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Web design, local SEO, and honest advice for UK companies — no jargon, no fluff.

8 min read

What Should Actually Be on Your Trade Business Website? The Pages That Get You Calls

Most trade websites have too many pages that say too little. Here's exactly what your site needs — page by page — to turn visitors into paying customers.

7 min read

Website vs Facebook Page — Why Social Media Alone Isn't Enough for UK Tradespeople

Many UK tradespeople rely on Facebook instead of having a proper website. Here's why that approach has a ceiling — and what you're missing out on if your entire online presence lives on someone else's platform.

10 min read

Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress vs Webflow vs Framer — What You're Actually Paying Per Year (UK Breakdown)

Most website platforms look cheap at first glance. Here's what they really cost per year once you add domains, email, plugins, and renewals — with real UK prices.

6 min read

Google Business Profile — Why Yours Is Probably Half-Finished (And What It's Costing You)

Most UK businesses claimed their Google Business Profile and forgot about it. If you haven't checked yours recently, there's a good chance it's actively working against you.

7 min read

AI Can Build You a Website in 60 Seconds — Here's Why That's Not the Flex You Think It Is

AI website builders promise a full site in under a minute. They deliver on that promise — and that's exactly the problem. Here's what they get wrong and why it still takes a human to build something that actually works.

6 min read

5 Mistakes UK Small Businesses Make With Their Website (And How to Fix Them)

Your website exists — but is it actually working? These five common mistakes cost UK small businesses leads every single day. Most take less than an hour to fix.

5 min read

We Started Using Microsoft Clarity on Every Site. Here's Why It's Become Our Default.

We were looking for a free alternative to Hotjar and stumbled on Microsoft Clarity. Six months later it's on every site we build. Here's what it showed us — and why we think more small businesses should know it exists.

6 min read

Google Search Console — The Free Tool Every UK Business Should Be Using (But Isn't)

Google Search Console shows you exactly what people type to find your website, which pages rank, and what's broken. It's free, it's from Google, and most small businesses have never opened it.

7 min read

How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in the UK? (2026 Guide)

Website quotes range from £0 to £50,000+. Here's an honest breakdown of what you actually need to spend, what affects the price, and what to watch out for.

6 min read

What Is Local SEO — And Why It Matters for UK Small Businesses

You keep hearing about Local SEO but nobody explains it clearly. Here's what it actually is, how it works, and why it's the best marketing investment for most UK small businesses.

5 min read

5 Reasons Your Trade Business Is Losing Clients Without a Website

Most UK tradespeople still rely on word of mouth — and that's leaving serious money on the table. Here's what's happening to your leads while you're on the tools.