Grow Your Traffic

Backlinks & Directory Listings

Backlinks — links from other websites to yours — are one of the strongest signals Google uses to rank your site. The more quality directories and trade sites that link to ecovoltuk.co.uk, the higher you'll climb for searches like "house rewire West Midlands". Below is a curated list of UK directories and review platforms where you can list EcoVolt UK for free (or low cost) and earn a genuine backlink.

Tips for best results

• Use a consistent Name, Address & Phone (NAP) on every listing — it must match your site exactly.
• Write a unique description for each directory (don't copy-paste the same text everywhere).
• Link back to your homepage and, where allowed, to specific pages like /pricing or /quote.
• Collect reviews on Google and Trustpilot — they boost both rankings and conversion.
• Start with the priority listings marked below; they carry the most weight.

Google Business ProfilePriority

Essential — powers Google Maps and local search. Add photos, services, and collect reviews.

Bing Places for BusinessPriority

Microsoft's equivalent of Google Business Profile; another local listing with a backlink.

CheckatradePriority

Trades-specific directory; ideal for electricians. Strong for leads and a quality backlink.

TrustpilotPriority

Customer reviews platform; great for trust signals and a backlink to your site.

MyBuilder

Trades marketplace where homeowners post jobs; profile includes a backlink.

Yell (Yellow Pages UK)

High domain-authority UK directory; free listing available.

Thomson Local

Established UK local business directory.

FreeIndex

Free UK directory with strong SEO presence.

Cylex UK

Free business directory with good backlink value.

Yelp UK

Reviews and local listing with a backlink.

Hotfrog UK

Free UK business directory.

Local council Trusted Trader schemes

Many West Midlands councils run Trusted Trader lists — contact your local Trading Standards team.

Submit your site to each directory, then request indexing inGoogle Search Consoleso the new backlinks are picked up faster.