{"id":1277,"date":"2025-06-28T01:35:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:35:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/?p=1277"},"modified":"2025-07-05T14:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T14:02:26","slug":"contractor-location-pages-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Contractor Location Pages The Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#The_Temptation_of_the_Copy%E2%80%91Paste_Playbook\" >The Temptation of the Copy\u2011Paste Playbook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Eight_Reasons_Duplicate_Location_Pages_Sink_Rankings%E2%80%94and_Conversions\" >Eight Reasons Duplicate Location Pages Sink Rankings\u2014and Conversions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#How_Google_Spots_the_Clones\" >How Google Spots the Clones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Real%E2%80%91World_Metrics_A_Painful_Snapshot\" >Real\u2011World Metrics: A Painful Snapshot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Why_Homeowners_Hate_Cookie%E2%80%91Cutter_Pages\" >Why Homeowners Hate Cookie\u2011Cutter Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#The_Better_Blueprint_True_Dynamic_Service%E2%80%91Area_Pages\" >The Better Blueprint: True Dynamic Service\u2011Area Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Building_the_System_Step%E2%80%91by%E2%80%91Step\" >Building the System Step\u2011by\u2011Step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Case_in_Point_Maple_Oak_Renovations\" >Case in Point: Maple Oak Renovations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Quick_Checklist_Spot%E2%80%94and_Fix%E2%80%94Doorway_Blunders\" >Quick Checklist: Spot\u2014and Fix\u2014Doorway Blunders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/#Final_Word\" >Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Temptation_of_the_Copy%E2%80%91Paste_Playbook\"><\/span>The Temptation of the Copy\u2011Paste Playbook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It looks so easy: duplicate your \u201cKitchen Remodeling\u201d service <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/why-cookie-cutter-pages-dont-cut-it-in-2025-construction-website-design\/\">page<\/a> a dozen times, swap out the city name, and\u2014voil\u00e0\u2014instant <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-BdRyuE-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Local search is the shortest path from someone\u2019s phone to your front door. According to Google\u2019s own data, \u201cnear me\u201d searches have grown every year since 2019, and roughly\u202ffour in five people who perform one visit a business within a day. If your Google\u202fBusiness\u202fProfile (GBP) isn\u2019t buttoned\u2011up, you\u2019re handing leads to the competitor down the&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-win-local-search-google-business-profile-tactics-that-actually-work-in-2025\/\">local<\/a> <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-ePbQiN-300x197.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Let\u2019s face it\u2014getting found online as a contractor can feel like trying to win a game you don\u2019t even know the rules to. You\u2019re great at building homes, not optimizing websites or chasing Google\u2019s ever-changing algorithms. But here\u2019s the good news: you don\u2019t need to be an expert to understand the basics of SEO, and&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-seo-get-your-business-found-online-without-wasting-money\/\">SEO<\/a> coverage. For a moment the tactic even works; a few thin pages sneak onto page two. Then Google\u2019s next core update lands, impressions nosedive, and your analytics dashboard reads like a flat\u2011lined EKG.<\/p>\n<p>Cookie\u2011cutter location pages crash because they treat search engines\u2014and homeowners\u2014like they can\u2019t spot cut\u2011and\u2011paste fluff. Modern algorithms and\u202fusers both crave depth, authenticity, and proof that you actually work in their town. When your \u201cKitchen Remodeling in Springfield\u201d page says exactly what your \u201cKitchen Remodeling in Riverton\u201d page says (right down to the typo in paragraph three), it fails every test that matters: relevance, quality signals, and real\u2011world <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-tUA3vi-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why LSAs Deserve a Spot in Your Toolbelt Google\u2019s Local Services Ads (LSAs) sit above every other search result\u2014even traditional PPC\u2014when a homeowner types \u201cfoundation repair near me.\u201d They\u2019re pay-per-lead, not pay-per-click, so you spend money only when a prospect actually calls, messages, or books. Studies show construction and home-service companies typically pay $25 to&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-is-construction-marketing-with-google-local-services-ads-a-2025-playbook-for-contractors-who-want-the-phone-to-ring\/\">trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eight_Reasons_Duplicate_Location_Pages_Sink_Rankings%E2%80%94and_Conversions\"><\/span>Eight Reasons Duplicate Location Pages Sink Rankings\u2014and Conversions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>#<\/th>\n<th><strong>Failure Mode<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Why It Hurts You<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Duplicate Copy<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Google\u2019s duplicate\u2011content filter clusters pages that share 70\u202f%+ wording, choosing a single \u201ccanonical.