Website FAQs: your questions, answered

A basic business website often costs anywhere from a few hundred to well over a thousand pounds upfront, depending on the number of pages and the features you need. Read the full answer

There are some ongoing costs, but they do not have to be expensive. Read the full answer

The cheapest way to get a professional website is a streamlined static website built on a proven layout. Read the full answer

Many web designers charge high upfront fees because the platforms they use need hours of set-up: databases, plugins, security configuration and custom code. Read the full answer

No, not for a static website. Read the full answer

You don't need to code at all: just email us the change and we'll make it for you. Read the full answer

If WordPress plugins aren't kept up to date, your website becomes more vulnerable to hacking, malware and broken pages. Read the full answer

With our websites, you don't have to: send us the new number and we'll update it everywhere on your site. Read the full answer

A static website is the lowest-maintenance option for non-technical business owners. Read the full answer

Managing a website is easy if it is built on the right foundation. Read the full answer

Websites usually load slowly because of heavy database software, oversized images or too many plugins. Read the full answer

A static website is a set of ready-made pages that load straight away for your visitors. Read the full answer

The simplest way to secure your website without an expert is to use a static website with no database. Read the full answer

No, static websites don't use databases. Read the full answer

To load quickly on phones, a website needs lightweight pages, small optimised images and fast hosting close to your visitors. Read the full answer

It is very unlikely, because a static website has no database, no plugins and no file-upload area for attackers to use. Read the full answer

Our static websites are backed up automatically: every version is stored in a code repository. Read the full answer

A static website copes easily with sudden busy periods. Read the full answer

Browsers show “Not Secure” when a website doesn't use HTTPS, which needs an SSL certificate. Read the full answer

An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your website and its visitors and shows the padlock next to your web address. Read the full answer

To show up on Google, your website needs to be fast, mobile-friendly and clearly about your services and your town. Read the full answer

Basic on-page SEO should always be included in a good website build, and it is in ours. Read the full answer

A mobile-friendly website adjusts its layout to fit any screen, with readable text and buttons that are easy to tap. Read the full answer

A new website can appear on Google within days or weeks of being submitted, but ranking well usually takes a few months. Read the full answer

Three well-planned pages are a solid start for most small businesses: a home page, a services page and a contact page. Read the full answer

Yes, you keep your phone number and business email when you change websites. Read the full answer

We register your domain name for you as part of the package, in your business's name, so you own it. Read the full answer

To start, you only need your logo, a list of your services, your contact details and some photos. Read the full answer

Yes, you see your website on a private preview link before it goes live. Read the full answer

Yes, a static website works perfectly with your Google Business Profile. Read the full answer

If your website collects personal information, such as through a contact form, UK data protection law (UK GDPR) requires you to tell people how you use it, usually in a privacy notice. Read the full answer

A trustworthy website uses real photos, clear contact details, clear prices and genuine customer reviews. Read the full answer

Yes, static websites can have contact and quote forms. Read the full answer

Yes, a map or directions buttons can easily be added to a static website. Read the full answer

Yes, you can add a blog or news section to a static website at any time. Read the full answer

Yes, static websites display photo galleries and videos well. Read the full answer

Yes, you can move from WordPress to a static website. Read the full answer

With a website builder such as Wix or Squarespace, you rent your website on a monthly subscription; a static website is made of files you own. Read the full answer

Your website shows the same content on every device, with the layout adjusted to fit each screen. Read the full answer

Yes, a static website can be expanded to sell online later. Read the full answer