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Insights on web design and getting found online

Straight-talking guides for business owners weighing up a new website. No jargon, no sales pressure — just the honest answers we give our own clients in Corby and across Northamptonshire.

Latest guides

SEO

Why is my website not showing up on Google?

Indexed but invisible, or not indexed at all? The two very different problems behind a site that will not appear — and what actually gets you found.

Guide · 7 min read
Local SEO

How to get your business to the top of Google Maps

The Map Pack wins more local enquiries than the blue links below it. Here is how to claim it — Google Business Profile, reviews, citations and the signals that matter.

Guide · 7 min read
Hiring

How to choose a web designer: a Northamptonshire guide

What to look for, the questions worth asking and the red flags to walk away from — so you pick a designer who actually brings in enquiries.

Guide · 8 min read
Pricing

How much does a website cost in Northamptonshire?

A straight breakdown of what actually drives the price of a website in 2026 — from one-page sites to full builds — and how to tell whether a quote is fair.

Guide · 7 min read
Strategy

Do I need a website, or is social media enough?

If Instagram and Facebook are working, why pay for a website? Here is the honest case for owning your own corner of the internet — and the few times social really is enough.

Guide · 6 min read
Comparison

Web designer vs Wix or Squarespace: which is right for you?

DIY builders look cheap and quick. Sometimes they are the right call — and sometimes they quietly cost you more. A fair comparison to help you choose.

Guide · 8 min read
Timeline

How long does it take to build a website?

An honest, stage-by-stage timeline for 2026 — what speeds a project up, what quietly drags it out, and realistic timings for each type of build.

Guide · 6 min read
Checklist

The small business website checklist

Everything a small-business site needs to get found, build trust and turn visitors into enquiries — grouped into four simple areas to check yours against.

Guide · 7 min read

Rather just talk it through?

Tell us about your business and what you want your website to do. We will give you an honest recommendation — even if that is not a full custom build.