Blog · Website advice for local businessesNotes fromthe Solent
Plain-English guides on websites, costs and getting found on Google — written for business owners, not developers.
How much does a website cost for a small business?
Honest price ranges, what drives the cost, and the running costs nobody mentions.
Read the articleLocal SEO checklist: getting found on Google in Southampton
The practical steps that help nearby customers find you before your competitors.
How to prepare for your new website: a simple checklist
What to gather before you start, so your project runs smoothly and launches on time.
Domains, hosting and business email explained
What each one is, what it should cost, and how to make sure you stay in control.
Template or custom website: what's the real difference?
An honest look at cost, speed, flexibility and what you're really paying for.
Privacy policies, cookies and GDPR: what your website needs
The UK rules in plain English, and a checklist to keep your site on the right side of them.
Do you still need a website if you're on social media?
Why owning your own corner of the internet still matters for a local business.
Why a slow website is quietly costing you customers
What makes a site slow, how to check yours in two minutes, and the fixes that matter.
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