January Is Quiet Every Year. Here’s What I Do in October So It Isn’t.

Every year the same thing happens. November is busy. December goes on finishing jobs before Christmas. Then January lands. The diary’s empty. And the panic sets in. Boost a few posts. Switch the ads back on. Ring round old quotes. By the time those leads turn into work, it’s March. Here’s what nobody tells you. […]
Who Actually Owns Your Ad Account?

Two men rang me this summer, eight weeks apart, both running successful surfacing and driveway companies. Neither knew the other was calling. They told me almost exactly the same story. Both had been paying a marketing agency for years. Both had been getting leads, at least some of the time. And both had just found […]
Latest Meta Ads Updates For Trade Businesses: What’s Actually Worth Your Time

Let me be straight with you before we start. I read the paid social press every morning. Over the last week, the Meta Ads section of my own briefing has come up empty more often than it’s come up full. Not because I stopped looking, but because Meta genuinely hasn’t shipped much that changes anything […]
Meta Ads Location Fees: What UK Trade & Home Improvement Businesses Need to Know

If you run Meta Ads to generate leads for your trade or home improvement business, you’re about to see a new line item on your invoice – and it’s not optional. From 1st July 2026, Meta is introducing Meta Ads Location Fees… – an extra charge added on top of your ad spend for businesses […]
How to Run Meta Ads in 2026: The Andromeda Method Explained for Trade Businesses

Published by Kelly Worrall | Meta Ads & Google Ads Specialist for Trade & Home Improvement Businesses If you’ve been running Meta Ads in 2026 the same way you were a couple of years ago – stacking interest audiences, running multiple ad sets, and tweaking your targeting every five minutes – there’s a good chance […]
The 3 Most Common Marketing Mistakes Trades Make (and How to Fix Them)

If you’re a tradesperson or home improvement business owner, you already know how competitive the market is. Every other roofer, landscaper, and builder is fighting for the same homeowners’ attention online. But here’s the truth — it’s not always about who’s the best at their trade. It’s about who’s the best at marketing it. Over […]
5 Ad Copy Formulas That Make Homeowners Click ‘Get a Quote’

When it comes to running Meta or Google Ads for your trade business, one thing can make or break your results: your ad copy. You can have the best photos, perfect targeting, and a great offer — but if the words don’t stop people from scrolling or clicking, you’ll miss out on leads. The good […]
How Trades Can Maximise Meta Ads This Christmas (And Set Up for a Strong New Year)

December can feel like a strange month for trades and home improvement businesses. Some customers are rushing to get projects finished before Christmas… while others are saying, “We’ll sort it in the new year.” So it’s easy to wonder — is it even worth running Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram) over Christmas? The answer is […]
How to Turn Facebook Leads into Booked Jobs (Without the Chase!)

If you’ve ever run Facebook or Instagram ads for your trade or home improvement business, you’ll know the feeling — the leads come in, you get excited… and then half of them disappear. They don’t answer the phone. They don’t reply to texts. They ghost you after asking for a quote. It’s frustrating, right? Especially […]
Meta Ads vs Google Ads: Which Works Best for Your Trade Business?

If you’re running a trade or home improvement business and wondering where to put your marketing budget — Google or Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — you’re not alone. Both platforms can bring in high-quality leads… but they work very differently. Think of it like this: Google Ads reaches people who are actively searching for your service, while […]