How long does a new website take to build?

A typical small business website takes one to three weeks from the point we have your content and images. Larger sites with ecommerce, booking systems or many service pages usually take three to six weeks.

Will my website be found on Google?

Every site is built with SEO foundations included: clean page titles and meta descriptions, a single H1 per page, fast loading, mobile-first layouts, schema markup and an XML sitemap. For competitive local terms we also offer ongoing local SEO services.

Do you work with businesses outside your local area?

Yes. We work with businesses right across the UK by phone, email and video call, so where you're based makes no difference to the process or the price.

Do I own my website once it's built?

Yes. You own the website, the content and the domain. There's no lock-in contract, and you can move the site elsewhere at any time.

What happens after the site goes live?

You can look after it yourself, or take a website maintenance plan covering updates, backups, security, hosting checks and small content changes.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Yes. Redesigns are a big part of what we do — usually to fix slow loading, poor mobile layouts or a design that no longer reflects the business. We keep the URLs and content that already rank so you don't lose your search visibility.

Do you build online shops?

Yes. We build ecommerce websites with secure card payments, product management and delivery or collection options, sized to what you actually sell rather than an oversized platform you'll never use.

Resources Centre

Guides, FAQs and case studies for UK web design.

Q: How much does a website cost in the UK?

Most small business websites we build start from £250 for a simple brochure site, with larger multi-page and ecommerce projects priced individually. Full details are on our pricing page, and every quote is fixed before work starts — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices.

Everything we've written to help UK business owners plan a website properly — what it should cost, how long it takes, how to get found on Google, and what real projects looked like from first call to launch.

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Guides

Web design and SEO guides

Plain-English articles on planning, pricing, building and marketing a small business website. No jargon, no upselling.

Website Planning

Top 10 Things to Consider When Building a New Website

Planning a new website? Here are the 10 most important things to think about before you start — from goals and audience to SEO, speed, and ongoing maintenance.

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SEO for Beginners

10 Simple Tips to Improve Your Website SEO (No Tech Skills Needed)

Everything you need to get your website found on Google — explained in plain English.

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Your Business

10 Reasons Your Business Is Losing Customers Without a Professional Website

If your business has no website — or one that looks like it's from 2009 — you're handing customers straight to your competitors every single day. Here's exactly what it's costing you.

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Pricing & Budgeting

How Much Does a Website Cost in the UK in 2026?

A clear, honest breakdown of UK website costs in 2026 — from £250 starter sites to bespoke builds — and what actually affects the price.

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Small Business

Do Small Businesses Need a Website?

Still relying on social media and word of mouth? Here's why even the smallest UK business benefits from having its own website in 2026.

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Small Business

Website vs Facebook Page: Which Is Better For Business?

Facebook page or proper website? A clear, honest comparison to help UK small businesses decide where to put their time and budget.

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Website Planning

How Long Does Website Design Take?

From simple brochure sites to full e-commerce builds — a realistic timeline for how long UK website design projects actually take.

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Website Planning

10 Signs Your Business Website Needs Updating

Slow, outdated, or losing enquiries? Here are 10 clear signs it's time to refresh or rebuild your business website in 2026.

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Growth & Conversion

How To Get More Customers From Your Website

Traffic without conversions is wasted. Practical, no-nonsense ways to turn more website visitors into paying customers.

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SEO for Beginners

Why Local Businesses Need SEO

'Near me' searches are booming. Here's why local SEO matters for UK small businesses and how to start showing up on Google.

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Trade and industry guides

The complete guide to trades website designOur flagship pillar guide covering layout, SEO, lead capture and pricing for every UK trade.How much a plumber's website costsRealistic UK price bands, what drives cost up, and what you should expect to be included.SEO for plumbersHow local search works for emergency trades and the pages you need to rank for call-outs.SEO for electriciansRanking for EICRs, rewires and EV charger installs across your service area.Common trade website mistakesThe design and content mistakes that quietly cost tradespeople enquiries every week.Which pages a trade website needsA page-by-page blueprint for a site that ranks locally and converts visitors into jobs.Industry website design hubsTrade-by-trade guides for plumbers, electricians, roofers, locksmiths and more.Local web design by areaHow local SEO differs city by city, with dedicated pages for towns across the UK.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The questions we're asked most often about cost, timescales, ownership and getting found on Google.

Still unsure? See full website pricing or ask us directly — we reply within 24 hours.

Knowledge Base

Quick answers to common questions

Short reference articles on local SEO, site speed, schema, accessibility, website costs and the metrics worth tracking.

SEO

Local SEO checklist for UK businesses

The exact steps we work through to get a UK business ranking in the local map pack and local organic results.

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Business

How much should a small business website cost in the UK?

Honest UK price ranges for each type of small business website, and what actually drives the number up or down.

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Web Design

What makes a website actually convert enquiries?

Conversion is not a colour choice. It is clarity, proof and removing friction between interest and enquiry.

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Performance

Core Web Vitals explained in plain English

What Google measures, what counts as good, and the fixes that actually move each metric.

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Performance

Image optimisation guide for faster websites

Images are usually the heaviest part of a website and the easiest thing to fix.

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SEO

Google Business Profile optimisation for trades and local services

The settings that decide whether you appear in the local map pack — and the ones that get profiles suspended.

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Case Studies

Real project case studies

How we planned, designed and built websites for tradespeople, salons, solicitors and independent shops across the UK.

Independent artisan bakery

Northside Bakery: an online ordering system for a boutique bakery

Northside Bakery needed a warm, brand-led website that let regulars order ahead and collect in-store without a queue at the counter.

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Solo tradesperson — plumbing & heating

Apex Plumbing: a lead-generation site for a local plumber

Apex Plumbing was relying entirely on word of mouth and needed a fast, mobile-first site that turned Google searches into phone calls.

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Independent solicitors' practice

Hartwell Legal: a professional site across multiple practice areas

Hartwell Legal wanted a calm, trustworthy website that made complex legal services easy to understand and enquire about, without feeling intimidating.

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Hair & beauty salon

Bloom Studio: a booking-first website for a hair & beauty salon

Bloom Studio was taking most bookings by phone and DM, which meant missed messages outside opening hours and a lot of admin for the team.

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Domestic & commercial electrician

Voltline Electrical: an accreditation-led site for EICRs and EV chargers

Voltline Electrical wanted to win more EV charger installation and EICR work by looking as credible online as they are on the tools.

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Independent roofing contractor

Summit Roofing: a mobile-first emergency callout site for a roofer

Summit Roofing needed a site that could win emergency callout work at any hour, since most enquiries happen the moment a leak appears.

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