Small business websites
Web design for small businesses that want more enquiries
Custom websites for trades, clinics, consultants and startups, written for you, set up for local Google searches and launched in weeks. Fixed price from £1,950.
- Fixed price from £1,950
- We write your copy
- Local SEO set-up included
Quick answer
ProntX offers web design for small businesses across London and the UK, with custom websites from £1,950 one-off (ex VAT). Each package includes copywriting, mobile-first design, local SEO set-up, analytics and training, and you own the site outright. It suits trades, clinics, professional services and startups that need a credible site fast.
Web design for small businesses should be quick, affordable and focused on one outcome: more enquiries from the right local customers. ProntX builds custom small business websites from £1,950, written and designed for you, set up for Google, and handed over so you own every part of it.
Built for owners who are short on time
Most small business owners do not want to spend evenings dragging blocks around a website builder or writing copy about themselves. You want a site that explains what you do, shows you are trustworthy, works on a phone and makes it easy to get in touch. That is what our small business packages are designed to deliver, with as little of your time as possible.
What a small business site actually needs
For most local firms that means a strong homepage, a page for each main service, an about page with real photos, reviews, a simple quote or booking form and clear contact details. Add service area pages if you travel to customers. More pages are not always better; clear pages that answer questions are.
At ProntX we plan the pages around the searches your customers actually type, such as “emergency electrician Croydon” or “accountant for landlords”, so each page has a job to do. That keeps the site small enough to build quickly and affordably, while giving Google a clear reason to show it for the work you want more of.
What is included
What do you get in a small business website package?
The Starter package covers everything needed to launch a professional site that can be found locally: planning, copy, custom design, build, local SEO set-up and training.
- Up to around 6 pages: home, services, about, reviews, contact and one more
- Copywriting from a 30-minute phone or video interview
- Custom design in your brand colours, not an off-the-shelf template
- Mobile-first layout with click-to-call and tap-friendly forms
- Quote, enquiry or booking form sent straight to your inbox
- Google Business Profile review and linking
- LocalBusiness schema, page titles and meta descriptions
- Google Analytics 4 and Search Console set up in your name
- SSL certificate, cookie notice and privacy policy page
- Accessibility checks to WCAG 2.2 AA
- An easy editor so you can change text and photos yourself
- A recorded training video and 30 days of post-launch support
Pricing
How much does small business website design cost in the UK?
Our small business websites start at £1,950 one-off, ex VAT. Sites with more pages, service area pages or online booking typically cost £2,500 to £3,500. You get a fixed price before we start.
| Option | Price (ex VAT) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | From £1,950 | Sole traders, new businesses and firms with a few core services |
| Starter Plus | Typically £2,500 to £3,500 | Businesses covering several towns or offering many services, needing extra pages, a blog or online booking |
| Small online shop | From £3,950 | Small businesses that want to sell products online; see our ecommerce packages |
What it costs to run afterwards
Beyond the build, expect to pay for a domain name (usually a few pounds a year) and hosting, which you hold in your own name. The optional care plan for updates, backups and small edits is quoted with your project, and you can cancel it at any time. There are no hidden licence fees from us.
Website design
from £1,950 one-off
Fast, SEO-ready business websites
What is includedDIY or agency
Is affordable web design better than a DIY website builder?
A builder such as Wix or Squarespace is cheaper on day one. A professionally built site usually wins on copy, speed, local SEO and the time it saves you, which is what decides whether the phone rings.
| Factor | DIY website builder | ProntX small business site |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low, plus your time | From £1,950 fixed |
| Your time | Often several weekends | About two to three hours of reviews and calls |
| Copywriting | You write it | We write it from an interview |
| Local SEO set-up | Basic settings, if you know where to look | Service pages, schema, Business Profile linking, tracking |
| Ownership | Tied to the builder’s platform | Fully yours, portable to any host |
A DIY builder can be the right call for a hobby business or a very tight budget, and we will say so if that is your situation. If your site needs to win local work against established competitors, a professional build usually pays for itself.
Design that converts
What turns a small business website visitor into a customer?
Visitors decide in seconds whether you can help them, whether you cover their area and how to get in touch. We design every page so those three answers are visible straight away.
1
A clear first screen
What you do, where you do it and a button to call or request a quote, all visible on a phone without scrolling.
2
Real proof
Genuine reviews, photos of your own work and team, and any accreditations or memberships your customers recognise.
3
Honest pricing signals
Starting prices or typical ranges where you can share them. People are more likely to enquire when they know you fit their budget.
4
Short forms
Name, contact details and a few words about the job. Every extra field loses enquiries, so we only ask what you need to reply.
We also make sure the site loads quickly on mobile data, because many local searches happen on the move. Lightweight pages, compressed photos and no unnecessary plugins keep it fast, which helps both visitors and your Google rankings. Small business website design is mostly about removing reasons not to get in touch, and that is where we focus the design time in each project.
Local search
Will my website help me show up in local Google searches?
It gives you the right foundations. Local rankings depend on your website, your Google Business Profile and your reviews working together, and we set the website side up properly from the start.
