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title: AHS Contractor Pages — Organic Search Strategy
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created: '2026-01-13'
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- organic-search
- ahs
- content-strategy
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# AHS Contractor Pages — Organic Search Strategy

## Overview

AHS is building a set of contractor-focused pages (plumber, flooring, drywall, insulation, etc.) targeting organic search traffic. The strategic framing shifted during the [[clients/ahs/meetings/2026-01-13-ahs-marketing-meeting|January 13 2026 meeting]]: rather than positioning these pages as a referral partner hub, they will function as problem-solving information resources — establishing AHS as a trusted authority for contractors who encounter asbestos or mold in the field.

## Strategic Direction

### Target Audience & Intent

Contractor pages should be written for two overlapping audiences:

1. **Contractors searching for answers** — a plumber who finds mold on sink pipes, a flooring installer who suspects asbestos under carpet, an insulator who sees mold in an attic. These users are searching for problem-solving information, not a referral program.
2. **Homeowners searching the same queries** — "mold under carpet," "asbestos on pipes," "mold found on concrete" — who may arrive at the same pages organically.

The goal is to show up for these **problem-solving queries** and position AHS as the knowledgeable, go-to resource. As Gina put it: *"I kind of like being their source of information — almost like we're the teacher and they're the student."*

### Referral Program: Paused

A referral partner angle was considered but explicitly deprioritized. Tracking complexity (discounts, attribution, reciprocal arrangements) made it impractical at this stage. The pages should **not** frame AHS as a referral program. Instead, use a simple **"Contact Us"** CTA — directing contractors or their customers to reach out to AHS directly.

> *"I'm going to say no on the referral program at the moment. Just because it feels like there's a lot... I won't be able to track it."* — Gina Richardson

## Page Structure & Content Guidelines

### Per-Page Outline (e.g., Plumber, Flooring, Drywall, Insulation)

- **Introduction** — Brief overview of why this contractor type commonly encounters asbestos or mold
- **Problem scenarios** — Specific situations (e.g., mold in bathrooms/crawl spaces for plumbers; mold under carpet/subfloor for flooring contractors)
- **FAQ section** — Targeting the specific organic queries for that trade (e.g., "Is asbestos on pipes dangerous?", "What do I do if I find mold under carpet?")
- **Learn More / Bob's Trainings** — A section highlighting that AHS conducts professional trainings, reinforcing credibility
- **Contact Us CTA** — Simple call to action; no referral program language

### SEO Considerations

- Each page should target **trade-specific problem-solving queries** with meaningful search volume
- FAQs are the primary vehicle for long-tail keyword coverage
- Keyword research should be conducted per trade type before writing

### Trust-Building via Training Content

Bob Stigsell conducts professional trainings (e.g., the [[clients/ahs/meetings/2026-01-13-ahs-marketing-meeting|Feb 20 mold training]]). Including a "Learn More" section about these trainings on contractor pages serves a dual purpose:

- Signals expertise and authority to the reader
- Provides a natural internal link opportunity

## Known Content Pitfall: The "Pre-1980" AI Error

AI-generated copy (ChatGPT, etc.) frequently and incorrectly states that asbestos is only a concern in homes built before 1980. **This date applies to lead paint only.** Asbestos has no such cutoff date.

All contractor page copy must be audited for this error before publication. See [[knowledge/seo/ai-content-guardrails|AI Content Guardrails]] for standing instructions.

## Action Items

- [ ] Write contractor page copy for each trade (plumber, flooring, drywall, insulation) with SEO FAQ sections (@Sebastian Gant)
- [ ] Conduct keyword research per trade type to validate query targets before writing
- [ ] Add "Learn More" section referencing Bob's trainings on each page
- [ ] Use "Contact Us" CTA only — no referral program language
- [ ] Audit all copy for "pre-1980" date references before publishing

## Related

- [[clients/ahs/meetings/2026-01-13-ahs-marketing-meeting|AHS Marketing Meeting — Jan 13 2026]]
- [[clients/ahs/_index|AHS Client Overview]]
- [[knowledge/seo/ai-content-guardrails|AI Content Guardrails]]
- [[clients/ahs/projects/location-pages|AHS Location Pages]]