The Ready Set Web blog

Get your business online, the straightforward way

Plain-English guides for new UK businesses — websites, Google, and getting found by local customers.

Costs

The Best Website Builders for UK Small Businesses (Honest Comparison)

Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy or WordPress? An honest UK comparison of the big website builders — what they really cost, who each one suits, and when DIY isn't worth it.

21 July 2026
Getting online

Do I Need a Website for My Small Business? An Honest Answer

You've got a Google listing, a Facebook page and word of mouth. Do you actually need a website too? Here's an honest look at when a website matters — and when it doesn't.

21 July 2026
Google

Google Business Profile vs a Website: Which Does Your Business Need?

Your Google listing gets you found — so do you still need a website? Here's what each one actually does for a UK small business, and why the pair beats either alone.

21 July 2026
Costs

How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK? (2026)

DIY builders, freelancers, agencies — and the hidden costs nobody mentions. What a small business website really costs in the UK in 2026, with honest price ranges.

21 July 2026
Google

How to Set Up a Google Business Profile: A Step-by-Step UK Guide

A free Google Business Profile is the single most important listing your business can have. Here's how to set one up properly, step by step, and the mistakes to avoid.

21 July 2026
Getting online

What to Put on a Small Business Website: The 7 Pages That Matter

No waffle, no jargon — the seven pages every small business website needs, what goes on each one, and the common mistakes that quietly cost you customers.

21 July 2026