Being found in your own catchment area
A website is of little use if nobody finds it. For trade businesses this is decided almost entirely within a short radius: town name plus trade, together with a well-kept business profile in map search. How we work on that is described under SEO for tradespeople, and the upkeep of the listing under business profile.
In short and in plain language
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- How quickly is a new site found in search? A new site is usually indexed within a few days. Competing for contested local terms takes several months in our experience (project experience). Nobody can responsibly promise a…
- Do we need a business profile in map search? Yes. 88 per cent (Bitkom) of German trade businesses are listed in online directories; a firm that is missing does not appear on the map at all. We offer ongoing upkeep with…
- What is the point of a page per town? If you work across several towns, a page that genuinely says something about the work there wins: projects, how to reach you, who to ask for. Empty town pages with the name…
- Are customer reviews worth it? 72 per cent (Bitkom) of firms see online customer reviews as a major opportunity to win new orders and build trust. We set up the path to them: a short link your fitters can pass…
- What does ongoing visibility work cost? SEO support starts at 490 euros per month, cancelable with one month's notice to the end of the month, no minimum term. It covers analysis of search queries, expansion of the town…
- Does the website help with recruiting? 75 per cent (Bitkom) of firms see the skills shortage as a central problem, and 80 per cent (Bitkom) use digital channels to reach young talent specifically. A careers page with…