The Ranksy blog
Getting your trade found on Google.
Plain-English guides for Irish tradespeople — no jargon, no fluff. How customers actually find a tradesperson, what works, and what's a waste of money.
Driveways How much does a new driveway cost in Ireland in 2026? Tarmac, block paving, resin bound and pattern imprinted concrete — real price ranges for Irish driveways in 2026, with what actually moves the final quote. 
Driveways Resin bound driveways in Ireland: cost, pros, cons and what to ask Everything Irish homeowners need to know about resin bound and composite resin tarmac driveways in 2026 — cost, durability, drainage and how to find a good contractor. 
Driveways Tarmac vs block paving: what Irish homeowners need to know Comparing tarmac and block paving for Irish driveways — cost, durability, maintenance, drainage and which one makes sense for your property. 
Websites How much does a trade website cost in Ireland? What Irish tradespeople actually pay for a website in 2026 — from one-off web designers to DIY builders to monthly platforms — and what's worth it. 
Local SEO How to get your trade business on Google Maps The Google 'map pack' is where most local trade jobs are won. Here's how the three results at the top of a local search get there — and how to be one of them. 
Getting found Why good tradespeople lose jobs to worse ones on Google Being brilliant at the job isn't enough any more. The work goes to whoever turns up first in the search — here's why that happens and how to flip it. 
Websites Do tradespeople still need a website in 2026? If you've a Google Business Profile and a Facebook page, do you really need a website too? The honest answer, and what a site actually does that the others can't. 
Reviews How to get more Google reviews for your trade business Reviews are the single biggest thing that turns a Google search into a phone call. Here's a simple, no-nonsense system for getting them — without feeling pushy. 
Local SEO Google Business Profile setup for Irish tradespeople: a step-by-step Your Google Business Profile is the free listing that puts you on the map — literally. Here's how to set it up properly and get the most out of it.