Premier Paving
Clarkston, Oakland County. Asphalt paving.
Our work: Google Ads.
108 tracked conversions from Google Ads
Marketing for Leelanau County, MichiganLeelanau County marketing for customers who research before they call.
Marketing in Leelanau County starts with the buyer. Median household income reached $91,727 in 2023, among the highest in Michigan, and a majority of adults over 25 hold a bachelor's degree. These customers compare portfolios, read reviews and notice a slow website.
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Published work from Michigan clients
Browse all client resultsHanczaryk Chiropractic
Grand Blanc, Genesee County. Chiropractic care.
Our work: website and Google Ads.
294 tracked conversions from Google Ads
One Stop Customs
Warren, Macomb County. Vehicle wraps, tint and PPF.
Our work: website and Google Ads.
146 tracked conversions from Google Ads
CAMP Landscape Management
Grand Rapids, Kent County. Landscape management.
Our work: Google Ads.
94 tracked conversions from Google Ads
Figures come from each client's published record, which states its reporting period and how results were measured. Past results belong to that client and are not a forecast.
What we do for Leelanau County businesses
Google Ads, websites and SEO, planned together so each one feeds the others.
Google Ads management
Campaigns split by service and by audience, residents planning projects versus visitors deciding today, with targeting that reaches Traverse City only where it pays.
Google Ads management across MichiganWeb design
A hand-coded portfolio site with large, fast-loading project photos, clear service pages and an inquiry form that asks the questions a Leelanau County builder needs answered.
Web design across MichiganSEO
Profiles and pages built around the villages people search, such as Suttons Bay, Leland, Northport, Empire and Glen Arbor, backed by a steady habit of asking for reviews.
SEO across MichiganWinning customers in Leelanau County
Leelanau County is small, 22,871 residents in 2024, but busy. It had 796 business establishments in 2023, and construction led the count with 129 firms, ahead of 122 retailers. That includes 57 residential builders and 66 specialty trade contractors, a lot of building activity for a county this size. If you build or remodel here, your competitors are skilled and your buyers expect proof.
The peninsula sets the routes. M-22 follows the Lake Michigan shore through Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland and Northport, then turns south through Suttons Bay toward Traverse City. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore lies in the county, and wineries dot the peninsula. Elmwood Township, home to Greilickville next to Traverse City, is the largest community, with 5,023 residents.
That adds up to two audiences. Residents and property owners hire builders, landscapers and service trades, usually after comparing a few companies. Visitors choose restaurants, shops and tasting rooms on a phone, often the same day. Each needs its own message and its own page, and many Leelanau businesses also draw customers from Grand Traverse County.
Leelanau County by the numbers
The local market your marketing has to work in, from U.S. Census Bureau data.
- Residents, 2024
- 22,871
- Change since 2020
- +2.6%
- Median household income, 2023
- $91,727
- Business establishments, 2023
- 796
Largest communities, 2024 residents
- Elmwood Township5,023
- Suttons Bay Township2,940
- Bingham Township2,648
- Leland Township2,183
- Leelanau Township2,097
- Kasson Township1,684
Local service businesses by type, 2023
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates 2023, and County Business Patterns 2023 (establishments with paid employees). Categories overlap with the business total and some small counts are withheld by the Census Bureau.
Serving businesses across Leelanau County
Where we can help, and where to go next.
Communities
- Elmwood Township
- Suttons Bay Township
- Bingham Township
- Leland Township
- Leelanau Township
- Kasson Township
Neighboring counties
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What working with us looks like
Clear terms before any work starts. Google Ads management has a six-month initial commitment, then runs month to month with 30 days written notice.
- A free 30-minute call with NickTalk through your business with the founder, not a salesperson.
- An itemized quote within 24 hoursYou see the scope and the price before you commit to anything.
- No setup fee for Google AdsA flat monthly management fee, never a percentage of ad spend.
- You own your accountsYour website, your domain and your Google Ads account stay in your name.
Talk through your Leelanau County market with Nick.
Bring your website, the services you want more of and the communities you want to reach. You will leave with three clear priorities.
Do Leelanau County customers really search online for builders?
Yes, even with word of mouth. A referral usually ends in a search for your name, and the buyer looks at your photos, reviews and website before calling. A thin site can cost you a job you were already recommended for.
Should I advertise in Traverse City too?
Often, yes. Elmwood Township sits next to Traverse City, and part of the city lies in Leelanau County. If you take work in Grand Traverse County, a separate campaign keeps that budget visible and easy to judge.
How do I market to visitors and residents at the same time?
Keep them separate. Visitors want hours, directions and a reason to stop. Residents want proof, process and a way to request an estimate. One website can serve both if each audience has its own clear path.
What does a website from you include?
Hand-coded pages built for speed on phones, a page for each core service, real photos of your work, and calls and forms we test before launch. You own the site and the domain.
How do I get started?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call with Nick. You get an itemized quote within 24 hours, and there is no setup fee.
No strings attached. Choose a time, bring your questions and leave with a clearer next move.