If you build batting cages for a living, your problem is not the work — it is being found by the family who is ready to buy. Word of mouth is great, but it does not reach the person Googling batting cage builder near me at 11pm. CageList runs the only baseball-specific cage-builder directory, and a free profile puts you exactly where those buyers are looking.
What you get, free
- A clean, social-style profile at your own handle where you show off your work and specialties.
- A spot in the builder directory that ranks when local families search for someone to build their cage.
- A Request Free Quote button on your profile that captures every inquiry and drops it straight into your dashboard — plus an email and (if you opt in) a text so you never miss a hot lead.
- A dashboard where you can see your profile views, work your lead pipeline (pending to contacted to converted), and edit your profile.
Step 1: Build your profile
Start at the builder onboarding wizard. You will add your business info, service area, specializations, and portfolio, and set up your account. This is what families see when they land on your page, so make it strong.
Step 2: Let leads come to you
When someone on your profile hits Request Free Quote, that inquiry writes into your leads inbox and pings you right away. Every inquiry lands in one place instead of scattered across DMs, texts, and voicemails — so nothing falls through the cracks and you can actually track which leads you have contacted and closed.
Step 3: Work the pipeline
Your dashboard has three tabs — overview, leads, and profile. You get profile-view analytics, your lead inbox, and the ability to edit your written profile (description, specialties, service area) and your SMS opt-in. One honest note: in this version, profile editing covers your text — the description, specialties, and service area. Refreshing your photo portfolio yourself is a planned fast-follow, so for now the visual side is set up during onboarding.
Bonus: the paid lead marketplace
Beyond your free directory leads, there is a separate stream: homeowners who use our build ROI calculator but have not picked a builder yet. Those undecided leads can be claimed through a paid funnel — a different pipeline from your free profile inquiries, for builders who want to buy their way into more at-bats.
Why bother if you already get referrals?
Referrals are the family who already knows you. This is the much larger group who does not — the people searching cold, right when they are ready to spend. Capture those and every one lands in a dashboard you control, not a pile of missed texts. Two natural neighbors: the DIY build guide sends maybe-I-will-just-hire-someone readers your way, and once a cage is built, owners can rent it out on CageList. New here? Start with the whole picture.
FAQ
Is it free to list as a batting cage builder? Yes — your directory profile and leads inbox are free.
How do I get the leads? Every Request Free Quote on your profile lands in your dashboard and pings you by email (and text if you opt in).
Can I edit my profile myself? Yes — your text profile (description, specialties, service area) is editable in your dashboard. Self-serve photo/portfolio editing is a planned addition.
What is the paid lead claim? A separate funnel where undecided homeowner leads from our ROI calculator can be claimed for a fee — optional, and distinct from your free profile leads.
