Websites, visibility and support designed to help customers not just understand your business — but connect with it.
Starting a Small Business? Here’s How to Set Up Your Online Presence Properly
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I open a limited number of free sessions each week currently
Not sure if you even need a website yet? Start here - We have written a Blog to help: Do I Need a Website to Start a Business UK? What to Do First.
Start your free new business online foundations check
Not sure if you need a website yet, or what to do first? That’s completely normal. This is just a starting point — we’ll figure it out together. No pressure, no expectations — just a quick first step >
The form takes 30 seconds — just leave your details and I’ll take a look before we chat.
Starting a business is exciting — but knowing where to begin online can feel overwhelming.
Most people jump straight into building a website…
without really knowing what that website needs to do.
That’s where I help.
How I Help You Set Up Your Business Online
Simple steps:
We start with a relaxed conversation about your business
I help you understand what you actually need (and what you don’t)
We map out the right next steps for you
You move forward with clarity and confidence
This service is for New Small Businesses Getting Started Online
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…….
You’re starting a business and don’t know where to begin online
You’re using platforms like Etsy or social media but want more control
You’re thinking about a website but unsure if it’s the right next step
You want to do things properly from the start, not fix mistakes later
I’ve written a full guide on this here:
Do you need a website to start a business in the UK?
Why Setting Up Your Online Presence Properly Matters
This isn’t about just getting a website live.
It’s about making sure your business can actually be found
and that everything you build supports that from the start.
Because if your business isn’t visible, your website won’t bring you enquiries.
What You Need to Set Up Your Business Online
What This Helps You Avoid
Right now, most new businesses:
Build a website too early
Choose the wrong platforms
Don’t think about how they’ll be found
End up having to redo everything later
This call helps you avoid that.
What Happens During the Chat
The call is relaxed and practical.
We talk through your business, your ideas, and where you’re at right now — so you can understand what you actually need online (and what you don’t).
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:
How your customers are likely to find you - Whether you need a website yet (or not) - What platforms make sense for your business - The right next step for you
There is no obligation to buy anything.
What Happens Next After Your Foundations Check
From here, you might go on to:
A full website build
Google Business Profile setup
Business Listings support
Consider my Support and Guidance Service
Or you may simply leave with a clear plan and build things yourself
There’s no pressure — just the right next step for you.
After your New Business Online Foundations Check you receive a written Summary outlining how I recommend you start your Online Foundations correctly so that Google understands your Business and potential customers learn about your Business and become an enquiry.
I offer Ongoing Website & Business Support to Improve your Business Visibility & Enquiries Online. This isn’t just about being online — it’s about structuring your website, if you choose to have one, and online presence so people understand your business and take action.
Get Ongoing Support to Grow Your Business Online
Not sure what to do next with your website, SEO or online presence? I’ll guide you step by step so you can build it properly, understand what you’re doing, and start getting found on Google.
Before you build anything, understand this
When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to feel like you need to do everything at once.
In reality, you just need to know what matters first.
This is something I explain in more detail in our latest blog — This is exactly what we break down in our latest blog — what actually makes the difference early on.
Read it here: Website Support for Small Businesses UK: The Approach That Gets Enquiries — Simple Website Development and Support
Getting this right at the start makes everything easier later - you do not have to rush into a website - you need to get it right
BOOK YOUR NEW BUSINESS ONLINE FOUNDATIONS CHECK
Still unsure if a website is the right next step?
Read this first → Do I Need a Website to Start a Business UK? What to Do First
FAQs
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Not always.
For some businesses, starting with platforms like social media or Etsy can work well in the early stages.
The key is understanding how people will find you.
If your customers are searching on Google, having your own website gives you much more control and visibility.
This is something I help you figure out based on your business, rather than assuming a website is always the first step.
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There isn’t just one step.
Being found on Google usually involves a combination of:
having a clear business offering
setting up your Google Business Profile properly
having a website that Google understands
building content over time
Most importantly, everything needs to work together.
That’s what I help you set up from the beginning, so you’re not trying to fix it later.
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This is one of the most important stages — and often the most rushed.
Before building a website, you should be clear on:
what your business offers
who your customers are
how people will find you
what your website actually needs to do
Without that clarity, it’s very easy to build something that looks good but doesn’t bring enquiries.
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It depends on your goals.
Etsy can be a great place to start, especially for visibility within the platform.
But you don’t own that platform or your customer journey.
A website gives you:
more control
the ability to be found on Google
a place to grow your business long-term
I help you decide if and when that step makes sense for you.
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This is for businesses that are just starting out.
The focus is on helping you decide what you need to set up and how to move forward.
A Visibility Check is for businesses that already have a website or online presence and want to understand why it isn’t performing.
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You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what your business needs next.
That might be:
moving forward with a website
setting up your Google Business Profile
improving your visibility
or taking some time to build things yourself
There’s no pressure — just clarity on the right direction for you.
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At the moment, yes.
As this is a new service, I’m offering a limited number of sessions free of charge while I develop it.
It’s something I plan to introduce as a paid service in the future, whereby the Price will be £90.
Part of my Support for Small Businesses is to write Blogs to help you understand how to ensure Your New Website brings you the enquiries you expect. I recommend this one to start…….
New to websites? Read our guide: 10 Steps to Building a Small Business Website That Actually Gets Found on Google
A step-by-step guide to building a small business website that gets found on Google
Including: > Be Clear What Your Website Is Meant to Do > Choose the Right Platform > Mobile-First Website Design > Secure a Proper Domain Name (.co.uk Matters) > Get the Basic SEO Foundations Right > Build the Right Core Pages > Website Speed & Performance > Connect It to Google Properly > Make Sure Customers Can Contact You Easily > Don’t Just Launch It. Support It
Current Website Projects
A look at current websites being built by Simple Website Development & Support.
Some of these projects are still in progress, but they show the kind of small businesses I’m currently supporting with clear structure, calm design, visibility, and enquiry-focused websites.
Thrifty Mobility
Thrifty Mobility is a Norfolk-based mobility scooter and wheelchair repair, servicing and hire business. Their new website was designed and built by Simple Website Development & Support and launched in June 2026.
Since launch, the website has continued to grow with the business. Most recently, we created a dedicated Mobility Scooter & Wheelchair Hire in Norfolk page to support Thrifty's expanding hire service, with clear information, helpful advice, FAQs and simple ways for customers to get in touch.
The website was built to grow with Thrifty Mobility, allowing new services and pages to be added as the business develops.
Earthwise Fenland
Earthwise Fenland is a current website project by Simple Website Development & Support, creating a new online wellbeing and sustainable living directory for Fenland and the surrounding area. The website is being built to help local people easily discover businesses, organisations, services and support across five carefully structured categories.
The project includes individual business listings, searchable directory categories and a clear journey that makes it simple for visitors to find relevant local support and learn more about each organisation. The focus is on creating a warm, community-led website that is easy to explore while giving participating businesses and organisations meaningful online visibility.
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