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Plain-English guides for UK tradespeople on getting found on Google, winning more work, and what a website should actually do for you.

How Much Should a Tradesperson Pay for a Website? (2026 UK Guide)

How Much Should a Tradesperson Pay for a Website? (2026 UK Guide)

What a website really costs UK tradespeople in 2026 — DIY, cheap web guy, agency — and how to tell what's worth paying for.

Do Tradespeople Actually Need a Website in 2026?

Do Tradespeople Actually Need a Website in 2026?

Word of mouth is great — until it isn't. Here's why a website still matters for tradespeople, even when you're busy.

How to Get Your Trade Business to the Top of Google

How to Get Your Trade Business to the Top of Google

A plain-English guide for tradespeople on getting found on Google — the Business Profile, reviews, and a site that ranks locally.

Checkatrade vs Your Own Website: Which Is Better for Tradespeople?

Checkatrade vs Your Own Website: Which Is Better for Tradespeople?

Lead sites like Checkatrade vs owning your own website and Google presence — the real trade-offs for UK tradespeople.

How to Get More Customers as a Tradesman (Without Paying for Leads)

How to Get More Customers as a Tradesman (Without Paying for Leads)

Practical, no-nonsense ways for UK tradespeople to win more work in 2026 — from Google to reviews to a website that actually brings in jobs.

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