcasing your knowledge of regional climate and common issues.

    By strategically incorporating these awareness stage HVAC keywords into your content, you can attract potential customers who are just starting their search. Providing them with the information they need at this early stage builds trust and positions your HVAC company as the go-to source for reliable and helpful advice. This approach sets the foundation for guiding them through the subsequent stages of their customer journey.

    Awareness Stage HVAC Keywords

    1. HVAC basics
    2. What is HVAC?
    3. Benefits of HVAC systems
    4. Why is my AC not working?
    5. Signs your furnace needs repair
    6. Common HVAC problems
    7. HVAC services near me
    8. Best HVAC company in
    9. Local HVAC experts
    10. How HVAC systems work
    11. Types of HVAC systems
    12. HVAC maintenance tips
    13. Importance of regular HVAC servicing
    14. Energy-efficient HVAC systems
    15. HVAC system installation guide
    16. HVAC troubleshooting tips
    17. How to choose an HVAC system
    18. HVAC system lifespan
    19. HVAC safety tips
    20. Benefits of HVAC zoning

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    Consideration Stage Keywords

    In the Consideration Stage, potential customers have clearly identified their needs or problems and are now actively researching and comparing various HVAC solutions. They seek more detailed information about specific services, products, and providers. This is the stage where your content can help them make informed decisions by offering comprehensive insights and comparisons.

    Keyword Categories:

    1. Service-Specific Keywords: These keywords are focused on the specific HVAC services that customers might be considering. They help potential clients find detailed information about your company’s services.
      • “AC repair services”: Content that explains the process, benefits, and typical issues addressed by professional AC repair services, highlighting your expertise and customer satisfaction.
      • “Furnace installation cost”: Articles that break down the costs associated with furnace installation, including factors that affect pricing and the benefits of professional installation.
      • “Duct cleaning services”: Informative posts detailing the importance of duct cleaning, the process involved, and how it contributes to improved indoor air quality and system efficiency.
    2. Comparative Keywords: These keywords cater to customers who are comparing different HVAC systems, brands, or types of services. They provide side-by-side evaluations to help customers choose the best option for their needs.
      • “Best HVAC systems 2024”: Guides and reviews of the top HVAC systems available in the current year, comparing features, efficiency, and customer feedback to help customers make an informed decision.
      • “Top-rated HVAC companies”: Articles that list and compare the highest-rated HVAC companies based on customer reviews, industry awards, and service quality.
      • “HVAC vs. central air”: Comparative posts that outline the differences, pros, and cons of HVAC systems versus central air conditioning, helping customers decide which is better suited for their needs.
    3. Cost and Pricing Keywords: At this stage, customers are also keenly interested in understanding the financial aspects of their potential investment. Keywords focused on cost and pricing help them budget and plan accordingly.
      • “HVAC service cost”: Comprehensive guides that provide average costs for various HVAC services, explaining what factors influence pricing and offering tips on getting the best value for money.
      • “How much does HVAC installation cost?”: Detailed breakdowns of installation costs for different types of HVAC systems, including labor, equipment, and any additional fees.
      • “Affordable HVAC services”: Posts that highlight budget-friendly HVAC service options, including promotions, financing plans, and tips for saving money without compromising on quality.

    By integrating these consideration stage HVAC keywords into your content, you can effectively capture the interest of potential customers who are comparing their options and seeking detailed information. This approach enhances your visibility in search results and positions your HVAC company as a trusted source of valuable and comprehensive information, ultimately guiding customers closer to making a decision in your favor.

    Consideration Stage HVAC Keywords

    1. AC repair services
    2. Furnace installation cost
    3. Duct cleaning services
    4. Best HVAC systems 2024
    5. Top-rated HVAC companies
    6. HVAC vs. central air
    7. HVAC service cost
    8. How much does HVAC installation cost?
    9. Affordable HVAC services
    10. Air conditioner maintenance
    11. Furnace replacement options
    12. Central air conditioning systems
    13. HVAC financing options
    14. HVAC brands comparison
    15. HVAC reviews and ratings
    16. HVAC system efficiency
    17. Benefits of professional HVAC installation
    18. HVAC system warranties
    19. Smart thermostats for HVAC systems
    20. HVAC filter replacement
    21. Commercial HVAC services
    22. Residential HVAC systems
    23. Geothermal HVAC systems
    24. Heat pump installation
    25. AC unit replacement
    26. Energy-efficient air conditioners
    27. HVAC system upgrades
    28. HVAC maintenance contracts
    29. Best HVAC contractors
    30. HVAC rebates and incentives

    Decision Stage Keywords

    In the Decision Stage, potential customers are ready to make a purchase or schedule a service. They have done their research, compared options, and now need specific information to finalize their choice. This stage is crucial for converting leads into actual clients, and using the right keywords can make all the difference. Transactional and brand-specific keywords play a significant role in ensuring your business is easily found and chosen by these ready-to-act customers.

