Tradie Website & SEO Blog
— Melbourne
Straight-talking guides on websites, SEO, and getting more customers online — written for Melbourne tradies.
How Much Does a Tradie Website Cost in Australia? (2026 Guide)
Straight answers on what a tradie website actually costs in 2026 — initial build, optimisation projects, and ongoing maintenance. No jargon, real numbers.
Do Tradies Need a Website in 2026?
Still on the fence about getting a website? Here's the straight answer — no sales pitch. Just what it's actually costing you not to have one.
Website vs Facebook Page — What's Better for Melbourne Tradies?
Most tradies have a Facebook page. Some use it as a substitute for a website. Here's the honest breakdown of what each one actually does — and what you're missing without both.
Your Tradie Website Isn't Bringing Leads. Here's Why.
You paid for a site. The phone still isn't ringing. Five things that quietly leak leads on most Melbourne tradie websites — and how a Tune-Up fixes them without a full rebuild.
Stop Quoting at 10pm: How Melbourne Tradies Automate Their Lead Flow
If you spend 5 hours a week typing quotes after dinner, you're not running a business — you're losing your evenings. Here's what proper quoting automation looks like for a tradie, in plain English.
Do You Actually Need Website Maintenance? (An Honest Answer for Tradies)
You own your BuildMySite site outright, so maintenance is a choice, not a subscription. Here's what actually goes wrong on tradie sites, what you can handle yourself, and when paying for help is worth it — cancel anytime, never a lock-in.
One-Off vs Monthly: What a Tradie Website Really Costs You
The $49–$149/month website deals look cheap. Over three years they cost more than a one-off site — and you never own a thing. Here's the honest maths, and how to check whether you actually own your website.
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