Are You Getting Enough Calls From Facebook Alone?
Running a handyman business means working hard and juggling a lot, including how new customers find you.
Many business owners lean on Facebook Pages because they are simple and free to set up.
The problem is, even if you post often or collect a few recommendations, most people who search for a plumber, painter, or handyman are using Google, not Facebook, to find help fast.
If your business cannot be found easily through a Google or Apple Maps search, you are losing out on real, paying jobs every week.
Why a Strong Website Brings In More Work
Facebook Pages can show off your work and allow reviews, but they are missing some things customers look for before hiring you.
Customers want to quickly see what services you offer, where you are located, your work photos, reviews, and a way to contact you fast.
A website with your Google Business Profile ties all this together in a way Facebook cannot.
It shows up in Google searches, maps, and lets customers contact you easily, day or night.
This is how you build trust with homeowners who have never met you.
Comparing the Costs: Facebook Page vs. Website That Pays for Itself
It is free to use Facebook, but if you need more than word of mouth to fill your schedule, look at what a simple website actually costs.
Big agencies might charge thousands just for a website that may or may not get results, and some charge ongoing fees just to update your phone number or change a picture.
With Good Stuart, your site—including everything you need to earn trust and look great online—is built for free.
You only pay for real, qualified leads that reach out wanting your services.
This keeps your risk low and rewards you with actual work, not bills for vanity metrics like likes or impressions.
Many of our clients tell us this is the fairest model they have seen.
Building Credibility With Google Business Profile and Simple Websites
Customers searching online trust Google results more than social media posts when hiring someone to come into their home.
With your own website linked directly to your Google Business Profile, you are found faster by locals searching for help right now.
Updating your business details is fast and you control how you appear online, not just what Facebook allows.
Online booking forms, galleries of your finished projects, maps, and live reviews all help seal the deal for new clients.
For a simple process, you can get started here and see how easy it is to put your business on the map—literally.
What Customers Want Before They Call You
Most homeowners do a quick check online before letting anyone new into their house, and they want answers without having to call first.
They are looking for proof you do good work, honest prices, and past jobs that match their needs.
They notice reviews on your Google Business Profile and want to see recent photos, clear contact info, and your service area, all in one place.
While a Facebook Page might have some of this, it is not organized or trustworthy enough on its own.
When you have a dedicated website, it collects your work, reputation, and contact tools for people who do not like hunting for info.
- Before and after project photos give instant proof of your skills.
- Testimonials from happy customers show you stand by your work.
- An accurate list of services and brands you trust, like Sherwin-Williams paint for painters or Toro mowers for landscapers, gives confidence.
- Easy contact forms or a tap-to-call button save time for busy homeowners.
Being Found Everywhere People Search for Local Help
People find handymen using Google, Apple Maps, Yelp, and even voice searches on Alexa or Siri, not just by scrolling Facebook at night.
If you rely solely on a Facebook Page, your business might miss showing up on these major search tools.
Your website speaks to all of them, letting customers see your business details and reviews no matter where they search.
This visibility is what fills up your work schedule with real leads, not just Facebook likes or page followers who never call.
By linking your site directly with platforms like Google My Business and Apple Maps Connect, you control how your business appears on every device your customers use.
How a Good Website Handles Questions and Stops Lost Leads
Potential customers may have simple questions at night or on weekends when you are busy at a jobsite.
If your only online presence is Facebook, people may get frustrated or give up if they cannot find what they need fast.
A well-made website answers top questions about your hours, pricing estimates, and the types of jobs you do—without you needing to answer every message yourself.
Features like a FAQ page, online quote form, or a calendar for booking estimates are all included at no up-front cost with Good Stuart.
These features stop lost leads because people can get answers or reach you anytime, not just when you are available to reply on social media.
Your Facebook Page cannot display forms, handle Google Analytics tracking, or help you show up in map searches the way your own site can.
Why Results Matter More than Followers
Likes and shares feel good but do not pay your team or cover your tools.
What matters most is how many times your phone rings or your inbox fills with real people needing work done.
Tracking where your best jobs come from—Google, Apple, referrals—shows where to spend your effort, and this is nearly impossible to do with only a Facebook Page.
A simple website lets you set up call tracking, lead capture, and review collection easily, so every dollar spent on growing your business is returned in paying jobs.
