You’ve started a business, or perhaps you’ve been trading for a while without a proper website. A potential customer asks for your web address and you point them towards a social media profile. It works, up to a point, but it doesn’t give you much room to explain what...
There’s no shortage of advice online about how to build a “perfect” website. Courses, checklists and frameworks all claiming to hold the answer. In reality, most of that advice tends to overcomplicate things. When you strip it back, good business websites usually...
Most small businesses have a website. But not all of them work. A working website doesn’t just sit online looking smart – it earns its keep. It brings in enquiries, sells products, builds trust, and quietly does its job while you get on with running your business. The...
Nestled in Leicester's vibrant city centre, Pedestrian has been a cornerstone of arts and education since 1998. This esteemed charity specialises in music and arts education, focusing on children and young people up to the age of 25 who face social exclusion and...
Your business website can be a powerful tool, but only if it has the right features to make it stand out. Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an existing site, there are five must-haves every business website needs to succeed in today’s competitive...
In an industry where art meets skin, social media has been the lifeblood for tattoo artists. For many UK tattooists, Instagram has served as a vibrant portfolio, a marketing powerhouse, and a direct line to potential clients. However, recent changes to Instagram's...
In the digital age, where an online presence is paramount for business success, the debate over domain name extensions continues to evolve. For decades, the .com domain has been the gold standard, synonymous with credibility and global reach. But in an era of...
In an increasingly digital world, the landscape for small businesses is undergoing a transformative shift. The humble website, often underestimated in its potential, has emerged as a pivotal tool for growth and sustainability. As traditional retail spaces grapple with...
Christmas is the biggest shopping season of the year in the UK, and online businesses are well-positioned to take advantage of this. According to Statista, the total value of online retail sales in the UK is expected to reach £84.90 billion in 2023, with a significant...
In the digital age, customers have come to expect instant and responsive customer service. They can reach out to businesses through a variety of channels, including email, live chat, social media, and phone calls. If businesses don't respond quickly and effectively to...
In today's digital age, having a website is essential for any business. A well-designed and informative website can help you to reach new customers, build your brand, and grow your business. However, commissioning a website can be a daunting task. There are a lot of...
They can be time-consuming, expensive, and difficult to maintain. They also often lack the professional look and feel that businesses need to succeed online. Here are some of the reasons why DIY websites are bad news for small businesses: They can be...