Using Internet Directories

There are hundreds of websites and directories out there for you to advertise your business - and many of them are free and already optimized for search engines.

Even if you do not have a website, you should still get your company on local and national website directories to ensure you give yourself every chance of winning new business. Here are some websites to investigate:

Website address	Cost
www.tradeface.net	Free
www.builders.me.uk	Free
www.myhammer.co.uk	Free
www.loftshop.co.uk	Free
www.uktradestreet.com	Free
www.findtrustedtradesmen.co.uk	Free
www.freeindex.co.uk	Free
www.findagoodone.com	Free
www.myworkman.co.uk	Free
www.mybuilder.com	Free
www.goodbuilderguide.co.uk	Free for 6 months
www.quotepartner.co.uk	Pay per lead
www.checkatrade.com	From £440 + VAT per year
www.ratedpeople.com	£10 for first 3 months
www.consumerprotectionagency.co.uk	Paid Membership required
www.findabuilder.co.uk	Paid Membership required
www.trustmark.org.uk	Paid Membership required
www.builders.org.uk	Paid Membership required

These are just a few of the hundreds of websites out there that you can list your company and services on either for free or combined with a membership/sign-up fee.*

* HBXL is not affiliated with any of these websites and/or services and accepts no liability for use of these websites. They are merely a recommendation of websites that you could advertise your services. Any prices quoted are correct as of November 2008.