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Plain-English guides on websites, local SEO and winning more work — written for tradespeople and small businesses, not techies.
A plain-English guide to small business website costs in the UK — freelancer vs agency vs DIY vs subscription, the hidden charges, and how to judge value.
Read more arrow_forward 11 June 2026An honest look at whether tradespeople need a website in 2026 — what a site does that a Facebook page can't, and why one good page is usually all you need.
Read more arrow_forward 4 June 2026One-page vs multi-page websites explained for small businesses — when one page is plenty, when you genuinely need more, and the truth about SEO and page count.
Read more arrow_forward 28 May 2026WordPress vs a hand-built website for small businesses — the real costs, maintenance and security trade-offs, where WordPress makes sense, and how to choose.
Read more arrow_forward 21 May 2026Local SEO basics for small businesses — Google Business Profile, NAP consistency, reviews and a fast website, explained step by step in plain English.
Read more arrow_forward 14 May 2026What a Google Business Profile is, why it's the highest-impact free marketing for local businesses, and how to set one up and get reviews — step by step.
Read more arrow_forward 7 May 2026The 7 things every tradesperson's website needs to turn visitors into calls — headline, contact, services, area, trust signals, speed and Google.
Read more arrow_forward 30 April 2026How long does it take to build a website? Realistic timeframes for one-page, multi-page and custom sites — what drives the timeline and how to speed it up.
Read more arrow_forward 23 April 2026Why your website is slow and what it's costing you — the common causes, plain-English fixes, and how to test your speed with Google PageSpeed Insights.
Read more arrow_forward 16 April 2026How to write website copy that converts — lead with the customer's problem, drop the jargon, sell outcomes, and make contacting you effortless.
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