Let's face it – running a pest control business means you're great at eliminating unwanted visitors but attracting the right ones (customers, that is) can feel like trying to catch a greased rodent. While your competitors might be scrambling like cockroaches when the lights come on, you're about to learn how to make your marketing strategy as targeted as your most effective pest treatments.
Here's the thing: in today's digital world, having the best pest control service isn't enough. You need a marketing approach that works as hard as you do – one that doesn't just catch customers' attention but keeps them coming back. Whether you're an established exterminator looking to expand your territory or a startup ready to make your mark in the industry, this comprehensive guide will help you build a customer base that's more loyal than a colony of termites (but significantly better for business).
What's eating away at your growth potential? Let's squash those marketing challenges and transform your pest control business into the go-to solution in your service area.
Written By: Chad J. Treadway | Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Chad is a Partner and our Chief Smarketing Officer. He will help you survey your small business needs, educating you on your options before suggesting any solution. Chad is passionate about rural marketing in the United States and North Carolina. He also has several certifications through HubSpot to better assist you with your internet and inbound marketing.
It's 2 AM on a brutally cold Sunday morning when the temperature suddenly plunges to record lows. While most of the city sleeps, two equally skilled plumbers are about to learn a valuable lesson about modern business – and one of them is going to make significantly more money.
Meet Mario and Luigi, two brothers who've been in the plumbing business for over a decade. Both are exceptional at their craft, have stellar reputations, and keep their customers happy. Mario, the older brother, prides himself on his word-of-mouth reputation and active Facebook page. He posts regularly, shares customer reviews, and even dabbles in local Facebook groups. Luigi, while just as traditional in his service approach, made one small additional investment: a basic business website.
As the temperature drops well below freezing, pipes across the city begin to burst. Dozens of panicked homeowners, woken by the sound of water spraying from frozen pipes or finding their water isn't running at all, grab their phones. Their frantic Google searches for "emergency plumber near me" and "24/7 plumbing service" light up the night.
Here's where our tale gets interesting.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
It's 10:30 AM. You're already on your third service call of the day when your phone buzzes. Another customer asking the same question you've answered three times this week: "How do I know if this is really an emergency?"
You pull into your next job, thinking about all the calls you could avoid if people just knew the basics. The simple stuff. The things that are second nature to you but mysteries to your customers.
Meanwhile, across town, your competitor just posted their third "how-to" video this week. Their phone is ringing. Their videos are showing up when your potential customers search for help. And here you are, with all that knowledge locked in your head, still planning to "get around to video marketing someday."
Written By: Adam Bennett | Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
In today's competitive educational environment, private schools must leverage strategic digital marketing to stand out. With countless educational options available to families, establishing a distinctive online presence is no longer optional—it's essential for survival and growth.
Effective private school marketing requires a nuanced understanding of both the educational landscape and the digital platforms that resonate with your target audiences. Today's parents and students begin their educational journey online, researching options long before scheduling tours or attending open houses. For specialized regional approaches, some schools, such as those in Brooklyn, NY, might consider targeted strategies to reach specific communities.
This guide breaks down effective platform-specific strategies that private schools can implement to enhance visibility, engagement, and conversion rates across major social networks.
Written By: Hannah Kilpatrick | Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Hannah Kilpatrick Cube Creative DesignHannah Kilpatrick graduated from Western Carolina University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a Minor in Marketing and a Concentration in Public Relations. She has been around social media since its creation. (Meaning, she was in the first grade when Facebook became available to the general public.) As our very own professional Gen-Z, Hannah is a whiz when it comes to social media creation and paid advertising.