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Tailored copy

Local business websites, built and managed for you

We build your website.
You don't lift a finger.

Local web design that gets your business found. We write your copy, set up local SEO, and build a website that works in Google, Bing and AI search. Professionally designed and live within 7–14 days.

Already have a website? We'll look after it

£450 one-off build + £15/mo hosting, maintenance & security

DIY builders start from £16/month, but expect 20+ hours of evenings and weekends figuring it out. At £50/hour, that's £1,000+ before your site is even live.

You've got enough on your plate. We'll handle the website.

No payment until your site is ready and you've given it the green light for launch.

A website planned around the customers you want helps bring the right enquiries straight to you, with no fee per lead, no commission and no sharing them with competitors.

How it works

From start to launch in four simple steps. We handle everything.

See the full process, step by step
  1. Tell us about your business

    Tell us what you do, where you work and what you need. Takes a couple of minutes.

  2. We build your site

    We write tailored copy, design your pages, and handle all the setup for you.

  3. Review and approve

    You get a full preview before anything goes live. Nothing launches without your say-so.

  4. Launch and maintain

    Your site goes live, gets submitted to Google, and we take care of the maintenance from there.

Chris, founder of Launch My Local Site

Hi, I'm Chris.

I started Launch My Local Site after seeing too many local businesses get stuck in the same situation.

They either get quoted thousands upfront by agencies, handed a DIY website builder they don't have time to learn, or end up with a generic site that looks nice but never actually generates enquiries.

For most local businesses, the problem isn't just ability. It's time.

You're busy running the business, serving customers, answering calls and keeping everything moving. Writing website copy, choosing hosting, setting up domains and figuring out Google is usually the last thing you want to deal with.

That's exactly why Launch My Local Site exists.

You simply tell me about your business and I take care of the rest. I write the copy, build the site, handle the hosting and submit everything to Google so your website is ready to start bringing in enquiries.

No big upfront costs. No complicated setup.

Just a straightforward service that gets your business online properly.

Local business websites built for trades and services

We build websites for trades, local service businesses and small businesses across the UK. If you need a professional local business website without spending time building one yourself, we can help.

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PlumbersElectriciansBuildersDecoratorsGardenersLandscapersHair SalonsBarbersDog GroomersCleanersTherapistsPhotographersMechanicsArchitectsInterior DesignersPersonal TrainersCaterersFloristsCare Providers

Highlighted trades have a dedicated page showing exactly what your website needs. Builder, plumber, electrician or another trade? See websites for tradespeople.

Why local businesses choose us

Everything handled for you, with no surprises.

No payment until you’re happy

You won’t pay a penny until your site is ready and you’ve approved it for launch. Zero risk.

All setup sorted for you

Domain, hosting, design, content, launch. We handle everything so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Live in as little as 7 days

Most websites are ready to preview within 7–14 days. We don’t hang about.

Tailored copy written for you

We write all the website copy based on what you tell us about your business. No templates, no filler.

Built for Google from day one

Every site is built to be search engine friendly and submitted to Google the moment it launches.

Every enquiry is 100% yours

Unlike trades portals, every enquiry from your website goes directly to you. No commission, no hidden fees, no middleman.

Personal, friendly service

You’re not a ticket number. We work with you directly and keep things simple and straightforward.

No hassle, no wasted time

Tell us what you need, and we take it from there. You get on with running your business.

Ongoing maintenance included

Updates, fixes, and minor changes are all part of the package. Your site stays fresh without you having to chase anyone.

Why not just use a website builder?

A £16/month builder looks cheaper until you count the hours. Here is the honest comparison over your first year.

DIY builders

£192

first year
plus 10–40 hrs of your time

Launch My Local Site

£630

first year
plus about 30 minutes

Website copy written for you
×
Site designed and built for you
×
SEO setup and Google submission
×
Google Business Profile setup
×
Domain and hosting included
Year 1 only
Ongoing maintenance and updates
×
Personal, direct support
×
Your time required
10–40+ hours
~30 mins
Right-sized

Built for the size of business you are

A local business needs a website that gets found, looks trustworthy and makes it easy to get in touch. It does not need a five-figure build or a monthly fee that grows every year to get there.

