HOME SERVICE CONTRACTORS.
MORE CALLS.
We build websites and run local SEO for Ohio contractors — so your phone rings with real service calls, not just traffic.
No pitch · No contracts · 24hr turnaround
Sound Familiar?
COMMON PROBLEMS
CONTRACTORS RUN INTO
These aren't just complaints — they're common, solvable problems.
"My phone stopped ringing"
You used to get calls from word of mouth. Now it's gone quiet and you don't know why.
"Competitors show up above me on Google"
Someone less qualified is getting your customers because they show up first in search.
"My website looks like it's from 2008"
Potential customers visit your site, don't trust it, and call your competitor instead.
"I paid $1,500/mo and got nothing"
A big agency took your money, sent confusing reports, and your phone never rang more.
"I don't know if my marketing is even working"
No clarity. No data. No idea whether your spend is turning into actual booked jobs.
"I rely 100% on word of mouth"
Word of mouth is great — until it slows down. You need a system that generates leads predictably.
If any of these hit close to home, you're not alone — and it's fixable.
See how we fix it →The Fix
WHAT YOUR
MARKETING
SHOULD DO
We don't sell you a website. We build you a lead machine — one tuned specifically for the Mahoning Valley and built to grow with your trade business.
- A website built to ring your phone, not just look pretty
- Google Map Pack rankings so you show up when customers search
- Automated review generation that builds your reputation on autopilot
- Transparent reporting — calls, jobs booked, and revenue. Not impressions.
- No long-term contracts. We earn your business every single month.
- You work directly with Sean, not a junior account manager you've never met
We don't clock out at 5. When a contractor is counting on us, we stay in it until it's right — because their livelihood depends on it, and we take that personally.
SkyForgeLab
Youngstown, OH
Our Promise
No long-term contracts, ever. You stay month-to-month because the work rings your phone — not because you're locked in. Cancel any time.
What We Do
THREE SYSTEMS.
ONE RESULT.
Every service we offer is built around one metric: how many times your phone rings.
Built to ring your phone
Website Design
Mobile-first contractor websites with click-to-call, before/after galleries, and service area maps. 2–3 week turnaround.
- Mobile-first, click-to-call
- Before/after photo galleries
- Service area pages
- Fast 2–3 week build
Own your market on Google
Local SEO
Google Map Pack positioning, GBP management, review generation, and local keyword targeting that puts you in front of customers ready to hire.
- Google Map Pack rankings
- GBP setup & management
- Review generation system
- Directory submissions
Future-proof your visibility
AI Optimization
Answer Engine Optimization for ChatGPT and Google AI, automated lead follow-up, and AI chatbots that capture leads 24/7.
- AI search visibility (AEO)
- Automated lead follow-up
- AI FAQ chatbot
- CRO improvements
What Clients Say
REAL WORK.
REAL CLIENTS.
Sean built a website for my restaurant and did a phenomenal job! Very prompt and efficient and communicated well to make sure the website was exactly how I wanted it! Highly recommend!
Raptis Dining
Verified Google review · Warren, OH
Why SkyForgeLab
THE ANTI-AGENCY AGENCY.
Most agencies track likes and impressions. They send confusing reports, charge $2K/mo, and hand you to a junior rep who doesn't know the difference between a P-trap and a heat pump. We built this agency to be the opposite of that.
Local & Accountable
We're based in Youngstown. You're not a ticket number — you're a neighbor running a business, and we treat it that way.
Measured by Phone Calls
Not impressions. Not rankings. Not "reach." We track phone calls, booked jobs, and revenue growth. That's it.
Built for the Trades
We know what homeowners search when a pipe bursts at 2am. Every word we write and every page we build is tuned for trade-specific searches.
Transparent Reporting
Your monthly report shows what changed and why — no dashboards full of impressions nobody asked for.
Free Audit
No pitch attached
Month-to-Month
No long-term trap
Built for the Trades
Home service focus
Direct Access
You work with Sean
The Process
HOW IT WORKS
From first contact to more phone calls — here's exactly what happens.
Free Website Audit
Submit your site in 30 seconds. We analyze your Google presence, website speed, competitor rankings, and map pack position — then hand you a clear report.
Start Free Audit →Discovery Call
A 30-minute call with Sean. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation about what's broken, what's working, and what we can fix first.
Book a Call →We Build & Optimize
Your website goes live in 2–3 weeks. SEO starts on day one. GBP gets fully optimized. Review generation kicks off automatically.
Your Phone Rings More
You get a monthly report showing actual calls, rankings, and results — measured in jobs booked, not impressions. And we keep improving every month.
Typical timeline to first results
Local SEO typically starts showing movement in 30–60 days
Local Roots
WE KNOW THE
MAHONING VALLEY.
We didn't move here to start a marketing agency. We grew up here. We know what it means to hustle in Youngstown. That's why this agency was built for contractors in this region — not another out-of-town firm that doesn't know your market.
Our story →Service Areas Across Ohio
Don't see your city? We serve all of Ohio.
(330) 647-1733
SEAN
GERIN
Founder · SkyForgeLab · Youngstown, OH
At SkyForgeLab, you work directly with Sean on senior-level marketing work — no account managers, no junior reps, no hand-offs after the sales call. You deal with the person actually doing the work.
Someone who knows the trade, knows the territory, and is measured by the same thing you are: phone calls.
Contractor Marketing Intel
FROM THE BLOG
AEO vs SEO for Contractors 2026
SEO isn't dead — it's being layered. Here's what changed when Google added AI Overviews, what AEO actually means for a Youngstown plumber, and the six things contractors need to do differently in 2026.
How ChatGPT Recommends Contractors: We Ran 40 Queries to Find Out
We ran 40 queries across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overview asking for contractors in Youngstown and similar markets. Here's exactly what each engine looks for — and the 5 signals that got businesses cited every time.
Google Map Pack Guide for Ohio Contractors
Most Ohio contractors don't know what drives the Google Map Pack or how to rank in it. Here's the complete explanation and the exact ranking factors.
NO CONTRACTS.
EVER.
We don't trap contractors in 12-month agreements. You stay month-to-month because the work actually rings your phone — not because you're locked in. Cancel any time, no penalties, no hard feelings. The risk is ours to earn away.
READY TO GET MORE CALLS?
Free audit. No contracts. No sales pressure. Just honest feedback from your neighbors in Youngstown.