Focus on high-intent keywords
The homeowners worth paying for are the ones ready to hire. Prioritize bottom-of-funnel searches — "roof repair near me," "roof replacement [city]," "emergency roof repair" — over broad, informational terms that attract researchers and tire-kickers.
Just as important is what you exclude. A disciplined negative-keyword list keeps your budget from being burned on irrelevant searches like DIY guides, roofing jobs, or materials-only queries.