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Straight answers about websites,
for people with a business to run.

No jargon and no scare stories. Just what things cost, what they involve, and what we would tell you if you rang up and asked.

Buying a website Should you own your website or rent it? You can rent a website monthly or buy it outright. Here is what each path means for cost, control, and your responsibilities. Read it
Buying a website How to brief a web designer so you get what you pictured A poor brief produces a poor website. Here is how to gather what you need and communicate it clearly. Website Performance Why a slow website costs you work A website that takes eight seconds to load doesn't just annoy people. It costs you sales and search ranking. Getting it right Ten things to check before you pay a web designer Before you pay a deposit for a website, make sure you know what you are actually buying. Here are ten things to nail down in writing. SEO Getting found on Google when you only work locally Local SEO isn't a trick or a shortcut. It's showing Google and your customers that you're real, you're local, and you're worth ringing. Pricing Pay monthly websites: how they actually work Pay-monthly websites offer predictable costs and no maintenance headaches, but you do not own the code. Here is what to check before signing up. Getting it right Writing the words for your own website You've commissioned a website design. Now you need to write the copy. Here's how to do it without overthinking. Trades What a trade business website actually needs A trade website isn't about looking fancy. It's about making it dead easy for someone to find you, check your work, and pick up the phone. Buying a website Choosing a domain name: what matters and what doesn't You do not need an exact-match keyword domain or a fancy new extension. Here is what actually matters when you choose. Getting it right Website hosting explained without the jargon Web hosting is like renting a computer that runs your website 24/7. Here's what you need to know to choose the right one without getting lost in jargon. Pricing The real cost of a 'free' WordPress website WordPress is free, but hosting, premium themes, plugins, and security tools cost £500 to £1,500 per year. Plus your time spent managing updates and fixes. Pricing How much should a small business website cost in the UK? Website costs in the UK range from £300 with a freelancer to £15,000+ with an agency. The price depends on what you get, not a magic formula.

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