What Every Aussie Tradie Gets Wrong About Their Website Contact Form
Most tradie websites have a contact form. But here’s what’s missing: – No auto-response – No SMS confirmation – No follow-up if the client doesn’t reply – No booking calendar
Most tradie websites have a contact form. But here’s what’s missing: – No auto-response – No SMS confirmation – No follow-up if the client doesn’t reply – No booking calendar
You send out a quote. Then you wait. And wait. Meanwhile, your competitor calls back and books the job. Not following up is one of the biggest (and easiest to fix) money leaks in trade businesses.
Most tradies think they need more leads. But leads aren’t the problem — it’s follow-up. If you're not replying fast, chasing quotes, or answering messages, leads are falling through the cracks. Before spending a cent on ads, fix this:
Hiring someone to chase leads, follow up on quotes, and manage bookings is expensive. Most tradies don’t need more staff — they need better systems. GoHighLevel is the all-in-one platform we use to:
Your Facebook page says “Message us anytime,” But when someone actually does? Crickets. You’re busy. You’re on a job. You’re not checking your phone every five minutes. And just like that, the lead disappears.
You sent out 10 quotes last week — how many did you follow up on? Be honest: You’re probably too busy to chase every lead. But here’s the truth — most clients hire the tradie who follows up. If you’re not checking in, someone else is.