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Local SEO guides for UK trade businesses.
Practical, no-fluff articles on Google Business Profile, local SEO, and what actually gets trade businesses more calls from Google. Written from real audits, not theory.
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Do I Really Need Local SEO for My Small Business?
Most trade business owners have been pitched SEO at some point and walked away confused or sceptical. Here's what local SEO actually means, what it costs, and whether you genuinely need it - written plainly.
Why Your Google Business Profile Isn't Getting Customers - And How to Fix It
If you've set up your Google Business Profile and you're still not getting enquiries, you're not alone. It almost always comes down to the same set of fixable problems - and none of them have anything to do with the quality of your work.
7 Proven Ways to Get More Google Reviews (Without Annoying Your Customers)
Reviews directly affect your Google Maps ranking - and most trade businesses are collecting them at a fraction of the rate they could be. Here's a simple, repeatable process that works.
Local SEO for UK Tradesmen: The Complete 2026 Blueprint
Everything an electrician, plumber, or contractor needs to know about ranking locally on Google - from GBP setup to citations, website signals, and what actually moves the needle.
The Complete Google Business Profile Setup Guide for UK Electricians & Plumbers
Step-by-step: how to set up your Google Business Profile from scratch, or fix the gaps in your existing one. Categories, service areas, photos, posts - all covered.
Why You're Not Showing on Google Maps (And What to Do About It)
Not appearing in the local map pack? There are five common reasons - and most of them can be fixed without spending anything. Here's how to diagnose and solve each one.
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