Trade Sites UK

Trade Sites UK: websites for UK trades with monthly management

Trade Sites UK is a British service that designs and maintains websites for tradespeople. It is run by Mike, a web designer with 18 years of experience, through the company PLNT Design Ltd, based in Lincolnshire. The service is offered for £49 per month, with no upfront cost, no minimum term and no VAT, according to the information published on the site. The aim is for each tradesperson to receive enquiries directly, without intermediary platforms or competitors competing for the same contact.

A monthly model versus lead generation platforms

The site sets out a comparison between lead generation platforms and having your own website. According to its presentation, lead platforms typically cost between £300 and £500 per month or more, and enquiries are shared between the tradesperson and three other competitors; if you stop paying, the leads stop immediately. In contrast, your own website costs £49 per month, every enquiry comes only to the owner and the site keeps working even if the service is cancelled. The company also points out that the client owns their website and their domain, and that the site builds value over time instead of renting it.

What the service includes

The monthly package includes the design and complete management of the site, hosting and updates, an SSL security certificate, quote and enquiry forms, local Google search setup and mobile optimisation. It also includes registering a domain name in the client's name if they do not have one, or connecting to an existing domain at no extra cost. The company states that the site consists of a full set of pages tailored to the trade and area, with a typical combination of home, services overview, individual service pages, about us, gallery and contact. If the client does not have a logo, a simple one is created at no extra cost; if they already have one, theirs is used. It is also not necessary to have photos of your work to start: the site is built to look professional from day one and images can be added later.

How to sign up and timescales

The process is described in four steps. The client sends their business details and specialisms via a short form; the company builds the website within seven working days; then sends a preview link so the client can request changes; and once approved, the website goes live and starts appearing in local Google searches. The company states that most websites can be ready in less than seven days once the details are received and the preview is approved. Before paying anything, the client can see a free preview without a card. No technical knowledge is required: the company handles the setup, design and technical side.

Trades and examples of published sites

The service is aimed specifically at UK tradespeople, not a generic template adapted to fit. The site shows examples of websites already built for plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, carpenters, landscapers, plasterers and heating engineers, with approaches tailored to each activity. Among the examples cited are a website for a plumber in Chesterfield with an emergency-focused design and Gas Safe trust signals; one for an electrician in Sheffield with NICEIC compliance and certification highlighted; one for a builder in Nottingham with a project structure and gallery; one for a roofer in Sheffield with a full-screen image and NFRC registration and written guarantee; one for a carpenter in Nottingham with Guild of Master Craftsmen accreditation; one for a landscaper in Doncaster with a photographic gallery of gardens; one for a plasterer in Leicester with a before-and-after gallery; and one for a heating engineer in Rotherham focused on Gas Safe, with same-day emergency service and annual maintenance.

Results and frequently asked questions

The company mentions the case of Peace of Mind Plumbing, which started without a website and relied on repeat customers; after the site went live, according to the data provided, they began receiving 12 enquiries per month, with no advertising spend and seven days to launch. The FAQs address common situations: clients who already have a website and want to improve or rebuild it, those who had a previous website that did not work, the possibility of keeping an existing domain and the convenience of maintaining a website even if work comes through recommendations. The company maintains that each page is structured around the searches made by local customers, with examples such as 'plumber in Grimsby' or 'emergency electrician near me', and warns that how quickly you rank depends on local competition and that nobody can promise a specific position. The service has no minimum term and can be cancelled at any time.