Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we're asked most about our websites, SEO, care plans, conversion rate optimisation and custom web development.
Pricing & Payment
How much does a business website cost in the UK?
Our website packages start at £450 for a simple brochure site, with our most popular Business package at £750, and all packages include the first year of hosting.
Do I have to pay everything upfront?
No. We only ask for a 50% deposit to get started, and the remaining balance is only due once your website is complete and you're 100% happy with it.
What's the difference between your Brochure, Business, and Ecommerce website packages?
Brochure sites are simple and static, Business websites let you add your own content like blogs and case studies, and Ecommerce sites include everything you need to sell online.
Do you offer refunds?
We don't normally offer refunds, since you don't pay the remaining balance until your website is complete and you're entirely happy with it. If something's still gone wrong, get in touch and we'll look at it on a case by case basis.
How much do your other services cost?
SEO audits start from £300 and ongoing SEO from £400 a month. Website care plans start from £25 a month, conversion rate optimisation from £250, and custom web development is quoted per project from £1,000.
Building Your Website
What platform is my website built on?
We build every website on whichever modern platform best suits your business and goals, so you get a fast, secure, easy-to-manage site without being tied to one piece of software.
Can I update my website myself after it goes live?
Absolutely. Our Business and Ecommerce packages include training so you can easily add and edit your own content or products.
Will my website be mobile-friendly and SEO-optimised?
Yes. Every website we build is fully responsive on all devices and includes SEO-optimised copy to help you rank in search engines.
Do you provide email addresses with the website?
Yes. We offer either dedicated email inboxes or email forwarding, included with all website packages.
How long does it take to build my website?
Most websites are completed in 7 to 14 days depending on the package and how quickly we receive your content.
Getting Found Locally & Online
Do you work with specific industries or types of businesses?
We work with all kinds of businesses, from trades and consultants to beauty, retail, and local services.
Can I get a website designed for my local area?
Yes. We specialise in helping businesses get found in their local area, with content tailored for your location and audience. See our local area pages.
How long does SEO take to work?
Most businesses start seeing meaningful movement within three to six months. SEO is a long term investment rather than an instant fix. See our SEO services.
SEO, Care Plans & CRO
Optional services to help your website get found, turn more visitors into customers and stay healthy.
What is GEO and do I need it?
GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimisation, and it's about making sure AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews can find and recommend your business, not just traditional search. It's only available as an add on for clients already on Ongoing SEO, not as a standalone service.
Do I need a website care plan?
It isn't compulsory, but we recommend it. Every website needs upkeep, and a care plan means updates, backups and monitoring are handled proactively rather than only when something goes wrong.
What is conversion rate optimisation?
Conversion rate optimisation reviews your website's forms, calls to action and layout to find where visitors are dropping off, then makes practical changes to turn more of them into enquiries.
Can you do SEO on a website you didn't build?
Yes. We can carry out SEO work on any website, though we may recommend some technical improvements first if your current site has limitations.
Is there a minimum contract for SEO or care plans?
Ongoing SEO has a three month minimum, since that's roughly how long it takes to start seeing real results, then runs month to month. Care plans run monthly with no long term tie in. After any minimum term, either can be cancelled with 30 days' notice.
How long does a conversion review take?
Typically one to two weeks, depending on the size of your website.
Custom Web Development
What is custom web development?
It's for projects that go beyond a standard website, such as a CRM, a SaaS tool, a client portal, or a website with complex integrations. See our custom web development page for the kinds of systems we build.
How much does custom web development cost?
Every custom project is quoted individually, starting from £1,000. The price depends on what the system needs to do, how many integrations are involved, and how complex it is, and you'll get a clear quote before any work starts.
How long does a custom project take?
Anywhere from 7 days for a smaller build up to 6 months for a complex system, depending on the project. We'll give you a realistic timescale with your quote.
How do payments work for custom projects?
You pay a 50% deposit to get started. The remaining balance is split across milestones we agree with you up front, with the final payment due once the project is complete. Hosting and ongoing support are quoted per project.