NORTH STAR VENTURES
Premium Website Design
UK's #1 Web Agency for Tradesmen

WEBSITES BUILT
FOR TRADES.
BUILT TO WIN.

We build powerful, professional websites exclusively for UK tradesmen. Plumbers, electricians, builders – we know what it takes to get you more jobs online.

340+
Tradesmen Launched
98%
Satisfaction Rate
7
Day Turnaround
£0
Hidden Fees
5★
Google Rating
"Leads doubled in our first month."
– Dave T., Electrician, Leeds
PlumbersElectriciansBuildersRoofersPlasterersLandscapersDecoratorsGas EngineersJoinersTilers PlumbersElectriciansBuildersRoofersPlasterersLandscapersDecoratorsGas EngineersJoinersTilers
What We Do
EVERYTHING YOUR
TRADE NEEDS ONLINE
One simple monthly package covers everything – website, automation, reviews, SEO and more.
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Bespoke Website

10–20 page custom-built, mobile-first website designed to convert visitors into paying customers.

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Automated Lead Follow-Up

Every enquiry is automatically followed up via email and SMS so you never miss a potential job.

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Missed Call Text Back

When you can't answer, an instant text is sent to the caller – keeping them warm until you're free.

5-Star Review Funnel

Our magic review system turns happy customers into 5-star Google reviews on autopilot.

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One-Click Campaigns

Send professional marketing campaigns to your customer list with a single click.

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On-Site SEO

Every page built and optimised to rank on Google locally, so the right customers find you first.

Why North Star
WHY CHOOSE
NORTH STAR
We specialise exclusively in UK tradesmen – deeper expertise, better results.
Trade-Only Focus

Hundreds of trade sites built. We know exactly what works and what doesn't.

7-Day Launch

Our streamlined process gets your full package live in just 7 days.

No Jargon Guarantee

Plain English, fixed price, a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone.

READY TO GET MORE JOBS?

Get started today for just £197/month. Live in 7 days. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Who We Are

DIGITAL EXPERTS.
DEDICATED TO TRADESMEN.

North Star Ventures is a specialist digital agency with one focus: helping UK tradesmen dominate their local market online.

WHY WE EXIST

North Star Ventures was built on a clear opportunity: the UK trades sector is one of the most competitive local markets in the world, yet the vast majority of tradesmen are severely underserved by generic web agencies that treat them as an afterthought.

Our team brings together specialists in web design, conversion rate optimisation, local SEO, automation, and client retention – all laser-focused on one industry. That specialisation is what separates us. We don't spread ourselves across verticals. We go deeper, not broader.

The results speak for themselves. Our clients consistently rank higher, win more enquiries, and retain more customers than competitors who've spent far more on their digital presence.

Specialists, not generalists. That's the North Star difference.

01
Proven Expertise
Specialist expertise across web development, local SEO, marketing automation, and conversion optimisation – applied exclusively to trades.
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Data-Driven Results
Every decision backed by performance data. We track rankings, lead volumes, and conversion rates.
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340+ Businesses Grown
Over 340 trade businesses scaled across the UK. More experience means faster results and fewer mistakes.
The Team
THE SPECIALISTS
BEHIND YOUR GROWTH
Joseph Akinlabi
Joseph Akinlabi
Founder
Joseph built North Star Ventures into the UK's leading digital agency for tradesmen. His background in digital strategy shapes every system we run.
Kyle Read
Kyle Read
Co-Founder
Kyle co-founded North Star Ventures and leads our growth strategy. His drive and vision are a core reason we've scaled to over 340 clients across the UK.
Eva van de Kam
Eva van de Kam
Head of Client Success
Eva leads our client success function with a rigorous, data-led approach. Her focus is why our retention rate is above industry average.
Thomas Walsh
Thomas Walsh
Head of Operations
Thomas oversees delivery across every project, ensuring our 7-day launch promise is met without compromise on quality.
Aoife Foughy
Aoife Foughy
Executive Assistant
Aoife is the organisational backbone of the business, keeping leadership focused and operations running smoothly.
James Brennan Smyth
James Brennan Smyth
SEO & Content Specialist
James is an expert in local search with a proven track record of ranking trade businesses at the top of Google.
Pricing

ONE SIMPLE PRICE.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED.

No tiered plans, no hidden extras, no surprises.

