Vibe coding: what it means if you're not a developer
You can now describe an app and get working software. Where that is genuinely useful for a small business, where it bites, and when to call a professional.
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Pricing & budgets
What things actually cost, where the money goes, and how to set a budget you can defend to whoever signs it off.
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Managed WordPress hosting: worth the premium?
Four to ten times the price of shared hosting for the same site. What you're actually buying, and the honest test for whether it's worth it for you.
Why we charge £999 when agencies quote £5,000
UK agencies charge £1,500 to £10,000 for a small business site. We start at £999. Here is exactly where the difference comes from — and when to pay more.
Choosing a domain in 2026: .com, .co.uk, or something newer?
The extension matters less than it used to and the renewal price matters more. How to pick a name, and the pricing trick that catches almost everyone.
What web hosting actually is, and what you're paying for
Hosting is renting a computer that is always on. Here's what separates £3 a month from £300, and which of those differences will ever matter to you.
Types of hosting compared: shared, VPS, cloud, managed, static
Five kinds of hosting, what each is genuinely for, and the honest answer to which one your site needs — including when the cheapest option is the right one.
Buy Now Pay Later at the UK checkout: worth it or not?
42% of UK adults have used BNPL and half of retailers report a revenue lift. The honest trade-off: fees, the 2026 regulation, and who it suits.
When custom software is worth it (and when a spreadsheet is fine)
Most businesses build too early or too late. A practical test for deciding which side of the line a problem sits on — including when the answer is don't build.
What a WordPress store actually costs to run
The build price is the number everyone asks about. The running cost is the one that surprises them. Hosting, plugins, maintenance and hidden bills, itemised.
How to set a marketing budget when you're starting from zero
No historical data, no benchmarks, no idea what a lead should cost. Here's a way to size a first budget that won't bankrupt you or waste the money.
Google Ads for small businesses: a plain-English starter guide
How Google Ads actually works, what a sensible starting budget looks like, and the mistakes that burn money — explained without the jargon.
Shopify vs WordPress: which is right for your online store?
The two most common ways to sell online, compared honestly — costs, effort, flexibility, and which one we'd recommend for your situation.
How much does a website cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
A plain-English breakdown of what a website really costs in 2026 — from simple brochure sites to Shopify stores — and what actually drives the price.
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