    Keyword Categories:

    1. Transactional Keywords: These keywords target users who are ready to take action. They focus on facilitating quick and easy access to services, driving immediate engagement and conversions.
      • “Book HVAC service online”: Content that provides a simple and streamlined process for booking services directly through your website, highlighting the convenience and efficiency of online scheduling.
      • “HVAC repair near me”: Pages optimized for local searches, ensuring that your business appears prominently when customers search for nearby HVAC repair services, emphasizing your proximity and quick response times.
      • “Schedule AC installation”: Clear calls to action and detailed information on how to schedule AC installation services, showcasing the benefits of professional installation and the ease of booking with your company.
    2. Brand-Specific Keywords: These keywords target customers who prefer certain HVAC brands or are looking for services related to specific brands. Highlighting your expertise with these brands can be a significant selling point.
      • “Trane HVAC systems”: Articles and landing pages that emphasize your experience and qualifications in installing, repairing, and maintaining Trane HVAC systems, along with customer testimonials and case studies.
      • “Carrier AC installation”: Content that showcases your proficiency with Carrier air conditioning systems, including the advantages of choosing Carrier and the benefits of your professional installation services.
      • “Lennox furnace repair”: Pages that detail your expertise in repairing Lennox furnaces, including common issues, repair processes, and customer satisfaction stories to build trust and confidence.
    3. Local Transactional Keywords: These keywords focus on immediate, local services, targeting customers who need urgent or same-day assistance. They highlight your availability and readiness to meet customer needs quickly.
      • “24/7 HVAC repair ”: Content that promotes your round-the-clock availability for HVAC repairs, emphasizing your ability to respond to emergencies at any time, day or night.
      • “Emergency HVAC services ”: Pages dedicated to emergency services, detailing your rapid response times, the urgency of your services, and how to contact you in an emergency situation.
      • “Same-day HVAC installation”: Posts and landing pages that highlight your ability to provide same-day installation services, focusing on the convenience and efficiency of getting a new HVAC system installed quickly.

    By strategically incorporating these decision stage HVAC keywords into your content, you can effectively capture the attention of customers who are ready to commit. This approach enhances your visibility in search results and ensures that potential clients find exactly what they need at the critical moment of decision-making. This, in turn, boosts your conversion rates and helps establish your HVAC company as the go-to choice for reliable and prompt services.

    Decision Stage HVAC Keywords

    1. Book HVAC service online
    2. HVAC repair near me
    3. Schedule AC installation
    4. Trane HVAC systems
    5. Carrier AC installation
    6. Lennox furnace repair
    7. 24/7 HVAC repair
    8. Emergency HVAC services
    9. Same-day HVAC installation
    10. HVAC tune-up
    11. HVAC inspection services
    12. Install HVAC system
    13. Replace HVAC unit
    14. HVAC duct repair
    15. HVAC installation near me
    16. AC tune-up services
    17. Furnace repair services
    18. HVAC cleaning service
    19. HVAC repair cost
    20. Emergency AC repair
    21. Air conditioning installation cost
    22. Furnace installation near me
    23. HVAC maintenance near me
    24. HVAC contractors near me
    25. Best HVAC repair

    Long-Tail HVAC Keywords for SEO

    Long-tail keywords are highly specific, multi-word phrases that cater to niche audiences and detailed queries. While they typically have lower search volumes compared to broader keywords, they offer significant value in capturing precise user intent and improving conversion rates.

    Long-tail keywords often reflect the detailed, specific questions or needs of potential customers, making them more likely to convert when they find exactly what they are looking for. By targeting these keywords, HVAC companies can attract highly motivated prospects and provide tailored content that addresses their specific needs.