Relevance
One page per service
A page for “boiler repair” and another for “bathroom fitting” gives Google a clear match for each search, instead of one vague services list.
Location
Service area signals
Your address or service areas, consistent business details and LocalBusiness schema help search engines understand where you work.
Trust
Reviews and proof
We display reviews, accreditations and photos of real work, and link your site and Business Profile so each supports the other.
Want to go further after launch? Our local SEO service works on map pack rankings, citations and review generation on a rolling monthly basis.
Who we work with
Which small businesses do we build websites for?
Mostly local service businesses, professional practices and startups across London and the UK, from one-person operations to firms with a few dozen staff.
Trades
Web design for tradesmen
Plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, landscapers and cleaners. Big call buttons, area pages, job photos and short quote forms that work on site. See our trades marketing page.
Clinics
Health and beauty practices
Dentists, physios, aesthetics clinics and salons that need treatment pages, pricing guidance and online booking. We also run dental marketing.
Professional
Consultants and advisers
Accountants, solicitors, coaches and consultants who win work on credibility: clear services, team profiles, case studies and an easy way to book a call.
New
Web design for startups
A launch site that explains the idea, captures early sign-ups or enquiries and can grow into something larger without being rebuilt from scratch.
What we need from you
How much work is involved on my side?
Very little. A typical small business site takes 3 to 4 weeks, and your input is a kick-off call, a folder of photos and logos, and two rounds of feedback.
- A 30-minute interview about your services and customers
- Your logo, any brand colours and photos of your work or team
- Reviews you are happy for us to display
- Access to your domain, or we help you register one
- No need to write your own pages
- No technical set-up on your side
- No long meetings or design jargon
- No contract tying you to us after launch
ProntX has served more than 200 clients over six years, many of them small firms that later added local SEO, Google Ads or email. You can see how those fit together on our small business marketing page.
Start here
Not sure if you need a new website?
Ask for a free growth audit. We record a short personal video reviewing your current site, Google Business Profile and local competitors, and tell you honestly whether a rebuild is worth it.
No sales script and no obligation. Request yours on the free audit page, or compare all our services on the web design overview.
How it works
What happens after you get in touch
- 01Free audit
We review your site, search visibility, ads and competitors, then send a short video walkthrough with the quickest wins.
Request audit - 02Plan and price
A one-page plan with goals, channels, timeline and a fixed monthly price. No surprises later.
See prices - 03Launch in weeks
Tracking first, then quick wins, then the bigger builds. You see progress in the first month.
See our work - 04Report and grow
Monthly report in plain English: leads, sales, cost per result and what we do next.
Talk to us
FAQ
Small business website questions, answered
Still unsure? Ask us anything. We reply within one working day.
How much does a small business website cost?
Our small business websites start at £1,950 one-off, ex VAT, for around six custom pages with copywriting, local SEO set-up and training included. Larger sites with service area pages, a blog or online booking typically cost £2,500 to £3,500. On top of that you pay for your own domain and hosting. You receive a fixed quote before any work begins.
How long does it take to build a small business website?
A typical Starter site takes 3 to 4 weeks from the kick-off call to launch. The timeline mostly depends on how quickly we receive your logo, photos and feedback. Because we write the copy for you from a short interview, there is no long wait while you draft pages yourself.
Do you write the content for my website?
Yes. Copywriting is included in every small business package. We interview you for around 30 minutes about your services, customers and what makes you different, then write the pages in plain English with clear calls to action. You review and approve everything before launch, and you can request changes in two feedback rounds.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. We build on an editor that lets you change text, swap photos, add reviews and publish news without touching code. You get a recorded training video specific to your site. If you would rather not do it yourself, the optional care plan includes a monthly allowance of edits.
Will my website appear on Google?
Your site launches with the technical basics in place: service pages, page titles, LocalBusiness schema, a sitemap submitted to Search Console and a link to your Google Business Profile. That makes the site indexable and relevant. Ranking above established competitors also depends on reviews, links and ongoing content, which our local SEO service can help with.
Do you build websites for tradesmen?
Yes, trades are one of our most common small business clients. We build sites for plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, landscapers and cleaners with click-to-call buttons, service area pages, before and after photos and quick quote forms. We also connect the site to your Google Business Profile, which drives many local enquiries for trades.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. The website is a one-off fixed price. After launch you can choose an optional care plan for updates, security and edits, which runs month to month and can be cancelled at any time. You own the domain, hosting, website and content, so you are never tied to us.
What if I already have a website?
We can rebuild it or improve it. We start by checking which pages already bring visitors from Google so we keep or redirect them, then move your content into the new design. If your current site only needs better copy, speed or local SEO rather than a full rebuild, we will tell you, which can save you money.
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Free growth audit
Find out what is holding your growth back
Tell us about your business in four quick steps. Within two working days you get a short video audit of your website, search visibility and ads, with the three changes that would make the biggest difference.
- Personal video walkthrough, not an automated PDF
- Covers SEO, AI search, ads and conversion
- No obligation and no hard sell