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What should a tradesperson's website include?

Most trade websites look the same and are missing the things that actually get the customer to reach out. Here are the five things a tradesperson's website needs.

A website for a construction, electrical or painting firm rarely competes on design — it competes on trust. The customer needs to understand in ten seconds that you do good work, charge fairly, and reply when they reach out.

A gallery of real projects

Before/after photos are the trade industry's strongest sales argument — they say more about the quality of your work than any text can. A gallery sorted by job type makes it easy for the customer to find an example similar to their own project.

A quote form that asks the right questions

A form that asks about job type, rough size and photos up front lets you reply with a reasonable price after one read — instead of going back and forth over email before you even know what the job involves.

Local pages for the towns you work in

Most customers google “[service] + town”, not just your trade. A page of its own for each town you take jobs in gets you found in exactly those searches, instead of competing with one general homepage.

Clear prices — and the ROT deduction if it applies to you

A price example or a clear price list cuts down on “roughly how much would it cost?” calls. If your work qualifies for the ROT deduction — like renovation, painting or electrical work in an existing home — show the price after the deduction; that's the number customers actually compare between firms.

FAQ

Is Instagram enough instead of a gallery?+
Instagram is a good complement, but your own website makes the photos show up in Google searches instead of disappearing into a feed.
Do I need to list exact prices?+
No — a rough price example or “quote after a site visit” is enough to lower the barrier, as long as it's clearly stated.
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