    Examples of Long-Tail Keywords:

    1. “How to choose the best HVAC system for a small apartment”
      • Content Focus: Create detailed guides and articles that help apartment dwellers choose the most suitable HVAC system for their limited space. Discuss factors such as space efficiency, noise levels, energy consumption, and ease of installation. Include comparisons of different types of HVAC systems (e.g., ductless mini-splits, portable AC units) and provide recommendations based on apartment size and layout.
      • Why It Works: This keyword targets a specific audience with a particular need, leading to higher engagement and conversion rates. By addressing the unique concerns of apartment residents, you can position your company as a knowledgeable and reliable source for HVAC solutions in small living spaces.
    2. “DIY HVAC maintenance tips”
      • Content Focus: Offer step-by-step guides, checklists, and video tutorials on performing basic HVAC maintenance tasks. Topics can include cleaning filters, checking thermostat settings, inspecting ductwork for leaks, and ensuring proper ventilation. Highlight the importance of regular maintenance in extending the lifespan of HVAC systems and improving energy efficiency.
      • Why It Works: This keyword appeals to cost-conscious customers and DIY enthusiasts who prefer to handle minor maintenance tasks themselves. Providing useful, actionable advice builds trust and positions your company as a helpful resource, increasing the likelihood that these customers will turn to you for more complex repairs or services.
    3. “Energy-efficient HVAC systems for commercial buildings”
      • Content Focus: Develop comprehensive articles and case studies on the latest energy-efficient HVAC technologies for commercial properties. Discuss the benefits of energy-efficient systems, such as reduced operating costs, improved environmental impact, and potential tax incentives. Include comparisons of different energy-efficient models, as well as tips for retrofitting existing systems to enhance efficiency.
      • Why It Works: This keyword targets a professional audience concerned with operational costs and sustainability. By providing in-depth information on energy-efficient solutions, you can attract business owners and property managers who are looking to upgrade their HVAC systems. Demonstrating expertise in commercial HVAC solutions helps establish your company as a trusted partner for large-scale projects.

    By incorporating these long-tail keywords into your content strategy, you can attract highly specific and motivated audiences. This approach improves your search engine rankings for niche queries and enhances your conversion rates by addressing potential customers’ precise needs and concerns. Providing detailed, valuable content tailored to these specific queries helps establish your HVAC company as a knowledgeable and reliable authority in the industry.

    Additional HVAC Keywords

    1. How to size an HVAC system
    2. Best HVAC system for new construction
    3. HVAC maintenance frequency
    4. Benefits of programmable thermostats
    5. HVAC system performance
    6. How to clean HVAC coils
    7. HVAC installation process
    8. HVAC system replacement timeline
    9. How to prevent HVAC breakdowns
    10. Best HVAC system for large homes
    11. HVAC system energy ratings
    12. HVAC safety inspections
    13. Benefits of regular HVAC inspections
    14. How to choose an HVAC contractor
    15. HVAC installation best practices
    16. HVAC system repair tips
    17. HVAC energy audit
    18. HVAC system upgrade benefits
    19. How to choose the right HVAC filter
    20. HVAC system troubleshooting tips
    21. How to improve indoor air quality with HVAC
    22. HVAC system efficiency tips
    23. Common HVAC installation mistakes
    24. HVAC installation cost factors
    25. HVAC repair service reviews

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    Tips for Effective Keyword Implementation

    Implementing SEO keywords effectively can significantly enhance your HVAC company’s online presence and search engine rankings. Here are some key strategies for content optimization, local SEO best practices, and useful keyword research tools.

    Content Optimization:

    To naturally incorporate keywords into your content, follow these best practices:

    1. Write for Humans First, Search Engines Second: While it’s essential to include keywords, your primary goal should be creating high-quality, engaging content that provides value to your readers. Natural, readable content will also perform better in search engine rankings.
    2. Use Keywords in Key Places: Ensure your primary keywords are included in strategic locations:
      • Title Tags: Incorporate the main keyword naturally into the title.
      • Meta Descriptions: Write a compelling meta description that includes the keyword and encourages clicks.
      • Headings and Subheadings: Use keywords in H1, H2, and H3 tags to structure your content.
      • Introduction and Conclusion: Mention the keyword early in your content and in the concluding section.
      • Body Content: Spread keywords naturally throughout the text, aiming for a keyword density of around 1-2%.
    3. Use Synonyms and Related Phrases: To avoid keyword stuffing and enhance readability, use synonyms and related terms. This approach also helps your content rank for a broader range of related searches.
    4. Create Comprehensive Content: Long-form content that covers a topic in-depth tends to rank better. Aim to provide thorough, valuable information that answers common questions and addresses the needs of your audience.

