WorkedForMe.co.uk was set up by Steve Ashman, who wants services to sign up to the site, then allow customers to rate them.

He's been inspired by the trend for social networking, which he believes has replaced word-of-mouth recommendations.

Steve told icWales:

"How does anyone know if the business they are dealing with - whether a garage, plumber, restaurant or bank etc - is likely to meet their expectations?

"Perhaps the best way is to ask a friend for a recommendation. But, if that's not possible, who can you turn to?"