\u201d The rest vanish from results.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Thin Value<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Two stock photos and a 300\u2011word blurb scream <em>doorway page<\/em>. Algorithms flag them as low quality; users bounce in under 30\u202fseconds.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Zero Local Proof<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No project photos, no town\u2011specific <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-bWLdmm-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"If you\u2019re in the construction business, you already know word of mouth is gold. But in today\u2019s digital world, it\u2019s not just what your clients say at the local diner or over the backyard fence\u2014it\u2019s what they say online. Testimonials are the modern version of a handshake and a \u201ctrust me, they\u2019re good.\u201d Let\u2019s dig&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/testimonials-in-construction-marketing-turning-happy-clients-into-your-best-sales-tool\/\">testimonials<\/a>, no permit references\u2014nothing proving you\u2019ve ever swung a hammer there.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Split Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Backlinks spread across dozens of weak URLs instead of one authoritative service page, diluting ranking power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Poor Engagement Metrics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High bounce + low dwell time tell Google \u201csearcher unsatisfied,\u201d pushing the page downward.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Crawl\u2011Budget Waste<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Search bots burn resources indexing clones and skip deeper, valuable pages.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Regulatory Risk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Some jurisdictions consider misleading local claims deceptive advertising.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-Y8EwCz-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"If your brand talks like everybody else, it disappears into the noise. That\u2019s why your brand voice\u2014how your business \u201csounds\u201d online\u2014is one of the most powerful tools you have. It\u2019s how you stand out, build trust, and make people feel like they know you before they ever pick up the phone. But here\u2019s the good&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-create-a-brand-voice-online-that-actually-sounds-like-you\/\">Brand<\/a> Damage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Savvy homeowners notice copy\u2011and\u2011paste content and wonder if your craftsmanship is equally generic.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Google_Spots_the_Clones\"><\/span>How Google Spots the Clones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Textual Similarity Algorithms<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-market-your-construction-business-on-instagram-a-10-step-blueprint\/\">Google\u2019s<\/a> Panda heritage still grades textual overlap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semantic Analysis<\/strong> \u2013 NLP models detect when sentences are re\u2011skinned but semantically identical.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link &amp; Citation Patterns<\/strong> \u2013 When every page points to the same phone number at the same address, the engine suspects doorway tactics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>User Interaction Signals<\/strong> \u2013 If visitors routinely pogo\u2011stick back to results, the page is demoted regardless of on\u2011page optimization.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real%E2%80%91World_Metrics_A_Painful_Snapshot\"><\/span>Real\u2011World Metrics: A Painful Snapshot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A siding <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-mxR16f-300x223.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why Angi Should Be on Your Bid List Angi (formerly Angie\u2019s List + HomeAdvisor) is more than another lead farm\u2014it\u2019s a sprawling digital subdivision where homeowners actively look for pros to tackle real projects today. The platform now connects 200,000-plus contractors with more than 150 million homeowners across the U.S. (angi.com) Couple that reach with&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-with-angi-turn-pay-per-lead-dollars-into-contract-winning-relationships\/\">contractor<\/a> in Ohio ran 35 doorway pages targeting suburbs around Columbus. Two months post\u2011launch:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Home Page<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Service Area