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Studio · 28 April 2026

Affordable does not have to mean careless

Cheap websites have a reputation problem, and some of it is deserved. Too many are sold as “everything included”, rushed through a template, and left with weak copy, no local SEO basics, and no support after launch.

That is not the offer here.

What the price actually means

The design and build is a one-off £1,200, half to book the work in and half on the day your site goes live. That fee buys the website outright, so the site is yours. After launch it runs on a simple monthly plan, Growth at £199 or Local Pro at £299, with a three month minimum and then month to month.

Keeping the build fee that low is not a trick. It works because the scope is clear, and because the monthly plan pays for genuine ongoing services: hosting, security, backups, support, and active local SEO every month.

The scope is agreed in writing before any work starts: the pages, the content responsibilities, the SEO setup, the mobile-first design, the contact routes. If you need logos, copywriting from scratch, booking systems, ecommerce, extra pages, or deeper SEO, those are quoted separately and clearly before work begins.

Why clear scope matters

A small business website does not need to be overcomplicated. It does need to be clear. Visitors should understand what you do, where you work, why they can trust you, and how to contact you.

That is where most cheap sites fall down. They might look acceptable, but the service pages are thin, the contact route is weak, the page titles are vague, and the site does not help Google understand the business properly.

We keep the build practical: fewer pages, clearer content, mobile-first design, proper SEO foundations, and ongoing care in every plan so hosting and small changes are handled after launch.

Why this matters for local businesses

Plumbers, electricians, roofers, mechanics, cleaners, clinics, dog groomers, cafes, and other local businesses do not need to sound like luxury brands. They need to look real, reliable, and easy to contact.

That is the tone we write in and the kind of site we build.

What this means if you’re considering working with us

If you need a simple, professional website, the standard build and a monthly plan are likely a good fit. If you need a larger project, we will say so and price it properly.

Affordable should still be honest. That is the line we are trying to hold.

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