Tradie SEO Blog
Practical SEO advice for Australian trade businesses. No fluff, no generic marketing talk. Just what actually works for electricians, plumbers, roofers, builders, and every other trade trying to rank above the directories.
FeaturedHow to Get AI Citations for Tradies
A citation is when an AI answer uses your page as a source and links it. For a tradie, most of the work is unglamorous: make sure the bots can read the site, then be the page that actually answers the question underneath the question.
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How to Get AI Mentions for Tradies
A mention is the AI naming your business when somebody asks who to call. You do not win it on your website alone. You win it by having the same story about you in enough places that the answer looks obvious.
Google's August 2026 Spam Update: What Tradies Need to Know
Google started rolling out its third spam update of the year on 18 August. Most honest tradie websites will not feel a thing. The ones running mass-produced suburb pages or a bulk backlink package might.
DIY SEO vs Hiring an SEO Agency for Tradies
Every tradie considers going it alone on SEO at some point. Here is an honest look at what it costs, where DIY falls short, and when bringing in a specialist pays off.
SEO vs Google Ads for Tradies: Leads and ROI
Both channels can fill your calendar. But they work differently, cost differently, and suit different situations. Here is a clear breakdown so you can make the right call for your trade business.
How to Choose the Right SEO Agency for Tradies
There are thousands of SEO agencies in Australia. Most of them will not understand your trade business, your customers, or the keywords that actually bring in jobs. Here is how to find the ones that do.
Common Tradie SEO Mistakes That Cost You Leads
The tradie businesses that get the most calls from Google are not necessarily doing everything right. They are just making fewer of these specific mistakes than the competition.
How Long Does SEO Take to Work for Tradies?
The honest answer is 3-6 months for first meaningful results, 6-12 months for strong rankings, and 12+ months for SEO to become a genuine lead-generation asset. Here is what actually affects that timeline.
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