Practical guides
Useful website advice without the agency fog.
Short, grounded explanations for small business owners who want to make sensible decisions about websites, domains and hosting.
Website planning
What a small business website actually needs
A practical checklist for turning website visitors into enquiries without unnecessary features.
DomainsHow to choose a domain name for a local business
Straightforward advice on choosing a memorable, credible domain without overthinking it.
HostingWebsite hosting explained without the jargon
What hosting covers, what still needs maintaining, and when managed support is worth paying for.
PricingHow much does a small business website cost in the UK?
Honest 2026 price ranges for UK small business websites — DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and the ongoing costs nobody mentions.
Website planningFree website builders vs a professionally built website
Wix, Squarespace and GoDaddy against a professional build — an honest comparison of cost, time, results and when each option genuinely makes sense.
Website planningDo you need a website if you already have a Facebook page?
What a Facebook page or Instagram profile does well for a small business, where it quietly loses you customers, and how a simple website fills the gap.
Getting foundHow to get your local business found on Google
A plain-English local SEO starter: Google Business Profile, reviews, and the handful of website basics that genuinely move local rankings.