If you're a tradie in South Australia getting steady work from word of mouth and Facebook, you might wonder if a website is worth it. Short answer: yes — but probably not for the reason you think.
A website is about being chooseable, not being found Most of your leads will still come from referrals. But when someone is referred to you, the first thing they'll do is Google your name. If nothing comes up — or only a half-finished Facebook page — they'll second-guess hiring you.
A clean, professional website is what makes someone go 'yep, this is the person I'll call'.
What a tradie website actually needs You don't need anything fancy. You need:
- Your name, trade, and service area, clearly stated
- A phone number that's tap-to-call on mobile
- A few photos of recent jobs
- A short list of services you offer
- A simple enquiry form
- Your ABN and any relevant licences
- A couple of reviews or testimonials
That's it. No animations, no 'meet the team' page if it's just you, no blog you'll never update.
Why $800 is the right price We build tradie websites for $800 — fixed price, no nasty surprises. That includes Google Business Profile setup so you show up on Maps when someone searches for your trade in your area.
If you want it looked after — hosting, security, small updates when your number or hours change — that's an optional $100/month. If you don't, you can host it elsewhere.
When you don't need a website If you've got more work than you can handle, you're not advertising, and nobody ever Googles you — you might genuinely not need one yet. But the moment you want to grow, raise your rates, or look more professional than the next quote, a website starts paying for itself.
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