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Finding Customers7 min read

Using Permit Installation Dates to Target Replacement Opportunities

How contractors use permit installation dates to identify high-probability replacement prospects and run targeted campaigns across direct mail, Google Ads, and Meta.

December 15, 2025Read article →
Competitor Intelligence8 min read

Geographic Distribution Patterns in Permit Data

What permit concentrations across ZIP codes reveal about where work is happening, competitor activity levels, and local market dynamics.

December 10, 2025Read article →
Cross-Sell & Referrals7 min read

Service Co-Occurrence Patterns in Permit Records

What permit data reveals about which services tend to occur together at the same properties, and how contractors use these patterns to build referral relationships.

December 5, 2025Read article →
Referral Networks6 min read

Using Permit Data to Identify Potential Referral Partners

How permit records help contractors find active businesses in complementary trades and what permit volume does and doesn't reveal about partner quality.

November 28, 2025Read article →
Seasonal Marketing7 min read

Seasonal Patterns in Permit Filing Timing

Analysis of when different types of permits are filed throughout the year, observed correlations with weather and other factors, and timing uncertainties inherent in permit data.

November 20, 2025Read article →
Local SEO7 min read

Geographic Focus Decisions Using Permit Activity Data

How contractors use permit density patterns to identify where to concentrate business development efforts and the tradeoffs between geographic focus and coverage.

November 15, 2025Read article →

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