Free Traffic
Get Listed in Directories
Directory listings give you backlinks (SEO) and customers (traffic). Start with these. They work.
| Directory | Type | Cost | DA | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkatrade | Directory | £120/year | 72 | Visit → |
| Trustatrader | Directory | £240/year | 61 | Visit → |
| Yell | Directory | £348/year | 73 | Visit → |
| Thomson Local | Directory | £240/year | 58 | Visit → |
| Rated People | Marketplace | Free + leads | 59 | Visit → |
| My Builder | Marketplace | Free + leads | 54 | Visit → |
| Bidvine | Marketplace | Free + leads | 48 | Visit → |
| CraftJack | Marketplace | £30/month | 35 | Visit → |
| Who Can Fix My Car | Trade Specific | Free | 42 | Visit → |
| Gas Safe Register | Trade Specific | Free | 65 | Visit → |
| NAPIT | Trade Specific | Membership | 48 | Visit → |
| City & Guilds | Trade Specific | Varies | 67 | Visit → |
| Google Business Profile | Local SEO | Free | 100 | Visit → |
| Apple Maps | Local SEO | Free | 100 | Visit → |
| Bing Places | Local SEO | Free | 100 | Visit → |
Why Directories Work
Backlinks
Each listing = a link back to your website. Google sees this as votes for your site.
Customers
Millions of people search directories for trades. Get found by people ready to hire.
Trust
Verified listings build credibility. Reviews on these sites convert.