With our setup, you see exactly how many leads you receive and what is working, so you are never guessing if your online presence is worth it.
Making It Easy and Affordable to Get Started
Most pros think getting a good website is time-consuming or costly, which is why many settle for just a Facebook Page.
With Good Stuart, everything is handled for you—from best practices with SEO to linking your new site everywhere it matters online.
You never need to pay thousands up front, deal with designers who do not return your calls, or learn web code.
Better yet, you keep ownership of your reviews and work, so your reputation keeps growing over time and is not lost if a platform changes the rules or disappears.
We only earn when real customers contact you, so we have every reason to make your phone ring and keep your schedule busy.
If you are tired of waiting for referrals or relying on posts that might never reach the right person, see how simple it is to get started today and keep more jobs coming with a presence you control.
A Strong Foundation for Word of Mouth and Referrals
Word of mouth is still the best form of marketing for small service businesses, but even the strongest referrals usually start with an online search to confirm you are the right choice.
When a past customer tells their neighbor about your work, that person will likely look you up on Google before calling—even if they have your number.
If they only see a Facebook Page, they might question how established your business really is or worry you might not be around next year.
Having a professional website connected to your reviews and project history gives people the reassurance they need to follow through on a referral.
This way, every handshake and happy customer turns into a long-lasting pipeline of jobs, not just a one-time gig.
Keeping Your Business in Your Hands, Not a Social Media Platform
Social media platforms change policies and algorithms all the time, making it harder for your posts to be seen without paying for ads.
If you only rely on Facebook, you are building your reputation on someone else’s land, and it might disappear overnight—or cost more tomorrow.
Your own site, on the other hand, is an asset that continues working for you year after year, regardless of what Facebook decides.
With control over your own business details, photos, reviews, and contact information, you are not left scrambling when platforms change their rules or push you to pay for what used to be free.
This minimizes surprises and gives you peace of mind that your digital reputation is safe and working overtime to fill your calendar.
Streamlining Your Services and Making Your Life Easier
Running a business with your hands is tough enough without extra headaches.
An organized online presence means fewer time-wasting phone calls from people outside your area, fewer spam messages, and less confusion about what you do best.
Your website can easily list your preferred brands such as DeWalt, Milwaukee, Benjamin Moore, or STIHL, showing professionalism and the quality tools and materials you rely on.
Clear service descriptions and territory maps mean that your customers know right away if you are the right fit—before you spend time answering basic questions.
Every project gallery and testimonial added to your site builds your credibility for the next customer, unlocking repeat business and making every job worth more over time.
Real Numbers: More Jobs, Less Time Wasted
Every business owner wants numbers that count, not fancy reports filled with social media jargon.
We measure our success by how many new jobs you book and how many customers reach out for quotes—period.
With Good Stuart, you do not need to gamble on expensive pay-per-click campaigns or trust ad agencies who cannot guarantee results.
Your website works while you are out serving customers, driving inbound calls, form submissions, and booked appointments—all tracked in one simple place so you know it is working.
This gets you off the marketing hamster wheel and back to focusing on your craftsmanship where it counts.
How to Take the Next Step Without Losing a Day of Work
We know your time is better spent on a ladder, mower, or in a client’s living room than tinkering with tech.
Getting your business set up with a professional website and stronger online presence should not add to your workload or take away from what you do best.
Our process is straightforward and designed with busy trades in mind, so you can start your setup here with just a few details in minutes.
From there, our team handles everything behind the scenes, making sure your new site matches your brand, pulls in leads, and is linked up on Google, Apple Maps, and everywhere customers look for help.
You get regular updates with clear reports—no fluff—so you see exactly how many leads are coming in and from where, all the while paying only for results, never for empty promises.
You Deserve to Get Paid for Quality Work, Not Vanity Metrics
At the end of the day, you built your business to help people—not to chase after likes, comments, or online popularity contests.
Your reputation deserves more than a free Facebook listing tucked away from search results and controlled by someone else’s rules.
Putting your business on the map with a trustworthy website does not take much time, does not cost you a dime up front, and brings in the steady work needed to grow and keep your hands busy year-round.
If you want more calls, better clients, and an asset that works as hard as you do, set up your online presence right from the start—because hardworking hands should never go to waste waiting for the phone to ring.