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Pest control wins on speed, trust, and timing. People search when they see droppings, hear scratching, or find a wasp nest. The firms...

Handyman work wins on speed, trust, and proof. People search when something breaks or a small project builds up. They want a quick reply...

Window cleaning wins on local visibility and repeat work. Homeowners and site managers search when the glass looks tired. They want a...

Roofing demand is urgent and local. People search when a leak appears or a storm hits. The firms that grow show up first and make it easy...

Plumbing work is won on speed, trust, and visibility. People search when a boiler fails or a leak appears. The firms that grow show up...

Painting and decorating work is won on trust and timing. People search when they are ready to book. Your job is to show up, prove quality...

Heating and cooling work is seasonal. Demand swings with the weather. The firms that keep a steady pipeline show up on Google for the...

Electricians win when they show up at the moment someone needs help. That moment is usually a Google search. This guide gives you a clear...

Lawn care can grow fast with the right mix of visibility, proof, and process. People search when grass looks tired or patchy. They want a...

Landscaping companies grow when they win steady enquiries and price jobs with a healthy margin. The most reliable way to do that is to...

Growing a construction company is simple to plan and hard to execute. You need steady enquiries, a pipeline of profitable jobs, and...

If you're a tradesman trying to get more local work, SEO might sound confusing or even unnecessary. But showing up on Google when someone...

At Slingshot Marketing, we don’t just talk about SEO. We show what it can do. Below are three real-world examples of how our SEO and...

Good SEO isn’t guesswork. It’s built on research, testing, and tools that show what’s really happening behind the scenes. At Slingshot,...

If you’ve tried SEO before and didn’t see results, you’re not alone. We speak to tradesmen every week who say the same thing: “I paid...

Word of mouth has helped trade businesses grow for decades. A good job leads to a good review. A happy customer tells a friend. Your...

For tradesmen in the UK, getting found on Google can be the difference between a steady flow of work and a quiet month. Unlike ads or...

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) can feel confusing, especially for tradesmen. There are loads of myths floating around that make it...

If you’re a tradesman trying to grow your business online, there’s a good chance you’ve tried running Meta Ads. Whether it’s Facebook or...

If you run a trade business in the UK, chances are you’ve used Bark, Checkatrade or MyBuilder at some point. They’re popular lead...