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<\/p>\nWater damage is a common source of revenue for contractors that provide restoration services because it can happen at any time.\u00a0 Weather conditions like rain and flooding can result in water damage in homes and buildings and problems within buildings such as leaks and burst pipes can also cause water damage.<\/p>\n
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Restoration contractors get water damage jobs by generating good leads.\u00a0 Typically, the more water damage leads you get, the more jobs you close.\u00a0 However, it is important for contractors to remember that no matter how you get them, water damage leads do cost money, including the money you invest in advertising and lead generation and the time you spend taking calls and closing jobs.\u00a0 The cost of water damage leads must be understood for contractors to accurately track their expenses and revenue from water damage jobs.<\/p>\n
In this guide, we will break down the cost of water damage leads from multiple sources, including marketing you do yourself, hiring a marketing person, working with a marketing agency, and working with lead generation companies.\u00a0 Understanding the cost of your water damage leads<\/a> will help you adjust your investment and get the most out of the jobs you close.<\/strong><\/p>\n Water damage leads are any opportunity that comes to your business in which you can sell your water damage restoration services.\u00a0 Restoration contractors get most of their leads through phone calls, but they can also come in the form of emails, website form submissions, or text messages.\u00a0 You can also get leads through direct messages on your social media channels.<\/p>\n Remember that each lead is an opportunity, it is not a guaranteed sale.\u00a0 If you are generating quality leads, most of them will turn into jobs.\u00a0 If most of your leads are not turning into jobs, you should reconsider your lead generation strategy.<\/p>\n If you want more water leads for your business, you must engage in some additional advertising and marketing methods to draw in more leads.\u00a0 Expanding your marketing and advertising does require an investment, so you must weigh the costs for each strategy.\u00a0 The cost of your water damage leads is affected by what type of marketing strategies you use as well as where you are advertising.\u00a0 Whether you choose to engage in lead generation tactics yourself or involve an agency or lead generation service will also affect costs.<\/p>\n The following are marketing and advertising methods that can help generate more water damage leads:<\/p>\n To gain a better understanding of what your business is paying for water damage leads, you need to consider the investment into your marketing and lead generation strategies, as well as the rate at which you convert leads and the revenue from those leads.\u00a0 A major factor affecting the cost of your leads is whether you are managing the marketing and lead generation yourself or with the help of a marketing professional or lead generation service.<\/p>\n The following are breakdowns of the cost of water damage leads for each scenario.<\/p>\n Managing the marketing and lead generation strategies in-house saves your business money because you do not have to pay someone to do it.\u00a0 You also have complete control over your strategies, and you have more knowledge and experience with your industry than a third-party marketer.\u00a0 The downside is that implementing marketing strategies can require a certain level of skill and take a lot of time.<\/p>\n The employees that take over the marketing for your business will need to learn more about marketing strategies and keep up with the latest trends and technology in marketing.\u00a0 It can take some time to implement a marketing strategy and it may not get immediate results.\u00a0 You must remain patient and continue to regularly manage your campaigns to see results.\u00a0 Once your strategies are set and begin generating leads, it will take much less of your time to check and manage your marketing.<\/p>\n If you do not have anyone on your in-house staff with the time or skill to manage your marketing, you can hire a marketing professional.\u00a0 You can choose to hire a marketer as a full-time employee or as a part-time contractor to manage your marketing while your business maintains a certain level of control.\u00a0 An in-house marketing professional can manage marketing strategies that perform better with less time and effort.<\/p>\n One of the disadvantages of hiring a marketing professional is the cost.\u00a0 The average salary for a full-time marketing specialist in the U.S. is $78,000 while the hourly rate for freelance and contract marketing specialists is generally between $23 and $50 per hour.\u00a0 The other disadvantage is that the person you hire may not be familiar with your industry and need time to learn about the basics of water damage restoration.<\/p>\n Working with a marketing agency is like outsourcing all of your marketing to a third party.