In today’s digital world, customers no longer open the Yellow Pages or walk down the road street to look for a local joiner, carpenter or sash window specialist. They turn to Google and if you're not there, you're invisible. Whether you’re an independent tradesman, a team of joiners, or a sash window restorer, having a professional website is no longer a luxury it’s a necessity.
Recient Statistics show that 97% of consumers go online and use a search engine to find local services (BrightLocal, 2024). That means if you don’t have a site or if your current website one looks outdated or untrustworthy, you’ are defiantly missing out on real leads every single day.
Your website is often the first impression a customer gets. Before they pick up the phone or ask for a quote, they’re checking your reviews, browsing your past work, and deciding if you look professional. Joinery is expensive, if someone was looking at spending thousands on a joiner, they are going to do thorough research first before committing. Even deposits can be huge, customers need to trust you completley.
✅ A good tradesman website shows:
Without that, even if they hear about you from a friend, they might choose a competitor who looks more established online.
Some joiners will say, “I’ve got Facebook, isn’t that enough?” The short answer is no – it's not even close. While having a Facebook page can certainly help with visibility, it is by no means a replacement for a proper website. Social media is a useful tool for sharing photos of your work, updating customers, and building a following, but it comes with major limitations that can hold your business back if it’s the only thing you rely on.
The problem is that you don’t actually own or control Facebook and nobody uses Facebook to hire trades men in any field. The platform also dictates the rules, decides how your page is displayed and constantly changes algorithms that affect how many people even see your posts. Your content may get buried under ads, competitor promotions, or simply lost in the endless scroll of the news feed. At any point Facebook can restrict your reach, shut down your page, or even remove content without notice – leaving your business exposed and vulnerable. With a dedicated website, on the other hand, you are in full control of these possible issues. You set the design, the layout, the tone of voice and most importantly, you decide how your business is presented to potential customers.
A well-built website with excellent SEO does more than just look professional – it actively works for you. It improves your search engine visibility and allows you to rank on Google for the exact services and locations you want to target. It gives you multiple ways to capture leads. Unlike Facebook, where enquiries are limited to Messenger or comments, a website can integrate contact forms, WhatsApp buttons, click-to-call features, and email enquiries all in one place. This makes it easy for customers to reach you in the way that suits them best, while also giving you a permanent record of enquiries that you fully control.
Think of it this way: social media is excellent for building awareness and keeping your name in people’s minds, but it’s your website that secures jobs and closes the deal. Customers may discover you on Facebook, but before they spend money, they almost always check your website to see if you look credible and trustworthy. If you don’t have one, you risk looking like a hobbyist rather than a professional. Your website acts as your digital shopfront – always open, always working and always presenting your business in the best possible light.
Not all websites are created equal. For trades, especially joiners and traditional sash window restorers, your site should:
It should also reflect your style and workmanship, not just act as a generic template.
Absolutely. If you’re in the joinery or sash window trade, a website isn't just helpful, it’s your digital business card, your portfolio, and your lead generator..... all in one. Without it, you're handing jobs to competitors who show up first online.
The good news is that getting seen online is easier than ever when you work with someone who understands your trade.
At Sash Window Websites, we specialise in building fast, modern, SEO-optimised websites for joiners, carpenters, and sash window businesses. Whether you're starting from scratch or upgrading an old site, we make the process simple and get results.
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