Your Website Is Live. Now What? Hosting, Backups, Updates and Whether You Need a Care Plan
What a website actually needs after launch: updates, tested backups, SSL, uptime, forms. What a fair care plan includes, and when you can self-manage.



What a website actually needs after launch: updates, tested backups, SSL, uptime, forms. What a fair care plan includes, and when you can self-manage.
An honest comparison from someone who builds on WordPress and still says when a builder is the right call. Split by situation, not a feature grid.
Your domain, hosting, site files and Google listing can each sit with someone else. A ten-minute check to find out who owns yours, and how to move it.
My real prices: £599 for a one-page site, £1,200 for 5–8 pages, most projects £500–£4,000. What moves a quote up, and the red flags in a cheap one.
Website not getting enquiries despite looking decent? Here’s a plain-English conversion checklist for North East small businesses — spot the faults and fix them.
How long does SEO take for a small business? An honest month-by-month timeline: what to expect at 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 months, and when to worry.
Local SEO for tradespeople, cut to the 5 highest-impact moves for busy North East trades: Google Business Profile, reviews, a fast site, NAP and real job photos.
Do I need a website for my small business, or is a Google Business Profile enough? An honest North East guide to when a profile wins and when a website earns its keep.
Learn how to get more Google reviews for your Sunderland business without being pushy — the right time to ask, copy-paste templates, QR links and what to avoid.
Get your Google Business Profile noticed. Find out how North East SMEs boost visibility and attract local customers today.