What I Need From You
A Short Checklist — Not a Homework Assignment
Getting a website built shouldn't feel like filling in a mortgage application. Here's everything I need to get started — most of it you already have. If anything's missing, I'll sort it. That's what you're paying me for.
The Essentials
Six things that get a project moving. You probably have most of these already — and if you don't, every single one has a fallback I can help with.
Your Business Name and Contact Details
Your business name, phone number, email address, and physical address — exactly as you want them to appear on the website. If you're a new business still deciding on a name, that's fine too. I'll work with whatever stage you're at.
Why it matters: Consistency across your website, Google Business Profile, and directories is crucial for local search rankings.
Your Logo
If you have a logo, send me the highest quality version you've got — ideally a PNG with a transparent background, or the original design files. A JPEG works too.
Don't have a logo? I offer a full logo design service and graphic design service. We can build your logo alongside the website so everything launches together.
Photos of Your Work, Team, and Premises
Real photos beat stock photos every time. A slightly imperfect shot of your actual workshop, shopfront, or finished project is more convincing than any polished stock image. Customers want to see you, not a model.
Phone photos are fine. Modern phones take excellent photos. Send what you have — I'll tell you what works and what needs replacing.
A Rough Idea of What Pages You Need
You don't need a full sitemap. Something like "a homepage, an about page, our services, and a contact page" is plenty to get started. I'll advise on the structure based on what works for your type of business and what Google expects to see.
Not sure? That's genuinely fine. After 26 years of building business websites, I know what pages your industry needs. I'll propose a structure and you tell me what's missing.
Access to Your Domain Registrar
If you already own a domain name (like yourbusiness.co.uk), I'll need login details for wherever it's registered — GoDaddy, 123 Reg, Namecheap, or whoever. This lets me point it at your new site when we're ready to launch.
Don't have a domain? I'll register one for you. I'll also check that the name you want is available and suggest alternatives if it's taken.
Your Google Business Profile Login
If you have a Google Business Profile (the listing that appears on Google Maps), I'll need access so I can link it to your new website, update the information, and make sure everything's consistent. This has a direct impact on local search rankings.
Don't have one? I'll set it up as part of the build. It's one of the most important things a local business can have, and it's free.
Nice to Have
None of these are essential, but they speed things up if you have them. If you don't, I'll work around it — that's the job.
Written Content or Copy
If you've already written about your services, that's a useful starting point. But if you haven't, don't worry — I write website copy as part of the service. Most clients prefer a phone call where they tell me about the business, and I turn that into clear, professional content.
Competitor Sites You Like or Dislike
Knowing what you like — and what you definitely don't want — saves time. Even "I like how clean that one looks" or "I hate sites with too much going on" gives me something concrete to work with.
Brand Colours or Existing Guidelines
If your logo uses specific colours, or you have brand guidelines from a designer, send them across. If not, I'll build a colour palette from your logo and industry that looks professional and consistent.
Customer Testimonials and Reviews
Real reviews and testimonials build trust faster than anything else on a website. If you have Google reviews, I'll pull those in automatically. If customers have sent you nice emails or messages, forward them — I'll format them properly.
Social Media Links
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok — whatever you use. I'll link them from the website so visitors can find you elsewhere too. If you're not on social media, that's perfectly fine. Not every business needs it.
What You Don't Need to Worry About
This is the whole point of hiring someone with 26 years of experience. You focus on running your business. I handle everything below.
Hosting
I set up fast, reliable hosting. It's included — you don't need to shop around.
DNS Configuration
The technical bit that makes your domain point to your website. All handled.
SSL Certificate
The padlock in the browser bar. Your site will be secure from day one.
Google Analytics
I'll set up tracking so you can see how many people visit and what they do.
Search Engine Optimisation
Every site I build is optimised for Google from the start. Not an afterthought — it's built into the process.
Structured Data and Schema
Technical markup that helps Google understand your business. You'll never need to know what it is.
Mobile Responsiveness
Your site will look right on every phone, tablet, and desktop. That's standard, not optional.
Contact Forms
Enquiry forms that actually work and land in your inbox. I test every one before launch.
You don't need to understand any of this — that's why you're hiring someone with 26 years of experience.
What Happens Next
Once you've sent what you can, here's how the project moves forward. No mystery, no disappearing acts.
We Have a Conversation
A phone call or video chat where you tell me about your business, your customers, and what you want the website to achieve. I'll ask the right questions — you just talk.
I Build a Draft
Using your materials and our conversation, I build the first version of the site. You'll see it on a preview link before anything goes live — no surprises.
You Review and I Refine
Tell me what you like, what you'd change, and what's missing. Revisions are part of the process, not an extra charge. I keep going until you're happy with it.
We Go Live
Once you approve the final version, I handle the launch — DNS, SSL, Google indexing, analytics, the lot. Your site is live, working, and ready for customers. For a closer look at the full process, see how I work.
Getting Started — Frequently Asked Questions
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Website Design
Custom websites built on modern technology. One person handles everything from design to launch — the same person you speak to on the phone.
Logo Design
Need a logo before the site build starts? Professional logo design that gives your business a proper identity from day one.
Pay Monthly Websites
Professional business websites from £49/month. No upfront cost, no lock-in — and I handle all the technical bits listed on this page.
Trusted by UK Businesses
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"Tony & Monica at Webuildstores have been absolutely exceptional from start to finish. From the initial brief through to final delivery, their thorough understanding of eCommerce, design, and conversion-focused strategy was clear at every stage."
Anthony Allcock
Eco-Sol / Fireproof Spray
20 Mar 2026
"Tony and the Team at We Build Stores have been invaluable in upgrading and streamlining our online presence. We needed a complete overhaul and they delivered."
David Behan
5 Jun 2021
"I had an amazing experience with We Build Store! They helped me bring my outdated website up to speed and I couldn't be happier with the results."
Ruth
Busy Bee Cleaning
14 Apr 2023
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