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the job you never hear aboutWhat are missed calls costing you?
On the tools, driving, after hours: some calls just go unanswered. Put in a rough number and see what it could add up to over a year.
a year
- Jobs missed a week0
- Jobs missed a year0
- Work missed a month$0
A rough guide only. Your real number depends on your trade, your area and how quickly you call people back.
Why missed calls cost more than you think
When someone needs a tradie, they usually call a few from Google until somebody picks up. If you’re up a ladder or under a house, that job often goes to whoever answers first.
Simple ways to catch more of them
- Call back fast. Even 15 minutes makes a difference.
- Set a voicemail that says when you’ll call back.
- Give people another way in: a quote form or a “text us a photo” button on your website catches the ones who won’t leave a message, including after hours.
- Keep your Google listing’s hours and phone number up to date.
Common questions
How many calls do tradies miss?
It varies a lot. Anyone working alone on the tools will miss some. Put your own rough number into the calculator to see what it could mean for you.
Will a website stop me missing calls?
No website answers the phone for you. But a clear site with a quote form and a text-a-photo button gives people a way to reach you when you can’t pick up, so fewer of them go elsewhere.
Want a tool like this on your website?
Handy tools give customers a reason to stay on your site and get in touch. We build them into the websites we make, tailored to your trade. Just ask.
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