Free Business Directories UK: The Ones Worth a Tradesperson's Time
Free business directories for UK trades, tested on 10 real searches: which free listings Google shows, which to skip, and how to set them up in an hour.
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Practical advice on local SEO, website design, and getting more leads from Google. No fluff, just practical tips from real audits.
Pay Monthly Websites: What They Cost and Who Owns the Site When You Stop Paying
Pay monthly websites cost £25 to £300 a month in the UK. I read six providers' terms to see what you own when you stop paying, and what to ask first.
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Checkatrade Alternatives: Every Option for UK Tradespeople in 2026
Checkatrade alternatives with sourced prices: MyBuilder, Bark, TrustATrader, Which? Trusted Traders, TrustMark, the free routes and your own website.
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Local Ladder vs Website Builders: Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy for UK Trades
Local Ladder against Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy for a UK trade: what each costs, who owns the site, what happens when you stop paying, and which to pick.
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MyBuilder Review: Is It Worth It for UK Tradespeople in 2026?
MyBuilder reviews from tradesmen, the shortlist fee rules, the 7-to-20-day credit window and the maths per won job. Is MyBuilder worth it? All sourced.
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Bark Review: Is Bark.com Worth It for UK Tradespeople in 2026?
Is Bark worth it for tradespeople? Credits at £1.80, £9 to £36+ a lead, up to 5 trades per customer and credits that expire in 3 months. All sourced.
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Checkatrade vs MyBuilder: Which Is Better for Tradespeople in 2026?
Checkatrade vs MyBuilder for tradespeople: a 12-month subscription against a fee per shortlist. Costs per won job, lead sharing and contracts, all sourced.
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Rated People Has Closed to Tradespeople: What Happened and What to Do
Rated People closed every trade account on 16 September 2026 and Checkatrade bought the brand. What happened, what you have lost and what to do this week.
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SEO for Builders: How to Win the Job Before the Quote
18,100 UK searches a month for builders near me, and 32,000 more researching the project itself. How building and construction firms rank for both.
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TrustATrader Review: Is It Worth It for UK Tradespeople in 2026?
Is TrustATrader worth it in 2026? No published price, an estimated £240 to £750 a year paid up front, and no exit for 12 months. The terms, sourced.
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Best Electrician Websites in the UK: 7 Real Examples and What Makes Them Work
Seven real UK electrician websites judged on whether they get the phone to ring: number in the header, NICEIC on the page, a page per service, prices shown.
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Plumbing Leads in the UK: What They Cost and Where They Come From
What plumbing leads actually cost in the UK: Checkatrade, MyBuilder, Bark and TrustATrader compared, plus the honest answer on free leads.
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Plumbing Keywords: The UK Plumber Keyword List, With Volumes and Value
The UK plumber keyword list: every plumbing SEO keyword worth targeting, with monthly search volumes, what advertisers pay a click and the January swing.
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SEO for Electricians: Where the Steady Work Actually Is
60,500 UK searches a month for electricians near me, and 53,500 more for compliance jobs. How an electrical firm ranks for both, with real search data.
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MyBuilder Cost in 2026: Lead Fees From £7 to £940
MyBuilder cost in 2026: no monthly fee, official lead fees from £7, typically £5 to £35, and filmed fees of £540 and £940 on big jobs. Sourced and dated.
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SEO for Window Cleaners: Turn One Ranking Into a Full Round
36,200 UK searches a month for window cleaners near me. How to win the ones on your patch: keywords, Google Business Profile, add-on pages, reviews, prices.
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How Much Does a Painter and Decorator Website Cost UK? 2026 Guide
What a painter and decorator website costs in the UK in 2026: real market ranges, what a site that wins decorating work must include, and the pricing traps.
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SEO for Painters and Decorators: How to Get Found Before the Job Is Booked
18,100 UK searches a month for 'painters and decorators near me'. Here is how a decorating firm ranks for the ones on its patch: keywords, GBP, photos, timelines.
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SEO for Plumbers: How to Become the First Call in Your Area
90,500 UK searches a month for 'plumbers near me'. Here is how a plumbing firm ranks for the ones on its patch: map pack, service pages, reviews, timelines.
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SEO for Roofers: How to Rank Where the Work Is
33,100 UK homeowners search 'roofers near me' every month. Here is how a roofing company ranks for the ones nearby, with real search data throughout.
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Checkatrade Cost in 2026: Every Price on Record
Checkatrade cost in 2026: officially from £30/month, members report £80 to £500. Plan prices, contract terms and cost-per-lead maths, all sourced and dated.
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Checkatrade Review: Is It Worth It for UK Tradespeople in 2026?
Is Checkatrade worth it in 2026? Checkatrade reviews from tradesmen, real bills of £80 to £500 a month, the 12-month small print and the break-even maths.
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How to Cancel Checkatrade: Steps, Notice and What You Lose
How to cancel Checkatrade membership: check your 12-month term, give notice in writing, protect your reviews and replace the lead flow first. Step by step.
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How Much Does a Plumber Website Cost UK? 2026 Guide
What a plumber website costs in the UK in 2026: real market ranges, what a site that wins jobs must include, and the pricing traps to avoid.
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Roofing Website Mistakes Costing You Jobs (And How to Fix Them)
UK roofers lose thousands in jobs from simple website mistakes. Learn the 8 critical errors killing your leads and how to fix them fast.
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Window Cleaner Website SEO: 7 Quick Fixes to Reach the Top 3
Stuck at the bottom of page 1? Learn 7 simple homepage SEO changes that help window cleaners break into the top 3 Google results and win more local leads.
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Roofer Homepage SEO: 7 Fixes to Climb From Page 2 to Page 1
Is your roofing website stuck on page 2? Discover 7 proven homepage SEO fixes that help roofers in competitive markets rank higher and win more local leads.
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GBP Verification Rejected? The £16 Signage Fix for Trades
Keep getting rejected for Google Business Profile verification due to 'no signage'? Here's how UK trades can pass video verification for under £20.
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Builder Service Page SEO: 7 Fixes to Rank for Loft Conversions
Discover why your builder website isn't ranking for loft conversions. Learn 7 quick service page fixes that boost local rankings and convert more leads.
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Painter and Decorator SEO: 7 Fixes From a Real Website Audit
I audited a Leeds decorator's site stuck at position 10. The seven painter and decorator SEO fixes that move it into the top 3, and what to check on yours.
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Location Page SEO: How to Rank Local Landing Pages on Page 1
Learn how a brand new cleaning website ranked 5th on Google with zero backlinks. The complete guide to building location pages that actually rank.
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Plumber Website SEO: 7 Fixes to Move from Page 2 to Page 1
Stuck on page 2 of Google? Learn the 7 SEO and conversion fixes keeping your plumbing website invisible to local customers searching for your services.
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