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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
How much does a small business website cost in the UK in 2026?
Prices for a small business website range from a few pounds a month to many thousands. What you get at each level, the costs people forget, and how to compare quotes fairly.
20 October 2026 · 3 min read
BUSINESS
The hidden cost of template websites
A bought template gets you online quickly. The costs show up later: slow pages, a site that looks like your competitors, and features that never quite fit.
5 January 2026 · 3 min read
STRATEGY
Launch it: why a good website live beats a perfect one in progress
A website that is "nearly ready" for months earns nothing. How to decide what must be right on day one, what can wait, and how to keep improving after launch.
14 June 2025 · 2 min read
TECHNOLOGY
WordPress, Webflow or a custom website: which suits a small business?
The three most common ways to build a small business website, compared honestly: what each costs in money and time, where each one shines, and where it holds you back.
2 April 2025 · 3 min read
BUSINESS
DIY website or a professional one? What it really costs
Website builders look cheap and quick. Here is what a DIY site really costs a small business once you count your time, the monthly fees and the enquiries it never brings in.
29 January 2025 · 3 min read
MARKETING
Getting found online: a step-by-step plan for small businesses
Being online is not the same as being found. A practical order of work for a small business, from your Google Business Profile to your website and reviews, with what to do first.
20 November 2024 · 2 min read