Website or web app: how to tell which one your business is asking for
What a website does, what a web app does, and the signs your business needs one or the other.
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Website or web app: how to tell which one your business is asking for
What a website does, what a web app does, and the signs your business needs one or the other.
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They're plain-English advice on websites, choosing a web design company, showing up on Google, getting enquiries, keeping your site running and the rules that affect UK businesses. Pick a topic below, or start with the latest.
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What a website costs and who owns it
- WordPress, Wix or Squarespace: Which Should a Small UK Business Actually Use?
- Who Owns Your Domain Name and Website? How to Check, and How to Get It Back
- How Much Does a Website Cost in the UK? Honest Prices, Not “It Depends”
- Do You Need a Website If You Have a Google Business Profile?
- The Key Benefits of Having a Website
Choosing who builds it
Getting found on Google
- How Long Does SEO Actually Take for a Small Business?
- Local SEO for North East Tradespeople: The 5 Things That Actually Work
- How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Business (Without Being Annoying)
- Google Business Profile Optimisation: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Why Isn’t My Business Showing Up on Google Maps? (And How to Fix It)
- How to Get Your Business on Google Maps (and Get It Verified)
- Why Local Businesses Need a Strong Digital Presence
- What Is SEO, and Why Does It Matter for a Small Business?
Getting enquiries from your site
- Your Website Looks Fine. So Why Is It Getting You No Enquiries?
- 5 Common Website Design Mistakes Sunderland Businesses Make (And How to Fix Them)
- Having a Website Doesn’t Mean Instant Success
- Boost Your Sunderland Business with These Essential Website Optimisation Tips
- Why Responsive Design Matters for Your Website
Keeping your site running
AI, used sensibly
- Automation for Padel Clubs and Sports Centres: Where It Actually Saves Time
- How to Show Up in AI Search as a Small Business in the UK
- The Impact of AI on Small Businesses: What the UK Figures Show
For a practical guide to the same subject, read a practical guide to using AI.
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