What you pay for

The pages your customers actually need, written for you, set up to be found locally, then hosted, secured and kept up to date. £450 to build and £15 a month.

What you don't pay for

Discovery workshops, account managers, monthly reports nobody reads, and features built for much bigger businesses. A local business rarely needs them, so we leave them out.

What doesn't creep up

Your monthly fee covers hosting, maintenance, security and small updates. Anything bigger, like a new section or a booking system, is quoted first, so nothing is added to your bill unless you have agreed to it.

If your business does need more, such as an online shop, bookings or several locations, we will say so and give you a fixed quote before any work starts. Already paying a lot for a website that brings in little? Get a free website check.

Already have a website?

Find out what it is doing well, and what is holding it back

Send us the address and Chris will look at it properly: how it works on a phone, how fast it loads, whether it says what you do and where, how you show up in Google and AI search, and how easy you are to contact. You get a plain-English summary by email. No obligation, no sales call unless you want one.

Get a free website check

Free. Reply within 3 working days.

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Moving from Squarespace, Wix or Yell? How we move your website

Helping your business get found in search and AI

Your website launches within 7 to 14 days, structured so search engines and AI platforms can understand your business properly.

Search-friendly page structure

Every page is built with clean HTML, proper heading hierarchy, and optimised meta tags so search engines can understand your content.

Clear page titles and descriptions

We write page titles and meta descriptions that include your business name, services, and location to help with local search.

Mobile-friendly design

Google prioritises mobile-friendly websites. Every site we build is fully responsive and tested on all devices.

Fast loading pages

Slow sites get penalised. Our sites are built to load fast, with optimised images and clean code.

Submitted to Google, Bing and AI search

We submit your site to Google and Bing the moment it goes live, and structure it so AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Perplexity can find and reference your business too.

Structured data and schema markup

We add behind-the-scenes markup that helps Google understand your business type, location, and services.

For most businesses this means that when someone searches for your business name, your website appears clearly in Google results. Ranking for broader searches such as services in your area usually requires ongoing SEO work.

What's included

Everything you need to get online properly, included in the build. We sort the lot.

  • Tailored copy written for your business
  • Essential website pages included
  • Domain name and hosting included
  • Built to be search engine friendly
  • Submitted to Google, Bing and AI search on launch
  • Fully optimised Google & Bing Map Listing included
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Review your site before it goes live
  • Secure admin system with modern security measures
  • GDPR cookie consent included
  • Ongoing maintenance and updates included
  • No payment until your site is ready and approved

Simple, clear pricing

One package, two parts. You pay once to get your website built, then a small monthly fee to keep it online and looked after.

Everything included

To build your website

£450one-off

Paid once, when your site is ready

  • Tailored copy written for your business
  • Essential website pages included
  • Domain name and hosting included
  • Built to be search engine friendly
  • Submitted to Google, Bing and AI search on launch
plus

To keep it running

£15per month

Rolling monthly, no long-term contract

  • Domain and hosting included
  • Maintenance and security updates
  • Small updates included: prices, hours, photos
  • Your site and domain are yours to keep
  • Personal, direct support from Chris

Just £450 to get started, then £15 a month.

A multi-page website with everything included: no hosting, domain or update extras. And it is yours to keep, wherever you take it.

That is less per month than Squarespace, and we do the work for you.

Tell us about your business

No payment until your site is ready and you have approved it

Optional extras

Add what you need. Everything here is optional.

Contact form
Legal pages (privacy & terms)
Testimonial slider
Image sourcing & optimisation
Logo design
Blog & articles
Before & after gallery
Email forwarding setup
Google Ads management
Local SEO support
Bespoke requirements

Extras are priced individually and discussed as part of our initial conversation. We'll recommend what makes sense for your business.

Frequently asked questions

We’ll get in touch within 3 working days, by phone or email, to find out more about your business and what you need from your website. On that call we confirm the plan and anything we need from you, then we get underway.

Quickly. Once we’ve confirmed the plan with you, we get underway straight away and aim to have the full website ready for you to preview within 7–14 days.