✦ Everything Included ✦
The Full Package
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
£197/mo
No setup fee · Live in 7 days · 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Full Functional Website10–20 pages, custom-built and conversion-optimised
  • Automated Lead Follow-UpInstant email & SMS follow-up for every enquiry
  • Missed Call Text BackCan't answer? A text fires instantly to keep the lead warm
  • 5-Star Magic Review FunnelTurns happy customers into Google reviews automatically
  • One-Click Marketing CampaignsReach your full customer list with one tap
  • On-Site SEOEvery page built to rank on Google locally
  • Business Phone NumberDedicated UK number with call forwarding & recording
  • Business Email AddressBranded @yourbusiness.co.uk email, fully set up
  • All-in-One InboxSMS, email, Facebook, Instagram & live chat in one place
  • Reactivation CampaignsRe-engage old leads and turn cold contacts into bookings

Free call · No obligation · Live in 7 days · 30-day money-back guarantee

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Live in 7 DaysFrom sign-up to a fully live website
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30-Day Money-Back GuaranteeNot happy? We'll refund you, no questions asked
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No Lock-In ContractCancel anytime after your first month
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Dedicated Account ManagerA real person who picks up the phone
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UK-Based TeamHere in your time zone, every working day
Want to Know More?
SEE EVERY SYSTEM
IN DETAIL

Find out exactly how each system works for your business.

Systems & Features

EVERYTHING IN
YOUR PACKAGE

Ten powerful systems all included in your £197/month. Tap each one to see exactly how it works.

Built from scratch – no templates, no page builders. Fast, mobile-first, and designed specifically for your trade and local area.

10–20 Custom Pages

Home, services, about, contact, area pages and more – all written and designed for your business.

Mobile-First Design

Over 70% of trade searches happen on mobile. Your site is built to convert brilliantly on every device.

Fast Loading Speed

Built lean and hosted on UK servers for sub-2-second load times – Google rewards fast sites.

Quote Request Forms

Strategically placed forms and click-to-call buttons that turn visitors into enquiries around the clock.

SSL Security Certificate

Fully secured, shows the padlock in browsers – builds trust with potential customers instantly.

Hosting & Maintenance

UK-based hosting with 99.9% uptime, automatic backups, and updates – all included.

When a customer enquires, our system immediately fires off a personalised email and SMS. Speed to lead is everything in the trades.

Instant SMS Follow-Up

A personalised text sent within seconds – before your competitors have even seen it.

Automated Email Sequence

Email goes out immediately, then follow-ups at 24 and 72 hours if they haven't responded.

Lead Notifications

You get an instant notification so you always know when a new lead has come in.

Lead Pipeline Dashboard

All leads in one place – new, contacted, quoted, won, lost. Simple and clean.

Phone rings and you can't answer? Without this, that lead is gone. With Missed Call Text Back, they get a text within seconds keeping them engaged.

Instant Automated Text

"Sorry I missed your call – I'll call you back shortly. Here's a link to get a quote." Sent automatically within seconds.

Two-Way SMS Conversation

The lead can reply and have a real conversation you pick up whenever you're free.

Custom Message

Written to sound exactly like you – professional and on-brand.

Works 24/7

Evening calls, weekends – the system fires every single time.

Google reviews are the biggest factor in whether a local customer picks you. Our funnel makes collecting them completely automatic.

Automated Review Requests

Once a job's complete, the system sends your customer an SMS and email asking for a review.

Smart Filtering

Happy customers go to your Google page. Less happy customers are directed to you privately first.

One-Click Review Link

One tap, no searching – response rates are 3× higher than asking in person.

Review Monitoring

Get notified whenever a new review comes in so you can respond quickly.

Reach all your past customers with a professional, branded message in a single click – no marketing knowledge required.

SMS Campaigns

Text blast to your entire customer list instantly. Perfect for seasonal offers and quiet period fill-ups.

Email Campaigns

Branded, professional emails sent to your list with one click.

Pre-Built Trade Templates

Done-for-you templates – boiler service reminders, seasonal offers, and more.

Campaign Analytics

See exactly how many people opened, clicked, and responded.

SEO baked in from the ground up – not bolted on as an afterthought.

Keyword-Optimised Pages

Every page targets the exact search terms your local customers are typing.

Local Area Pages

Dedicated pages for every town you cover – multiplying local searches your site ranks for.

