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Practical updates on search, AI and running a better website, written in plain English for small business owners.
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Why is my website so slow?
Why small business websites load slowly, how to test your speed for free with Google’s tools and the practical fixes to try first.
Read the article →Google is adding more links to its AI answers
Google’s AI answers are getting more links: here’s how a small business website can be one of them
Read the article →AI use among UK small businesses has doubled
Almost half of UK small firms now use AI: five sensible ways to use it on your website
Read the article →Is your website ready for Christmas 2026?
Online Christmas sales are forecast to grow 7.5%: a checklist to get your website ready
Read the article →Why is my website not showing on Google?
The common reasons a small business website does not appear on Google, how to check each one yourself and what to fix first.
Read the article →How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?
What really drives the cost of a small business website in the UK, the ongoing costs to budget for and the questions to ask before you choose a supplier.
Read the article →7 signs your business website needs a redesign
Seven practical signs that your small business website is holding you back, how to check each one and when improvements are enough instead of a full redesign.
Read the article →Start here
Find the right guide for your question
Every article is written for owners who run the business and the website. Pick the question closest to yours, read the guide, then use the checklist inside it on your own website.
Getting found on Google
Start with why is my website not showing on Google? and our note on Google adding more links to its AI answers, then see how ongoing SEO works.
Explore SEO →Is it time for a redesign?
Read the seven signs your website needs a redesign and the guide to slow websites. Many problems can be fixed without starting again, and a redesign is worth it when they cannot.
See website redesign →Planning a new website
Our guide to what a website costs in the UK in 2026 explains what drives the price, so you can compare quotes fairly before you choose a package.
See website design →Not sure what is wrong
If you have read a few articles and still are not sure where to start, a £99 website audit checks your whole website and gives you a prioritised list of fixes within 2 working days.
Book a £99 site audit →Questions
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Who are these articles for?
UK small business owners and managers who look after their own website, or who work with a designer and want to ask better questions. We write in plain English and explain any technical terms we use.
Which article should I read first?
If customers cannot find you, start with why your website is not showing on Google. If people find you but do not get in touch, start with the slow website guide and the seven signs of a redesign. If you are planning a new site, start with what a website costs.
Can you check my website for the problems you write about?
Yes. Our £99 website audit reviews your whole website, including speed, Google visibility, mobile use, enquiries and security basics, and gives you a prioritised list of fixes within 2 working days.
Do I need a new website or just some fixes?
Often fixes are enough. Our website redesign page explains when improving what you have makes sense and when a rebuild is the better use of your budget. An audit is a low-cost way to find out before you commit.
How do I ask a question about my own website?
Email hello@webbuilderagency.com or use the contact form, tell us your website address and what you would like to improve, and we will reply by email.
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