Guides for Home service businesses
Plain answers for home service businesses in South Africa, written by Social Agencies from the questions owners ask us most: what a website should cost, how to get found, how to follow up faster, and whether lead sites are worth it. Each guide answers the question first, then shows the detail.
What do owners ask us most?
- How much does a website cost for a trade business in South Africa?What a website costs an electrician, plumber or builder in South Africa, from published once-off and monthly prices, and what actually drives the price up.
- How electricians and plumbers rank higher on Google MapsHow electricians and plumbers in South Africa rank higher on Google Maps and get more calls: a complete Google Business Profile, the right category, reviews and suburb pages.
- Are paid electrician and plumbing leads worth it?Are paid electrician and plumbing leads worth it? Why shared leads from lead sites turn into price fights, and how running your own ads to your own website compares.
- Job card and quoting app for tradesmen in South AfricaA job card and quoting app for tradesmen in South Africa: how electricians, plumbers and builders quote from site before leaving, with CoC fees and deposits.
- What should a plumber or electrician website show to be trusted?What a plumber or electrician website must show to be trusted in South Africa: PIRB or DoEL registration, CoC, insurance, reviews, real photos and fast contact.
- How to get residential construction leads in South Africa (without directories)How to get residential construction leads in South Africa without directories: project pages, NHBRC proof, local search and ads that show real work.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these guides?
The two directors of Social Agencies, James Hoare and Jared, from the questions owners ask on real calls.
Are these guides free?
Yes. Read, share and use them. If you want help putting one into practice, book a call.
How often are guides added?
When a question comes up often enough to deserve a proper answer. Each guide shows the date it was published.
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