How a Decent Website Can Win You More Jobs
Let’s face it — if you’re a tradesperson, your time’s better spent on site, not sitting around worrying about your website. But here’s the truth: people are checking you out online before they ever call you. And if your website looks like it was built in 2009 (or worse, you don’t have one at all), you’re probably missing out on easy jobs.
This one’s for joiners, plumbers, electricians, roofers, tilers, decorators, landscapers — anyone working in the trades who wants to look more professional and win more work.
Why Tradespeople Need a Website in 2025
In 2025, having just a Facebook page isn’t enough. Social media is great for building trust and showing your personality, but it doesn’t replace a proper website that shows up on Google.
Most customers search for local services online. If someone types in “plumber in Chorley” or “Wigan joiner near me” and your name doesn’t pop up, guess who gets the job? Someone else. Probably someone with a half-decent site.
A good website builds trust before you even answer the phone.
What Should a Tradesperson's Website Include?
You don’t need a flashy, all-singing-all-dancing website. You just need one that does the basics really well:
Clear info on what you do
Good quality photos of your work
Reviews from happy customers
Simple contact form or phone number
Mobile-friendly and quick to load
Basically, it should answer three things for the visitor — What do you do? Where do you work? And how do they get hold of you?
Local SEO for Trades
If you want to show up on Google for things like “electrician near me” or “bathroom fitter in Bolton,” your website needs to be set up with local SEO in mind. That means:
Including the areas you cover (e.g., Wigan, Bolton, Chorley, Leigh)
Writing content that reflects the services you offer in those locations
Using keywords that match what people are actually searching for
Setting up your Google Business Profile properly
Don’t worry, that’s all stuff I can help you with — without baffling you with SEO speak.
How a Website Brings in More Work
Let’s say someone sees your van parked up, hears about you from a neighbour, or sees a post in a Facebook group. What do they do next? They Google you.
If you’ve got a solid site with photos, reviews and a contact button right there, it builds trust. They’re more likely to message you. If all they find is an old Facebook post from three years ago, they might scroll on.
Your website should do the talking while you’re busy doing the graft.
What If You’ve Already Got a Website?
Even better — but when was the last time you updated it? A lot of tradespeople had a website made years ago and haven’t touched it since. If it’s slow, looks rough on a mobile, or is missing key info, it could be turning people off.
Sometimes all it takes is a tidy up. Sometimes it’s better to start fresh. Either way, I’ll be straight with you about what’s worth keeping and what needs sorting.
Trades I Work With
I build websites for all kinds of trades across Greater Manchester and beyond:
Joiners
Electricians
Plumbers
Roofers
Builders
Kitchen and bathroom fitters
Gardeners and landscapers
Painters and decorators
Flooring specialists
Handymen
If you’re not on that list but still work with your hands, I’ve got you covered too.
Let’s Get You Sorted
You don’t need to stress about the tech side — that’s my job. I’ll build you a website that looks clean, works on phones, and actually helps you get more jobs.
No waffle. No bloated prices. Just honest, solid web design that does what it’s supposed to.
🔧 Want to see what that looks like?
