Published January 8th, 2026
In the moving industry, trust is the only currency that matters. With news stories about "hostage loads" and moving scams constantly circulating, homeowners are terrified of hiring the wrong company.
A professional website is your primary tool to prove legitimacy, separate your brand from the "man with a van" operations, and secure high-margin long-distance contracts. Overcoming the "Moving Scam" Fear
Before a homeowner lets you touch their furniture, they need to know you are a legal, insured entity. Your website must scream compliance.
- DOT & MC Numbers: We prominently display your US DOT and MC (Motor Carrier) numbers in the footer and on your "About" page. This is the first thing savvy customers check to verify you are a federally licensed carrier.
- Insurance Verification: Create a section that clearly explains your insurance coverage (Valuation vs. Full Value Protection), putting the customer's mind at ease regarding their valuables.
- Physical Presence: Displaying photos of your actual branded trucks, your warehouse, and your uniformed crew proves you are a real company with assets, not a broker in a call center.
Automating the Quote Process
The "How much does it cost?" phone call is the biggest time waster in your day. You need a system that pre-qualifies leads before you spend time calculating cubic feet.
- Detailed Inventory Forms: We replace simple contact forms with detailed "Request a Quote" forms that ask for Move Date, Origin/Destination Zip Codes, and Home Size (e.g., 3-Bedroom House). This filters out the tire-kickers who just want to move a couch across the street for $50.
- Video Estimates: Integrate a tool or a simple upload field where clients can submit a video walkthrough of their home. This allows you to provide a highly accurate "Ballpark Estimate" from your desk without sending an estimator to the site immediately.
Dominating Local & Long-Distance Search
Moving is a location-based service. You need to rank where the customer is and where they are going.
- City Service Pages: Don't just rank for "Movers." Create specific pages for "Movers in [City A]," "Movers in [City B]," and "Long Distance Movers from [State] to [State]."
- Commercial Moving: If you handle office relocations, this needs a dedicated landing page. Commercial facility managers search differently than homeowners; they are looking for "Office Relocation Services" and "After-Hours Moving."
Streamlining Logistics with Jobber
Moving parts (literally) require organization. That is why Cannone Marketing is an Official Jobber Certified Partner. When you partner with us, you receive an exclusive 20% discount on Jobber software for 6 months. This tool helps you:
- Professional Quotes: Send beautiful, branded quotes that allow customers to approve the estimate and pay their deposit online.
- Crew Dispatch: Send your drivers their route and job details directly to their phones, including gate codes and parking instructions.
- Automated Follow-Ups: Automatically email customers after the move to request a review, building your reputation on autopilot.
Worry-Free Support for the Busy Owner
You are managing crews, trucks, and logistics. You don't have time to sit at a computer to update your website. - We Handle the Updates: With our Worry-Free Support, you simply email us your new service areas, updated pricing, or photos of your new truck wrap. We handle all the technical changes for you, ensuring your site is always up-to-date while you focus on operations.
See Your New Website in Action
You handle the heavy lifting; let us handle the digital lifting. To see how we help moving companies fill their schedule, visit our web design for moving companies page.
If you are ready to book bigger jobs and stop competing on price, fill out the form below for a Free Demo. We will build a custom homepage mockup for your moving business so you can see the difference before you commit. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can customers book a move directly online?
We generally recommend using the website to capture the lead and the inventory list. Moving is complex, and "Instant Booking" can lead to scheduling conflicts. We build the site to feed qualified data into your CRM or email so you can finalize the date and deposit.
2. How do I get more long-distance moves?
SEO is key. We build content around "Interstate Moving" and specific popular routes (e.g., "Moving from New York to Florida"). By targeting these high-intent keywords, you attract customers planning major relocations who have the budget for professional movers.
3. Can I show my reviews on the site?
Absolutely. We embed a live feed of your Google Reviews. In the moving industry, your reputation is everything. Showing potential clients that their neighbors had a 5-star experience with your crew is the most powerful sales tool you have.