    Local SEO Best Practices:

    Local SEO is crucial for HVAC companies, as most customers search for nearby services. Here are some tips to optimize for local search:

    1. Claim and Optimize Your Google My Business (GMB) Listing: Ensure your GMB listing contains accurate business information, including address, phone number, and operating hours. Add high-quality photos and encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews.
    2. Use Local Keywords: Incorporate local keywords into your content, such as “HVAC repair in ” or “Best HVAC service in [Neighborhood].” This helps your business appear in local search results and Google’s local pack.
    3. Create Location-Specific Pages: If your business serves multiple locations, create separate landing pages for each area. Customize the content to highlight services relevant to each location and include local keywords.
    4. Get Listed in Local Directories: Ensure your business is listed in local online directories such as Yelp, Angie’s List, and the Better Business Bureau. Consistent listings across various platforms can boost your local SEO efforts.

    Keyword Tools:

    Effective keyword research is the foundation of a successful SEO strategy. Here are some recommended tools to help you find the best keywords for your HVAC business:

    1. Carrot’s Keyword Explorer: This powerful tools helps you analyze your website & the competition’s website to find the right next keyword to target in your SEO strategy.
    2. Google Keyword Planner: A free tool that provides keyword ideas and search volume data. It’s particularly useful for discovering new keywords and understanding their potential reach.
    3. SEMrush: A comprehensive SEO tool that offers keyword research, competitive analysis, and rank tracking. SEMrush can help you identify high-performing keywords used by competitors and discover new opportunities.
    4. Ahrefs: Another powerful SEO tool that provides in-depth keyword analysis, backlink tracking, and content research. Ahrefs can help you find keywords with high search volume and low competition.
    5. Ubersuggest: A free tool by Neil Patel that generates keyword ideas and provides data on search volume, CPC, and competition. Ubersuggest is great for quick keyword brainstorming sessions.

    Implementing these tips for effective keyword usage, optimizing for local search, and utilizing top-notch keyword research tools can significantly enhance your HVAC company’s online visibility. This approach will help you attract more targeted traffic, improve your search engine rankings, and ultimately drive more conversions for your business.

    Unlock More SEO Potential with Carrot’s Keyword Explorer

    While this list of the 100 best SEO keywords for HVAC companies is a great starting point, imagine having the power to uncover even more high-intent keywords tailored specifically to your business. That’s where Carrot’s Keyword Explorer comes in.

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    HVAC Keyword explorer

    With the Carrot Keyword Explorer, you can dive deep into what people are searching for both nationally and in your specific market. This tool empowers you to discover additional keywords that can help you dominate your local SEO, outrank competitors, and attract more qualified leads.

    By integrating this powerful feature directly into your Carrot website interface, you can continuously refine your evergreen SEO strategy and stay ahead in the competitive HVAC industry. Join Carrot.com today and give your business the edge it needs to stand out online.

    Conclusion

    In this blog post, we explored the importance of targeted SEO keywords for HVAC companies and how they can effectively attract and convert potential customers. We delved into:

    • Understanding the Customer Journey: We explained the stages of the customer journey—Awareness, Consideration, and Decision—and their relevance to HVAC services.
    • Awareness Stage Keywords: We discussed keywords that help customers identify their needs and seek general information about HVAC systems and services.
    • Consideration Stage Keywords: We highlighted keywords that customers use when comparing options and seeking detailed information about HVAC solutions.
    • Decision Stage Keywords: We covered transactional and brand-specific keywords that customers use when they are ready to make a purchase or schedule a service.
    • Long-Tail Keywords: We explained the value of long-tail keywords for capturing highly specific queries and improving conversion rates.
    • Tips for Effective Keyword Implementation: We provided strategies for content optimization, local SEO best practices, and recommended keyword research tools.

    Ready to boost your HVAC company’s online presence and attract more customers? Start implementing these SEO keywords today!

    To help you get started, we’re offering a free consultation to discuss your specific business website needs.

    We’d love to hear from you! Share your experiences with using SEO keywords for your HVAC business, or ask any questions you may have in the comments section below. Your insights and inquiries are valuable, and we’re here to help you succeed. Let’s start a conversation and build a community of HVAC professionals dedicated to optimizing their online presence.

  • We Analyzed the Top-Ranking Carrot Sites: Here’s 7 Things They’re Doing Right

    We Analyzed the Top-Ranking Carrot Sites: Here’s 7 Things They’re Doing Right

    Carrot SEO Rankings

    Struggling to rank your real estate website in competitive markets? You’re not alone. SEO can feel overwhelming. So, instead of sharing opinions on what it takes to rank, we thought we’d let the data speak for itself.

    We analyzed the top-ranking Carrot sites across 8 markets (6 large, 1 medium, and 1 small) for the most competitive keyword “Sell my house fast [location]” to answer this question: What specific actions are driving their high rankings?

