{"id":209,"date":"2026-06-12T16:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T14:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/promastro.be\/how-it-works\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T14:21:19","slug":"how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How it works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"apb-howitworks-page\">\n\n<header>\n<h1>How it works<\/h1>\n<p class=\"apb-lead\">Finding the right pro or getting your business noticed: it all starts here.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n\n<section class=\"apb-hiw-section apb-hiw-particuliers\">\n<h2>For homeowners<\/h2>\n<p>Find a verified professional near you, compare listings, get in touch directly. Free, with no registration required.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"apb-hiw-steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>1. Search<\/h3>\n<p>Type what you&#8217;re looking for (\u201cplumber Wavre urgent\u201d, \u201ckitchen renovation\u201d, \u201cpainter weekend\u201d\u2026). Our smart search engine understands your request even when phrased in everyday language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2. Compare<\/h3>\n<p>Browse the listings: photos of completed work, verified reviews, certifications, service area, indicative rates, languages spoken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>3. Get in touch<\/h3>\n<p>Direct message, phone or WhatsApp. <strong>0 % commission<\/strong> \u2014 you deal directly with the tradesperson.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>4. Leave a review<\/h3>\n<p>Once your job is done, share your experience to help other homeowners. Automatic anti-spam moderation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"apb-hiw-cta\"><a class=\"apb-plan-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/annuaire\/\">Find a professional<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section class=\"apb-hiw-section apb-hiw-pros\">\n<h2>For professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Get your business in front of homeowners actively looking for your services. No middleman, no commission.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"apb-hiw-steps\">\n<li>\n<h3>1. Sign up<\/h3>\n<p>3 simple steps: your VAT number (automatically verified with the EU), your personal details, your plan. Fully online \u2014 no supporting documents to send.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>2. Enjoy the free trial<\/h3>\n<p>30 days free on the monthly plan, 4 months on the annual plan. No commitment, cancel anytime from your dashboard. <a href=\"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/free-trial-policy\/\">Trial details<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>3. Complete your listing<\/h3>\n<p>Description (AI-generated if you like), photo gallery, before\/after projects, certifications, service area on a map. Available in French, Dutch and English via automatic translation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>4. Receive enquiries<\/h3>\n<p>Your prospects contact you directly. You manage messages from your dashboard. Statistics available: views, clicks, response rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"apb-hiw-cta\"><a class=\"apb-plan-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/referencer-mon-entreprise\/\">List my business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section class=\"apb-hiw-trust\">\n<h2>What guarantees the directory&#8217;s quality<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>VAT verified with the EU<\/strong> \u2014 every pro is checked via VIES (European Commission);<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderated reviews<\/strong> \u2014 AI + manual checks, anti-spam and anti-fake reviews;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality score<\/strong> \u2014 every pro is rated on their listing, their reviews and their response rate;<\/li>\n<li><strong>0 % commission<\/strong> \u2014 Promastro takes nothing from your jobs;<\/li>\n<li><strong>GDPR &amp; PEPPOL<\/strong> \u2014 data hosted in the EU, compliant invoices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/quality-charter\/\">quality charter<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/promastro.be\/en\/about-us\/\">about Promastro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How it works Finding the right pro or getting your business noticed: it all starts here. 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