DIY website builder vs a £150 professional build
Monthly DIY fees add up. Time is a cost too.
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Straight-talking guides to getting your business online for less — written by the people who build £150 websites every week.
What not to buy in year one of a cheap website
Scope control is how £150 stays £150.
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Own your domain and hosting on a cheap website
The cheapest site is expensive if you cannot leave.
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Launch checklist for a £150 website
Cheap launches still need a checklist. Skipping it costs leads.
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Cheap website red flags before you pay
Read the quote like a contract. Because it is.
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Maintain a cheap website yourself
Launch is not the end. Neglect is how cheap sites die.
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Free and cheap photos that still look professional
You already own a camera. Use it.
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Write your own website copy on a budget
You know the jobs. We know how to structure the words.
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Budget hosting without the outages
The £1 host that goes down on payday is not cheap.
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What Do You Actually Get in a £150 Website Package?
A line-by-line breakdown of what a £150 website package should include — and the red flags that mean it won't.
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The Best Cheap Website Builders for UK Small Businesses
WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and more — the real monthly costs, the catches, and when a £150 professional build wins.
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Affordable Web Design for Startups: Launch Without Overspending
How new businesses can get a credible website live for the price of a decent printer — and what to skip in year one.
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Cheap vs Expensive Websites: What's the Real Difference?
Where the money actually goes in a £5,000 build, which bits matter, and which bits you can safely skip.
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How to Choose a Budget Web Designer (Without Getting Burned)
Seven checks that separate a genuine bargain from a costly mistake when hiring a low-cost web designer.
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Low-Cost Website Hosting Options for UK Businesses
Reliable hosting from around £3 a month: what the specs mean, which corners you can cut, and which you can't.
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Free Tools for Building a Website on a Budget
Genuinely free tools for design, images, copy, SEO and analytics — the same stack many professionals use.
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How to Build a Website for Under £200
Three realistic routes to a sub-£200 website, with real cost breakdowns and the trade-offs of each.
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The Best Cheap Website Templates That Still Look Professional
Where to find templates that don't scream "template", and how to customise one so it fits your brand.
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Why Cheap Websites Can Still Rank on Google
Google ranks pages, not price tags. How a well-built £150 site can outrank a £5,000 one — and what actually matters.
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