Websites for tradespeople in York and North Yorkshire
People search for a plumber, electrician or cleaner when something has gone wrong or they have finally decided to get a job done. I build simple sites for trades in York and North Yorkshire that show what you do, where you work and how to reach you.
Say where you work
Customers search by place: "electrician in Riccall", "gardener near Easingwold". The page should name the towns and villages you cover, not just "York and surrounding areas". It helps customers see you will come to them, and it helps Google match you. I add a list of the places you cover, and I can add a short note for each of your bigger areas.
A phone number you cannot miss
The call button should be the biggest thing on the page, and tap-to-call means one touch from a phone. If you also use WhatsApp for quotes, a button for that sits beside it. Add your hours, including emergency call-outs if you do them, and the "open now / closed" sign tells customers whether you are likely to answer.
A quote form that asks the right questions
You cannot always answer the phone from a ladder or under a sink. A short form catches people who prefer to write. I set it up to ask what the job is, where it is, and when they need it, and it arrives as a clear email. You can reply from the van at lunch, with the details in front of you.
Credentials and photos, only if they are true
If you are Gas Safe registered, NICEIC approved or a member of a trade body, say so and show your registration number so customers can check it. If you are not, do not claim it. I do not add made-up reviews, fake badges or stock photos of other people's work. A few real photos of your own jobs are worth more, and a link to your real Google reviews is better still.
Prices
A new site is £350, half up front and half when you are happy and it is live. A refresh is £250, and fixes start at £60. There is no monthly hosting fee, and the domain is about £10 a year in your name. A care plan at £45 a month is optional. If you already pay a directory or a builder every month, compare it with my guide to website costs.
For a specific trade, see garages and MOT centres. For local detail, I have pages for Selby, Ripon and Tadcaster.
Questions people ask
Can I list every village I cover?
Yes, and I recommend it. People search by place name, so a list helps both customers and Google.
Can customers send photos of the job?
The standard quote form takes text details. If photos matter for your trade, I suggest a WhatsApp button, so customers can send them there.
Do I need to be on a directory as well?
Many tradespeople use one. Your own site is yours and has no monthly fee, so it is a good base either way.
Can I change the site myself?
Yes. Hours, notices and photos can be changed from your phone, such as "Booked up until the 20th" or a new job photo.
A trades site is a business card that works at 9pm on a Sunday. I cover York and North Yorkshire, from York and Easingwold to Harrogate, Thirsk and Malton. Send me your address, or your Facebook page if you have no site, and I will reply with what I would fix and what it would cost.
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