How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?
Typical UK website prices for 2026: DIY builders, freelancers, agency brochure sites and online shops, plus the running costs people forget to budget for.
Read the guide →Guides
Guides
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most: what things cost, how long they take and how to choose. Written by Fay, with real figures.
How much does an e-commerce website cost?
What a UK online shop really costs in 2026: build prices, platform fees, payment charges, apps and the work behind product listings.
Read the guide →Shopify vs WooCommerce for UK small businesses
Shopify or WooCommerce? A plain comparison of costs, fees, effort and flexibility for UK small businesses, and which suits which kind of shop.
Read the guide →How long does it take to build a website?
Realistic website timescales for UK small businesses, from DIY sites to online shops, what slows projects down and how to get yours live sooner.
Read the guide →Pay-monthly vs one-off websites
Pay-monthly or pay once? An honest look at total cost, ownership, contracts and lock-in, with worked examples for UK small businesses.
Read the guide →Redesigning a website without losing Google rankings
How to redesign a website and keep your Google rankings: map old URLs, set 301 redirects, keep content that ranks and check Search Console after launch.
Read the guide →How much does an app cost in the UK?
What a business app costs in the UK in 2026, from installable web apps to App Store apps and full platforms, plus running costs and how to keep it down.
Read the guide →12 questions to ask a web design agency
The 12 questions to ask a web design agency before you sign: price, ownership, timescales, SEO, hosting, who does the work and what happens after launch.
Read the guide →Getting your business on Google Maps in Chelmsford
How to get a Chelmsford business on Google Maps: set up and verify a Google Business Profile, pick categories and service areas, and win more reviews.
Read the guide →AI automation for small businesses: 10 real examples
Ten practical AI automations for UK small businesses, from quote follow-ups and Xero invoice chasing to inbox triage and call summaries, with costs.
Read the guide →
Let’s build something that works.
Tell us what you need. Fay replies personally within one working day with a recommendation and a fixed price.