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Practical guides on business websites: what they cost, how to choose who builds yours, and how customers find you.
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AI Search, AEO & GEO
What AI-generated answers mean for a business that relies on search to be found
Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity now answer customer questions directly, often without a click through to a website at all. This series covers wha…
Your Business Website
Everything you need to make the right decision
Everything a business owner needs to know about having a website that actually works — from what good looks like to how to choose the right provider.
Managed Website Essentials by Industry
What your website actually needs, tailored to how your customers search for you
The core fundamentals of a good business website apply everywhere, but how customers search for you, what builds trust, and what actually converts varies by ind…
More Website Articles
What does a managed website service include?
A managed website from us covers the build, hosting, a report each month and the work that comes from it, and changes whenever you ask, for £429 + VAT a month.
Structured Data Explained: Why Your Website Needs It
Structured data tells Google and AI search tools exactly what your business page means, not just what it says. Here's what schema markup is and why it matters.
GDPR Checklist: What Your Business Website Actually Needs
A practical GDPR checklist for your business website: privacy policy, cookie consent, lawful basis, data retention and data processors covered.
Website Ownership and Vendor Lock-In: What to Check First
Website ownership and vendor lock-in — what to check before signing with any web agency, so you keep control of your domain, code, and content.
What to Expect in Your First Month with a Managed Website Service
Most businesses that sign up for a managed website service have the same question: what actually happens next? Here's a clear picture of the process from brief to launch, and what…
Why Your Google Business Profile Isn't a Substitute for a Website
A well-managed Google Business Profile is one of the most valuable things a local business can have. It's also not a substitute for a website — and treating it as one leaves money…
Managed Website vs One-Off Web Design: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Most businesses that commission a one-off website end up with the same problem: a site that's out of date, unsupported, and quietly costing them customers. Here's the honest…
Why Your Website Isn't Getting You Customers
Most business owners have a website. Fewer have a website that actually brings in customers. If you're paying for a site that sits there doing nothing — not ranking in search, not…
Managed Website Service vs DIY Website Builder: What's Right for Your Business?
Website builders have made it easier than ever for businesses to get online quickly and cheaply. So why are so many business owners still frustrated with their websites? The…
How Much Should a Website Cost for a Business in the UK?
If you've asked three different people how much a website costs, you've probably got three wildly different answers. A web designer quotes £2,000. A friend says Wix is free. An…