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August 1, 2025I Built My Website for £99… And It Nearly Killed My Business
We all love a bargain. Two-for-one pizzas, B&M deals, Black Friday chaos — it’s part of the culture. But when it comes to your business website, going cheap can cost you far more than you think.
One of my clients (let’s call him Dave) thought he was onto a winner with a £99 website deal. Six months later? No leads, no calls, no visibility. His site looked like it was built during the dial-up era — and worse, Google wasn’t even indexing it properly.
💀 The Real Cost of a Cheap Website
Let’s break it down:
- No SEO – Your site won’t rank. Google ignores it. Customers can’t find it.
- Template hell – Same layout as 3,000 other businesses. Zero identity.
- No support – When it breaks (and it will), you’re on your own.
- Sloppy code – Slow load times and security holes you could drive a bus through.
- No strategy – It looks like a website, but it doesn’t work like one.
Bottom line: if your website doesn’t convert, it’s not a bargain — it’s an expensive coaster.
🧙 Enter Hobbit Web Design – No Wizards, Just Results
At Hobbit Web Design, we don’t do cookie-cutter crap. We build:
- Custom sites that reflect your brand
- Fast, mobile-friendly pages that Google loves
- Support from real humans (not a chatbot in a dungeon)
- Marketing-ready sites with conversion baked in
And no — we’re not charging London agency prices. We’re local, we’re experienced, and we give a damn.
✅ Here’s What Real Clients Say
“We went from invisible to fully booked in 3 months. Mike’s team nailed it.” – Sarah, Oxfordshire
“I finally feel proud to share my link. It looks like me – not a generic template.” – Raj, Birmingham
“Best money I ever spent on my business. Wish I’d done it sooner.” – Claire, London
🧠 How to Tell If Your Site Needs Saving
Take 60 seconds and ask yourself:
- Is my site ranking on Google?
- Do people contact me through it?
- Does it load in under 3 seconds?
- Am I embarrassed to show it to clients?
If you’re shouting “NO!” at your screen — it’s time to chat.
🚀 Ready to Build Something That Works?
Whether you’re just starting or stuck with a clunky Wix disaster, we’ll help you build a site that works as hard as you do.
👇 Book a free consultation today
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