Website guides for local businesses
Plain-English answers, no jargon.
How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in the UK? (2026 Guide)
What a small business website really costs in the UK in 2026: DIY, freelancer, agency or pay monthly, plus the running costs people forget.
Do Tradespeople Really Need a Website? (Yes, and Here's Why)
Word of mouth keeps you busy, so why get a website? 7 practical reasons UK plumbers, electricians and builders win more work with one.
Website vs Facebook Page: What Does Your Local Business Actually Need?
Is a Facebook page enough for a small business? An honest comparison of a website and a Facebook page for UK local businesses, and why many need both.
What to Put on a Plumber's Website: A 10-Point Checklist
The 10 things every UK plumber's website needs to turn visitors into calls: service areas, Gas Safe details, emergency info, reviews, photos and more.
How to Get Your Business on Google Maps: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Businesses
A free, step-by-step guide to getting your UK business on Google Maps with a Google Business Profile: setup, verification, categories, photos and reviews.
Checkatrade, MyBuilder or Your Own Website? Where Tradespeople Should Spend Their Money
Checkatrade, MyBuilder or your own website: what each really costs a UK tradesperson in 2026, how they work, and how to decide where your money goes.
Wix vs Hiring a Web Designer: An Honest Comparison for Small Businesses
Wix or a web designer? An honest UK comparison of cost, time, control and what happens if you want to move, to help small businesses choose.
Pay Monthly Websites Explained: Are They Worth It?
How pay monthly websites work in the UK, what they really cost over two years, the catches to check, and when paying upfront works out cheaper.
How to Get More Google Reviews (Without Being Pushy)
Simple, non-pushy ways for UK small businesses to get more genuine Google reviews, plus Google's rules and the UK law on fake reviews.
Local SEO for Small Businesses: 7 Free Things You Can Do This Week
Seven free, practical local SEO steps for UK small businesses and trades, plus what to avoid, from Google's own guidelines.