Frequently Asked Questions Skilled Tradies

Skilled Tradies provides a better, more efficiant way to connect tradies & consumers and get the job done well.

Skilled Tradies has free and "Featured" options. You're not obliged to pay for anything on our site.

Skilled Tradies has been online since 2010. Skilled Tradies was taken over In 2018. With new owners and new management the same free services will always exist while we work daily to improve the platform and grow a community specifically for Tradesmen and their needs.

Your website should always rank in the number 1 position for your business "NAME". If you Google your business name and see Facebook, LinkedIn or Skilled Tradies out ranking you the problem is that your website has Poor SEO (search engine optimisation).

With the correct website setup your website name should ALWAYS be at the number 1 position in Google. If you're worried about your business showing lower in Google send us an email. Our staff are happy to talk with you and offer any advice needed.

No, featured listings are the only way to get your listing to show up higher in our directory. The order that results are shown are irrelivent of what you pay. Our results are determined by the quality of your listing.

No, the only way to be featured on our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page is to be following our accounts and have amazing photo's we can share with our audience. Quality is everything.

Often when you employ a website designer or a SEO company they add your business to directories. Quality directories like Skilled Tradies help your website rank higher in Google.

It's possible your listing for the following reasons:

1. You did not upload a logo for your business listing

2. You did not supply a physical address

3. You attempted to spam our system with duplicate listigs for the same business

4. You are a supplier and chose to advertise int he wrong category

5. You included your phone number in your business description

6. You used abusive language in your listing

7. You supplied little or no txt describing your business

8. Your listing did not fit the category advertised

Yes, on our website connecting you is free. If the Trade you are contacting has seperate terms and conditions that can be applied to quoting your job they must inform you of this prior.

Getting a quote from tradies is fast and easy. You can connect direct with each Tradie via their business listing. You have two options

1. Clcik the phone number and either text or call the tradie direct.

2. Click the Get A Quote link on the profile and send your quote request via email. You can also upload and building plans so the tradie can see your job immediately.

Please contact us via our contact form for a response via email. Our staff are waiting to assist you.

1. Resond Fast To Leads is the key secret! The faster you respond to leads the better chance you have of winning the job.

2. An Amazing Business Listing  Research shows an eye-catching profile with photos, business hours and reviews is a winner with potential customers. Keep your business listing information fresh and up to date. Don’t be afraid to add project images that represent your fantastic work or brand. Uploading images to your business lsiting is easy but if you find it difficult message us with your new details and pics and we’ll make the changes for you.

3. Complete Your Business Listing. Business hours, photo's, reviews, map location and a real address are a great way to keep potential customers engaged with your listing.

4. Become a Pro At Customer Service! Be polite, punctual and courteous when communicating with customers, keep all your messages and emails professional. Of course customers want great value and workmanship, but research shows that these small but important factors are are just as important as price and quality.

Yes, regardless of being featured or not you can always edit your listing

To check your listing, first Login into your account. When inside the members area all your lsitings will be displayed in the "My Listings" section.

To edit or upgrade your listing, first Login into your account. When inside the members area all your lsitings will be displayed in the "My Listings" section. Click the "manage" button on the listing you want to edit or upgrade.

The order summary page will allow you to edit or upgrade your listing

By registering for an account. After confirming your email you will be able to login and submit your business listing.

Step 1: Login to the website using the username and password you signed up with.

Step 2: From there you will be inside the members area all your lsitings will be displayed in the "My Listings" section. You may have one or more listings depending on your business. Click the "manage" button on the listing you want to edit or upgrade.

Step 3: Either way you will see a column named “Order details"  click the Change PLan link.

Step 4: Now you’re shown the Change Order page. Click the folders to expand your selection. Then click that best upgrade that suits your needs e.g., 3 months or 12.

Step 5: You can claim your listing on your tax return, enter your business details in the appropriate boxes or just leave them if good. Now scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Submit Button" and you'll be taken securely to the Paypal.com payment gateway.

If you don't have a Paypal account and don't want one please contact us here. Other payment options are availabale.

1. How To Create A User Account

a. From the ''Menu'' (on thetop right)
b. Click on Create Account, this will take you to a form page
c. Fill out form as complete as possible'
d. Enter security code and click ''Submit''
e. You just created a ''User'' account

2. Now, it's time to create your Listing. (you must be a tradie)

a. Login to your user account, click on My Account (left sidebar menu)
b. Click on ''Submit Listing''
c. Select Listing type by clicking on Free or Featured, Click Submit.
d. On the ''Primary Classification'' box, click on the down arrow at the right of the box and select the category you wish your ad to be placed under.
e. Select the ''Title'' for your business. The program will auto-fill the''friendly URL box.'' Do not change this auto-fill.
f. Briefy describe your business in the ''short description'' box and add even more information in the larger box.
g. Fill out the rest of the information about your business as completely as possible, then click on ''Submit'' at the bottom of the page.
h. Congratulations! You're finished entering your business listing.

Now, it's time to create your Listing. (You must be a tradie)

a.  Login to your user account, click on My Account (top right)
b. Click on ''Submit Listing''
c. Select Listing type by clicking on Free or Featured, Click Submit.
d. On the ''Primary Classification'' box, click on the down arrow at the right of the box and select the category you wish your ad to be placed under.
e. Select the ''Title'' for your business. The program will auto-fill the''friendly URL box.'' Do not change this auto-fill.
f. Add as many subcategories that your company profile services
g. Briefy describe your business in the ''short description'' box and add even more information in the larger box.
h. Fill out the rest of the information about your business as completely as possible, then click on ''Submit'' at the bottom of the page.
i. Congratulations! You're finished entering your business listing.

By going to our login page you can request a reminder using either your username or the email address you signed up with .