Public Contractor Profile

Overview

Your public contractor profile is how potential customers find and learn about your business. It displays your services, customer types you work with, stats, verification badge, Google reviews, and related contractors - creating a professional landing page that builds trust and generates leads. Your profile has a unique URL that's optimized for search engines and appears in BlueClerk's contractor directory.

Accessing Your Profile

1. Go to Settings in your contractor dashboard
2. Click "Public Profile" in the sidebar
3. Edit your profile information
4. View your live profile at blueclerk.com/contractors/[your-slug]

Your Profile URL

How Your URL is Created

BlueClerk automatically generates a unique, SEO-friendly URL for your profile based on:

• Your company name
• Your trade (if specified)
• Your city and state

Example: A plumbing company called "Smith Plumbing" in Austin, Texas might have the URL: blueclerk.com/contractors/smith-plumbing-plumber-austin-tx

Finding Your Profile URL

1. Go to Settings > Public Profile
2. Your URL appears at the top of the page
3. Copy the link to share with customers
4. Add it to your website, business cards, and marketing materials

Profile Features

Company Information

• Company name and logo
• Contact information (phone, email, website)
• Service area (cities and radius you serve)
• Years in business
• License number (if applicable)

Services Offered

• Primary trade (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, etc.)
• Specific services you provide
• Customer types you work with (Homeowners, Builders, Businesses)

Social Proof

• Verification badge if you've completed identity verification
• Google reviews automatically displayed from your Google Business Profile
• Stats: Total jobs completed, average rating, years in business

Discovery

• Related contractors in similar trades and areas
• Appears in contractor directory at /contractors
• Optimized for search engines with proper metadata

Updating Your Profile

Edit Basic Information

1. Go to Settings > Public Profile
2. Update your details:
   • Company name and description
   • Services and trades
   • Service area
   • Contact information
3. Click "Save Changes"
4. Changes appear immediately on your public profile

Add Your Logo

1. Go to Settings > Company Profile
2. Upload your logo in the branding section
3. Logo appears on your public profile and in search results

Update Service Area

1. Go to Settings > Service Area
2. Add cities you serve or set a radius
3. Your profile shows in directory searches for those areas

Getting Found

Contractor Directory

Your profile automatically appears in the BlueClerk contractor directory:

• Browsable by trade (Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, etc.)
• Searchable by location (city, state, zip code)
• Filterable by customer type (Homeowners, Builders, Businesses)

Search Engine Optimization

Your profile is optimized for Google and other search engines:

• Unique title and description for each profile
• Structured data helps search engines understand your business
• Keywords based on your trade, location, and services

Share Your Profile

• Add your profile URL to your website footer or contact page
• Include it in email signatures
• Put it on business cards and marketing materials
• Share on social media to attract local customers

Tips for a Strong Profile

Complete Everything

• Fill out all fields - complete profiles rank higher in search
• Add a professional logo - builds trust and brand recognition
• Write a clear description - explain what makes you different

Keep It Current

• Update your service area if you expand
• Add new services as you offer them
• Refresh your description periodically

Encourage Reviews

• Ask satisfied customers to leave Google reviews
• Reviews automatically appear on your BlueClerk profile
• More reviews = more trust from potential customers

Questions

Q: Can I have multiple profile URLs? A: No, each contractor company has one unique profile URL based on your company name and location. If you need to change it, contact support.

Q: How do I remove my profile from the directory? A: Go to Settings > Public Profile and toggle "Show in Directory" to OFF. Your direct profile URL will still work, but you won't appear in directory searches.

Q: Do I need to verify my business to have a public profile? A: No, but verified businesses display a verification badge on their profile, which builds trust with potential customers.

Q: Can customers contact me directly from my profile? A: Yes, your public profile displays your phone number and email (if you've added them). Customers can also submit job requests through BlueClerk that route directly to you.

Q: How often do Google reviews update on my profile? A: Google reviews sync automatically every 24 hours. If you just received a new review, it may take up to a day to appear on your BlueClerk profile.

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Overview

When you post a job request to the BlueClerk marketplace, we automatically send you email notifications about contractors in your area who can help. These job match emails connect you with qualified contractors within 50 miles of your project - no need to search yourself.

How Job Match Emails Work

Automatic Matching

When you create a job request:

1. BlueClerk searches for contractors within 50 miles of your property
2. We filter by the type of work you need (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)
3. We send you emails introducing up to 3 contractors who match
4. You review their profiles and decide who to contact

What You Receive

Each job match email includes:

• Contractor name and company
• Distance from your property
• Services they offer
• Link to their profile with reviews, photos, and contact info
• Link to start a conversation directly in BlueClerk

Email Frequency

To avoid overwhelming you:

• Maximum 3 contractors per job request
• 7-day cooldown - you won't receive another match email for 7 days after receiving one
• One email per contractor - we won't send the same contractor twice for the same job

Reviewing Matched Contractors

Check Their Profile

Click the profile link in the email to see:

• Verification status - verified businesses display a badge
• Google reviews from other customers
• Services offered and customer types they work with
• Contact information - phone, email, website

Start a Conversation

If a contractor looks promising:

1. Click "Start Conversation" in the email
2. Log in to BlueClerk (or create an account if you haven't already)
3. Send a message with questions or to request an estimate

Managing Job Match Emails

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