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Dad, Ex-Electrician, Musician, Publisher for the MyLocalElectrician magazine. By day I am an online marketer & web developer for #electricians in the UK.

Chatham, Kent
Joined March 2009
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Sometimes integrating #GoHighLevel can be confusing. An opportunity is GoHighLevel's version of a ServiceM8 job card! tradessync.co.uk/blog/an-opp…
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tradessync.co.uk/blog/trades… Eight months. Somewhere around 300 hours. And a lot of patience from a handful of electricians who let me poke about inside their systems while I worked out what this thing actually needed to be. TradesSync is now live! #servicem8 #ghl #gohighlevel
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#seotip All the AI talk flying about at the moment, here's why 'sounds human' isn't the same as 'ranks', what Google actually rewards now and why you can't "prompt" your way to the top of Google. my-local-trades.co.uk/news/w…
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🚧 Beta launch: TradesSync Visual, no-code sync between ServiceM8 and GoHighLevel. ✅ Drag-and-drop field mapping ✅ No developer needed ✅ No per-task fees Looking for early users to help shape the product. tradessync.co.uk #ServiceM8 #GoHighLevel
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⚡ Stop emailing certificates. Start impressing customers. TradesPortal = Your own branded customer portal ✅ 24/7 certificate downloads ✅ Product guides & videos ✅ Review prompts ✅ Your branding £12.97/mo. No setup fees. tradesportal.co.uk #electrician #tradesuk
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If I had a pound for every time a customer told me some random SEO agency had warned them about “keyword cannibalisation”, I’d be sipping a cold drink somewhere warm by now! Read my latest blog post for more info: my-local-trades.co.uk/news/k…
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Video vs Blog Posts: What works for getting found online? Video = Converts existing website traffic Text blog posts = Gets you found on Google You need both, but start with blogs. Google can't rank what it can't read. #digitalmarketing #tradesbusiness #SEOForTrades
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There is always a lot of talk about blogging and how it can help your electrician website get more leads from Google. Blogging is one of the best ways to show Google that your site is active, helpful and full of useful information for your customers. my-local-trades.co.uk/news/a…
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If you’re still relying on a templated website that “does the job”, give this a read. I’ve just written a no-nonsense blog about why most websites for electricians don’t actually work and what makes a proper one that brings in real jobs. 👉 my-local-trades.co.uk/news/w…
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It’s Christmas Eve Eve! 🎄✨ The excitement is building, and the countdown is on! Amid the hustle and bustle, remember to take a moment for yourself today. Let’s finish the day strong and step into Christmas with joy, gratitude, and a big festive grin. 🎅✨ You’ve got this!
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Every small step forward is still progress—keep moving toward your goals! - Have a brilliant day :)
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Consistency in your efforts today builds the success you’ll see tomorrow! - Have a fab day :)
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Happy #Wednesday. What small thing will you be doing today to help grow your #business? Remember, consistency is more important than perfection! Have a fab day :)
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If you’re an #electrician, #plumber, #builder, or any other #trades professional, I’m here to share some tips that will help you grow your website’s reach my-local-trades.co.uk/news/m…
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Happy Wednesday all. Wake up, smile, and tell yourself that today is going to be your day! Have a brilliant and productive day :)
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