Peter (IMC), I've submitted the site to Google about 2 months ago I think, I've even submitted it to DMOZ. And the fact that the site has been indexed by yahoo and LIVE(msn) really makes me wonder, Why not Google? But I will try to pursue backlinks with more relevant sites and communities.
To go back to your other point about a simple site that gets indexed simply by submitting the url via Google Webmaster, well I've done just that with other sites both before and after. both have been indexed fairly quickly without having backlinks save for a link from the website promotions site which again is not relevant to those sites..


Duncan Pollock, I take on board all your views as constructive pointers but I must stress that it doesn't matter that the site is (seriously) noticed for now, I just need it to be recognised first! I'm not asking Google to bring up the site as a result of someone looking for restoration, renovation, repairs etc. I'm asking that Google find and return the site as a result of someone typing part of the domain name or even the full domain name.. surely that's not asking much from the big G!

I thank you all again for your thoughts and time;