Websites & calm digital support for real work
Smart Trades Training helps trades, local shops, seniors and small businesses with simple websites, calm digital support and clear cyber safety – across County Cavan, the Midlands, Lakelands & Heartlands.
Based in County Cavan · Serving Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Monaghan, Fermanagh and wider Heartlands / Lakelands.
Websites
SmartWeb
Simple, local-first websites for trades & shops.
Digital support
Shops & trades
WiFi, devices, security & backups – calm help.
Local help
Seniors & families
Friendly IT help at home for everyday questions.
Opening hours
Calls or WhatsAppStart with the path that matches your situation best – a website, local growth (SmartTraffic), or calm digital support for your shop or trade.
You can always change direction later – it all connects.
Websites
Simple, mobile-friendly sites that make it easy for local customers to find you and see what you actually do.
Growth & visibility
Market analysis + local SEO improvements that move you up in Google and Maps — with a clear “before / after” story.
Digital support
Calm, practical help – WiFi, routers, devices, backups, cameras and “what on earth is this message?”.
About the person you’ll talk to
My name is Ray, and I work with trades, shops, seniors and small businesses in the Borderlands & Heartlands. I combine 25+ years in IT and digital work with a calm, human approach – so you don’t have to “speak tech” to get things done.
You can read more about background, values and the wider Heartland Peace Hub vision on the About Ray page – but you don’t need to. Most things start with a simple, honest conversation.
Why people like the first call
You don’t need a big plan from day one. We can start with one small thing – a website, a WiFi fix, a scam question – and build from there.
Alongside websites and digital support, Smart Trades Training offers short, practical training for trades and small businesses – with a strong focus on cyber safety and Future Home Standard.
Use the contact form below to ask about dates, pricing and on-site options. We’ll start with the next small step.
Typical topics (examples)
If you’re not sure what to book, these are common starting points:
If you prefer small steps, stay in touch via free communities, checklists and short posts – and reach out when the time is right.
Community & Q&A
Q&A, checklists and practical tips for trades & local businesses — scams, digital basics and small upgrades that save time.
For quick local updates and champions/supporters of the #heartlandpeacehub, use Instagram (below).
Video & updates
YouTube: short walkthroughs on cyber safety, digital basics and real fixes. Facebook & Instagram: updates about local champions, customers and supporters of the #heartlandpeacehub.
Instagram is not a “community” — it’s the fast update channel for local champions & customers.
References & projects
SmartWeb projects and regional initiatives in the Borderlands & Heartlands that show what we’re building over time.
Short, practical reads on websites, digital fit, cyber safety and Future Home Standard.
Use this form to talk about websites, digital support, Local Help or training. You’ll get a personal reply – not an automated ticket.
Your message does not go into a ticket system. It comes to me personally, and we decide together what the next small step should be – without pressure.
Start with one small thing – a basic website, a specific IT problem, or a training question – and only expand if it feels useful.
You can usually reach me at these times – by phone or WhatsApp. If I’m with a client, I’ll reply as soon as I’m free.
If you’re unsure whether to call, just send a short WhatsApp message – that’s often the easiest first step.