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How much does a website cost in the UK? A straight-talking price guide
Nobody publishes prices, so nobody knows what to budget. Here are honest UK price bands for 2026, what sits behind each one, and what actually drives the number up.
26 Aug 2026 · 4 min read · 779 words
Website design for owner-managed businesses in Derbyshire and the East Midlands
We are based in Hope, in the Peak District, and work with businesses across Derbyshire, Sheffield, Nottingham and Leicester. Here is what working with a local studio actually changes.
10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read · 638 words
Do you actually own your website? Why it matters more than you think
Domain, hosting, code, content, analytics — if any of these sit in someone else's account, you're renting your most important asset. Here's how to check and how to fix it.
24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read · 677 words
Seven signs your website is overdue a redesign
Not every site needs rebuilding. But if you recognise more than three of these, you're losing enquiries you'll never even hear about.
14 May 2026 · 3 min read · 630 words
How to choose a web agency (and the red flags to walk away from)
Portfolios all look good. Here's what to ask instead, and the warning signs that a project is heading for trouble before it starts.
30 Mar 2026 · 3 min read · 686 words
How to write a website brief that gets you the site you actually want
The quality of a website project is decided before a single pixel is designed. A clear brief saves time, money and a lot of frustration — here's what to include.
17 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · 247 words
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