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Two phones showing a plumber's website: a cramped old version that doesn't fit the screen, and a clean redesigned oneOctober 9, 2026 · 4 min read

Signs you need a website redesign

The signs it's time for a website redesign, from a dated look and slow pages to no enquiries, and how to tell when a smaller fix will do.

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Two web pages in cut paper: a plain grey template beside a custom page for a dog groomerSeptember 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Custom website or DIY builder: which is right for you?

An honest look at when a do-it-yourself website builder is enough, and when it's worth having a site built for you.

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Hands holding a printed website quote at a wooden desk, with a calculator, a pen and a laptopSeptember 28, 2026 · 2 min read

How much does a website cost?

What goes into the price of a website, what you pay for after launch, and how to get a quote that fits your budget.

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A line drawing of a web page pulled apart into its layers: address bar, padlock, header, content, footer and serverSeptember 28, 2026 · 5 min read

Website terms, explained in plain English

A friendly glossary of the technical words you'll hear about websites, what each one means, and why it matters to you.

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A diagram showing a web address leading to a server, which sends the website to a laptopSeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Hosting and domains, explained

What a domain is, what hosting is, how they work together, and what to check before you switch.

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A two-week project calendar with coloured stages leading to a flag on the last daySeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

How long does a website take?

A typical build takes one to two weeks. Here's what happens before that, and what usually slows things down.

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A phone showing an AI assistant's answer that links to a local bakery's websiteSeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

What does an AI-ready website mean?

People now ask AI tools for recommendations. Here's what it takes for your website to be understood by them, in plain terms.

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Someone taking notes during a phone call while a website plan is shared on their laptopSeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

What happens after you fill out the form

Every step from your first message to launch day, so you know exactly what to expect.

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A logo card, printed photos of landscaping work, business cards, a USB stick, a checklist and a phone laid out on a tableSeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

What to prepare before a website project

A short list of what to gather before you start, so the project moves quickly and the site says the right things.

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A hand pinning printed pages of other businesses' websites to a cork board, grouped with sticky notesSeptember 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Why research comes before design

Why every project starts with your market and your competitors, not with colours and layouts.

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