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Guides for small-business websites
Practical and honest articles about costs, maintenance and getting found online.
A website that brings in customers: why we look at the whole funnel, not just the design
Most small business websites look fine and still bring few enquiries. The five steps between a search and a new client, and how to check each.
· 4 min read
The best website options for small businesses in 2026, compared honestly
DIY builders, AI builders, freelancers, agencies and pay-monthly studios compared for small businesses in 2026: cost, effort and who each suits.
· 3 min read
What's the cheapest way to get a professional website for a small business?
The real 2026 cost tiers for a small business website: free and AI builders, Fiverr and Upwork, agencies and pay-monthly plans, and what you get.
· 2 min read
Is a website subscription worth it? Pros, cons, red flags and who it suits
Website subscriptions and pay-monthly plans explained: when they're worth it, when not, the red flags, and lease-to-own vs renting forever.
· 2 min read
Should I build my website with Wix or AI, or hire someone? A 2-minute decision guide
Build it yourself with Wix, Squarespace or an AI builder, or hire a professional? A short decision guide for small businesses, honest both ways.
· 3 min read
AI website builders in 2026: what they do well, and what they can't do for a small business
Wix AI, Hostinger, Durable, Framer: what AI website builders do well in 2026, where they fall short for a small business, and when to use one anyway.
· 5 min read
DIY website vs professional website: a decision checklist for small businesses
Should you build your own website or pay a professional? A practical checklist covering time, cost, skills, and the problems DIY sites run into most often.
· 5 min read
Squarespace vs WordPress for small business: an honest comparison for 2026
Squarespace or WordPress for your small business website? Ownership, two-year cost, SEO, flexibility and the maintenance nobody mentions, compared.
· 4 min read
Wix vs hiring a web designer: what a small business really pays over two years
Wix or a web designer? The real two-year cost of each, including plans, apps, domain and your own time, and when Wix is the better choice.
· 5 min read
Website leasing: how to lease a business website instead of buying it outright
How website leasing works: no upfront cost, one fixed monthly fee, and the site can be yours at the end. What a website lease agreement should include.
· 5 min read
How to move a website to new hosting without your email going down
A site and its email are separate DNS records. Which ones to change, which to leave alone, and what to check so not a single message goes missing.
· 5 min read
How much does a small business website cost in 2026? UK and US prices compared
Real 2026 price ranges for small business websites in the UK and US, the ongoing costs people forget, and how a pay monthly plan compares over two years.
· 4 min read
Website subscription vs one-time build: what each really costs over two years
Website subscription vs one-time build: compare the real two-year cost, what each option includes, and when paying once is the smarter choice.
· 6 min read
Website checklist: what to prepare before you order a website
A practical website checklist: goals, pages, texts, photos, logo, domain, legal pages and keywords, so your site can launch in 7–10 days.
· 7 min read
What website maintenance actually includes (and what happens without it)
What does website maintenance include? Updates, security, backups, monitoring, renewals and speed, plus a practical checklist and what breaks without it.
· 7 min read
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