The Surrey Web Masters blog
Plain-English guides.
Websites, Google and getting more customers, written for small businesses and side hustles.
2 November 2026
Pay Monthly Websites: What to Check Before You Sign
A pay monthly website means no big bill up front. The catch, when there is one, is in the contract. Eight things to check before you sign, from who owns your web address to what happens when you leave.
2 November 2026
How Much Does a Website Cost in Surrey in 2026?
What a website really costs a small business, side hustle or trade in Surrey in 2026: DIY builders, monthly plans, freelancers and agencies, plus the running costs people forget.
2 November 2026
What is the difference between static websites and hand-coded websites?
What makes my websites so much better compared to using a page builder like Wordpress? It all comes down to how they are made, and how that affects load times, user retention, and your search rankings... Here's the blunt comparison I give to small-business clients in Surrey.
2 November 2026
Why Most Small Business Websites in Surrey Are Losing You Money
Most customers hear about you first and look you up second. Here's where small business websites lose them at that moment, and a ten-minute check you can do on your own site today.
27 September 2026
What Should a Builder's Website Have? A Checklist for Surrey Trades
The ten things a builder's or tradesperson's website needs to win more local work in 2026, from job photos and area pages to your Google profile and a call button.