    Click Here to See the Full Report

    Note: It should be no secret today that SEO leads produce the highest ROI for investors/agents and even produce higher profits than other deals—check out this post on how Carrot leads convert at a 7x higher rate than others and with 2.5x higher profits!


    Table of Contents

    Unlock the Secrets of Top-Ranking Carrot Sites: 7 SEO Tactics to Rank in Your Market


    A Preface: Time — It’s not what you think

    Before listing the items for ranking, let’s clear the air first.  Most people think that it takes YEARS to rank. 

    That’s not necessarily true. 

    See the image below, and you’ll notice that 45% of the top-ranking sites we analyzed are less than two years old, and 15% are less than one year old. So, the old adage “It takes years” wasn’t true for almost half of the sites we looked at. 

    So, if your SEO journey is starting, there’s hope,. That means the only reason those new sites are ranking (even in competitive areas like Dallas) is that they implemented these 8 factors. 

    [NOTE: We’ll list off in order from easiest/fastest to implement to hardest/longest]


    1) About Page

    This is the easiest and quickest thing you can implement today. All of the sites we analyzed had custom About pages. They didn’t use a generic one. You can find a complete guide here to create your own About Page.

    Here are some quick tips for creating a stellar About Page:

    1. Add a short bio and images of the team.
    2. Be honest and accurate.
    3. State your mission and core values.
    4. SEO optimize your About Page for your company name and location.

    The bottom line is to ensure you have location pages for each city/area you buy houses in.

    2) Leverage Many Location Pages

    All the newer sites that are ranking had this in common: They had many location pages. 

    What are location pages

    A location page is a dedicated website page that targets a specific geographic area, also known as a “city page.” These pages are designed to target users in that particular location.

    Example of location pages 

    For example, let’s say that our main URL and home page are “CarrotWillBuyYourHouse.com.” However, we’ll also have a page with a URL Auto Location Tool

    Carrot has a feature that can automatically create these location pages for you with a button click. 

    Here’s a quick video on how to activate your location pages in minutes: 

    3) Video Marketing

    All the newer ranking sites we analyzed have videos throughout (with the exception of one; however, that one made up for it with lots of organic keywords — more on this later). 

    What type of videos? 

    1. Home page video — In the hero section or right below is a video of the owner/team that summarizes what they do.
    2. Video testimonials — Powerful social proof. Capture your sellers on video saying great things about you.
    3. VideoPosts — You can post videos in the blog section instead of text blogs. Here’s a guide on creating and publishing video posts.

    Google is giving more credence to websites with many videos; it’s what their users consume. It might seem daunting, but it can be as easy as pulling out your phone and hitting “record.”

    At Carrot, we’ve published a Playbook on Video Marketing for investors and agents here. 

    4) Organic Keywords

    These analyzed sites had a large number of organic keywords on the website and content. This does not mean you “keyword stuff.” Google will fiercely punish that. See our SEO Basic Guide on On-Page Content.

    Keywords do one thing: They help the user and Google understand exactly who the website is for and what it does.

    So, how do you add organic keywords (without “stuffing”)? 

    1. Use Carrots Keyword Bible to get an idea of ranking keywords.
    2. Fit in keywords naturally — in all the content, naturally “talk” about what you do. You don’t have to force keywords. Make it sound natural — Google can tell.

    Publish frequently—Google loves active sites. That means publishing blog content regularly (at least once a week). Blog content will naturally contain these organic keywords.

    All the high-ranking sites had these two things in common: 

    Internal links & Backlinks. 

    Let’s break down each of them: 

    Internal Links

    Internal linking is a crucial part of SEO that involves linking one page of your website to another page within the same site. Effective internal linking can help improve your website’s navigation, distribute page authority, and enhance the user experience. 

    You can accomplish this today by making sure the content on your site links to other pages and pillar content naturally. 

    At Carrot, we have a Niche Authority Builder tool that does this for you. 

    But here are some tips for internal linking:

    1. Use descriptive anchor text — For example, if linking a “Foreclosure Pillar Content” within another page, use the anchor text “Foreclosure”, and embed the link within. Make sure the link and the anchor text accurately represent the content of the linked page to enhance both user experience and SEO.
    2. Link deep within the site — Don’t just link to the homepage. Link to other location pages and pillar content.
    3. Have pillar content. This means that only one core page or parent article talks about “Foreclosure” and another about “Probate,” etc. (for example). Don’t confuse Google by linking the same topic to multiple pages/articles throughout your site. We do this automatically for you in our Niche Authority Builder.
    4. Don’t overdo it — Like keywords, don’t stuff the same article/page linking into content.
    5. Use different formats — You can link within text and images.
    6. Don’t force or confuse — Make sure the linking is accurate and matches the content. For example, don’t use the anchor text “Probate” and then link to an article on foreclosure. 

