Welcome, fence contractors! Running a fence company is no small task. You juggle projects, customers, and costs daily. But did you know data can help you make smarter choices? At FenceWebs, we’ve spent the last 5 years helping fence companies like yours with website design, SEO, local SEO, GBP optimization, Facebook ads, Google ads, and organic ranking. In this blog, we’ll show you how to use data to grow your business—using simple, clear ideas.
Why Data Matters for Fence Companies
Data is just information about your business. It’s numbers, customer feedback, and trends. Using data helps you stop guessing and start knowing.
Think about it. Without data, you might spend money on ads that don’t work. Or miss customers in your area. Data gives you the power to make better calls.
Let’s dive into how you can use data to improve your fence company. We’ll cover leads, marketing, costs, and customer happiness.
1. Tracking Your Leads
Leads are people who might hire you. Where do they come from? Your website? Google? Facebook? Tracking leads tells you.
Start by noting every call, email, or form filled on your site. Use a simple spreadsheet or a tool like Google Sheets. Write down the source, date, and if they became a customer.
This shows you what’s working. If most leads come from Google, focus there. If few come from Facebook, rethink your ads.
Tools to Help
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Google Analytics: Free and tracks website visitors.
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Call Tracking: Services like CallRail track phone call sources.
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CRM Software: Tools like HubSpot or Zoho organize leads.
2. Boosting Marketing with Data
Marketing brings in customers. But are your ads worth the money? Data helps you find out.
Look at your Google Ads or Facebook Ads reports. Check the “click-through rate” (how many click your ad) and “conversion rate” (how many hire you). Low numbers mean your ad needs fixing.
For example, if your Google Ad costs $50 but brings one $500 job, that’s good. If it costs $200 and brings nothing, stop it.
Local SEO and GBP Optimization
Local SEO helps nearby customers find you. Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is key. Check your GBP insights. How many people see your profile? How many call or ask for directions?
If numbers are low, add better photos, update hours, or ask for reviews. FenceWebs has seen clients double calls by tweaking GBP!
3. Understanding Costs and Profits
Do you know your profit on each job? Data helps here too. Track costs: materials, labor, travel, and time.
Use a table to see it clearly:
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Job Type |
Materials Cost |
Labor Cost |
Travel Cost |
Total Cost |
Sale Price |
Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wood Fence |
$500 | $300 | $50 | $850 | $1,200 | $350 |
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Vinyl Fence |
$600 | $350 | $50 | $1,000 | $1,300 | $300 |
|
Chain Link |
$400 | $250 | $40 | $690 | $900 | $210 |
See which jobs make the most money. If wood fences earn more, push them. If chain link profits are low, raise prices or cut costs.
Simple Tip
Use QuickBooks or a spreadsheet to track every penny. Review monthly. You’ll spot ways to save.
4. Listening to Customers
Happy customers come back and tell others. Data shows what they think. Ask for feedback after every job. Use a simple question: “How did we do, 1 to 5?”
Also, check online reviews. Look at Google, Yelp, or Facebook. Are customers mad about delays? Fix scheduling. Love your work? Share that in ads.
You can send a quick email or text survey. Tools like Google Forms are free and easy. More 5s mean you’re doing great. More 1s mean change is needed.
5. Using Data for Organic Ranking
Organic ranking means showing up high on Google without ads. Data helps here too. Use a tool like Google Search Console. It shows what people search to find you—maybe “fence repair near me” or “wood fence cost.”
Write blogs or website pages about those topics. If “vinyl fence installation” is popular, add that to your site. FenceWebs has helped clients climb Google ranks this way!
Quick Wins
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Check search terms monthly.
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Add keywords to your site.
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Post helpful tips for fence buyers.
6. Planning with Data
Data isn’t just for today. It helps you plan. Look at past jobs. Which months are busy? Summer might mean more wood fences. Winter might slow down.
Check last year’s numbers. If June had 20 jobs and January had 5, hire extra help in spring. Stock materials early. Data keeps you ready.
Example
Say 60% of jobs last year were wood fences. Order more wood now. If 30% of leads came from Facebook, spend more there next year.
7. Avoiding Guesswork
Guessing wastes time and money. Data stops that. Imagine spending $1,000 on flyers but getting no calls. Data would’ve shown flyers don’t work for you.
Instead, test small. Spend $100 on a Google Ad. Track results. If it works, spend more. If not, try Facebook. Data guides you.
8. How FenceWebs Helps
At FenceWebs, we use data to grow your business. Our website design makes your site easy to find. Our SEO and local SEO boost your Google rank. GBP optimization gets more local calls.
We also run Google Ads and Facebook Ads, using data to get results. Our organic ranking tricks bring customers without extra cost. For 5 years, we’ve helped fence companies like yours succeed.
Why Choose Us?
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5 years of fence industry experience.
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Data-driven marketing that works.
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Simple, clear plans for you.
9. Getting Started with Data
Ready to use data? It’s easy. Start small. Pick one area: leads, costs, or customers.
Here’s a plan:
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Get a notebook or spreadsheet.
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Track leads for one month—where they come from, how many hire you.
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Check ad results—did they bring jobs?
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Ask 5 customers for feedback.
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Look at profits—which jobs earn most?
Then, act. Shift money to what works. Fix what doesn’t. You’ll see results fast.
10. Final Thoughts
Data is your friend, fence contractors. It shows where customers come from, if ads pay off, and what jobs make money. It keeps customers happy and helps you plan.
You don’t need to be a math expert. Simple tools and a little time do the trick. At FenceWebs, we’re here to help with websites, SEO, ads, and more. Use data to make better business decisions. Your fence company will grow stronger!
Ready to try? Start tracking today. Have questions? Contact FenceWebs. Let’s build your success together.
