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Practical guides on getting more customers, ranking on Google, building reviews and running a more efficient trade business. No fluff.

18 April 2026·5 min read

Why Electricians Lose 40% of Emergency Jobs Before 9am

Most emergency electrical calls happen between 6am and 9am — before your phone is even on. Here's how to capture them au

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SEO & Google
28 Apr 2026·7 min read

Google Business Profile for Tradespeople: The Complete 2026 Guide

How to set up and optimise your Google Business Profile as a tradesperson. Rank higher on Google Maps, get more calls an

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Website Design
12 Apr 2026·5 min read

How Much Does a Trade Website Cost in 2026? The Honest Breakdown

How much should a tradesperson pay for a website in 2026? From free DIY to full managed platforms — the real costs and w

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Google Reviews
22 Apr 2026·5 min read

How to Get More Google Reviews as a Tradesperson (Without Begging)

The proven system for getting consistent 5-star Google reviews as a tradesperson. Timing, wording and automation — every

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Lead Generation
2 May 2026·8 min read

How to Get More Customers as a Tradesperson in 2026

Practical, no-fluff guide to getting more trade customers in 2026. Local SEO, Google Maps, online booking, reviews and m

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Business Advice
15 Mar 2026·6 min read

How to Price Your Trade Jobs: Stop Undercharging in 2026

How tradespeople should price their work in 2026. Day rates, fixed pricing, what the market will bear and why undercharg

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SEO & Google
15 Apr 2026·9 min read

Local SEO for Tradespeople: How to Rank on Google Without Paying for Ads

Complete local SEO guide for tradespeople in 2026. How to rank higher on Google Maps and local search without spending m

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Business Advice
29 Mar 2026·5 min read

How to Reduce No-Shows as a Tradesperson

How to reduce no-shows and last-minute cancellations as a tradesperson. Automated reminders, deposit policies and confir

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Platform & Technology
25 Apr 2026·6 min read

Online Booking Systems for Tradespeople: Do You Actually Need One?

Should tradespeople use an online booking system? The honest answer, what to look for, and why 24/7 booking changes ever

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Trade Guides
5 Apr 2026·7 min read

Marketing for Plumbers: How to Get More Customers in 2026

The complete marketing guide for plumbers in 2026. Local SEO, emergency callout capture, Google reviews and online booki

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Platform & Technology
8 Apr 2026·5 min read

SMS for Tradespeople: The 6 Automated Messages That Win More Work

The 6 SMS messages every tradesperson should be sending automatically. Booking confirmations, missed call replies, revie

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Business Advice
25 Mar 2026·5 min read

Do Tradespeople Need a CRM? The Honest Answer

Do tradespeople need a CRM system? What a CRM actually does, when you need one, and what it should include for a trade b

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Business Advice
10 Mar 2026·7 min read

The Complete Digital Presence Checklist for Tradespeople (2026)

The complete 2026 checklist for a tradesperson's digital presence. Website, Google, reviews, social media, booking — eve

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Website Design
18 Apr 2026·6 min read

What a Trade Website Actually Needs to Win You Work

What every trade website needs to convert visitors into paying customers. Speed, mobile design, trust signals, booking a

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Google Maps ranking
5 April 2026·5 min read

What a ProperTrade WebsiteActually Looks Like

Not a template. A bespoke, mobile-first, SEO-optimised digital presence built specifically for your trade.

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Business Advice
22 April 2026·7 min read

Why Monthly is theSmartest InvestmentYour Trade Business Can Make

No setup fees — just one monthly price covering everything your trade business needs to grow online.

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