Pages<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Avg. Time on Page<\/td>\n<td>1\u202fmin\u202f45\u202fs<\/td>\n<td>19\u202fs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bounce Rate<\/td>\n<td>42\u202f%<\/td>\n<td>82\u202f%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organic Calls<\/td>\n<td>38<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Index Coverage Errors<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<td>27 (\u201cDuplicate, submitted URL not selected as canonical\u201d)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>When Google\u2019s May core update rolled out, 90\u202f% of those pages dropped off the map pack entirely. The company spent five weeks clawing back traffic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Homeowners_Hate_Cookie%E2%80%91Cutter_Pages\"><\/span>Why Homeowners Hate Cookie\u2011Cutter Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No Local Voice<\/strong> \u2013 A Springfield resident wants to hear about code \u00a7102.3 or that you\u2019ve worked on their neighbor\u2019s Victorian, not a generic PSA on \u201cquality craftsmanship.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock\u2011Photo Fatigue<\/strong> \u2013 Everyone has seen the smiling generic couple from Shutterstock. Real project shots showcase authenticity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mismatch of Need<\/strong> \u2013 One town fights hard\u2011water staining, another worries about hurricane tie\u2011downs. Boilerplate misses those pain points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Better_Blueprint_True_Dynamic_Service%E2%80%91Area_Pages\"><\/span>The Better Blueprint: True Dynamic Service\u2011Area Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dynamic, well\u2011structured pages solve the scaling puzzle without sacrificing uniqueness. Instead of cloning content, you build a <strong>single smart template<\/strong> that automatically injects localized data\u2014project galleries, <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/testimonials-that-talk-money-crafting-case-stories-homeowners-trust-2\/\">testimonials<\/a>, code snippets, driving distance, even weather\u2011related FAQs\u2014into each page. The result feels handcrafted and meets Google\u2019s quality thresholds.<\/p>\n<h4>Core Elements of a High\u2011Performing Local Page<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Unique Hook Paragraph<\/strong><br \/>\nReference a landmark, condo development, or typical home style: \u201cFrom Twin Peaks\u2019 split\u2011levels to the mid\u2011century ranches off Oak Lane\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Localized Proof Bar<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u20133 project photos tagged with the city name<\/li>\n<li>Star rating + count from <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-glQ3NQ-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"You don\u2019t need to out-spend the national chains\u2014you just need to out-think them. Below are battle-tested digital marketing ideas built for contractors who want the phone ringing and the calendar full without drowning in guru jargon. Grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and let\u2019s map out a plan that works in the real&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-digital-marketing-ideas-that-actually-win-jobs\/\">Google Business Profile<\/a> reviews filtered to that town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Code &amp; Permit Tips<\/strong><br \/>\nBrief mention of municipal requirements (e.g., \u201cCheltenham requires smoke\u2011detector rough\u2011in inspections after framing\u2014here\u2019s how we help you pass first time.\u201d)<\/li>\n<li><strong>FAQ Section Pulled From Real Calls<\/strong><br \/>\nHomeowners in flood\u2011zone towns ask about sump\u2011pump battery backups; mountain <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-FH3UPr-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Stop Hiding Your Best Evidence Every finished project tells a story\u2014from the warped joists you discovered on demo day to the homeowner\u2019s happy dance when the final punch\u2011list item cleared. Yet most contractor websites reduce that drama to a bland \u201cbefore\/after\u201d slider and a two\u2011line testimonial. You\u2019re leaving money on the table. A case story&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/turn-case-stories-into-sales-weapons-a-contractors-blueprint-for-converting-proof-into-profit\/\">clients<\/a> care about snow\u2011load.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic CTAs<\/strong><br \/>\nA phone number or booking form that routes <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-bWLdmm-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why Facebook Still Owns the Jobsite With 3.06 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the bustling digital main street where your future clients already hang out. (backlinko.com) Even as new platforms pop up, its reach and targeting muscle make it the #1 channel for local contractors who need steady leads, not fleeting likes. Add in&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-on-facebook-a-blueprint-for-leads-that-stick\/\">leads<\/a> directly to the crew or estimator covering that city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schema Markup<\/strong><br \/>\nUse\u202f<code>LocalBusiness<\/code>, <code>Service<\/code>, and <code>FAQPage<\/code> schema, including <code>areaServed<\/code> JSON arrays for coordinates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Linking Strategy<\/strong><br \/>\nPoint each SAP to your main service pillar page and vice versa, consolidating authority.