Blog.
Notes from the workbench. Web development, small-business websites, and the occasional unsolicited opinion.
- Guides
Website maintenance for small business: why 'launched' isn't 'done'
Why small business websites need ongoing maintenance, what it actually protects against, and a realistic UK cost range — honest, no scare tactics.
- Guides
SEO for small business UK: what actually moves the needle
Local SEO for UK small businesses, explained honestly: what actually moves rankings, what's mostly wasted spend, and a practical checklist you can work through before paying anyone.
- Web Development
Will AI build my website? What actually changes for a small business in 2026
Should you wait for AI to build your website? An honest answer from someone who uses AI tools daily: what changes, what doesn't, and what to do now instead of waiting.
- Guides
What to expect from a website project: a UK small business timeline
Most UK small business websites take 4–8 weeks from kickoff to launch. Here's the week-by-week breakdown, what slows projects down, and what speeds them up — so you can plan around it.
- Guides
How to brief a web designer (and what to leave for them to figure out)
The right brief lowers your quote, attracts better designers, and sets up a smoother project. Eight questions to answer, three things to leave open, and a sample template UK SMBs can copy.
- Guides
Cost of a Shopify website (UK 2026): agency build vs DIY
What a Shopify website really costs in 2026, broken down honestly. DIY-with-help vs agency-built. The hidden costs each route adds, when Shopify makes sense, and when it doesn't.
- Guides
What affects website design costs? The 6 factors UK agencies calculate
The six factors UK agencies calculate to quote your website design. Page complexity, design tier, content, integrations, CMS, and migration baggage — and how each moves the price up or down.
- Guides
How much does a small business website cost in the UK?
Real bands for UK SMB websites in 2026 — from £100/yr DIY to £30,000+ for complex e-commerce. With the factors that actually drive your quote.