Elly from Gordon Digital explains that residential builders actively burn their marketing budgets by treating ads as a short-term fix. Many builders try to run their own marketing by randomly boosting Facebook posts or paying for cheap SEO that only targets basic keywords. Because the residential buying cycle is long, these disconnected tactics fail to build the brand trust required to secure high-margin contracts.
To fix this, Elly introduces Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). Because clients now use large language models like ChatGPT to research build costs and processes, ranking number one on a standard Google search is no longer enough. Builders must create long-form content that specifically answers the questions clients ask AI platforms. By combining this AI visibility with face-to-camera social media content, builders establish trust long before the client requests a quote.
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