{"id":1728,"date":"2013-03-18T14:17:10","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T14:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/?page_id=1728"},"modified":"2017-10-09T17:10:43","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T16:10:43","slug":"in-the-press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/about-us\/in-the-press","title":{"rendered":"In the press"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Sub-navigation - do not delete --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list list--inline-piped\">\n<li>Press highlights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/c\/about-us\/in-the-press\/all-press\">All press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/c\/about-us\/in-the-press\/press-pack\">Press pack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/c\/about-us\/in-the-press\/press-releases\">Press releases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- End sub-navigation --><\/p>\n<h2>Press Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"press-highlights\">\n<p><em>9\/2\/2014<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/09.02.14-Telegraph.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Telegraph.jpg\" alt=\"Telegraph\" width=\"127\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Float beckons for trading site RatedPeople.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RatedPeople.com, the website that matches homeowners with local tradesmen, will join the stream of companies debuting on London&#8217;s junior Aim market this year.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/09.02.14-Telegraph.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>22\/11\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/22.11.13-Metro-HIPI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/metro-logo.jpg\" alt=\"metro-logo\" width=\"98\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>More work&#8230; on tighter budgets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RatedPeople.com&#8217;s Tariq Dag Khan says: &#8216;Homeowners are still struggling to make their money go further so budgets are being cut across the many different trades we offer.&#8217;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/22.11.13-Metro-HIPI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>6\/10\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/06.10.13-The-Sunday-Times.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2106\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/The-Sunday-Times1.jpg\" alt=\"The Sunday Times\" width=\"151\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/The-Sunday-Times1.jpg 151w, https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/The-Sunday-Times1-150x30.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>We can&#8217;t get the staff <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of the biggest spikes in demand have been for large-scale projects. RatedPeople.com, a tradesman review site, has seen a huge increase in building projects this year, particularly for loft conversions &#8211; the number of such jobs posted on the site is up by 174% compared with 2012. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/06.10.13-The-Sunday-Times.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>23\/09\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/23.09.13-Metro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/metro-logo.jpg\" alt=\"metro-logo\" width=\"98\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div><strong>60 seconds<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Fiona Fullerton, 56, is a property guru, journalist, author, ex-actress and Bond girl. [&#8230;] Fiona is also an ambassador for RatedPeople.com a website for tradesmen reviews and recommendations. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/23.09.13-Metro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>21\/06\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/21.06.13-Mail-Online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2081\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/mail-online.jpg\" alt=\"mail-online\" width=\"157\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/mail-online.jpg 157w, https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/mail-online-150x30.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 157px) 100vw, 157px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ten smartphone apps to help you save money on your household bills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Best for finding a decent plumber: Rated people. Finding a good builder, plumber or electrician is like finding the holy grail and once you find someone you trust it can save hassle and money. The app will help you find qualified and highly rated tradespeople in your area, while you are on the go. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/21.06.13-Mail-Online.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>12\/06\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/12.06.13-The-Guardian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guardian-online1.jpg\" alt=\"guardian online1\" width=\"170\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beat rogue builders or plumbers. Turn snooper with your smartphone\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proposals have gone down like a lead balloon with the industry, although Chris Havemann, chief executive of trades people\u2019s website RatedPeople.com, said: \u201cIf recording conversations will give both parties greater peace of mind, and help to reduce this figure, then tradesmen should welcome the implementation of the bill.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/12.06.13-The-Guardian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>20\/03\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/BBC-Radio-5-Live-20.03.13.wma\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BBC radio 5 live1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/BBC-radio-5-live1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Budget announcement: apprenticeships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GB Plumbing and Heating&#8217;s apprentice Chris Alavi speaks about his experience learning a trade and finding work post-apprenticeship. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/BBC-Radio-5-Live-20.03.13.wma\" target=\"_blank\">Listen here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>12\/03\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/12.03.13-The-Daily-Telegraph1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Daily Telegraph\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Daily-Telegraph1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"press-snippet-wrap\"><strong>Apprenticeships &#8216;just cheap labour&#8217;<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"press-snippet-wrap\">\n<p>Almost half of young people believe apprenticeships are &#8220;just a source of cheap labour&#8221;, with just a fifth thinking they will lead to careers, a RatedPeople.com survey found.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/12.03.13-The-Daily-Telegraph1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>01\/03\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/260213-Good-Housekeeping-Fiona-Fullerton-email.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Good Housekeeping\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Good-Housekeeping1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women of influence: Fiona Fullerton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One reason I gave up acting was that I felt underestimated as a person. I moved into the property business and I&#8217;m involved with ratedpeople.com, a trade recommendation website.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/260213-Good-Housekeeping-Fiona-Fullerton-email.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>03\/02\/2013<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/030213-Sunday-Times-App.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sunday Times\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/The-Sunday-Times1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find a tradesman<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find a Tradesman is based on the RatedPeople website, which has a database of more than 30,000 tradespeople in the UK [&#8230;] with homeowners posting jobs they need doing and rating the quality of the work.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/030213-Sunday-Times-App.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>21\/12\/2012<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/21.12.12-The-Guardian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" title=\"guardian online1\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guardian-online1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>40 best Android apps this week<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rated People has already launched an Android app to help people &#8220;Find a Tradesman&#8221; for work around the home. This app deals with the other side of that equation: tradesmen looking for work.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/21.12.12-The-Guardian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>05\/09\/2012<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/05.09.12-THE-SUN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/the-sun.jpg\" alt=\"the sun\" width=\"84\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>To-let or not To-let, that is the question for renters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade recommendation service RatedPeople.com, who conducted the study into renter&#8217;s habits, found that while people were conscientious about cleanliness when choosing a home, standards dropped once they moved in.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/05.09.12-THE-SUN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>20\/06\/2012<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/03.04.12-Evening-Standard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/evening-standard.png\" alt=\"evening standard\" width=\"105\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>By all means indulge in your instincts for DIY but take care or it&#8217;ll cost you<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;After months of freezing temperatures, chances are that your roof and gutters might have taken a hit from rain, snow, frost and wind&#8221; says Tariq Dag Khan of tradesman recommendation site RatedPeople.com. &#8220;Ensure that no tiles are dislodged and that gutters are intact.&#8221;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/03.04.12-Evening-Standard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>06\/02\/2012<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.campaignlive.co.uk\/news\/1110845\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/campaign.jpg\" alt=\"campaign\" width=\"142\" height=\"30\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>RatedPeople.com recruits Phil Spencer for first national TV ad<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RatedPeople.com, the online recommendation service for tradespeople, is rolling out its first national TV campaign, featuring a voiceover by property guru Phil Spencer. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.campaignlive.co.uk\/news\/1110845\/\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press highlights All press Press pack Press releases Press Highlights &nbsp; 9\/2\/2014 Float beckons for trading site RatedPeople.com RatedPeople.com, the website that matches homeowners with local tradesmen, will join the stream of companies debuting on London&#8217;s junior Aim market this year.\u00a0Read more 22\/11\/2013 More work&#8230; on tighter budgets RatedPeople.com&#8217;s Tariq Dag Khan says: &#8216;Homeowners are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"2016-standard-page-sidebar.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1728"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1728"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13769,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1728\/revisions\/13769"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/c\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}