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Guides for UK small businesses: what a website really costs, how to get found on Google and how to keep your diary full.
What a small business website really costs in the UK in 2026: 12 options compared
From a free Facebook page to £100 a month with Yell: twelve real options, what each cost in September 2026 and the costs that don't appear in the headline price.
Do you need a website if you have a Facebook page? What tradespeople should know A Facebook page keeps regulars in touch. A website brings in the people who've never heard of you. Here's what each one does, and the five things a trade website needs. How to get your business on Google Maps in 15 minutes: a guide for trades Your Google Business Profile is free, and it's often the first thing a customer sees. Here's how to set it up properly in about 15 minutes, written for trades. How salons cut no-shows: reminders, cancellation windows and deposits that work A no-show is a paid hour you can't get back. Here's what works for small salon teams: reminders, a fair cancellation window, deposits and the wording that makes clients stick to them. What booking software really costs a small salon: Fresha, Booksy, Timely, Square and Setout Per-person fees, commission and VAT add up as your team grows. Here's what five booking systems cost a salon of one, three and six people, using prices checked in September 2026.
What your website needs, business by business
What customers look for before they book or ring, and how Setout builds it for you.
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- Websites for electricians
- Websites for roofers
- Websites for builders
- Websites for cleaners
- Websites for gardeners
- Websites for joiners
- Websites for decorators
- Websites for accountants
- Websites for financial advisers
- Websites for physios
- Websites for counsellors
- Websites for personal trainers
- Websites for barbers
- Websites for hair salons
- Websites for beauty salons
- Websites for dog walkers
- Websites for dog groomers
- Websites for gyms
- Websites for driving instructors