How Customers Find Tradies
- Trade directory search — They search "plumber Pascoe Vale" on our site
- Posting a job — Tradies in their area get notified to quote
- Referrals — Past customers recommending you
- Reviews — Tradies with reviews appear higher
Ranking in Search Results
Our search algorithm prioritises:
- ✅ Complete profile (all fields filled in)
- ✅ Verified badges (ABN, license)
- ✅ Number of reviews
- ✅ Star rating average
- ✅ Recent activity (responding to quotes regularly)
- ✅ Distance from customer's postcode
- ✅ Tradie Pack subscribers appear above free profiles
Things That Boost Your Visibility
📋 Respond fast
Tradies who respond within 2 hours appear higher in search. Set up SMS + email alerts.
⭐ Get reviews
Ask every happy customer to leave one. The first 5 reviews matter the most for visibility.
📸 Add photos regularly
Add 1-2 new job photos per month. Active profiles rank better than dormant ones.
📍 Expand your service area
If you only cover 5 km, you're missing jobs. Expand to 15-20 km if you can travel.
🎯 Specialty trades
If you specialise (e.g. "Heritage restoration", "Solar installation"), add it to your description. People searching for specialists find you faster.
Off-Platform Marketing
Share your Members Warehouse profile URL anywhere you market your business:
- 📱 Instagram bio link
- 📘 Facebook page
- 🚗 Vehicle signage / business card
- 📧 Email signature
- 📋 Quotes you send through other channels
📋 Your profile URL
Once your profile is live, you can share it as
memberswarehouse.com.au/trade/[your-business-name]. Direct link, no log-in required.