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Google Business Profile post ideas for HVAC, plumbing and electrical

Your Google Business Profile is often the first thing a homeowner sees when they search for a plumber or an HVAC company nearby. Regular posts show the business is active and give them something specific to read. This prompt turns one idea a week into a short, local post with one call to action.

What to get right

  • Rotate four kinds of posts. A seasonal tip, a recent job (with the customer’s OK), a team member, and a real offer with an end date.
  • Be local. Name the town or neighborhood and something true about it, like the old cast-iron drains in a 1950s subdivision.
  • One call to action. Call, or book online. Not both, and not five.
  • Use your own photos. Your truck, your tech, the finished install. Real photos beat stock images.

The prompt

This is the Write a Google Business Profile post workflow, word for word. Copy it, fill in the [brackets], and paste it into the AI tool your company uses.

Never paste: Customer names, addresses or phone numbers without permission, photos showing house numbers or license plates, review content you don't own, or ad account login details.
Write a Google Business Profile post.
Business: [name, trade, town/service area]
Topic: [seasonal tip, offer, recent job, team member]
Offer (optional): [e.g. $89 tune-up through Nov 30]
CTA: [Call / Book online]

Under 150 words, local, helpful, one call to action. No hashtags.

Fill it in with the prompt builder → Open the full workflow Marketing · saves 10 min per post

How to use it

  1. Pick this week’s topic from the four kinds above.
  2. Fill in your business, town and the call to action.
  3. Add an offer only if it’s real and has an end date.
  4. Run the prompt, add your own photo, and post it from your Business Profile.
  5. Reuse the best posts on Facebook with small edits.

Related workflows

Questions shops ask

How often should a contractor post on Google Business Profile?

Weekly is a rhythm most shops can keep up. Consistency matters more than volume.

Do Google Business Profile posts help rankings?

Google doesn’t say posts are a ranking factor. They do give searchers more reasons to call you, and an active profile looks like an active business.

What should I avoid in Business Profile posts?

Fake urgency, stock photos, hashtags and offers without an end date. Keep it helpful and specific to your area.

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