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Straight-talking advice on marketing, websites, leads and systems for electricians. Written by a working spark, not a marketing suit.

Marketing

Marketing for Electricians: The No-Nonsense Guide

The honest version. What actually gets a sparky more work in 2026, and what's a waste of your money.

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Leads

How to Get Electrician Leads Without Checkatrade

You're renting leads everyone else gets too. Here's how to own your work instead of paying for it every month.

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Systems

The Best Job Management Software for UK Electricians

Tradify, Powered Now, ServiceM8, Jobber. Which one's right for you, and how to make it actually save you time.

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Websites

Does an Electrician Really Need a Website?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: only if it's built to bring jobs in. Here's what yours must have.

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AI

AI for Electricians: Never Miss Another Job

The spark down the road has something answering his phone 24/7. Here's what AI actually does for a trade business.

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Reviews

How to Get More Google Reviews as an Electrician

The cheapest marketing there is, and most sparks never bother. The dead-simple system to stack up reviews.

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Commercial Work

How to Get Commercial Electrical Work

One relationship with the right facilities manager beats a year of domestic one-offs. Here's how to break into commercial contracts.

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EV Charging

How to Get More EV Charger Installation Leads

Every third car on the drive is electric now. Here's how to actually win that work instead of letting it walk past.

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