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Media SHERYL BARLOW
Barlow Business Services, LLC
● Marketer, Content Writer, Social Media Strategist
● Speaker
● Author
● Native Midwestern
● Moved to The Wonderful City of Tallahassee 3
years ago
● Joined BIA - September 2021
Social Media
Tips & Tricks For Builders,
Remodelers & Contractors
Best Platform?
What to Post?
Social is made for being Social!
*Pro Tip – Use the 80/20 Rule
12 Best Social Media Posts Ideas
for Builders, Remodelers & Contractors
*Pro Tip – Try to get a “human” in every photo
● 90% of the covers on any given newsstand have faces on them.
● 38%more likely to get a like than photos without.
Post Idea #1
Progress – Show Your Work!
It’s what the customer is buying.
USP (Unique Selling Proposition) or what sets you apart.
Example: “We’re using a new material….” “We do this special
technique that reduces cost…:”
Post Idea #2
Shout out to a Sub (and tag them)
Build your relationships and help out a sub.
Example: Thank them for finishing on time, going above and
beyond, doing exceptional work, etc.
Post Idea #3
Show Off Employees
● Highlight when they went above and beyond
● Wish them a happy birthday
● Congratulate them on an award
● Show a picture of a fun item they have on their desk
● Congratulate them on a work anniversary
● Discuss their important role in your business
● Post a positive review they received from a customer
● Highlight any additional training or certification they received
Post Idea #4
Close-ups on Details
It’s the details that matter. If there’s something special you do
on your project in the kitchen, bath, closets, etc, take a
close-up and describe it.
Post Idea #5
Share your Knowledge – Provide “Tips”
When considering building your new home do this….
Talk about timelines, permits, financing, etc.
Post Idea #6
Share your Team Taking a Break/Having Fun
Having a grill out on the job site? Snap a picture of the
team.
*Pro Tip: Ask employees to look at the camera and wave,
raise their drink, take a big bite out of their burger.
Post Idea #7
Share Industry Statistics
People love graphs, visuals, and data. It will also help them
understand your industry, understand timelines and costs.
Post Idea #8
Brag about Awards
If you’ve won awards. Tell the world! It gives you instant
credibility and it can give you the edge.
Post Idea #9
Share photos of your family or pets
If your child visits the job site. Get a photo with them in a
hard hat. “Future builder” etc.
Pet photos are always a big hit as well.
Post Idea #10
Job Postings
Need workers? Post a job opening and tell them why you
are such a great company to work for.
Post Idea #11
Post Testimonials
Reviews and testimonials are powerful credibility builders. If
a customer posts a positive review or takes the time to write
a testimonial…share it with the world!
Post Idea #12
Share a Throwback Photo
What’s in your photo vault. People love seeing old photos
and stories from the past.
*Pro Tip: Switch the photo to black and white.
How to Manage It
Taking Better Photos
With your Smartphone
Pro Tips:
● Always Horizontal
● Tell people to look at the camera
● Use the Editing Tool
1. The Background
Provide a sense of scale
Leading Lines
Leading Lines
Using People
Shoot from
behind to draw
viewer into the
experience
Experiment with
different angles
Add A Prop
● Add a Human
● Be Social (at least 80% of the time)
● Manage it: Use a Spreadsheet, Not an Intern
● Photos: Horizontal
Social
Media SHERYL BARLOW
Barlow Business Services, LLC
● Marketer, Content Writer, Social Media Strategist
● Speaker
● Author
● Native Midwestern
● Moved to The Wonderful City of Tallahassee 3
years ago
● Joined BIA - September 2021
Social Media
Tips & Tricks For Builders,
Remodelers & Contractors

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Social Media For Builders.pdf

  • 1. Social Media SHERYL BARLOW Barlow Business Services, LLC ● Marketer, Content Writer, Social Media Strategist ● Speaker ● Author ● Native Midwestern ● Moved to The Wonderful City of Tallahassee 3 years ago ● Joined BIA - September 2021 Social Media Tips & Tricks For Builders, Remodelers & Contractors
  • 3.
  • 4. What to Post? Social is made for being Social! *Pro Tip – Use the 80/20 Rule
  • 5. 12 Best Social Media Posts Ideas for Builders, Remodelers & Contractors *Pro Tip – Try to get a “human” in every photo ● 90% of the covers on any given newsstand have faces on them. ● 38%more likely to get a like than photos without.
  • 6.
  • 7. Post Idea #1 Progress – Show Your Work! It’s what the customer is buying. USP (Unique Selling Proposition) or what sets you apart. Example: “We’re using a new material….” “We do this special technique that reduces cost…:”
  • 8. Post Idea #2 Shout out to a Sub (and tag them) Build your relationships and help out a sub. Example: Thank them for finishing on time, going above and beyond, doing exceptional work, etc.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11. Post Idea #3 Show Off Employees ● Highlight when they went above and beyond ● Wish them a happy birthday ● Congratulate them on an award ● Show a picture of a fun item they have on their desk ● Congratulate them on a work anniversary ● Discuss their important role in your business ● Post a positive review they received from a customer ● Highlight any additional training or certification they received
  • 12.
  • 13. Post Idea #4 Close-ups on Details It’s the details that matter. If there’s something special you do on your project in the kitchen, bath, closets, etc, take a close-up and describe it.
  • 14. Post Idea #5 Share your Knowledge – Provide “Tips” When considering building your new home do this…. Talk about timelines, permits, financing, etc.
  • 15.
  • 16. Post Idea #6 Share your Team Taking a Break/Having Fun Having a grill out on the job site? Snap a picture of the team. *Pro Tip: Ask employees to look at the camera and wave, raise their drink, take a big bite out of their burger.
  • 17. Post Idea #7 Share Industry Statistics People love graphs, visuals, and data. It will also help them understand your industry, understand timelines and costs.
  • 18.
  • 19. Post Idea #8 Brag about Awards If you’ve won awards. Tell the world! It gives you instant credibility and it can give you the edge.
  • 20. Post Idea #9 Share photos of your family or pets If your child visits the job site. Get a photo with them in a hard hat. “Future builder” etc. Pet photos are always a big hit as well.
  • 21.
  • 22. Post Idea #10 Job Postings Need workers? Post a job opening and tell them why you are such a great company to work for.
  • 23. Post Idea #11 Post Testimonials Reviews and testimonials are powerful credibility builders. If a customer posts a positive review or takes the time to write a testimonial…share it with the world!
  • 24. Post Idea #12 Share a Throwback Photo What’s in your photo vault. People love seeing old photos and stories from the past. *Pro Tip: Switch the photo to black and white.
  • 25.
  • 27.
  • 28. Taking Better Photos With your Smartphone Pro Tips: ● Always Horizontal ● Tell people to look at the camera ● Use the Editing Tool
  • 30. Provide a sense of scale
  • 33. Shoot from behind to draw viewer into the experience
  • 36. ● Add a Human ● Be Social (at least 80% of the time) ● Manage it: Use a Spreadsheet, Not an Intern ● Photos: Horizontal
  • 37. Social Media SHERYL BARLOW Barlow Business Services, LLC ● Marketer, Content Writer, Social Media Strategist ● Speaker ● Author ● Native Midwestern ● Moved to The Wonderful City of Tallahassee 3 years ago ● Joined BIA - September 2021 Social Media Tips & Tricks For Builders, Remodelers & Contractors