\u00a0 Marketing agencies<\/a> have a team of professionals that can handle every aspect of your marketing including managing and designing ads, writing content, optimizing your website, and more.\u00a0 They have the knowledge and marketing experience to implement, manage, and track multifaceted marketing and lead generation campaigns.<\/p>\n The biggest thing to consider when working with a marketing agency is the cost.\u00a0 The cost differs between agencies and may not be indicative of the quality of their services.\u00a0 Some agencies may want you to sign a six-month or one-year contract and may have monthly costs between $1000 and $3000.\u00a0 Hourly rates for marketing agencies may range anywhere from $50 to the hundreds.\u00a0 The fees you pay will not include the money you will have to spend on ads.<\/p>\n The other possible downside is that the marketing agency may not be familiar with your industry.\u00a0 They may have to do some market research to get to know your business and you can also help by working closely with them at the beginning.\u00a0 You can benefit from finding a marketing agency that has experience with clients in your industry.<\/p>\n Lead generation companies<\/a> have the marketing expertise of an agency but have an advantage because they focus on one industry or a group of similar industries.\u00a0 They can use their industry experience to create and manage targeted campaigns to generate quality leads and their success is tied to your success which gives them an added incentive.<\/p>\n It is common for lead generation providers to advertise the services you offer under their own brands and the leads they generate are sent directly to you.\u00a0 When someone is looking for water damage restoration, they are likely more worried about getting a professional there as quickly as possible.\u00a0 These leads are generally of higher quality because even though every lead won\u2019t turn into a job, each lead is at least in need of your services.<\/p>\n Lead generation companies can charge per lead with the average cost between $275 and $700 per lead.\u00a0 You can also work with some lead generation companies on a contractual basis in which you will pay a fixed monthly or yearly rate no matter how many leads are generated.\u00a0 This can be more cost-effective if your campaign generates a high volume of quality leads.<\/p>\n Make sure any lead generation provider you work with has a process in place to validate leads so that you are only charged for these leads.\u00a0 You should also avoid lead generation companies that send the same leads to multiple contractors and only work with providers that offer exclusive leads<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n When considering the cost of lead generation, you must include advertising costs, wages for hired marketers, fees and hourly rates for freelancers and agencies, and the time your employees spend on marketing and converting leads.\u00a0 According to market research by 33 Mile Radius, the following are the average costs per lead for each marketing method:<\/p>\n To determine what you are paying per lead on average, simply divide your total yearly investment into your marketing and lead generation campaign by your total number of leads.<\/p>\n While taking the route with the lowest cost per lead may seem like the most cost-effective route, you must account for the quality of the leads.\u00a0 Paying more per lead for better quality leads from an agency or a lead generation company is more cost-effective in the long run as higher quality leads are more likely to convert.\u00a0 Higher conversion rates bring a higher return on investment over time.<\/p>\n Restoration contractors rely on leads for water damage jobs, and they need to pay attention to their cost per lead to ensure they are getting the most out of their investment.\u00a0 If you need help generating more leads, you should weigh the options discussed above, including the advantages, disadvantages, and cost to your business.\u00a0 Understanding your costs per lead for different marketing methods and strategies and the potential return on your investment will help you make the best decision for your business.<\/p>\n At RestorationMaster, we help restoration contractors generate quality leads including water damage leads<\/a>, mold remediation leads, and more.\u00a0 We generate leads through our highly optimized, geo-based website restorationmasterfinder.com<\/a> that are sent directly to your business.\u00a0 You can expect exclusive leads for your territory, so you don\u2019t have to compete to convert leads.<\/p>\nWhat are Water Damage Leads?<\/h2>\n
How to Generate More Water Damage Leads<\/h2>\n
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The Cost of Water Damage Leads<\/h2>\n
In-House Marketing<\/h3>\n
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Lead Generation Companies<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nConsidering the Cost of Water Damage Leads<\/h2>\n
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Why Paying More Per Lead Pays Off<\/h3>\n
Water Damage Leads from RestorationMaster<\/h2>\n
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