I Need a Website for My Business — What Are My Options?

If you've found yourself thinking "I need a website for my business", you're already ahead of the game — recognising the need is the first step. The next question is: what's the best way to get one? Here's your complete guide.

Why you need a website in 2026

A website isn't optional any more. When a potential customer hears about your business — whether through a recommendation, a social media post, or a Google search — the first thing they'll do is look you up online. If they can't find a website, or find one that looks unprofessional, many will simply move on to a competitor.

Read our full guide on whether small businesses need a website for more on this.

Option 1: Build it yourself with a website builder

Platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and GoDaddy let you build a website yourself without technical knowledge. The appeal is obvious — low barrier to entry and relatively low cost to start. The reality is more complex: the "free" plans are barely functional for business use, and the paid plans cost £18–£25/month. You'll also spend significant time building and maintaining the site yourself. Read our Wix vs WordPress comparison and Squarespace vs WordPress guide for detailed breakdowns.

Option 2: Hire a freelance web designer

A decent freelance designer in the UK charges £500–£3,000 for a small business website. You get a professional result without doing it yourself, but you'll still need to pay monthly hosting fees and the timeline is typically 2–8 weeks.

Option 3: Use an agency

Agencies produce the most polished results but charge accordingly — typically £2,000–£15,000 for a small business site. Unless you have complex requirements, this is usually overkill.

Option 4: nohosting.co.uk — the fastest, most affordable route

If you need a professional website quickly and affordably, our service is designed exactly for you. A one-off £299 gets you a fully custom, professionally designed website — up to 5 pages, SEO optimised, mobile-friendly, with free hosting for life. Live within 48 hours.

We handle everything: design, build, deployment, and connecting your domain. You just fill in our order form and we take it from there. See our guide on UK website costs for a full comparison of all the options.