A Step-by-Step Guide for Busy Contractors

You just finished a beautiful deck, kitchen, or fence project. You snapped a few photos, planning to post one on Facebook “when you get time.”

Here’s the problem:

That one project can bring in your next job if you know how to use it.

With AI tools, you can turn one finished project into 10+ pieces of marketing content—without spending hours at your computer or hiring a marketing agency.

Why This Matters

• ✅ Stay visible online without needing constant new projects
• ✅ Show potential customers what you can do
• ✅ Build trust and authority in your local market
• ✅ Get more calls without paying for ads

What You Need

• Photos and video clips from your project
• ChatGPT (or your AI writing tool of choice)
• Canva (optional for graphics)

The 10 Content Pieces You Can Create

Here’s how to break down one job into 10 content pieces using AI:

1️⃣ Before-and-After Photo Post (Facebook & Instagram)

Upload your before/after photos. Use ChatGPT to write a short, friendly caption highlighting the transformation.

2️⃣ Reels or TikTok Video

Use your clips to create a quick walkthrough. Ask ChatGPT for a short script or bullet points to narrate while showing the job.

3️⃣ Google Business Profile Post

AI can help you write a short update with a photo, using local keywords (e.g., “deck builder in Mason, Ohio”) to help your rankings.

4️⃣ Customer Testimonial Post

If your customer gave feedback, feed it to ChatGPT to craft a polished testimonial post for your social channels or website.

5️⃣ Blog Post (400–600 Words)

Prompt ChatGPT:

“Write a 500-word blog post about a recent [type of project] we completed in [city]. Include benefits and design details.”

Edit and post on your website for SEO and Google visibility.

6️⃣ Pinterest Pin or Idea Pin

Use Canva + AI to write a short description and create a simple graphic showcasing your project.

7️⃣ Project Highlights for LinkedIn

Post the story of the job, challenges solved, and what you learned. Use AI to keep it clear and professional for your network.

8️⃣ Email Newsletter Blurb

Ask ChatGPT to summarize the project in a short, engaging paragraph for your email list.

9️⃣ Tips Post (Educational)

Have ChatGPT turn the project into a “5 Tips for Planning Your Deck Project” post, using lessons learned from the job.

10️⃣ FAQ Clip

Record a 30-second video answering a common question from the project (“How long does composite decking last?”). Use ChatGPT to draft your talking points for a clear, confident delivery.

How to Do It Faster with AI

• Prompt ChatGPT clearly. Example:
  “Write a friendly Instagram caption for this deck project in Cincinnati. We replaced an old wood deck with composite, added a black aluminum railing, and expanded the stairs.”
• Adjust the tone to match your business.
• Use Canva’s AI features to resize and format graphics quickly.
• Save your captions and posts in batches for consistent scheduling.

Consistency Without Burnout

Instead of stressing about what to post each week, use each project to build a month’s worth of content, showing real proof of your skills to potential clients.

Ready to Try?

If you’re not using AI yet, this is the perfect place to start. It’s like having a marketing assistant in your pocket, helping you turn your hard work into consistent marketing that keeps your phone ringing.

Want Help Learning AI?

Check out our private community, Local Creator Academy, where we teach local contractors how to use AI to market smarter, not harder.

Rick Wedding

Since 1987, Rick Wedding has lived and breathed decks and outdoor-living construction—from span tables and footing depth to the evolution of composite decking—while managing territories across Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and the greater Midwest. 38 years on job sites and dealer yards gives him a rare, end-to-end view of how deck builders work, bid, and turn building materials into lifestyle spaces. In 2010 he shifted that expertise online, becoming the go-to strategist who turns contractor know-how into local-authority websites and high-converting content. Today, Rick couples that deep deck knowledge with practical AI workflows—voice-to-estimate sheets, photo-based material take-offs, and prompt libraries tailored to the outdoor living space. The result: builders cut hours of admin and lock jobs faster. Bottom line: Rick speaks two native languages—deck construction and artificial intelligence—and he translates between them so outdoor-living pros can win more work with less effort.