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Website advice, in plain English

Guides, honest comparisons and real examples for small businesses, restaurants, tradespeople and creatives deciding what to do about their website.

Pricing guide

How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?

What a small business website really costs in the UK in 2026: DIY builders, freelancers, small studios and agencies compared, plus the running costs nobody mentions.

Restaurants and cafes

Restaurant and cafe website examples: what the best ones do

Restaurant and cafe website examples and ideas, broken down section by section: menus, booking, allergens, photos and the features that actually fill tables.

Photographers and creatives

Portfolio website examples for photographers, filmmakers and creatives

Portfolio website examples and ideas for photographers, videographers, filmmakers and artists: a filmmaker portfolio and an editorial photography portfolio, explained.

Hiring help

Who can build me a website? How to choose the right web designer

Need someone to build your website? A plain-English checklist for choosing a web designer in the UK: questions to ask, red flags, prices and contracts.

Choosing a website

Wix vs Squarespace vs a web designer: an honest comparison

An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace and hiring a web designer for a small business: cost over three years, time, design, SEO and who owns the site.

Trades

Websites for tradespeople: what actually wins jobs

What a tradesman website actually needs to win jobs: click-to-call, reviews, accreditations, services and areas covered. With a full electrician website example.

Hair, beauty and barbers

Hair salon and barber website examples that get booked

Hair salon, beauty and barber website examples and ideas: online booking, price lists, reviews and the layout that turns visitors into appointments.

Fitness, coaching and therapy

Personal trainer, coach and therapist website examples

Personal trainer, coach and therapist website examples: how to present plans, prices and results, and turn visitors into free consultations.