Do tradespeople still need a website in 2026?
Word of mouth, Facebook groups and Google Maps bring in plenty of work. So does a builder, plumber or electrician still need a website? Here is the honest answer.
Advice for the working day
The SiteForTrades blog
Plain advice on getting found and getting work, for people in the trades.
How to get your first 5 Google reviews (the honest way)
Reviews win trade jobs. Here is a simple routine for getting real Google reviews from real customers, and why fake or paid reviews are now against the law in the UK and the US.
Google Business Profile for trades - set it up before anything else
The free Google listing that puts you on the map when people search for a trade near them. How builders, plumbers and electricians should set it up, and how it works with your website.
How much should a website cost a tradesperson?
From DIY website builders to agencies, what a builder, plumber or electrician can expect to pay for a website in 2026, and what you actually need for your money.
How to show up on Google in the towns you cover
People search for a trade plus their town. Here is how builders, roofers, plumbers and electricians can appear for those searches with area pages, a consistent business listing and real reviews.
The 9 things every trade website needs on its home page
A simple checklist for builders, roofers, plumbers, electricians and every trade. What to put on your home page so visitors call you instead of the next name on Google.