How do I get my Hull small business found locally on Google?
Professional Wix websites for trades and local services - From plumbers to accountants, decorators to driving instructors - we make it easy for local people to find you online and call you straight away.
What happens to the customers who search online for what you do in Hull - but can't find you?
Not sure what you are looking for?
Why is word of mouth no longer enough for Hull small businesses?
Most trades and local businesses rely on word of mouth. When it's steady, that's great.
When it slows down, so do the calls.
You're flat out doing the job and keeping customers happy - not learning websites or marketing - while competitors in Hull get found online and pick up the local work that could have been yours.
Sound familiar?
Here's the thing. Referrals still matter, but most people in Hull now search online first. If your website doesn't clearly answer "Do you do my job near me?" - and your Google Business Profile doesn't show reviews, photos and up-to-date details - you're quietly ruled out before you even know you were being considered.
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8 in 10 people check out local businesses online before calling. If they can't find you easily or don't like what they see, they'll phone your competitor instead.
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We're building something for Hull businesses. It launches in May.
The Trade Marketer is a new website design studio focused entirely on trades and local service businesses in Hull.
We build clear, professional Wix websites that help local customers find you, understand what you offer, and feel confident getting in touch. We handle the structure, the content, the images, and the behind-the-scenes technical bits that make Google pay attention - so you don't have to.
We specialise in one-page websites designed to get local businesses found fast - the quickest way to a professional online presence that actually works for you.
We're not a big agency. We're one experienced marketer with lots of experience in business, a calm head, and a genuine soft spot for small businesses that do brilliant work but struggle to get noticed online.
Our full site launches in early May 2026. But we're already working with local businesses right now - and we'd love to talk to you.
visibility
For a small business, being found online takes three things working together
Your Website
A clear, focused place that explains what you do, where you work, and how to get in touch. It might be a simple one-page site to start, or a more developed setup if you’re ready.
Your Google Business Profile
Often the first thing people see when they search locally. Set up properly, it helps you show up across Hull without needing a shopfront or office address.
Reviews
Social proof that builds confidence over time. Some businesses already have them, others build them gradually – both are fine.
When these three work together properly, customers can find you, trust you, and choose you - without you having to chase a single lead. We call this joined-up approach the Local Trinity, and it's at the heart of everything we build.
More on this when the full site launches. For now, just know that if those three things aren't working together, there's a gap - and that gap is where your competitors are picking up the work.
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happy customers
What Customers Say
I'd been putting off getting a proper website for ages - didn't know where to start and thought it'd be complicated. Susi made it dead simple. She understood exactly what I needed as a local tradesman and built something that actually brings in work. The booking system alone has saved me hours of back-and-forth calls. Plus she knows the area, so when she talked about targeting local customers, she actually knew what she meant.
Working with Susi is like having a marketing director on tap. She didn't just build our website - she helped us think through our whole customer journey and put proper systems in place that actually work day-to-day. Her experience really shows when you're trying to grow a B2B operation. She gets the nitty-gritty of running a business.
Becky
We'd been relying on word of mouth for years - it worked, but we knew we were missing out online. Susi didn't just build us a website. She built us a brand. New identity, new colour palette, the lot - all designed around the different types of customers we serve. We've got dedicated pages for private repairs, fleet work, key workers, even senior drivers. She set up a proper quote system so customers can send photos straight through, and created a blog to keep things fresh. The whole thing feels like us - honest, approachable, and professional. We went from having no real online presence to a site we're genuinely proud of.
Andy
Exceptional as standard. That's our promise!
Don't wait for launch day. Start here, for free.
While we're putting the finishing touches on the full site, there are three things you can take advantage of right now - all completely free, no obligation.
Quick Guidance Call Not sure what you need?
This is a relaxed, no-pressure chat where we'll look at where you are now and what might make sense for your business. No prep needed - just a conversation to help you think clearly.
Book a Quick Guidance Call →
Free Website Healthcheck Already got a website?
Book to discuss and we'll take an honest look at how it's performing - what's working, what's not, and what could be done to improve it. A clear, practical overview you can act on straight away.
Free Local Sector Snapshot Curious about how your type of business shows up online in Hull?
Book to discuss and we'll pull together a quick snapshot of your local sector - who's visible, where the gaps are, and where the opportunity sits for you. It's the kind of insight most businesses never think to look for.
Want to know what we already know about doing business in Hull?
We've done the homework. Our Hull small business guide covers the local market, the opportunities, the digital landscape, and what makes this city different for trades and service businesses.
It's free, it's detailed, and there's a downloadable Hull Business Playbook waiting for you too.
Explore: Hull at a Glance - Big Opportunities for Your Local Business →
Not sure where to start? Let's have a quick chat.
You don't need to wait for our full launch. If you're a Hull-based trade or service business and you're wondering what a proper website could do for you, why not get in touch to discuss?
Our regular blog: All things websites, local search, and getting found online in Hull
Ever wondered what actually makes someone pick up the phone after landing on a website? Or why some local businesses show up on Google and others seem invisible?
That is the kind of thing I write about here - the questions behind building a proper online presence (and how to get more of the right enquiries) explored one post at a time.
Have a browse. New posts landing regularly.
Let's Talk - Get in Touch
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Quick Summary (Tl;Dr)
TL;DR stands for “Too Long; Didn’t Read.” It’s a quick summary for people who are too busy to read everything in detail. Perfect for tradespeople on the go.
Plus, with voice assistants like Alexa or Siri, you can even ask them to read the TL;DR out loud - so you get the key info hands-free, anytime.
The Trade Marketer is a Hull-based website design studio for trades and local service businesses. We build professional Wix websites - exceptional as standard - that help you get found on Google, trusted by local customers, and booked without you having to learn marketing. Our full site launches in May 2026, but we're already working with local businesses now. Book a Quick Guidance Call to get started.
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The Trade Marketer is a local web design and digital marketing studio based in Hull, built specifically for trades and small service businesses. Every project is handled directly by Susi - no handoffs, no outsourced thinking. Just proper websites and local search strategies that help you get found, get trusted, and get chosen. You can get started right now. The full site launches in May, but we're already taking on local projects. A Quick Guidance Call is the best first step. We offer transparent, fixed-cost websites - exceptional as standard - with everything you need to be found locally on Google. Watch out for our full launch to see our package pricing. Choose from one-page websites for businesses that need to get online fast, through to multi-page builds for those ready to grow. A Quick Guidance Call is the best way to find out what fits your business right now. We work with all small businesses in Hull - trades, service providers, local shops, and solo operators. If you're local and you need a website that actually works, we're a good fit. It's the free listing that appears when someone searches for your type of business on Google or Google Maps. Getting it set up properly is one of the fastest ways to start showing up in local searches - and it's something we can help with.What is The Trade Marketer?
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