Marketing built for tradesmen

Your phone should be ringing.

You're brilliant at your trade. But if customers can't find you on Google, someone else is getting your jobs. Ascendra fixes that — websites, Maps rankings, local SEO, and AI search. All done for you.

90
Day guarantee — results or month 4 is free
75%
Of local clicks go to the top 3 Google Maps results
More views for fully optimised Google Business Profiles
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The problem

Your competitor is getting your jobs.

Not because they're better. Because they show up on Google first. Here's what's costing you work right now.

📍
You're not on Google Maps
When someone searches "plumber near me" at 9pm with a burst pipe, the top 3 Maps results get the call. Position 4 doesn't exist to that customer. We get you into that top 3.
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Your website isn't working
Most tradesman websites look outdated, load slowly on mobile, and don't tell Google what you do or where you do it. A website that doesn't rank is just an expensive business card.
Not enough reviews
Google reviews are the #1 ranking factor for local searches. We set up a system that gets your happy customers leaving 5-star reviews consistently — without you having to ask after every job.
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AI isn't recommending you
When people ask ChatGPT "who's the best electrician in Manchester" — does your name come up? If not, you're invisible to a fast-growing slice of customers. We fix that too.
How it works

Simple process. Real results.

1
Free audit
We analyse your Google profile, website, reviews, and competitors. We tell you exactly what's stopping your phone ringing — no pitch, no obligation.
2
We build everything
New website, Google Business Profile fully optimised, local SEO set up, review system activated, social content scheduled. You don't lift a finger.
3
Your phone rings
Every month we send a plain-English report showing exactly what moved — rankings, reviews, visitors, calls. You focus on the tools. We handle Google.
What we do

Everything your trade business needs.

Foundation
Website that works
Fast, mobile-first, built to rank on Google. Every page targets the searches your customers are actually making.
  • Built specifically for your trade
  • Click-to-call on every page
  • SEO-optimised from day one
  • Service + area pages included
Visibility
Google Maps & Local SEO
We optimise every signal Google uses to rank local businesses — your profile, citations, reviews, and on-page content.
  • Google Business Profile management
  • Directory listings across 30+ sites
  • Weekly GBP posts
  • Monthly rankings report
Reputation
Reviews on autopilot
We build a review generation system so every happy customer becomes a 5-star Google review automatically.
  • Custom review request templates
  • WhatsApp + SMS follow-up system
  • Responses to all reviews written
  • Checkatrade + Trustpilot too
Content
Social media, done
12 posts a month across Facebook and Instagram. All written and scheduled. You just send us the job photos.
  • 12 posts per month
  • Facebook + Instagram
  • All copy written for you
  • Fully scheduled — nothing to post
The future is now

AI is the new Google search.

More customers are typing questions into ChatGPT or Google AI instead of searching Google. "Find me a reliable Gas Safe plumber near Manchester" — if you're not set up for this, you're invisible to a growing audience.

We set up your digital presence so AI tools recommend you by name — not your competitor.

Get set up for AI search →
Find me a reliable boiler engineer in Manchester...
Google AI overview

Based on local reviews and verified certifications, Dave's Heating Services is a highly-rated Gas Safe engineer serving Manchester and surrounding areas. Over 200 five-star reviews and same-day emergency callouts available.

Google Business ProfileCheckatradedavesheating.co.uk
This is what your business looks like after AEO optimisation
Our promise

We back it up.

If you don't see measurable improvement in 90 days — month 4 is on us.

We track every metric from day one: rankings, review count, website traffic, calls. We send you the data every month in plain English. If it's not moving after 90 days, you don't pay for month 4. We're that confident.

90
Day
Guarantee
Who we work with

Built for your trade.

🔧
Plumbers
Gas Safe, emergency, heating
Electricians
NICEIC, domestic & commercial
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Roofers
Flat, pitched, guttering
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Builders
Extensions, renovations
🌡️
Heating Engineers
Boilers, heat pumps, HVAC
🌿
Landscapers
Gardens, driveways, patios
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Joiners & Carpenters
Kitchens, doors, staircases
🎨
Decorators
Interior & exterior painting
Transparent pricing

No surprises. No long contracts.

