The Barry blog
Plain words. Real answers.
Short reads on websites, Google, ads and getting more jobs. Written for tradies, not marketers.
22 October 2026 · 4 min read
How much does a tradie website cost in Australia?
Real prices for tradie websites in Australia. What you get at each price, the cheap website trap, and what to ask before you pay.
22 October 2026 · 4 min read
Marketing for tradies, in plain words
Marketing for tradies without the jargon. The three things that actually bring in jobs, what you can skip, and how much to spend.
22 October 2026 · 5 min read
How to get more tradie jobs without begging for them
Seven practical ways tradies get more jobs in Australia. Google, reviews, your ute, and the one thing most blokes get wrong.
22 October 2026 · 4 min read
Google Business Profile for tradies: the free tool that wins jobs
How to set up your Google Business Profile so you show up in the map results. Photos, reviews, suburbs and the mistakes to avoid.
22 October 2026 · 4 min read
Tradie advertising: what is worth your money and what is not
Google Ads, Facebook, letterbox flyers and ute signage. Which tradie advertising actually brings in jobs, and what to avoid.
