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Notes for the trades
Practical articles for UK tradespeople on getting more leads online, what makes a website that actually earns you work, and the small digital things that punch above their weight.
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12 June 2026
How long does it take to build a website for your business?
From six-week agency projects to 30-minute done-for-you sites — here's what actually drives the timeline, and why small businesses no longer need to wait weeks.
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12 June 2026
How to get more work as a carpenter or joiner (8 practical ways)
Carpentry sells on craftsmanship — but only if people can see it. Here are 8 practical ways UK carpenters and joiners can win more local work.
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12 June 2026
How to get more work as a painter and decorator (8 ways that work)
Decorating is repeat-and-referral work — but the best decorators also get found by new local customers. Here are 8 practical ways to win more jobs.
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11 June 2026
Do you still need a website if you've got a Facebook page?
Loads of tradespeople and small businesses run everything off a Facebook page. Here's what that quietly costs you — and when a proper website actually pays for itself.
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10 June 2026
Roofer marketing: how to get found fast when someone's roof is leaking
Most roofing work starts with an urgent search after a storm. Here's how UK roofers can be the business that gets found, trusted and called first.
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9 June 2026
How to get more leads as a builder (without paying Checkatrade fees)
Checkatrade and MyBuilder take a cut of every lead — and own the customer relationship. Here's how UK builders can generate their own leads and keep more of the margin.
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8 June 2026
How to get more work as an electrician: 8 ways to win local jobs
Most electricians get work by word of mouth alone — and leave money on the table. Here are 8 practical ways to win more local jobs without relying on referrals.
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29 May 2026
The £500 mistake every UK tradesperson makes on their first website
Most tradespeople pay £500-£2,000 for their first website and end up with something that doesn't generate a single call. Here's the specific mistake — and the five questions that stop it happening.
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28 May 2026
The 4-second rule that's killing your tradesperson website (and how to fix it)
Google's own data: 53% of mobile visitors give up if your site takes longer than 4 seconds to load. Most tradesperson sites take 6-9. Here's exactly why, and how to fix it without rebuilding.
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27 May 2026
How to rank #1 on Google for 'plumber near me' (without paying for ads)
Every UK plumber wants to be the first result when someone searches 'plumber near me'. Here's exactly how Google's local pack works and the 7 things you can do this week to climb.
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26 May 2026
Wix vs Squarespace vs webfascia for UK tradespeople — an honest comparison
Wix and Squarespace are great for some businesses. For UK plumbers, electricians and builders running one-person shops, they're usually wrong. Here's the honest comparison — cost, time, conversion.
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21 May 2026
The 5 things every tradesperson's website needs (and 3 things that ruin it)
We've audited hundreds of UK trades websites. Here are the five elements that turn visitors into phone calls — and the three classic mistakes that send them straight to your competitor.
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21 May 2026
Checkatrade vs your own website: which actually wins?
Checkatrade charges UK tradespeople £50–£140+ a month for a directory listing. We compare what you actually get versus running your own £30/month website — with real numbers.
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21 May 2026
How to get more 5-star Google reviews as a tradesperson (a practical guide)
Google reviews are the single most-trusted form of social proof on the internet. Here's exactly how UK tradespeople can ask, what to send, and what to do when something goes wrong.
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10 May 2026
Yell.com vs your own website: which actually wins?
We crunched the numbers on what UK trades pay Yell, what they get back, and how a £30/month managed website compares. The answer surprised us.
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9 May 2026
Why your Google Business Profile isn't enough
A free Google listing gets you on the map. It does not, on its own, make you findable, trustworthy, or hard to forget. Here's what's still missing — and why it matters.
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8 May 2026
What should a plumber's website actually cost in 2026?
An honest breakdown of what UK tradespeople pay for websites — from £400 one-off horror stories to £2,000 freelancer builds — and what you actually get for the money.
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7 May 2026
How to get more leads as a plumber in the UK (without spending a fortune)
A practical guide to the digital basics — Google Business Profile, reviews, a one-page website — that quietly outperform paid ads for most UK plumbers.