Starter
Get Found
£350/mo
For tradesmen starting out online
Google Business Profile setup
4 GBP posts per month
Review request system
Directory listings — 30+ sites
Monthly report
Get started
Premium
Dominate
£850/mo
For tradesmen who want to own their area
Everything in Get Busy
AI Search Optimisation (AEO)
Google Ads management
2 blog posts per month
Fortnightly strategy call
Get started
All plans are month-to-month. No long contracts. Cancel anytime. 90-day results guarantee on every plan.
Free, no obligation

Find out why your phone isn't ringing.

We'll audit your Google presence, your website, and your competitors — and tell you exactly what needs fixing. Takes 20 minutes. Completely free.

Book your free audit →
No pitch or pressure
Manchester-based, UK-wide
Specialists in trades only
90-day guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working with Ascendra Marketing

General
We help tradesmen and local businesses get found online and win more customers. Our services include web design, SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation), AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation), Google Business Profile optimisation, and social media content. We specialise in making sure your business shows up where your customers are searching — whether that's Google, AI search engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity, or social media.
We work with tradesmen and local service businesses — plumbers, electricians, roofers, builders, painters, HVAC engineers, cleaners, landscapers, and more. If you serve customers in a local area and want more enquiries from online search, we're built for you.
Every business is different, so we tailor packages to your goals and budget. We offer monthly retainers and one-off project pricing. Get in touch for a free consultation and we'll put together a plan that makes sense for your business.
Most agencies still only focus on traditional SEO. We go further with GEO and AEO — optimising your business for AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini. These platforms are changing how customers find local services, and we make sure you're visible where the industry is heading, not just where it's been.
SEO & Local SEO
SEO is a long-term strategy. Most local businesses start seeing meaningful improvements in 3 to 6 months, with results compounding over time. Quick wins like Google Business Profile optimisation and local citations can have an impact within weeks. We provide monthly reports so you can track progress from day one.
Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is the listing that appears in Google Maps and the local map pack when someone searches for a service in your area. We optimise your profile with the right categories, services, photos, posts, and review strategy so you rank higher in local results and get more calls.
Word of mouth is great, but it's unpredictable. SEO gives you a consistent stream of enquiries that you control. When word of mouth slows down — and it always does at some point — you'll have a pipeline of customers finding you online. The best tradesmen have both.
Local SEO focuses on getting your business to appear when people search for services in your area — things like "plumber near me" or "electrician in Manchester." It includes your Google Business Profile, local citations, reviews, and on-page optimisation with location-specific keywords. For tradesmen, this is where the money is.
GEO & AEO — AI Search Optimisation
GEO is the practice of optimising your online presence so that AI-powered search engines — like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Gemini — recommend your business when people ask for services. More and more customers are using AI to find tradesmen instead of traditional Google search. GEO makes sure you show up in those answers.
AEO focuses on structuring your website content so that search engines pull direct answers from your site. This includes featured snippets on Google, voice search results, and AI-generated answers. When someone asks "how much does a new boiler cost?" — AEO helps make sure the answer comes from your website.
Google is already changing. AI Overviews now appear at the top of Google search results, pushing traditional listings further down the page. Meanwhile, millions of people are using ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini to find services directly. Businesses that optimise for AI search now will dominate when the shift accelerates. Those that don't will wonder where their leads went.
They work together. Good SEO builds the foundation — strong website, quality content, local authority. GEO takes it further by making your content citable by AI systems: structured data, clear answers, authoritative language, and presence on the platforms AI models trust. We do both so you're covered no matter how customers search.
Web Design
Yes. A Facebook page is rented space — you don't control it, and it can't rank on Google. A website is your own asset that works 24/7, ranks in search results, builds trust with customers, and gives AI search engines content to cite. It's the foundation everything else is built on.
We build on WordPress — the world's most popular website platform, powering over 40% of all websites. It's flexible, SEO-friendly, and easy for you to update. We design with Elementor so your site looks professional and loads fast on every device.
Absolutely. Over 70% of local searches happen on mobile. Every website we build is fully responsive, fast-loading, and optimised for mobile users. Google also uses mobile-first indexing, meaning your mobile experience directly affects your rankings.
Social Media Content
We create content for the platforms that matter most for local businesses: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Google Business Profile. We focus on the platforms where your customers actually are, rather than spreading thin across everything.
We create content that builds trust and gets enquiries: before-and-after posts, tips and advice, customer reviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and local area content. Everything is designed to show your expertise and make potential customers feel confident picking up the phone.
It helps, but it doesn't need to be professional. Quick phone photos and clips from your jobs are perfect — we handle the editing, branding, and copywriting. We'll tell you exactly what to capture and make it easy to send over.