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small businesses.

Practical writing on websites, social media and marketing for people running their own business, with the sources behind every claim so you can check them yourself.

Websites · 5 min read

Drag-and-Drop Builder or a Custom Website?

What you get with Wix, Squarespace and the other builders, what a custom site adds, what each costs, and how to tell which one suits you.

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Marketing · 6 min read

Five Things Big Brands Know About How People Buy

The research behind price lists, review stars and menus, how far to trust each finding, and how to use it without tricking anyone.

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Social Media · 9 min read

How Much Does Social Media Management Cost in the UK?

Real 2026 price bands for freelancers, boutique agencies and full-service providers, and what changes the number.

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Social Media · 7 min read

When Should a Business Outsource Its Social Media?

The signs it's time to hand it over, the signs it isn't yet, and what to have ready before that first conversation.

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