Transparency

The Build

I help contractors build their online presence. Fair enough — but can I build my own? This page is where I document Sites On Call's SEO journey in public. Real numbers. Real progress. Real lessons.

Why do this? Because I'm asking you to trust me with your marketing. The least I can do is show you mine.

Current Snapshot

Last updated: April 2026

-- Monthly Organic Visits Tracking begins
11 Published Articles +4 this month
0 Ranking Keywords (Top 10) New site
3 Google Business Reviews +3 this month

Monthly Updates

April 2026

Current

What I Did

  • Published 4 new articles targeting contractor-specific keywords
  • Set up Google Business Profile (finally verified)
  • Added LocalBusiness schema markup to homepage
  • Started tracking rankings with Google Search Console
  • Launched "Founding Client Program" to get first case studies

What's Working

  • Articles are getting indexed within 24-48 hours
  • GBP showing up in branded searches
  • Good engagement time on long-form content (4+ minutes)

What's Not

  • Zero organic traffic yet (expected — site is brand new)
  • Not ranking for any competitive terms yet
  • Need more backlinks — currently zero external links

Next Month's Focus

  • Publish 4 more articles
  • Start local citation building (Yelp, BBB, local directories)
  • Reach out for guest post opportunities on contractor/business sites
  • Add more service-area pages for surrounding cities

March 2026

Past

What I Did

  • Launched sitesoncall.com
  • Published initial batch of 7 articles
  • Set up Google Search Console and submitted sitemap
  • Created pricing structure and content plans

Lessons Learned

Starting from zero is humbling. I'm telling contractors to invest in content marketing while my own site has no traffic. This page exists because I want to practice what I preach — and document what actually happens when you do.

Want to Build Alongside Me?

I'm looking for 3 founding clients willing to document their journey too. You get a steep discount. I get real case studies. We both get accountability.