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Practical advice on websites for small businesses: getting found, getting enquiries and keeping a site in good shape.
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BUSINESS
Paying for a website: a one-off build, a monthly plan, or both?
Three common ways to pay for a website compared over a few years, what to check before you sign, and why we chose a build price plus a Care Plan.
3 November 2026 · 2 min read
BUSINESS
How much does a small business website cost in the UK in 2026?
Small business website prices in the UK range from a few pounds a month to thousands. What you get at each level and how to compare quotes.
20 October 2026 · 3 min read
STRATEGY
Opening a New Restaurant? What Your Website Needs Before Day One
The website essentials a new restaurant should have live before the doors open, not three months after.
22 September 2026 · 1 min read
MARKETING
Christmas Party Bookings Start in September: Is Your Website Ready?
Office parties and festive groups are planned months ahead. Here is what your website should show before they choose a venue.
8 September 2026 · 1 min read
CONVERSION
Reviews on Your Website: Where Social Proof Actually Works
Guest reviews build trust, but only when they appear at the moment a visitor is deciding to book.
18 August 2026 · 1 min read
CONVERSION
Reducing No-Shows: What Your Website Can Do
No-shows cost covers on your busiest nights. A few changes to your booking flow can reduce them.
21 July 2026 · 1 min read
CONVERSION
Own Booking Flow or Third-Party Widget? How to Decide
Third-party booking widgets are convenient, but they are not always the best fit. Here is how to choose.
16 June 2026 · 1 min read
MARKETING
Getting Ready for Summer: Terraces, Hours and Walk-ins Online
Summer changes how guests find and choose restaurants. Make sure your website reflects the season.
26 May 2026 · 1 min read
CONVERSION
Private Dining and Events: Turning Enquiries into Bookings
Private dining and events can be the most valuable bookings you take. Most websites make them hard to request.
6 May 2026 · 1 min read
DESIGN
Restaurant Photography: What Actually Builds Appetite Online
Photos decide whether guests book. Here is what to shoot and how to use it on your website.
14 April 2026 · 1 min read
USER EXPERIENCE
Why Your PDF Menu Is Costing You Bookings
PDF menus are hard to read on a phone and invisible to Google. A real menu page fixes both.
12 March 2026 · 1 min read
MARKETING
Valentine's Day and Other Peak Nights: Preparing Your Booking Page
Peak nights fill fast. A few website changes help you sell every table and avoid a flood of phone calls.
3 February 2026 · 1 min read