Become the obvious choice in your market
We help local service companies dominate local search, build a brand homeowners trust, and turn their website into their best 24/7 salesperson with proactive local marketing.
Your marketing is working against you
Most contractors don't have a lead problem. They have a presence problem. Your pieces don't fit together, so customers see confusion instead of confidence.
You do top-tier work on site. But online, homeowners can't tell the difference between you and someone who started yesterday.
Inconsistency kills conversions.
If every touchpoint looks or sounds different, you're not building trust, you're creating doubt. Doubt doesn't book jobs.
Google shows you. Your site doesn't close.
A homeowner clicks your ad or finds your listing, lands on your site, and something feels off. That disconnect kills the conversion before you ever get the call.
You look like everyone else.
Generic templates, stock photos, and missing local signals make your business forgettable. Homeowners choose the competitor who looks established and proven.
See how easy it is to get started with us
Whether you choose 1-2 services or a full overhaul, we make the process efficient for you and your business. Our dedicated team ensures every step is tailored to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
Let's get to know each other with a brief, 20-minute intro call. We'll learn more about your goals for digital marketing, and how our services can help you grow.
A short intro conversation to learn about your business, goals, and current challenges.
“I highly recommend Still Painting. Elliot and his crew do excellent work! He is dependable, pays attention to detail, and really takes pride in what he does. Everything looks clean and professionally done when he’s finished.”
“Elliot and his crew came and painted my house. They did such an amazing job, worked quickly and efficiently! I would highly recommend!”
“Having a clean website and an optimized Google Business Profile made a night-and-day difference for getting serious inquiries from homeowners in Bemidji.”
Hear what clients are saying about EMJ
Real feedback from local businesses and clients in Bemidji and Northern Minnesota who trusted us to build their presence and grow their business.
We build the system between a search and a booked job.
These are not separate marketing products. They work together as one customer acquisition and conversion system. We do not stop when someone becomes a lead.
Show up when nearby customers search for your services.
Look like the best option before they ever call.
Every inquiry becomes a tracked, organized opportunity.
Fast, automatic responses keep leads warm while you work.
Turn more inquiries into scheduled, paying jobs.
Every completed job fuels the next one.
Six services. One growth system.
Each service solves a specific problem. Together, they turn searches into calls, calls into jobs, and jobs into a reputation that generates future business.
Website Design & Conversion
Look like the best option before they call.
Fast, mobile-first websites that establish credibility, communicate your services clearly, and turn visitors into calls, quotes, and booked jobs.
- Custom design built for conversion
- Service pages and landing pages
- Mobile optimization and speed
- Forms, lead capture, and conversion tracking
Local SEO & Google Visibility
Get found when customers search for you.
Show up in Google Maps, the Local Pack, and local search results when homeowners in your area search for the services you offer.
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Google Maps and Local Pack visibility
- Local keyword and service-area targeting
- Citations, reviews, and ranking tracking
Paid Advertising & Lead Generation
Reach customers actively searching for you.
Google and Meta ad campaigns built around qualified leads and booked jobs, not vanity metrics like clicks and impressions.
- Google Search Ads and Local Services Ads
- Meta and Facebook advertising
- Conversion-focused landing pages
- Call tracking and lead quality analysis
CRM & Lead Management
Turn scattered inquiries into an organized pipeline.
Stop losing leads to texts, voicemails, and forgotten emails. EMJ builds a system that captures, organizes, and tracks every opportunity.
- CRM setup and lead capture
- Pipeline and contact organization
- Call tracking and online booking
- Lead source and opportunity tracking
AI Follow-Up & Automation
Respond faster and keep leads warm while you work.
Practical automation that responds to leads in seconds, sends reminders, and nurtures opportunities so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Automated SMS and email follow-up
- AI-assisted lead responses
- Missed-call automation and reminders
- Reactivation and nurturing campaigns
Reviews & Reputation
Make your business the obvious choice.
Automated review generation, monitoring, and response workflows that build the trust homeowners need to choose you over competitors.
- Automated Google review requests
- Review monitoring and responses
- Customer feedback collection
- Reputation signals across your site
We also handle brand strategy, content creation, social media, analytics, and graphic design when relevant. But these six services are the core of what moves the needle for local businesses.
We love serving our industry
We partner with local contractors, painters, HVAC specialists, and trade businesses across Bemidji and Northern Minnesota who want to dominate their local market.
Exterior, interior, cabinet, and deck staining contractors.
Homeowners look at prep, finish photos, and recent reviews before ever requesting an estimate. We position your painting company as the trusted craftsman in Bemidji.
Real contractors. Real results.
Every website is hand-built and optimized for fast mobile response.
We connect visibility, conversion, and follow-up into one working system.
Work directly with the three people building your digital presence.
Custom mobile-first website and Google Maps 3-Pack presence built for a local painting contractor in Bemidji.
Emergency call routing and Google Maps visibility for HVAC companies during peak winter demand.
Tap-to-call design and automated follow-up that captures every plumbing inquiry before it goes cold.
High-ticket project showcases and conversion-focused pages built for roofing and exterior contractors.
Partner with a company that believes in the golden rule
“It can be scary to consider a marketing partner, and the work that goes into changing things. That's why we promise to treat your marketing dollars like we would want ours treated. We're selective about who we work with, but when you partner with us, we will do our absolute best to treat you like family. Thank you for trusting us; we care very deeply about your success.”
Pricing options that fit your business
Most contractors are overspending on marketing that underdelivers. EMJ is built the opposite way, focused on the work that actually drives calls and booked jobs.
Google Business Profile
For businesses that need their Google profile claimed, verified, and configured for local search.
- Primary & secondary categories
- Services and service area setup
- Photo uploads and business info
- Review link generation & setup
Local Visibility Management
For businesses that want to keep improving their Google Maps rankings and local search visibility.
- Ongoing Google Business Profile posts
- Local citation building and cleanup
- Review monitoring and response
- Monthly ranking and call reports
Local Business Website
For businesses that need a clean, mobile-first website that turns local searchers into calls.
- Custom design built for local search
- Clear service pages and contact path
- Mobile-first, fast-loading architecture
- Local schema and SEO tags included
Lead Systems & Automation
Pricing depends on the CRM, workflows, automation complexity, number of lead sources, and follow-up systems required.
- Missed-call automatic SMS text-back
- Instant quote request follow-ups
- Centralized lead pipeline
- Hands-free review generation
Every business is different. These ranges provide a starting point. We'll give you a clear estimate based on exactly what your business needs.
Questions About EMJ
Unlike shared-lead directories or expensive non-exclusive lead networks where you compete against five other contractors, EMJ builds owned digital assets (your Google Maps pack, Google Business Profile, and high-converting website) that generate exclusive calls directly to your phone. Plans start at $350 for GBP setup and $495/mo for local management.
The latest from EMJ
Why Your About Us Page Is The Most Underrated Conversion Asset You Own
A homeowner found two HVAC companies on Google. Both had good reviews. Both offered free estimates. She called one and ignored the other. Here is why the team story matters.
How to Analyze Your Local Competitors on Google Maps (Step-by-Step)
There are over 100,000 licensed trade contractors operating in the Upper Midwest. The barrier to entry is low enough that a licensed contractor can launch with just a truck, but the Google 3-Pack wins the jobs.
What Is Local Brand Authority For Home Services & How to Build It
Most contractors hear the phrase 'brand authority' and assume it means one of two things: having a lot of brand recognition or paying for expensive billboards. Here is what actually drives high-intent calls.
Ready to take the leap?
Let's talk about what's possible for your business in Bemidji and Northern Minnesota.