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Marketing for tradies on the Fleurieu and in Adelaide

A practical, in-order plan for getting more calls — from a local team in Victor Harbor that works with tradies.

The short answer

What actually brings in jobs

For most tradies, the jobs come from a well-set-up Google Business Profile, steady reviews, a fast mobile website with clear service areas, and before-and-after photos on social. Paid ads can help, but they work best once those basics are in place. Here's a practical plan for tradies on the Fleurieu and in Adelaide.

In order

The tradie marketing basics

  1. Google Business Profile — correct categories, service areas, hours and job photos. See local SEO.
  2. Reviews — ask after every good job. See how to get more Google reviews.
  3. A website that gets calls — fast on mobile, click-to-call, a page per service and the areas you cover. See what a website costs.
  4. Photos and short video from the job — before-and-afters beat stock every time.
  5. Social media — one or two platforms, posted consistently.
  6. Ads — once the basics are working.
Budget and time

What to expect

Much of this is time rather than money: a Business Profile and a review routine cost nothing but effort. If you'd rather hand some of it over, we quote every business individually.

Questions

Things tradies ask about marketing.

What is the best marketing for tradies?

For most tradies, start with a complete Google Business Profile, steady Google reviews and a fast mobile website with clear service areas. Add photos from the job on social media, and consider paid ads once those basics are in place.

Do tradies need a website?

A website isn't essential to appear in Google Maps, but a fast mobile site with your services, service areas and a click-to-call button gives customers confidence and somewhere to contact you.

How do tradies get more Google reviews?

Ask happy customers when the job is finished, send them your review link by SMS, and reply to every review. Don't offer incentives only for positive reviews.

Is social media worth it for tradies?

It can be, especially for showing before-and-after photos and short videos of real jobs. Pick one or two platforms and post consistently rather than trying to be everywhere.

Get in touch

Want more calls from local jobs?

Send a few details and we'll come back to you within one business day. No obligation. Prefer email? hello@moshy.com.au. Or visit our contact page.