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We tested 19 websites that rank on Google in Carthage, with Google's own speed test and a check of what each homepage shows. This is what we found, and what to do about it.
In Google's Lighthouse test on a phone, none of the 19 sites showed its main content within Google's 2.5 second target. The median took 8.7 seconds. A fast site makes a better first impression than any competitor here.
6 of the 19 homepages do not mention Carthage at all. Say “Carthage, NC” clearly, so people and Google know you serve it.
Only 6 of the 19 homepages show a price. Clients want to know what to expect before they call.
Only 11 of the 19 homepages show reviews or testimonials. For lawyers, accountants, and other offices, reviews, credentials, and photos of the team answer the first question clients ask: can I trust you?
Towns named Carthage exist in about a dozen states. Your page titles and contact page should always say “Carthage, NC”, so people who plan to move here find you, not a business in Missouri.
Only 5 of the 19 homepages offer online booking. Let clients book a meeting without a phone call.
We built the Moore Cleaners website, and it brought in its first quote requests within one month of launch. Before we start, we test your site against the sites that rank in Carthage.
Josh and Bekah Swigart Owners, Moore Cleaners We had almost no online presence before Ezra. Now we rank #1 on Google for Seven Lakes, Southern Pines, and Pinehurst, and we get leads regularly.
One project, built to earn a client's trust before the first call.
Your licenses, your team, and your best reviews on the homepage.
Light pages and small images, so your site loads quickly anywhere in the county.
A phone number at the top, directions one tap away, and large buttons.
A simple way for clients to book a meeting or request a quote at any hour.
The right town and state in your titles and contact page, so nobody confuses you with another Carthage.
Secure hosting, backups, and updates after launch.
A homepage that never says Carthage.
No reviews or credentials on the page.
A homepage that takes 9 seconds on a phone.
Meetings booked only by phone.
A template that looks like every other site.
A homepage that says “Carthage, NC”.
Reviews and credentials up front.
A homepage that loads in a moment.
Meetings booked online at any hour.
A design built for your business.
Your credentials, your team, your best reviews, and how to reach you. Only 11 of the 19 Carthage homepages we tested show reviews at all.
Google's target is 2.5 seconds for the main content. In Google's Lighthouse test on a phone, none of the 19 Carthage sites we tested met it.
Source: Google: Largest Contentful PaintYes. 6 of the 19 homepages we tested never mention Carthage. Say “Carthage, NC” in your page titles, your homepage, and your contact page.
If you can, yes. Only 6 of the 19 homepages we tested show a price. A starting price or a fee range helps clients decide to call.
See how we help Carthage businesses with the other services we offer.
Tell us about your business. We'll test your current site against the sites that rank in Carthage and show you what a new one would change.
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