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Hosting, domains and backups explained in plain English for UK small businesses, so you can make sensible choices about your website.
WordPress vs Squarespace for a UK small business
Read the guide →: WordPress vs Squarespace for a UK small businessA plain-English comparison of WordPress and Squarespace for UK small businesses, with 2026 prices, what each does best and which one suits which business.
WordPress vs Wix: which is better for a UK small business?
Read the guide →: WordPress vs Wix: which is better for a UK small business?Wix is the easiest drag-and-drop builder; WordPress gives more control and lower running costs. Prices, pros and cons and who each one suits.
WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: what is the difference?
Read the guide →: WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: what is the difference?Same name, different deal. What WordPress.com and WordPress.org each mean, what they cost and which one a small business should choose.
WordPress vs Squarespace vs Wix vs Shopify: which is best for a UK small business?
Read the guide →: WordPress vs Squarespace vs Wix vs Shopify: which is best for a UK small business?Four platforms, one table: 2026 UK prices, what each is best at, and a simple way to choose for a service business, a shop or a portfolio.
WordPress for small business: the pros and cons
Read the guide →: WordPress for small business: the pros and consWhat WordPress does well, where it causes headaches, what it really costs a small business each year, and when Squarespace or Wix is the better choice.
Domain Names for Small Businesses: How to Choose and Register One (UK)
Read the guide →: Domain Names for Small Businesses: How to Choose and Register One (UK)What a domain name is, who holds it, .co.uk vs .com, and how to choose, register and renew one for your UK business without mistakes.
Website Backups for Small Businesses: What to Back Up and How to Test It
Read the guide →: Website Backups for Small Businesses: What to Back Up and How to Test ItWhat to back up for a small business website, where to keep copies and how to test a restore, based on NCSC advice for small organisations.
How to Choose Web Hosting for a Small Business (UK Checklist)
Read the guide →: How to Choose Web Hosting for a Small Business (UK Checklist)A plain-English checklist for choosing web hosting in the UK: backups, support, security, real price and how to avoid getting locked in.
Shared Hosting vs VPS vs WordPress Hosting: Which Does a Small Business Need?
Read the guide →: Shared Hosting vs VPS vs WordPress Hosting: Which Does a Small Business Need?Shared hosting, managed WordPress hosting, VPS and dedicated servers explained in plain English, with who each suits and what to watch for.
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