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_the_System_Step%E2%80%91by%E2%80%91Step\"><\/span>Building the System Step\u2011by\u2011Step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f1: Audit Your True Service Footprint<\/strong><br \/>\nMap every zip code where you can deliver within promised timelines; drop the fantasy radius.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f2: Collect Authentic Local Assets<\/strong><br \/>\nAssign crew leads to snap before\u2011and\u2011after photos, record short client testimonials, and note any permit\u2011office quirks. Store in a tagged library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f3: Choose a CMS With Dynamic Fields<\/strong><br \/>\nWordPress + ACF, Craft CMS, or a headless option like Sanity. Create fields for city name, debut date, latitude\/longitude, <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-cH0aaY-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Your contractor website isn\u2019t just a digital business card\u2014it\u2019s your hardest-working employee. It works 24\/7. It never takes a lunch break. And if it\u2019s built right, it can be your top source of leads, even while you&#039;re up on a ladder or behind the wheel of your truck. But here\u2019s the thing: most contractor websites&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-should-a-contractor-website-include-10-must-have-elements-to-build-trust-and-win-jobs\/\">gallery<\/a> ID, and review ID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f4: Write a Modular Template<\/strong><br \/>\nCombine static blocks (brand promises, process overview) with placeholder tokens (<code>{{city_name}}<\/code>, <code>{{gallery}}<\/code>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f5: Populate\u2014and Publish Gradually<\/strong><br \/>\nRoll out ten fully populated <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/dynamic-service-area-pages-for-contractors\/\">pages<\/a>, not 100 half\u2011bakes. Quality trumps quantity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step\u202f6: Track Micro\u2011KPIs<\/strong><br \/>\nAssign unique call\u2011tracking numbers per city page. Log form\u2011to\u2011sale conversion by location to spot star performers\u2014or weak links needing more proof.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_in_Point_Maple_Oak_Renovations\"><\/span>Case in Point: Maple Oak Renovations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Philadelphia\u2011area remodeler scrapped 22 duplicate suburb pages and rebuilt them dynamically. After a quarter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Organic Traffic:<\/strong> up 126\u202f%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Average Page Time:<\/strong> 2\u202fmin\u202f12\u202fs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inbound Calls:<\/strong> 37\u202f% lift<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cDuplicate Content\u201d Errors:<\/strong> zero<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Homeowners commented that the timeline and code\u2011inspection tips \u201cfelt like the <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/market-yourself-as-a-contractor\/\">contractor<\/a> understood our township.\u201d Google agreed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checklist_Spot%E2%80%94and_Fix%E2%80%94Doorway_Blunders\"><\/span>Quick Checklist: Spot\u2014and Fix\u2014Doorway Blunders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"contains-task-list\">\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Does every location page have at least two unique project images?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Is 50\u202f%\u202f+ of the text exclusive to that page?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Are town\u2011specific reviews displayed?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Do you reference local codes, climate, or landmarks?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Is schema implemented with <code>areaServed<\/code> coordinates?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Have you tested user time on page vs. site average?<\/li>\n<li class=\"task-list-item\"><input disabled=\"disabled\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> Do pages internally link back to primary service pillars?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you answered \u201cno\u201d to two or more, you\u2019re in doorway danger.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word\"><\/span>Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cookie\u2011cutter location pages collapse because they try to fool algorithms and readers alike. 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