Local SEO for trades

Local SEO for trades that wins nearby work

Pettifer Works provides local SEO for UK trades — service pages, click-to-call, local schema, Google Business alignment, review systems, and genuine service area content. Included in Trade Launch from £499.

Trades live on local search. We structure your website and visibility foundations so Google understands what you do, where you work, and why customers should trust you — without spammy tactics.

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Who is this for?

Local SEO for trades is built for businesses that need the phone to ring from nearby customers.

Who it is for

Local SEO for trades is built for businesses that need the phone to ring from nearby customers.

  • Plumbers, electricians, builders, and other trades
  • Mobile trades with a defined service area
  • Businesses competing in busy local markets
  • Owners tired of paying for ads without fixing foundations

The problem

Thin sites do not compete in local search

A generic five-page site with no service detail, no local signals, and no reviews will not outperform competitors who have invested in local visibility.

  • One generic services page instead of clear trade-specific pages
  • No connection between website and Google Maps presence
  • Few reviews — map pack favours established profiles
  • Spammy location pages promised by cheap SEO sellers
  • No tracking — you do not know what drives calls

What's included

Everything in your project

  • Keyword-informed service page structure
  • Homepage and core page optimisation
  • Genuine service area coverage (not doorway spam)
  • LocalBusiness and Service schema
  • Internal linking and FAQ sections
  • Google Business Profile alignment
  • Review system setup
  • Search Console and analytics

See pricing & hosting for plan details, or build your package for a clear estimate.

Typical process

How we deliver local seo for trades

01

Research

Understand your trade, area, services, and how customers search.

02

Structure

Build service pages and local content that helps customers and search engines.

03

Align

Match website name, address, and phone with Google Business Profile and citations.

04

Measure

Search Console setup and visibility baseline for ongoing improvement.

Examples

Work and mockups

Solar & EnergySwitched On

Switched On — multi-trade local platform

Regional messaging and enquiry paths for renewable services.

Map
Local reviews

Trade local layout

Click-to-call, service areas, reviews, and trust badges.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will you create a page for every town?

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Only when it makes sense — we avoid spammy doorway pages. Usually one strong service area approach plus priority locations with genuine content.

How is this different from web design?

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Local SEO is how your site and Google presence work together to win nearby searches. We bundle it into Trade Launch rather than selling vague SEO retainers.

Do I need reviews?

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Yes — reviews strongly influence local rankings and trust. We include a Review Booster Kit to help you ask consistently.

Is local SEO included in Trade Launch?

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Yes — Trade Launch from £499 includes local SEO foundations, Google Business Profile setup, and citations.

Win more local trade enquiries

Tell us your trade and service area — we will outline a local visibility plan.