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We offer a range of software designed to make menial online tasks easier.

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Built for businesses who want it done properly

Independent retail, professional services, membership organisations, sole traders and growing businesses. We specialise in the hospitality industry.

Who It's For

Built for businesses who want it done properly

Independent retail, professional services, membership organisations, sole traders and growing businesses.

Where to find it

On our sister website: jwbiz.co.uk

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Website Articles & Guides

Free for everyone, always. A full list of every guide currently available.

Planning & Costs

7 articles

Does a Business Need a Website? Whether a website is genuinely necessary in 2026, and when it isn't.
How Much Does a Website Cost? A realistic breakdown of website pricing in the UK.
How to Choose a Domain Name Practical guidance for picking a domain that works for your business.
Web Designer vs Web Developer The difference between the two roles, and which one you need.
What Does a Graphic Designer Do? Where graphic design fits alongside web design and branding.
Custom Websites vs. Website Platforms Comparing bespoke builds against template-based platforms.
Publishing Platforms vs CMS vs. Website Builders Clearing up the differences between three commonly confused terms.

Building Your Site

7 articles

What Should a Website Include? The core pages and features every business website needs.
What Makes a Good Homepage? The elements that turn a homepage into an effective one.
How to Write an About Us Page Structuring an About page that builds trust rather than filler.
Writing for Websites Preparing clear, effective copy before a site goes into build.
Photos & Logos Getting images and branding assets ready for a professional build.
Optimising Media Preparing photos and video so a site stays fast to load.
Website Legal Pages Which legal pages a UK business website actually needs.

Hosting & Technical

9 articles

What Is SSL & HTTPS? Explaining SSL and HTTPS in plain terms, and why they matter.
How to Choose a Hosting Plan What to look for when comparing web hosting options.
What Is Web Hosting? A plain-English explanation of what hosting actually does.
Website Backups Explained Why backups matter, and what to check is actually happening.
Website & Hosting Maintenance What ongoing maintenance covers, and why it's not optional.
What to Do When Your Website Goes Down Practical first steps when a website stops working.
Why Does My Website Look Different on Different Devices? Explaining responsive design and cross-device rendering.
How Often Should a Website Be Renewed? Signs a website has aged past its useful life.
Why Sending Emails Is Harder Than It Looks: SMTP Explained Why transactional and contact form emails often fail, and what sits behind reliable delivery.

Getting Found Online

7 articles

What Is SEO? A plain-English introduction to search engine optimisation.
Is It Enough Just to Have a Website? Why a website alone rarely brings in customers on its own.
Get More Customers From a Website Practical ways to turn website visitors into enquiries.
Does a Website Need a Blog? When a blog helps a business site, and when it doesn't.
Website Traffic & Statistics Understanding what website analytics actually tell you.
Why Has My Website Disappeared from Google? Common reasons a site drops out of search results.
How To Check A Site Has Been Indexed Simple ways to confirm Google and Bing have indexed a site.

Technology & Other

8 articles

Why You Should Not Use AI to Build Your Website The real risks of using general AI tools to build a website unsupervised.
Are Facebook AI Website Ads Accurate, or Just a Scam? Checking AI website-builder adverts against what they actually deliver.
Why AI Search Tools Can't Find Your Small Business Why AI-powered search often overlooks smaller local businesses.
We Put ChatGPT to the Test. It Couldn't Find Us. A real test of AI search visibility for a small business.
Is a Mobile App Necessary? Whether a business needs a dedicated app, or a website is enough.
Professional Email Addresses Why a branded email address matters more than it seems.
Cookie Banners Explained What cookie banners do, and what UK law actually requires.
Why We Don't Post a Client Portfolio & How That Protects You The reasoning behind not publishing a public client portfolio.