Getting started guides.
10 plain-English articles on getting started for owner-run businesses.
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Do you need more than a one-page website?
One-page or multi-page website? When a single page is enough for a local business, and why separate service pages help Google and customers.
1 September 20265 min readRead → Getting startedQuestions to ask before hiring a web designer
The key questions to ask a web designer before you sign up, from who owns your domain to ongoing costs, contracts and what happens if you leave.
9 August 20265 min readRead → Getting startedHow long does it take to build a website?
What really affects how long a small business website takes to build, the typical stages, and simple ways to avoid delays.
26 July 20265 min readRead → Getting startedDo I need a logo before I get a website?
You do not need a logo to launch a website. Here is why a clean text logo works, when a proper logo is worth it, and what other brand assets help.
11 July 20265 min readRead → Getting startedDo I need a website if I have a Facebook page?
Do you need a website if your business has a Facebook page? What each one does, why you do not own your Facebook audience, and the case for both.
30 June 20265 min readRead → Getting startedWhat to prepare before getting a website
A practical checklist of everything to gather before you get a website, from your logo and photos to your domain login and reviews.
18 June 20265 min readRead → Getting startedChoosing a domain name for your business
How to choose a domain name for a UK small business: .co.uk or .com, keeping it short, avoiding hyphens and registering it in your own name.
7 June 20265 min readRead → Getting startedWebsite builder vs web designer vs managed website
An honest comparison of DIY website builders, hiring a web designer and a managed website service, with who each one suits best.
24 May 20265 min readRead → Getting startedWhat should a tradesperson website include?
The pages and features every tradesperson website needs, from tap-to-call and reviews to area covered, price guides and photos of real work.
9 May 20265 min readRead → Getting startedHow much does a small business website cost in the UK?
A plain guide to what a small business website costs in the UK, the main routes, the hidden ongoing costs and how to judge real value.
5 May 20265 min readRead →Your website for £99. Then £14.99 a month.
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