Trade CraftWorks

For sole traders & small businesses

Built properly.
Like your work.

Websites that bring in enquiries, and simple digital tools that save you time. We build them for people who'd rather be on the job than fighting with a computer.

  • Plain English, no jargon
  • Made for phones first
  • You own your site

01 — What we do

Everything your business needs to look the part online.

Websites that work as hard as you

A fast, good-looking site that tells people what you do, where you work and how to reach you, with big "call" and "get a quote" buttons for customers on their phones.

  • Your services, area and photos of your work
  • Quote and enquiry forms
  • Updates to an existing site, too

Get found by local customers

Most customers search before they call. We help you show up properly on Google and Maps, and make sure what they find is right.

  • Google Business Profile set up and tidied
  • Local search basics done right
  • Easy links for customers to leave reviews

Digital tools for the day job

Small, practical apps built around the way you actually work, so you spend less time on paperwork and more time on the job.

  • Quote builders and price calculators
  • Bookings, job lists and customer records
  • Stock, sales and takings at a glance

Looked after, not left behind

Once you're live, we can keep everything running: hosting, security, backups and the little changes that come up.

  • Secure hosting with SSL
  • Updates and backups
  • One person to ask when you need something

02 — Who it's for

Made for people who work with their hands, and the businesses behind them.

  • Plumbers & heating engineers
  • Electricians
  • Builders & joiners
  • Decorators
  • Gardeners & landscapers
  • Cleaners
  • Mechanics
  • Makers & market traders
  • Cafés & food businesses
  • Hair & beauty
  • Tutors & coaches
  • Clubs & community groups

Not on the list? If you run a small business, we'd still love to hear from you.

03 — How it works

Four steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    A proper chat

    Tell us about your business, your customers and what's getting in the way. No jargon, no pressure.

  2. 02

    A clear plan

    You get a written plan and quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what you're getting.

  3. 03

    Built and tested

    We build it, then check it on real phones. You see it along the way and tell us what to change.

  4. 04

    Live and looked after

    We put it live, show you how to use it and stay on hand for changes and support.

04 — From our workshop

Real sites and tools, built and running.

Oh My Sweetly

An online sweet and fizzy drinks shop, built from scratch. Behind the shop window are tools that run the business day to day.

  • Secure card checkout
  • Gift box builder
  • Market-stall till that works offline
  • Sales and profit dashboard
  • Wholesale trends radar

Urban Runner

A members' website for a running club in Ilford, with everything the club needs in one place, working like an app on members' phones.

  • Members' news and photo wall
  • Kit ordering
  • Race team builder
  • Coach's video analysis tool
  • Installs like an app

05 — How we work

The way a good tradesperson works, applied to websites.

You own it
Your domain, your content, your customers. No lock-in.
Plain English
We explain things the way you'd explain a job to a customer.
Phones first
Most of your customers find you on a phone, so that's where we start.
Only what helps
No bolt-ons you don't need. Every feature has to earn its place.

06 — Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

I'm not technical. Is that a problem?

Not at all, that's who we're here for. You know your trade and your customers; we handle the technical side and explain anything you need to know in plain English.

How much does it cost?

It depends on what you need, so we'll give you a clear written quote after a chat. A simple website and a custom tool are very different jobs, and we'd rather quote properly than guess.

How long does it take?

That depends on the job too. Your quote will include a timeline, and we'll keep you updated as we go.

Will I own my website?

Yes. Your domain name and your content are yours. If you ever want to move on, you can take them with you.

I already have a website. Can you help?

Yes. We can improve what you have, fix what's not working, or move you to something new if that makes more sense.

What do you mean by a "digital tool"?

A small app made for your business: a quote calculator, a booking or job list, a stock tracker, a till for a market stall, a dashboard showing your takings. If you're doing something by hand or on paper every week, there may be a tool that makes it quicker.

Do you only work in East London?

We're based in Ilford and happy to meet local businesses in person, but we work with businesses anywhere in the UK by phone and video.

07 — Get in touch

Tell us about your business.

A few lines is plenty. We'll get back to you to arrange a chat, with no obligation.

Prefer email? hello@tradecraftworks.co.uk

Based in Ilford, East London. Working with businesses across the UK.

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