Guides

Honest guides for local businesses.

Real answers to questions local business owners actually ask. No sales fluff, no "it depends" cop-outs.

17 August 2026

How to sell online (depends what you are selling)

The question is not how many things you sell, but whether anything needs posting. Shopify vs Light Commerce vs a custom site, explained simply with a decision tree.

E-commerceGuide
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17 August 2026

The true cost of Shopify over 5 years (it is not just the monthly fee)

Shopify looks cheap at 25/month. But add POS Pro, transaction fees, themes, and apps, and a service business can pay 5,440 over 5 years for features they never use.

ShopifyPricing
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17 August 2026

Wix vs Squarespace vs Shopify vs a custom website: which is right for you?

An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and hiring a developer. Real UK pricing, strengths, weaknesses, and when each is genuinely the right choice.

ComparisonGuide
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17 August 2026

Do I need a website for my small business? (Honest answer)

When a website matters, when it doesn't, and why relying on Facebook alone is a trap. Take the 30-second quiz to find out if it's worth it for you.

Getting startedGuide
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17 August 2026

How much does a website cost in the UK? (2026 prices)

Real price ranges for every type of website in the UK, what drives the cost, and why owning your code matters more than the monthly fee.

PricingGuide
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