Before we start

Getting ready checklist

Having these ready means your website can be built in about two weeks, with no chasing. Don't worry if you're missing a few. Tick off what you have and I'll help with the rest.

1Photos of your work

The most important part. Real photos of your work win more customers than anything else on the site.

10–20 photos of your own workNeat installs, finished panels, tidy cable runs, jobs you're proud of
Before & after photosTaken from the same spot and angle, so they line up
Photos of you, your team or your vanPeople like to see who they're dealing with
Original files, not sent through WhatsAppWhatsApp shrinks photos. Send them by email, Google Drive, OneDrive or WeTransfer instead
Photos you own or have permission to useNot from Google Images or other companies' websites
Nothing sensitive in shotNo client names or addresses, keypad codes, zone plans or people's faces without permission. I can blur things if needed

2Business details

What customers need to contact you and trust you.

Business name, exactly as you tradePlus your company number if you're a limited company
Phone number and email for enquiries
Address, or just the areas you coverTowns, counties or postcodes. This also helps you appear in local Google searches
Opening hours or 24/7 call-out details
Social media linksFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile, Checkatrade

3Logo & branding

Don't have a logo? That's fine. I can create a simple one based on your business name.

Your logo in the best quality you haveAsk whoever made your van signs or workwear. They often have the original file
Your brand coloursOr a photo of your van or workwear and I'll match it

4Your services

No need to write anything polished. Bullet points are perfect, and I'll write the text.

A list of the services you offer
The work you want more ofWe'll make that the focus of the site
Who your customers areHomeowners, landlords, businesses, schools, care homes, contractors
What makes you differentYears in the trade, fast response, specialist skills, guarantees

5Trust & reviews

This is what gets a customer to pick up the phone.

Accreditations and membershipsNICEIC, NAPIT, BAFE, SafeContractor, CHAS, Constructionline, etc.
3–6 of your best reviewsCopied from Google, Checkatrade or Facebook, with the customer's first name
Years trading and any guarantees you offer

6Your domain (web address)

Your website address, like yourcompany.co.uk.

Already have one? Tell me who it's withFor example GoDaddy, 123-reg or Namecheap. I'll send simple steps so you can give me access
Don't have one? A few name ideasI'll check what's available and register it in your name

7Extras (optional)

Only if you'd like them on your site.

Meet the team: names, roles and a photo of each personPlus a line or two about each. Make sure everyone's happy to be on the website
2–3 websites you like the look ofThey don't have to be in your trade. It just helps me understand your taste
Case studies: a few bigger jobs you're proud ofWhat the job was, the type of building, and the result

Ready, or stuck on something?

Send what you have to hello@wirewebstudio.co.uk. You don't need everything before we talk. Photos and your services list are the most important, and I can help with the rest.

By sending photos and content, you confirm you own them or have permission to use them on your website.