Landscape Marketing Pros CEO Matt Wacek explains the differences between search engine optimization and Google pay-per-click advertising for getting more clients for your lawn, landscaping, outdoor living, irrigation, tree service or snow removal company. Also included are weighing out the pros and cons of the two strategies and which is best for your business based on your current revenue situation and scaling capabilities.
Our video explains everything you need to know about both methods for getting more landscaping leads and clients.
Major Differences Between SEO and PPC
Search Engine Optimization
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization is the process of adding content to your website with the intent of improving your site’s visibility to the search engines and users of the aforementioned search engines, allowing your website to show up in relevant searches.
For an outdoor services company, this would be search such as “lawn care near me” or “landscaping [city, st]”.
Google Pay-Per-Click Ads
Which Should You Invest Into?
Unlike SEO, PPC ads can be set up and running within days whereas SEO is a multi-month plan, however, that’s not to say SEO is not a winning strategy because the cost per lead can often be much cheaper plus it contributes to a long lasting online presence as a whole. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on a company’s current revenue, size and ability to grow.
Our YouTube video above explains which is best based on your company’s current revenue and other factors.