No, we write the core website copy for you based on the information you provide. You’ll get to review everything before it goes live.

Yes. You’ll get a full preview of your website and nothing goes live until you’ve approved it. One review round is included.

The £450 one-off build covers everything needed to get your website live: tailored copy written for you, all the essential pages, mobile-friendly design, GDPR cookie consent, search engine friendly setup, and submission to Google, Bing and AI search platforms on launch. The £15 a month covers everything after that: your domain, hosting, SSL certificate, security and software updates, backups, and minor content changes when your business changes.

Yes. Your domain name, hosting, SSL certificate and all the technical setup are covered by the £15 a month. There is nothing extra to buy or renew separately, and the domain is yours: if you ever leave, we transfer it to you.

You won’t pay until your site is ready and you’ve approved it for launch. The build is a one-off £450. After launch, hosting and maintenance is £15 a month on a rolling basis.

We supply four logo concepts to choose from, based on your business details and any preferences you share with us. You pick your favourite. You only pay for your logo if you’re happy with it. Once payment is received, we upload it to your website and send you the hi-res version for use elsewhere: branding, print, signage, whatever you need.

Absolutely. If you already have a logo, we’ll use it on your website. Just send it across and we’ll take care of the rest.

No problem. If you already have a website or domain, we will provide clear DNS instructions so your provider can point the domain to your new website. Where access is required, we will guide you through the safest way to do this without sharing sensitive account credentials. We only repoint your website, not your emails, so there’s no disruption to your email service.

We submit your website to Google as part of the launch checks. It can usually take a number of days for Google to start indexing your website, and it normally takes 2–4 weeks before you start seeing your website appearing in Google for your business name. Every site is built with SEO best practices including optimised page titles and meta descriptions, clean URL structure, fast page load speeds, structured heading hierarchy, mobile-first responsive design, image optimisation, and proper schema markup where applicable. For searches on your business name, your website should appear once indexed. Ranking for broader searches such as services in your area usually requires ongoing SEO work over time.

No one can guarantee specific Google rankings, and anyone who does is making promises they can’t keep. What we can guarantee is that your website will be built with solid SEO foundations and submitted to Google on launch. For your business name, your site should appear within a few weeks. For competitive service searches, consistent SEO effort over time is what makes the difference. We offer a Local SEO Support add-on if you’d like ongoing help with that.

If other businesses share a similar or identical name, it may take longer for your website to appear prominently in Google for that name. We help by optimising your site with your location and service type to differentiate you. Your Google and Bing Map Listings, which we set up and optimise as part of the package, also help establish your business identity in local search results.

Yes. Small updates are included in your £15 a month: a price change, new opening hours, a new photo, a change to the team. Email them over and they are usually done within a couple of working days, with nothing extra to pay. Larger changes such as new pages or additional features are quoted separately before any work starts.

Yes. The website is yours outright, including its design, its code and all the copy we write for you, and so is your domain name. If you ever want to move it elsewhere, we transfer the domain to you and hand over a complete copy of your site at no charge. You are never locked in.

Yes. We take on existing websites, including WordPress, Wix and Squarespace sites. Full care of a WordPress site on our hosting is from £95 a month after a £295 set-up, including 30 minutes of changes a month; if your site stays with its current host, changes are £65 an hour. We start with a free check of your site to confirm the right option and the exact price. If it would cost more to keep alive than to replace, we will tell you.

Just mention it when you enquire. If you need something beyond the standard build, whether that is booking systems, e-commerce, integrations or anything custom, we’ll talk it through and prepare a tailored price before any work starts.

No minimum term. Hosting and maintenance is £15 a month on a rolling basis, and you can cancel whenever you like with 30 days’ written notice by email. If you do cancel, your domain and a full copy of your website are handed over to you, so you can take it anywhere.

Ready to get your business online?

We can typically get most websites up and running within 7 to 14 days. Every enquiry your website generates goes 100% to you. No commission, no middleman, no hidden fees.

No payment until your site is ready and you've approved it for launch.

We will never ask you to provide email passwords, banking information or sensitive account credentials through this website.

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