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How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in 2026? Real Prices in €, £ and $
A professional small business website costs about £1,000–£3,000 to build in 2026, plus £30–£100 a month. Real €, £ and $ prices, hidden costs and 3-year totals.
Updated 22 Sept 2026
Pay-Monthly Websites Explained: Build Fee + Care Plan vs £0-Upfront vs DIY (3-Year Cost)
Over 3 years a £0-upfront website at £65–£250 a month costs £2,340–£9,000. See how it compares with a build fee plus care plan or DIY, and what to check first.
Updated 22 Sept 2026
Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?
Usually yes. Google turned off websites made with Business Profiles in March 2024, and a profile can't show all your services or prices. When is it enough?
Updated 19 Sept 2026
Website Builder vs Web Designer: What a Wix Site Really Costs a Tradesperson
Wix costs about £13–£30 a month in fees, plus the hours you put in. Here’s the honest 3-year maths for tradespeople, and when doing it yourself makes sense.
Updated 22 Sept 2026
12 Small Business Website Examples That Turn Visitors Into Calls (and Why They Work)
12 website examples that get calls, from tap-to-call bars to prices on the page. See each pattern on a labelled concept site, why it works and how to copy it.
Updated 19 Sept 2026
What Should a Small Business Website Include? The 2026 Checklist
A small business website needs 27 things in 5 groups: getting calls, trust, Google, speed and the legal basics. Check yours with our 2026 table, item by item.
Updated 19 Sept 2026
Your Google Maps Listing Gets Views but No Calls: 9 Reasons and Fixes
Views but no calls? It's usually one of 9 fixable problems: 5 on your Google profile and 4 on your website. Here's how to spot which, and what to fix first.
Updated 19 Sept 2026
Who Owns Your Website? Domain, Hosting and Content Ownership Explained
In the UK, paying for a website doesn't make you its copyright owner: that takes a signed assignment. Domain, hosting and content explained, plus 10 questions.
Updated 19 Sept 2026
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