Blog
Plain-English writing on web design.
Working notes on small business websites, hosting, pricing, and the trade-offs between bespoke and templates.
Sitewright vs Wix: when does bespoke beat the builder?
Wix offers quick setup and low upfront costs, but Sitewright's bespoke approach gives you ownership and flexibility. We compare when custom design beats the builder.
Best website design for plumbers and heating engineers
A plumbing website isn't a brochure, it's your 24/7 sales funnel. Discover how effective website design converts local searches into bookings faster than your competitors.
Best website design for accountants: complete guide
An accountant's website must balance compliance, trust-building, and lead generation in ways that generic templates cannot. Learn how to design a site that converts browsers into paying clients.
Sitewright vs Squarespace: bespoke design comparison
Squarespace offers quick, templated sites, but Sitewright's bespoke approach gives you true design control and code ownership. Discover which platform suits your real business needs.
Top 10 small business website mistakes (and how to fix them)
Small business website mistakes cost you leads and erode trust. Learn the top 10 errors, from poor mobile design to weak CTAs, and discover practical fixes.
The £487 website experiment: what's possible at our lowest tier
We tested whether a truly bespoke website, custom-designed and hand-coded, could actually cost under £500. Here's what three real businesses discovered about the possibilities and trade-offs.
How small businesses use Google Search Console (with screenshots)
Most small business owners install Google Search Console then ignore it. Learn which GSC signals actually matter for your business, how to prioritise limited time, and what data gaps you need to fill.
Stripe + bespoke website: take payments without Shopify
Take payments directly on your website without Shopify's costs and complexity. Learn how Stripe integration works for service businesses, real timelines, and when it makes sense.
The case for owning your website code (and what that actually means)
Most business owners think owning their domain name means owning their website, but that's dangerously incomplete. Website ownership actually means controlling your domain, code, hosting, design files, and content.