    Backlinks

    Backlinks are like votes of confidence from other websites. When another site links to yours, it tells search engines that your content is valuable and trustworthy. The more quality backlinks you have, the better your site can rank in search results.

    In all of the websites we analyzed, the top-ranking ones had, on average, over 600 backlinks with over 160 referring domains (other sites backlinking them). But don’t get too buried in the number of backlinks because the key here is quality. One high-quality backlink can be worth 50 low-quality ones. So it would help if you always aimed for high-quality backlinks. 

    What’s a high-quality backlink? 

    • Any site that has a Domain Authority (DA) of 70 or higher. Use tools like Moz.com to see the DA score of a website. For example, Forbes.com has a domain authority of 94: 
    Domain Authority (DA)
    • Is relevant — The more relevant the page/site, the more SEO “juice” it gives you with a backlink. For example, getting a backlink from Realtor.com would be great “juice.”
    • Has quality traffic — Hard to measure without tools, but backlink from a site that actually has users and quality visitors is a good quality backlink (Google can see if the site is just a “link farming” site where it’s only goal is to bring traffic (no matter the quality or intent of the traffic) for backlinks.

    The more of these higher-quality links you get, the higher your Domain Authority score. The higher your domain authority, the more Google trusts you enough to rank you high.

    How to get backlinks

    If you’re saying, “Well that’s great, but HOW do I get a link to my website from a quality site like Forbes?”

    Well, that’s where a backlink strategy comes in handy. 

    All the websites we analyzed have intentional backlink strategies. 

    Here’s a guide on creating your own backlink strategy. 

    Here are a few ways to create your backlink strategy:

    1. Local Citations: Get listed in local directories to boost online presence and local SEO — here’s a guide on gathering local citations.
    2. Use HARO: Sign up for HARO (Help a Reporter Out) to get quoted by journalists and earn backlinks.
    3. Become a Local Expert: Offer free consultations, host seminars, contribute to local charities, and participate in community events to build authority. For example, you are a part of your local REIA. 
    4. Share-worthy Content Creation: Regularly publish highly valuable content that makes others want to link back to your website. This could be controversial content, data, guides, or newsworthy pieces. In SEO this is referred to as link bait.
    5. Guest Blogging: Write guest posts on relevant websites to gain backlinks and exposure.
    6. Broken Link Building: Find and replace broken links on other sites with links to your content.
    7. #Journorequest: Use this Twitter hashtag to find journalists seeking expert contributions.

    Top-ranking sites typically hire agencies or have an in-house marketing team to gather monthly backlinks.

    6) Testimonials

    Every top-ranking site had testimonials. Google wants to ensure that it only sends its users to trusted sources. And the more natural testimonials you have, the more trusted you look. It didn’t matter if it was only text testimonials or videos, as long as you have a specific place where you house the testimonials.

    At Carrot, we make getting testimonials on your website incredibly easy via our Testimonial Page

    Here are some tips for gathering your testimonials

    1. Call back old sellers/clients and ask — It doesn’t hurt to call back the old sellers/clients and ask them about their experience and if they can give you a review.
    2. Gather both text and video — you can ask for both from the same person to double up the content.
    3. Add it to your process — Make sure that every time a deal is complete, you have it as part of your process to ask for a review/testimonial.
    4. Include a drip—One of our go-to copywriters and the founder of OmniDrip adds a drip sequence for his clients that asks for reviews and referrals. 
    5. Ask for a Google review—If they’re willing to give you a review, ask them to leave stars and a review on your Google page.

    Create a case study — Case studies can be a part of your content strategy to showcase social proof. Create a case study for every time you get permission to share a review/testimonial.

    7) Have quality, authoritative content

    The last piece of the puzzle, but the most important piece, is content. 

    Google has gotten really good at recognizing what good, trusted content looks like. The top sites all had very high “EEAT” scores (all above a “B”). 

    What’s an EEAT score? 