Google Business Profile Setup

Full GBP setup and optimisation for Google Maps visibility.

Technical SEO

Fast speeds, clean code, schema markup, and XML sitemaps – all done right.

Meta Titles & Descriptions

Carefully written to get more clicks in Google search results.

Monthly SEO Report

Plain-English report every month showing rankings, traffic, and improvements.

Stop giving out your personal mobile. A dedicated UK business number keeps work calls separate and looks far more professional.

Dedicated UK Number

01, 02, or 03 prefix. Professional on your website, van, and leaflets.

Call Forwarding

All calls forward to your mobile – no second phone needed.

Call Recording

Every call recorded and stored – review, resolve disputes, train staff.

Voicemail to Text

Voicemails transcribed and sent to you as a text automatically.

A Gmail address makes you look like a one-man band. A branded email instantly tells customers you're the real deal. We set it all up.

Branded Email Address

[email protected] – professional and matched to your domain.

Full Technical Setup

We handle DNS records, MX routing, and spam filters – you just use it.

Works on Any Device

Access from your phone, tablet, or desktop – just like any email app.

Professional Email Signature

Branded signature with your logo, contact details, and website link.

Texts, emails, Facebook DMs, Instagram messages – all pulled into one dashboard so nothing slips through the cracks.

SMS & Text Messages

All texts appear in the inbox alongside everything else.

Email

Business email inbox sits right alongside your texts and social messages.

Facebook & Instagram Messages

DMs from your social pages in the same inbox – reply without switching apps.

Website Live Chat

A chat widget on your site – messages land straight in your inbox.

Google Business Messages

Customers can message directly from your Google listing.

Mobile App Access

Manage everything from your phone while you're out working.

Most tradesmen have a goldmine in their phone – leads who enquired but never booked. Our system automatically re-engages them.

Automated Re-Engagement

Identifies unbooked leads and automatically sends them a re-engagement message.

SMS & Email Reactivation

Reaches old leads on both channels to maximise response rates.

Seasonal Blasts

Before busy periods we send targeted blasts to your whole cold lead list to fill your diary.

Works on Existing Contacts

Got old customers? We import them and start reactivating from day one.

READY TO GET ALL OF THIS?

Ten powerful systems. One package. Just £197/month with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Portfolio

THE WORK SPEAKS
FOR ITSELF

Real websites we've built for UK tradesmen. Tap any site to view it in full.

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CASCADE PLUMBING
Fast · Reliable · Honest
Plumbing
View →
Cascade Plumbing
Full Package
WebsiteSEOReview FunnelLead Follow-Up
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SUMMIT ROOFING
London & South East
Roofing
View →
Summit Roofing Co.
Full Package
WebsiteSEOCampaigns
VOLT ELECTRIC
Power Done Right
Electrical
View →
VOLT Electric
Full Package
WebsiteSEOAll-in-One Inbox
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SPARKS & CO.
Master Electricians
Electrical
View →
Sparks & Co.
Full Package
WebsiteCampaignsBusiness Email

WANT A SITE LIKE THESE?

Every site built in 7 days. £197/month. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Careers

JOIN THE TEAM
BEHIND THE NORTH STAR

A small, tight-knit team doing work we're genuinely proud of. We'd love to hear from you.

Why Work Here
THE PERKS OF
JOINING US
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Remote First
Work from wherever you're most productive. Fully remote with optional co-working budget.
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Growth Focused
Dedicated L&D budget, conference attendance, and genuine promotion pathways.
Flexible Hours
Core hours 10am–3pm. Structure the rest around your life.
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28 Days Holiday
28 days plus all bank holidays. We mean it – log off and rest.
Open Roles
CURRENT VACANCIES
Junior Web Designer
📍 Remote (UK)💼 Full-time💰 £26,000–£32,000
Design
Local SEO Specialist
📍 Remote (UK)💼 Full-time💰 £30,000–£38,000
Marketing
Client Success Executive
📍 Remote (UK)💼 Full-time💰 £24,000–£29,000
Client Services
WordPress Developer
📍 Remote (UK)💼 Contract💰 £300–£400/day
Development
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YOU ONLINE

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GET IN TOUCH

Email
info@north-star-ventures.com
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
01We'll review your enquiry and get back to you within 24 hours
02We'll book a free 20-minute call to understand your business
03If it's a fit, we get you live within 7 days