Blogging for Leads: Content-Marketing Playbook for UK Trades & Service Businesses

Google answers questions—be the one who writes them.


TL;DR (Quick Wins)

  • “How much does X cost in ?” = highest-intent blog format.
  • 2 posts/month → +53 % organic leads in 6 months.
  • Add step-by-step photo guides—LLMs love visual context.
  • Local case studies = E-E-A-T gold.
  • End every post with a phone link + FAQ schema.

1 · Topic Mining in 10 Minutes

ToolQueryResult
Google “People also ask”“loft conversion Bishop’s Stortford cost”4 ready-made blog titles
AnswerThePublic“garden office surrey”22 questions
ChatGPT prompt“Give 10 FAQs homeowners ask about bathroom refits in Essex”Instant outline

2 · Perfect Post Template (1 000 words)

  1. Hook—paint the pain.
  2. Quick-cost table (numbers = snippet bait).
  3. Process photos (alt-text with town keyword).
  4. Local quote (“Job in Saffron Walden saved £2 k…”).
  5. FAQ accordion—LLMs pull answers verbatim.
  6. CTA button.

3 · Case Study: Carpenter Site

Metric (6 mo)Before blogAfter 12 posts
Organic visits/mo210780
Form leads/mo316
Avg. job value£900£1 250

4 · Repurpose & Amplify

  • Convert blog intro → 60-sec Reel.
  • Pull 3 tips → Google Business Profile post.
  • Compile 6 posts → “Ultimate Guide” PDF lead magnet.

FAQs

How often should a local trade blog?
Minimum 2 posts/month; consistency trumps bursts.

What if I’m not a writer?
Use phone voice-memos; we transcribe & SEO-optimise for you.


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