    An EEAT score stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. It’s basically a measure of the quality and trustworthiness of the content. It’s a framework used by Google to assess the quality of content and its creators. Here’s a breakdown of what they look for:

    1. Experience: The site demonstrates first-hand involvement or personal experience in the subject matter.
    2. Expertise: Shows a high level of knowledge or skill in a specific area.
    3. Authoritativeness: Reflects recognition from others as a leading source of information.
    4. Trustworthiness: Indicates reliability and accuracy, often bolstered by transparent practices and verified credentials.

    How to increase your EEAT

    Want to increase yours? Simply follow steps 1-6 in this article. 

    By simply following these steps already laid out for you above, you’ll naturally increase your EEAT score in Google’s eyes. Let me summarize it: 

    1. Have details and a custom “about” page
    2. Use location pages
    3. Have videos
    4. Use lots of organic keywords via authoritative blogs
    5. Gather quality backlinks
    6. Have testimonials 

    By following these steps, you’ll quickly raise your trust in Google’s eyes and start ranking in your competitive market.

    Conclusion: Unlock Your Real Estate Domination with Carrot Websites

    To rank higher on Google and attract more qualified leads, you should focus your efforts on creating valuable and relevant content, building high-quality backlinks, and ensuring your site showcases your credibility & expertise.

    And of course, do this on a platform that is SEO-optimized, has the tools to help you get all of this done in a fraction of the time, and is proven to get more #1 rankings than any other website provider in our industry, even against custom websites.

    Hopefully, this gives you a clear roadmap to outrank your competition and generate more motivated leads through SEO.

    We know that implementing these strategies takes time and expertise. Ranking #1 takes work. That’s why our platform and the team that comes with it are here to help you every step of the way.

    Carrot websites are specifically designed to help real estate investors like you achieve top rankings and dominate their local markets. Our platform integrates all the SEO best practices you just learned, including:

    • Customizable About Pages: Showcase your expertise and build trust with prospects.
    • Automated Location Pages: Capture leads in every city and neighborhood you serve.
    • Seamless Video Integration: Engage visitors and establish yourself as a local authority.
    • Built-in SEO Optimization Tools: Optimize your content for organic keywords and maximize search engine visibility.
    • Backlink Tracking: Learn how to attract & analyze high-quality backlinks that boost your domain authority.
    • Testimonial Management System: Showcase positive client experiences and build trust easily.
    • High-Quality, Authoritative Content: Access a library of proven content templates and writing guides.

    Ready to gain a trusted partner in your SEO efforts and start attracting more highly motivated sellers?

    Get a free Carrot website demo today and see how we can help you stop losing deals to an underperforming website!

  • $125,000/Month in Deals with Inbound Marketing and the Carrot System – Brian Rockwell Success Story

    $125,000/Month in Deals with Inbound Marketing and the Carrot System – Brian Rockwell Success Story

    Brian started his journey as a coach and a middle-school teacher. Today, he’s a top real estate investor in Dallas, Texas who’s been making well above $100,000 per month from inbound marketing (SEO and PPC) and the Carrot system.

    brian rockwell texas case study

    Brian Rockwell with Sell Your House DFW, a Carrot member for about 14 months as of the time he hopped on a call with us, has been crushing the Dallas/Fort Worth market online with his real estate investing/wholesaling business.

    Here is a recent text message he sent directly to Carrot’s CEO, Trevor Mauch…

    “6 wholesale deals this month if all goes through. $124k… 4 ppc, 1 organic, 1 Facebook retargeting. 1 has closed the other 5 are under contract with a buyer and the last one waiting on a buyer. Carrot system is still rockin’” – Brian Rockwell


    Listen in or read his story as an investor, where his leads come from, and what his inbound marketing strategy is that has led to $100k of consistent deals per month.

    [Case Study] From Teacher to $80k/Month Wholesaling Real Estate  w/ Brian Rockwell


    In high school, a friend of Brian’s introduced him to his dad. Brian’s father owned a roofing company and a few other businesses he had founded in a grass-roots sort of way. In a word, he was an entrepreneur.

    It was the first time Brian remembers being introduced to an entrepreneur of that caliber. Someone who really knew what they were doing understood how to manage money and grow a business.

    Needless to say, Brian was fascinated.

    And from that day forward, Brian wanted to be an entrepreneur.

    As time went on, he became increasingly interested in the real estate investor niché, dreaming of the day that he’d make it big.

    But, what he didn’t know at the time was that he’d have to wait 12 years until that happened.


    As Brian graduated from school and joined the sect we all refer to as family life, the importance of supporting his wife and kids rose to the top of his priorities.

    In an effort to do so, he became a track, football, and baseball coach and taught classes as well. In other words, he became a phenomenal generalist, something he wasn’t particularly passionate about.

