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The TradesRank Blog

Practical advice on websites, local SEO, and getting more leads — written for UK trade businesses.

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LandscapersLead GenerationLocal SEOAI Visibility

How to Get More Landscaping Leads in 2026

How to get more landscaping leads in the UK: local SEO, paid ads, directories, referrals and AI search. A sourced guide to landscaping marketing in 2026.

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AstroWebsite SpeedTechnical SEOAI Visibility

Why We Build on Astro, Not WordPress or Wix

Most trade sites run on WordPress page-builders or Wix. Here's why TradesRank builds on Astro instead, and what it means for rankings and AI visibility.

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3 min read
LandscapersGardenersLocal SEOSeasonal Marketing

SEO for Landscapers & Gardeners: Spikes

Landscaping and gardening searches spike hard by season. Here's how to have your Google Business Profile and website ready before the spike hits, not after.

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LandscapersGardenersWebsitesTrade Businesses

Website for Landscapers & Gardeners

Most landscaping and gardening sites are a template with a photo gallery bolted on. Here's what the site needs to convert seasonal search traffic.

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4 min read
CheckatradeDirectoriesTrade Businesses

Is Checkatrade Worth It in 2026?

Checkatrade, Bark and MyBuilder can help, especially when work is quiet. An honest look at what they cost in practice and when relying on them hurts.

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SEOPricingTrade Businesses

How Much Does SEO Cost for Trades?

SEO pricing for trades varies wildly because owners can't see what they're buying. Here's what should happen in the first 30 days, whatever you're quoted.

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