Built around being new
New businesses often don't have a logo, photos, a domain or a clear idea of which pages they need yet. That's fine — we'll shape your website around where you are now and give you more guidance than usual.
Free guide
Some of the advice we share with new businesses — useful whether or not you work with us.
Before thinking about colours or layouts, decide the one thing you most want visitors to do. For most small businesses that's getting in touch — a call, a WhatsApp message, or an enquiry form. Everything on the site should make that action easy.
Small business websites rarely need dozens of pages. A focused site that answers customers' questions is usually more effective than a large one that's hard to keep up to date.
The biggest cause of delay on small business websites is waiting for content. Before the build starts, collect your logo, photos of your work, a short description of each service, the areas you cover, and your contact details. Real photos of your work almost always beat stock images.
Many customers will find you on a mobile. Check that text is readable without zooming, buttons are easy to tap, and your phone number and WhatsApp link work with one tap.
Your domain (for example yourbusiness.co.uk) is your address online. If you already own one, keep the account details safe — you'll need them to connect a new site.
If you work with us: If you don't have a domain yet, we register one for you and cover the registration cost. If you already own a domain, we'll just need the login details for your domain account so we can connect it to your new website.
Each page should have its own clear title and description that mention what you do and where. Use plain headings, describe your service area, and keep the site fast. Basic on-page SEO helps Google understand your site, but no one can honestly guarantee rankings.
Think about two costs: the one-off build, and ongoing hosting and maintenance. Ask exactly what's included in each, how many pages and revisions you get, and which third-party costs (such as software subscriptions) are extra.
For reference, our business websites are £297 one-off, Shopify stores are £647 one-off, and optional hosting and maintenance is £27.99 per month, starting the month after your build is completed. All websites require a deposit of 5% of your package price, paid upfront to secure your scheduled meeting. It is refunded in full if you attend the meeting — it is not refunded if you don't show up.
Quick checklist
Book a free discussion and we'll talk through your business, the pages you need and the right package.