Guides & advice
Website guides for small business.
Plain-English guides on what a website should cost, how to get found on Google, and how to win more customers online — written for UK trades, professionals and community groups.
- Honest UK pricing
- Local SEO explained
- No jargon
- Updated for 2026
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What a website really costs in Scotland in 2026 — DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and fixed-price studios compared, with honest figures.
How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026? Real price ranges for DIY builders, freelancers and agencies, plus ongoing costs and a fixed £500 option.
Real UK grants for charity and community-group websites in 2026: National Lottery Awards for All, Transform Foundation, Fat Beehive, council funds. Who qualifies and how to apply.
Facebook page or website for your UK small business in 2026? Google visibility, ownership, trust and cost compared, plus when a page alone is enough.
Wix vs Squarespace vs a custom-built website for UK small businesses in 2026. Honest comparison of price, ownership, speed, SEO and support, with cost tables.
A plain-English 2026 guide to ranking your UK small business on Google: Business Profile, local keywords, reviews, citations and a fast website.
MTD for Income Tax starts 6 April 2026. What sole traders and landlords over £50k must do: quarterly updates, digital records, software and real costs.
Stop paying per lead to Checkatrade, MyBuilder and Bark. How UK tradesmen get more leads online in 2026 by owning their website, Google profile and reviews.
OpenTable and DesignMyNight charge roughly £0.50–£2 per cover. Here's how UK gastropubs take bookings direct, keep the fee, and own the customer data.
What does a plumber, electrician or builder website cost in the UK in 2026? DIY, freelancer and agency prices compared, plus a fixed £500 done-for-you option.
A plain-English 2026 guide to setting up and optimising your Google Business Profile as a UK tradesman: categories, reviews, photos and the map pack.
A plain-English 2026 guide to funding and grants for Scottish community groups, SCIOs, men's sheds and community councils, with real funders and typical grant sizes.
Wix and Squarespace aren't really free. See the true annual UK cost in 2026 — plan, domain, email, apps and transaction fees — plus a cheaper 3-year option.