How much does digital marketing cost for tradies in Sydney?

GrowthForge offers three packages starting from AUD 698 per month. The Local Presence package covers Google Business Profile, website and social media setup. The Local Growth package at AUD 1,190/month adds local SEO and monthly content. The Lead Engine at AUD 1,790/month plus ad spend includes Google Ads management on top of everything in Local Growth.

What is a Google Business Profile and why do tradies need it?

A Google Business Profile is the listing that appears when someone searches for your trade on Google Maps or Google Search. It shows your phone number, location, reviews, photos and services. For tradies, it is often the first thing a potential customer sees — and a well-optimised profile can significantly increase calls and enquiries from local searches.

How long does it take to see results from local SEO?

Most trade businesses start seeing improvements in local visibility within 2 to 3 months of consistent optimisation. Google Business Profile improvements tend to show results faster — often within 4 to 6 weeks. Results depend on your current online presence, competition in your area, and the services you are targeting.

Do I need a website to get started with GrowthForge?

No. GrowthForge works with tradies at every stage. If you do not have a website, we can set one up as part of your package. If you already have one, we review and improve it as needed. The starting point depends on what you currently have in place.

What is the difference between the three GrowthForge packages?

Local Presence focuses on building a clean, professional online foundation — your Google profile, website and social channels. Local Growth adds active local SEO, monthly content and tracking to grow your visibility over time. Lead Engine adds Google Ads management for tradies who want to accelerate enquiries with paid search on top of organic growth.

Do you work with all types of tradies?

Yes. GrowthForge works with plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, landscapers, pest control operators, flooring specialists, gardeners and all other trade businesses across Sydney.

SOCIAL MEDIA

A Social Media Presence That Makes Customers Trust You Before They Call

Most tradies have a Facebook or Instagram page that's empty, outdated, or doesn't exist at all. We set it up properly and keep it active, so customers see a business that looks established and worth calling.

No pressure, just a quick look at where your social media stands today.

Specialised in Trades

Plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, landscapers and more.

One Connected System

Google, website, local SEO and social media working together, not managed in isolation.

Straightforward Communication

No complicated dashboards. Just a simple monthly update.

Does this sound familiar?

Is your social media doing more harm than good?

Empty or abandoned page

A Facebook or Instagram page with no posts in months tells customers you might not even be in business anymore.

Looks unprofessional next to competitors

When a customer checks out a few tradies before choosing, a messy or inactive page makes you look less established than the business with a polished one.

No consistency across platforms

Different logo, different info, or no page at all on one platform. It creates doubt about whether they're even looking at the real business.

Here's what we do about it

We build a social media presence that looks like you mean business.

We set up or clean up your Facebook and Instagram so they actually represent your business properly, then keep them active with regular posts. The result is a page that builds trust the moment someone checks you out, not one that makes them question if you're still operating.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

A social media presence that works for your business.

Facebook & Instagram Setup

We create or fully clean up your profiles, correct business info, professional photos and bio, so they look established from the first visit.

Setup

Meta Business Suite Setup

We connect your accounts properly behind the scenes, so posting, messages and insights all work from one place.

Connection

Regular Monthly Posting

We keep your pages active with consistent posts, so customers checking you out see a business that's alive and working.

Consistency

Built to Convert

It's not just about looking good. Every profile is set up with clear contact options, so a visitor checking your page can actually reach you, not just scroll past.

Trust

WHY TRADIES CHOOSE GROWTHFORGE FOR THIS

Not another generic agency approach.

The Typical Agency

The GrowthForge Way

HOW IT WORKS

The same system, now working for your social presence.

Review

Audit your current Facebook and Instagram, or check if you even have one

Identify

Find what's missing, outdated or making you look unprofessional

Forge

Set up or clean up your profiles so they represent your business properly

Grow

Post consistently every month to keep your pages active and trusted

HOW IT FITS INTO YOUR PACKAGE

Social media is included in every GrowthForge package.

Every package includes a professional Facebook and Instagram setup, or a full clean-up if you already have one. What changes between packages is how advanced that setup is, how often we post, and whether you get a dedicated link in bio page to send customers straight to the right place.

	Local Presence	Local Growth	Lead Engine
Social Media Setup	Basic	Advanced	Advanced
Meta Business Suite setup	✓	✓	✓
Instagram bio link	✓	✓	✓
Link in bio page	—	Basic	Advanced
Posts	2/month	2/month	Weekly
Storys	—	2/month	Weekly
Story highlights	—	✓	✓

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions Sydney tradies ask about Google Business Profile.

Do I need to already have a Facebook or Instagram page?

No. If you don’t have one yet, we create it from scratch. If you already have one, we clean it up and bring it up to a professional standard.

Can I get social media as a standalone service?

Not yet. Right now it’s built into all three of our packages, alongside your website, Google Business Profile and local SEO, since they all work best together.

What's the difference between the packages for this service?

Local Presence includes a basic setup or review, plus 2 posts a month to keep your pages active. Local Growth steps that up with an advanced setup, story highlights, a link in bio page and 2 monthly stories, and Lead Engine goes further again with weekly posts and stories instead of a couple a month.

What's a "link in bio" page and do I need one?

It’s a simple page linked from your Instagram bio that gives visitors more than one place to go, like your website, your Google reviews, or a way to contact you directly. It’s useful once your social media is actually driving people to check you out.

Will I need to approve posts before they go up?

By default, yes. We schedule posts in batches, usually once a month, so you approve everything for that month in one go before anything goes live. If you’d prefer a fully hands-off approach, we can post without your review, but that requires a signed agreement confirming you’re comfortable with that and releasing us from responsibility for the content posted without approval.

Do you respond to comments and messages on my behalf?

No, that stays with you. We focus on setup, content and consistency. Responding to customers directly is something we recommend you or your team handle, so it stays personal.

What happens if I cancel?

Your Facebook and Instagram pages stay yours either way. What stops is the ongoing posting and management, so you’d need to take that over yourself or manage them going forward.

READY TO GROW ONLINE?

Make your social media work as hard as you do.

A professional, active Facebook and Instagram presence builds trust before a customer even picks up the phone. Let's take a look at where yours stands today.

No pressure, just a quick look at where your social media stands today.