Trade Marketing Blog
No fluff, no jargon—just honest guidance on how to get more of the right enquiries coming direct to your business, without being dependent on Checkatrade, Bark or Facebook groups.
Blog · 12 min read
When to ask, what to say, QR cards, automated SMS follow-up and how review velocity directly impacts your Google Maps ranking as a UK tradesman.
Primary keyword: how to get more Google reviews tradesman UK
Blog · 10 min read
Lead costs, the rogue trader reputation problem, why maintenance contracts rarely come from Bark, and why landscaping is a visual trade that needs its own platform.
Primary keyword: is bark worth it for landscapers
Blog · 11 min read
Credit costs per job type, Gas Safe verification gaps, emergency callouts Bark misses entirely — and what actually produces better ROI for UK plumbers.
Primary keyword: is bark worth it for plumbers
Blog · 10 min read
Credit costs, shared leads, unverified certifications and emergency callouts that bypass Bark entirely. We break down whether UK electricians are better off without it.
Primary keyword: is bark worth it for electricians
Blog · 11 min read
Is Bark.com worth it for UK tradesmen in 2026? We break down the real cost per lead, the quality problem, what tradesmen actually say and what to do instead.
Primary keyword: is bark worth it for tradesmen UK
Blog · 14 min read
A straight guide to Google Ads for UK tradesmen. What works, what wastes money, how much to spend and how to tell if your campaigns are actually generating profitable jobs.
Primary keyword: Google Ads for tradesmen UK
Blog · 12 min read
Thinking about joining or staying on Checkatrade? We break down what it really costs in 2026, when it makes sense and when you should own your own lead flow instead.
Primary keyword: is checkatrade worth it 2026 UK