    I mean, of course, that he wasn’t passionate about being a generalist. The coaching and teaching he loved. He was able to inspire students and co-workers daily and encourage them to be the best version of themselves that he could possibly imagine.

    Brian’s evenings, lunch breaks, and weekends, though, were filled with his dream of becoming a real estate investor and being financially free — something he wanted to do but was unsure of how to do. He would scour real estate investor resources.

    Particularly, he fell in love with biggerpockets.com.

    For 5 years, this was his life. He dreamt of being a real estate investor and studied what that could look like in his free time. But most of his time was taken up by teaching, coaching, and family.


    Eventually, Brian’s wife got a job that was capable of supporting the family, and he was free to pursue his passion.

    Through a Bigger Pockets forum discussion, he found out about Carrot and went to work creating his website.

    Listening to the 3LPD training that we offer here at Carrot, Brian learned about the importance of building credibility and personality with your website.

    So, he took extra time to add a picture of his family on the “about” page.

    Brian Rockwell Real Estate Investor

    He even added a core values section to his website after researching other businesses’ core values and determining what he felt should define his business.

    sellyourhousedfw.com core values

    Besides these small changes to his Carrot website, he did very little. He customized some of the copy to fit his voice and added compelling testimonials.

    Once his website was finished, he started marketing his new passion.

    His original intention was to market his wholesaling business with traditional methods — direct mailing and what he calls “driving for dollars.” Basically, driving the streets looking for run-down houses and sending mail to those places.

    He even got his first deal through traditional marketing methods, and he got a taste for success when he made $7,300.

    But, as Brian mentions, “driving for dollars” wouldn’t be a sustainable marketing strategy.


    As Brian grew tired of driving around every evening looking for possible clients, he knew something needed to change.

    He discovered Carrot’s 3LPD training and devoted 5 hours a day for 3 weeks to the content, ingesting every soluble potential value from the modules.

    Brian quickly learned that organic traffic strategies can take a long time to generate leads if you’re in a competitive market.

    “I’m in Dallas, Texas,” he thought to himself, which is highly competitive.

    Because of this, he turned his attention to Google Ads and learned what he knew nothing about.


    His starting budget was a mere $1,200.

    But after just one month of investing money into PPC, deals of value ranging between $10,000 and $20,000 started rolling in.

    In his excitement, he invested more and more money into his PPC marketing.

    Some might think he was too forward. But he wasn’t.

    When discussing the topic, he said,

    “Would you pay $3,000 to make $30,000? I don’t know about you, but I’d take that deal all day long.”

    Brian’s perspective was that the more money he dumped into PPC, the more money he would make and the higher his ROI.


    Brian started his journey as a coach and a middle-school teacher. Today, he’s a top real estate investor in Dallas, Texas, who’s making around $80,000 every month from his business.

    He only does online lead generation — no more direct mail or “driving for dollars.”

    Brian’s website is currently at the bottom of page one for his target keywords. And that’s starting to become a focus for him, but only now that he has the time and money to invest.

    As he discusses his success, no one is more surprised than him as he says,

    “It’s awesome because once you know the formula of how to do this, it’s just do it again and keep going and going and see how you can grow it.”

    But what’s the formula?

    How does someone go from a dreamer to a doer? How does a middle-school teacher become financially free through real estate investing?

    Lucky for you, the answer isn’t as complicated as some people make it.

    Brian boils his success down to one single solitary thing: trusting Carrot’s advice and implementing everything that they suggest.

    That might sound a little sales pitchy coming from a content marketer at Carrot, but for Brian, that was exactly why he was successful.

    He learned everything he could, took the recommended risks, and optimized his website with our suggestions.

    The results speak for themselves.


    So why not you?

    Why not your business? Why not your website? Why not your family?

    If Brian rose to real estate investing success from being a middle-school teacher, you can, too. Nothing makes Brian different than you except that he chose to implement everything he learned.

    And oftentimes, the implementation makes the difference between someone who dreams of being an entrepreneur and someone who builds a successful business.

    Brian is currently working to place his business in every city in Texas, and from there, who knows.

    When you experience the kind of unexpected success that Brian enjoys, the sky’s the limit.

    As a final piece of advice from the man who’s living your dream,

    “Trust the system. That’s what I did. I put full trust in everything Carrot had to offer. Do your research. Be good at what you do. If you don’t have the skills, go learn new skills. Always push yourself. Always learn. At the end of the day, if you find something that you want to do, go all in 100%. Just kill it.