Setting up a website

Articles and guides for UK small businesses on setting up and managing a commercial website.

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How do I build a website for my small business?

There are various website builders for small businesses. Here are who they are, what they cost and how to get your website up and running

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Advice for small businesses on building a website on a shoestring

Omer Shai of website builder Wix talks about the benefits of using free tools to develop your web presence

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How can I promote my small business website?

We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media

Business Technology

10 practical tips for setting up an e-commerce site

Phil Rothwell of EcomEvolve offers ten practical insights into the essentials of setting up your first e-commerce business.

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What’s the best website builder for my small business?

Do you want your small business to sell through the internet? Basic e-commerce packages offered by six of the most popular website builders compared

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Top 10 things preventing conversions on your website

Ten things you can do to make more sales through your website. Some are quick fixes and others longer term to drive conversions

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Pivoting to an online business – 8 legal mistakes to avoid

Many small businesses are launching websites to keep sales going during the coronavirus pandemic. Lawyer Marion Kennedy highlights 8 legal mistakes to avoid when pivoting to an online business

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How to get your small business online within an hour

Small businesses are struggling in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, especially those without a website. We'll help you get online

Partner content

GoDaddy offers free websites to start-ups that complete 12-day challenge

Website builder GoDaddy will host a free website for one year to aspiring start-ups that complete its 12-day challenge

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How to establish an online presence for new businesses

Nearly two million UK small businesses don't have any online presence, costing them over £343bn a year. Here are 5 effective ways to establish your small business on the internet.

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HTTPS: why your small business website needs to be HTTPS ASAP

Customers searching for your website on Google see it marked "not secure" if you are not HTTPS enabled - which could act as a brake on potential sales. Happily, reputable website providers such as Yell offer HTTPS as part of their standard website setup.

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