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Have a creative business based in UK?
Then you are in the right place!
Why not join our supportive community and
become a member of Handmade Business Directory.
Supportive Community
A hub of like minded people, creative business owners, that are here to support you. You will feel like at home. Chance to network, meet new people and learn from each other.
Business Directory Listing
Make your business more visible! Your business will have it’s own comprehensive listing, including link to your website, contact details and social media links.
Business Step Up
Have a regular spot on our Handmade Kent blog to promote your latest projects, new products or share ‘from behind the scenes’ of your business with our readers.
Ready to join us now?
If you are ready to join our creative community and add your business to our Business Listing – you are just a click away!
Standard Membership
- Handmade Business Directory Listing including website link, logo, photos, social media links, business description, map and full contact details
- Strong SEO & website traffic back to your site
- Reduced rate to join our handmade selling platform (if you are accepted)
- Featured Interview on our blog with up to 9 product pictures (or services) linked directly to your shop or services (fully optimised for SEO)
- 3 extra blog posts a year – written by you to promote your own business – fully optimised for SEO
- Additional social media promotion
- Featured advertisement displayed on our home page or in our business directory
- Access to a member’s only area full of useful resources (marketing, web design, fairs, business set up, pricing, blogging & small business running etc.)
- Reduced or free access to on-line courses specially designed for craft/art businesses
- Reduced rate for any additional services (blog & content writing, social media marketing, one to one strategy sessions)
- Access to a supporting community of like minded people through dedicated and private Facebook Group (for WTY sellers only)
Gold Membership
- Handmade Business Directory Listing including website link, logo, photos, social media links, business description, map and full contact details
- Strong SEO & website traffic back to your site
- Your own ‘ready to go’ on-line shop with unlimited product listings, pictures, categories and own marketing resources and support
- Featured Interview on our blog with up to 9 product pictures linked directly to your shop or services (plus 2 blog posts a year – written by you to promote your own business)
- Additional social media promotion
- Featured advertisement displayed on our home page or in our business directory
- Access to a member’s only area full of useful resources (marketing, web design, fairs, business set up, pricing, blogging & small business running etc.)
- Reduced or free access to on-line courses specially designed for craft/art businesses
- Reduced rate for all additional services (blog & content writing, social media marketing, one to one strategy sessions)
- Access to a supporting community of like minded people through dedicated and private Facebook Group (for WTY sellers only)
Business VIP
- Handmade Business Directory Listing including website link, logo, photos, social media links, business description, map and full contact details
- Strong SEO & website traffic back to your site
- Your own ‘ready to go’ on-line shop with unlimited product listings, pictures, categories and own marketing resources and support
- Featured Interview on our blog with up to 9 product pictures linked directly to your shop or services (plus 2 blog posts a year – written by you to promote your own business)
- Additional social media promotion
- Featured advertisement displayed on our home page or in our business directory
- Access to a member’s only area full of useful resources (marketing, web design, fairs, business set up, pricing, blogging & small business running etc.)
- Reduced or free access to on-line courses specially designed for craft/art businesses
- Reduced rate for all additional services (blog & content writing, social media marketing, one to one strategy sessions)
- Access to a supporting community of like minded people through dedicated and private Facebook Group (for WTY sellers only)
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this Business Directory different?
This is definitely not just another business directory!
The clever bit is that this is a blog first and directory second – this keeps Mr.Google happy. The main aim of the blog is to showcase small business across Kent, but also include everything there is about Kent. Places to see, people to speak to, interesting bits of history or what to visit in Kent. We want people to find out as much about Kent as there is about the people who live there, work and create amazing businesses.
How do I know whether I can join?
Our main aim is to support small creative handmade businesses, but the description is here as a guide. You will perfectly fit in if you run a family owned tearoom, sewing workshops or run a small food production. As long as you are not a big corporation with international branches in Dubai (just letting my imagination going wild here… ) then you are very welcome!
What are my responsibilities as a member?
Like with many other things, you will get more out of your membership the more you put in!
It is your responsibility to let us know about any updates to your listing, take active part in our on-line groups and submit your blogs and interviews on time.
How do I know what to write about in my blog post?
Don’t worry, it might be a bit daunting to write your first blog for another website. We will provide you with some examples and helpful hints and tips in our regular newsletter just for members.
For your Business Interview, we will send you simple questionnaire that will guide you through your blog.
P.S. Blog submission is certainly not a requirement of your membership, but it’s a great way of showcasing your business in kind of non-salesy way and if you are not regularly blogging, this will bring extra traffic to your own website.
I have more questions, who can I contact?
Yes, of course, feel free to contact us through our contact form just here. We will do our best to answer your questions within 48 hrs.
When will my membership start?
Your membership will start from the day you have submitted your listing and run for full 12 months. So, you are welcome to join us any time during the year.
I'm not sure, whether this is for me, but can I still stay in touch?
Yes, of course!
You are welcome to join our free newsletter, which will keep you uptodate with our Kent blog as well as what’s happening in our business community. The direct link to our Handmade Kent Newsletter is just here.
Ready to join us now?
If you are ready to join our creative community and add your business to our Business Listing – you are just a click away!