How it works
Instead of paying hundreds of pounds upfront, you pay a monthly fee. That fee normally covers the design, your domain name, hosting, security and a certain number of changes each month.
Think of it like a phone contract that includes the handset, except a good provider won’t tie you in.
Five questions to ask before you sign up
- Is there a minimum term? Some providers lock you in for 12, 24 or even 36 months. Ask what it costs to leave early.
- Is there a setup fee? “Pay monthly” doesn’t always mean nothing upfront. Check.
- Who owns the domain name? Your web address is valuable. Make sure you can take it with you if you leave.
- What happens to the website if I cancel? Can you buy it? For how much? Get the figure in writing.
- What’s actually included each month? How many changes? Is support by email, phone or a ticket system?
How we answer those questions
- Minimum term: none. Give 30 days’ notice and you’re done.
- Setup fee: £0.
- Domain: yours to keep. We transfer it to you if you leave.
- Website on cancelling: you can buy it for a fixed one-off fee, shown on our pricing page.
- Included: hosting, domain, security, and monthly edits on every plan.
Whoever you choose, ask those five questions. An honest provider will answer them without wriggling.