The Online Resource for the Painting Industry
Did you know that companies using email to nurture leads generate 50% more high-quality leads? (source: Hubspot) Thus, if your painting business isn’t leveraging newsletters in your marketing strategy, you’re missing a quantifiable amount of revenue. DK Marketing Group has developed the following 6 keys to help ensure your newsletter program is successful: Develop Newsletter GoalsUsing a […]
If you have been following along in our Roadmap series, you likely understand why you should be blogging and may now be wondering where and how to build your online property. One of the first things to consider is whether to build it (website/blog) yourself or hire part or all of it out. For an industry that […]
As painters we have 2 main roles we are responsible for on every job: 1. Putting paint onto areas that are supposed to be painted. 2. Keeping paint off of areas that are not supposed to be painted. Almost everything we do from the time we set foot on a job until the time we […]
As sales continue to be competitive for paint contractors, blogging has come back around as a hot topic. It is easier than ever to find helpful tips on how to set up a blog. Contractors are putting more energy into building nice looking sites with blog space, and conversations quickly move to “Ok, so, what […]
Blogging Now that most everyone has a built a platform to blog on and published several variations of “Why we are the best painters”, “Which Paint should you use” and a few “Before and After” posts it’s time to rethink content and why we are blogging. In 2016, contractors are ramping up their blogging efforts, […]
As a bunch of reformed internet forum junkies ourselves, we could not be happier than to have seen in 2015 the online evolution (some say revolution) that came with the emergence of the online social media group phenomenon. Members ourselves of some remarkable – and some private – assemblies of painters, we see painter to […]
Our talented BP staff have put their collective heads together to look at everything that made an impact in 2015 and what we predict will be hot in the coming year. We’ll be drilling deep into these topics in 2016, and invite you to get involved by checking out our interactive map!
The folks at Zibra have supplied several of our readers with their Palm Pro and Chiseled Wedge Brushes.
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, December 14, 2015 – Attamark has introduced a Superfine imitation goat hair paint brush in 1″, 2″, 3″, and 6″ sizes to achieve a smooth painting experience while leaving no brush strokes. Made with a proprietary blend of synthetic solid round tapered filaments and bristle, the Superfine paint brush encounters no drag, […]
The folks at Attamark contacted Blogging Painters wanting to get opinions from our readers on this sash brush. They have been shipped out to our team, looks like they like them! Feel free to leave your own review! When it comes to cutting-in, having the proper tool is of paramount importance. Create sharp, well-defined lines fast […]
Get ready to let the good times roll in the Big Easy! The PDCA is pleased to announce the 2016 PDCA Painting and Decorating EXPO will be headed to New Orleans on March 9, 2016 to March 12, 2016. The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) is a national trade association dedicated to the […]
A flattering, natural white, Alabaster sets the tone for harmony for nearly any space CLEVELAND (Nov. 18, 2015) – Sherwin-Williams announced Alabaster (SW 7008), a hue symbolic of new beginnings, as the 2016 Color of the Year. “Alabaster represents a straightforward and necessary shift to mindfulness, well-being and an atmosphere that is pure,” said Jackie Jordan, director […]
Airless sprayers are the perfect tool for high production needs. They are often used in large scale commercial painting and for good reason. They will allow you to paint a large building in less time. While they are a great resource for commercial painting, they are often a large expense and it is critical that […]
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS LAUNCHES BREAKTHROUGH PAINT WITH THE POWER TO KILL BACTERIA Paint Shield™ becomes first EPA-registered paint that kills greater than 99.9 percent of Staph (Staphylococcus aureus), MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), E. coli (Escherichia coli), VRE (Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis), and Enterobacter aerogenes after two hours of exposure on a painted surface CLEVELAND (OCTOBER 28, 2015) – Sherwin-Williams today announced the launch of Paint Shield™, the first EPA-registered microbicidal paint […]
How To Use Citations To Maximize Local SEO Local SEO is a hot topic as small businesses everywhere are trying to rank alongside national chains in local results. As a painter, being found on these listings will generate substantial new business, as more customers are able to find you. Recently, I published a piece regarding […]
