Free Promotion Playbook
Everything you need to advertise TradeLink Hub across the internet at zero cost. Set up the listings, post the ready-made assets, and follow the weekly cadence.
Quick-start checklist
- 1. Claim your Google Business Profile.
- 2. Create a Facebook Page, Instagram, TikTok & a YouTube channel.
- 3. Download the ready-made ads from the Social Ads library.
- 4. Submit the site to the free directories below.
- 5. Post 3–5 times/week using the weekly cadence at the bottom.
Free business directories
- Google Business Profile
Puts you on Google Maps & local search — the #1 free lead source.
- Bing Places for Business
Free listing on Microsoft's search engine & maps.
- Yell.com
Well-known UK directory; free basic listing.
- FreeIndex
Free UK business directory with SEO backlinks.
- Thomson Local
Established UK directory, free listing option.
- Nextdoor for Business
Hyper-local homeowner audience — ideal for trades.
- Yelp for Business
Free listing + reviews; ranks well in Google.
- Trustpilot (free)
Collect reviews that appear in search results.
Free social platforms
- Facebook Business Page
Post your video ads free; join local community groups.
- Instagram (Reels)
Your 9:16 videos are Reel-ready; algorithm pushes to non-followers.
- TikTok
Upload vertical videos; huge free organic reach.
- X (Twitter)
Share landscape videos + hashtags for free reach.
- LinkedIn (Company Page)
Recruit tradespeople; post the 'we pay you' promo.
- YouTube
Upload explainer + promos; ranks in Google search.
- Reddit
Help in r/DIYUK & local city subs (no spamming).
Your ready-made assets
Every asset has a share button and caption — grab them from the Social Ads page.
- Homeowner ads (square / story / wide) + video
- Tradesperson ads + 60-second promo
- Affiliate recruitment ads
- Supplier directory spotlight ads
- Shareable platform explainer (16:9 + 9:16)
SEO landing pages (already live)
Trade + location pages auto-generate for thousands of local searches — no extra work.
Each has its own title, description & Open Graph preview — share them on social for free local traffic.
Affiliate & referral reach
Affiliates and happy customers share your links for you — you only pay bounties on converted jobs.
Suggested weekly posting cadence
Want this emailed to you automatically every Monday? A weekly social-pack email workflow is running — check your admin inbox.