19/08/2026
Do you still need a website if you use Checkatrade, Yell or another trade directory?
Directories can generate profitable enquiries, but your business is always presented alongside other companies targeting the same customer.
Your own website gives you control over the conversation.
You decide which services, projects, locations, reviews and qualifications customers see first. It also gives your company a permanent online home that belongs to the business.
Directories can be part of a healthy marketing mix. They should support your website rather than replace it.
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https://websitesfortradesdb.co.uk/advice/trade-directories-vs-own-website