The blog
Straight answers about websites and apps.
What things cost, which tools to pick, and how to work with developers without the jargon.
White-label vs in-house developer: which costs less?
White label vs in-house developer for UK agencies. The real cost of hiring, why utilisation decides it, and when a hybrid model gives you the best of both.
Core Web Vitals explained for business owners
What Google’s Core Web Vitals measure, why they matter for rankings and conversions, and the most common fixes, explained without the jargon.
How much does a Shopify website cost in the UK?
Typical UK costs for a Shopify website: plan fees, themes, apps, payment fees and build prices, from a simple theme setup to a custom or headless store.
React Native vs native apps: which should your business choose?
An honest comparison of React Native and fully native iOS and Android apps, covering cost, performance, user experience and when each makes sense for a business.
How long does it take to build a website?
Typical UK website timelines by type, from brochure sites to web apps, what each phase involves, why projects slip and how to get live sooner.
How to redesign your website without losing your Google rankings
A practical checklist for redesigning or rebuilding a website while keeping your search traffic, covering URLs, redirects, content, metadata and what to check after launch.
What is white-label web development and how does it work?
White label web development explained for UK agencies. How it runs from brief to launch, who talks to the client, who owns the code and how it's priced.
White-label development pricing: fixed price, day rate or retainer?
How agencies can price white-label development work, the pros and cons of fixed price, day rate and retainer models, and how to protect your margin.
How much does website maintenance cost in the UK?
Typical UK website maintenance costs per month and per year, from hosting and domains to updates and support, and which ones are worth paying for.
How much does it cost to build an app in the UK?
Typical UK price ranges for building a mobile app, what drives the cost up or down, and the ongoing costs to budget for after launch.
How to write a website brief (with a template)
A simple website brief template that gets you accurate quotes, fewer surprises and a better site, plus the mistakes that make projects overrun.
How much does a website cost in the UK?
Realistic UK price ranges for a business website in 2026, what actually drives the cost, and the running costs nobody mentions until after launch.
Next.js vs WordPress for a business website
An honest comparison from someone who builds with Next.js, including when WordPress is the better choice, and a simple checklist for deciding.
What to look for in a white-label development partner
A practical checklist for agencies choosing a white-label developer, from who actually writes the code to who owns it afterwards, plus the questions to ask on the first call.