Plain thinking, no waffle.
Short, useful pieces on websites, getting found, and the systems that bring small businesses more customers. Start with the topics below.
WordPress vs hand-coded: which suits a West Midlands small business?
An honest look at speed, security and cost, and who each approach actually suits.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this ExplainerWhat is a landing page?
The single focused page built to turn a visitor into an enquiry, and when you need one.
17 June 2026 · 3 min read
Read this ExplainerWhat does mobile-first actually mean?
Why your site should be designed for the phone first, and how to tell if yours was.
17 June 2026 · 3 min read
Read this PricingHow much does a small-business website cost in the UK?
Typical price bands, what the monthly plan pays for, and how to avoid fees that creep.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this StrategyDo I still need a website if I have a Facebook page?
Why a Facebook page is rented ground, and how a website and a page work best together.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this Local SEOHow do I get my business to show up on Google Maps?
Your Google Business Profile, reviews, and the basics that lift a local business into view.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this CareWhat does a website care plan actually cover?
Hosting, security, backups, small changes and a regular check, and why it is monthly.
17 June 2026 · 3 min read
Read this The AI webThe AI web is coming: will an assistant be able to book you?
What an agent-ready site is, and why some sites get picked by assistants while others are skipped.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this SectorWhat makes a good website for a masjid or charity?
Prayer times, donations and trust, and what matters most for a community-led site.
17 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this Conversion5 signs your small-business website is costing you customers
Most business owners do not realise their site is driving enquiries away. Here are the five most common culprits.
28 June 2026 · 5 min read
Read this GuideHow do I choose a web designer in Dudley or the West Midlands?
Portfolio, pricing, care plans, and the questions worth asking before you commit.
28 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this LegalDo I need Terms and Conditions on my small-business website?
What UK law actually requires, and what you should add even when it does not require it.
28 June 2026 · 4 min read
Read this PricingWhat does a website really cost in the West Midlands in 2026?
Honest price bands for freelancers, agencies and DIY builders, and how to read any quote you are given.
3 July 2026 · 5 min read
Read this GuideHow do you choose a web design agency in the West Midlands?
Five checks you can verify yourself: speed, ownership, build quality, aftercare and AI search readiness.
3 July 2026 · 5 min read
Read this PricingWhy do our website prices look lower than other quotes?
Where the money goes in a normal quote, how a lean studio keeps costs down, and how the founding rates work.
5 July 2026 · 4 min read
Read this AI chatbotWhat does an AI chatbot do for a small business website?
What it can answer, where its limits should be, and when it can turn questions into enquiries.
11 July 2026 · 5 min read
Read this TradesWhat does a good website for a plumber or electrician need?
The emergency vs booked-work split, service-area pages that actually help, and proof that gets the call.
13 July 2026 · 5 min read
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