Worth advertising on Checkatrade

Doozergirl

Sigh.  I've been here for nearly 20 years trying to help people with property purchases and home renovations without even so much as mentioning my building company name. 

I've fully explained how I think they could save themselves a bit of money and learn to market themselves on the value they bring and not be driven down on price to keep Checkatrade shareholders in profit.  

I didn't even post the link in my first post.  That link is the only way I know how to get someone a free month. 

I've removed the link, but I'm the one trying to be helpful.  I hope you feel like you've genuinely helped someone today.  

twopenny

It maybe old fashioned but I'm in an area where there are a lot of elderly who need work done for them and the leaflet drops are a way for many to find trades. Ditto advertising in local papers/free magazines etc. I've always kept them in a drawer if it's a trade I know I may need and passed them on to others who need jobs done.

Needs a name and idea of location - mobile number and a made up business title only means if there is a problem they may not answer and location rather than someone who's randomly travelling.

Word of mouth once started means a lot. Friends recommend, pass names at pubs and clubs - As do the ones that can't be bothered to turn up and don't let you know.

I'd never pick someone from a website like Checkatrade and Trustpilot is a waste of web space imo. Similar to the 'acreditation' you could buy for the job I used to be in.