★★★★★ Trusted by small businesses and trades across the UK
Launch online with a small business website
and tools that win you customers
A pay monthly website with no upfront cost, designed for you and optimised for Google and AI search. Ready to go live in less than 48 hours.
- 14-day free trial
- No upfront costs
- Cancel any time
- UK-based support
How it works
Launch your small business website and grow online in three simple steps
Start your free trial today and get professional small business website design, live in less than 48 hours. No upfront cost, just pay monthly.
Your onboarding
Step 1 of 3 · Tell us about your business
Everything your small business website needs to get found and grow online
Professional small business website design and easy tools to win customers. You focus on your trade, and we handle the rest.
Mobile-ready custom website
Designed around your business to turn visitors into calls and enquiries. Not a template, and never built by AI.
Google and AI search
Set up so local customers find you on Google, and AI assistants like ChatGPT recommend you.
Professional email
A professional mailbox on your own domain, like you@yourbusiness.co.uk. One is included.
Expert copywriting
Every page is written around your services and the areas you cover, so customers and Google understand what you do.
Free stock images
Choose from professional stock images at no extra cost, or add your own photos of your team and your work.
Easy web editor
Change text, photos and prices yourself in minutes. No tech skills, and no website builder to learn.
Built-in blog
Share news, projects and tips that help customers (and Google) find you.
Google Reviews
Show your latest Google reviews on your website, updated automatically.
Built-in analytics
See how many people visit your website, where they come from and how many get in touch.
Hosting and security
Fast, secure hosting, with updates and backups looked after for you.
UK-based support
Real people in the UK, ready to help when you need a change or have a question.
Google Business Profile
We set up and optimise your Google Business Profile so you show up in local searches and on Google Maps.
Social profiles
We set up and optimise your Facebook, Instagram and other profiles so they look professional and match your website.
Live chat
Chat with visitors on your website and turn questions into bookings.
Unified inbox
Every enquiry from your website, live chat, email and socials in one place.
Mobile app
Manage enquiries, chats and your website on the go with our native mobile app.
Review requests
Ask happy customers for Google reviews automatically.
Email & WhatsApp marketing
Send offers and updates to your customers in a few clicks.
Social posting
Plan and post to your social channels from one dashboard.
Surveys
Ask customers for feedback and see what they really think.
Forms
Build quote, booking and contact forms that come straight to you.
CRM
A simple CRM to keep every customer, enquiry and job in one place.
Website design for local businesses and trades
From plumbers and builders to salons and cafés, we launch and grow local businesses online, with tools that turn searches into paying customers.
Plumbers & heating engineersA trades website that gets you more call-outs from local searches.
ElectriciansA professional website for tradesmen that wins trust and local work.
Builders & contractorsShow off your past projects and turn visitors into quote requests.
Hair salonsShow your styles, prices and team, and get found by new clients.
BarbersGet found for “barber near me” and show off your best cuts.
Beauty & aestheticsShowcase your treatments and prices on a site clients trust.
Cafés & coffee shopsShare your menu, opening hours and story with local customers.
Restaurants & takeawaysPut your menu, photos and booking details front and centre.
Personal trainers & gymsShow your classes and results, and turn visitors into members.
CleanersExplain your services and areas clearly and win regular work.
Gardeners & landscapersShow your best work and win more seasonal jobs.
Accountants & bookkeepersLook established online and turn visitors into new clients.
Dog groomersShow your grooms and prices, and fill your diary.
FloristsShowcase your bouquets and get found for weddings and events.Websites for small businesses we’ve designed and launched
Real examples from local trades and businesses across the UK, each one built to get found on Google and bring in new customers.
LaunchUp has helped small businesses launch their website and grow online
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what our customers across the UK say.
★★★★★
No upfront cost which suited me fine while I waited to see if it was worth it, and it clearly was. I update my opening hours and job photos myself now instead of ringing someone every time.
Martin HargreavesHargreaves Bathrooms★★★★★
I'm not techy at all and they did the whole thing for me, photos and all, live within two days. Had someone message through the live chat on the site asking about one-to-one sessions, which I'd never had before.
Nadia OkaforPersonal trainer★★★★★
Never had a website before, just word of mouth and a Facebook page nobody updated. These lot had something live in two days and I've had three enquiries off the contact form already.
Dave MarshMarsh Tree Surgery★★★★★
Before this I only got pupils through word of mouth at the school gates. The site turns up when parents search for tutoring locally and the enquiry form has brought in a steady trickle since it went live.
Fiona MacleodPrivate Tutor★★★★★
We'd been meaning to get a proper site for years and just never got round to it. Now our menu and photos are up, our reviews show on the homepage, and I can change the specials board myself whenever I like.
Samantha GrieveOwner, The Thistle & Barrel★★★★★
I rang the team about adding a new gallery of fencing jobs and it was sorted the same afternoon. Month to month suits me as I was never one for signing contracts.
Marcus OduyaFencing Specialist★★★★★
I change the specials board photo most weeks and it takes me about two minutes in the editor. Cheaper than what a local web firm quoted me for just the design, never mind hosting it.
Priya ChandraOwner, Leaf & Bean Cafe★★★★★
This is a difficult business to get right online and they were careful with the tone of the words, which mattered a lot to us. Only reason it's not five stars is a couple of photo changes took longer to come back than I expected.
Margaret HollisDirector, Hollis & Sons Funeral Directors★★★★★
Does what it says and the price is fair against agency quotes I'd had, though it took a week or so of emails back and forth to get the boiler brands spelled right. Sorted now and I'm happy with it.
Dean WhitfieldHeating & Gas Engineer★★★★★
My old Instagram page was doing all the work before, now I've got a proper site with my prices and photos that I can update myself in a couple of minutes. Had two new clients mention they'd found me on Google.
Chloe BairstowNail Technician★★★★★
I'd never had a website in fifteen years of laying bricks, just a van sign and word of mouth. LaunchUp had something live in two days with photos of past jobs, and I've had two enquiries through the form already.
Craig ThomsonBricklayer★★★★★
Twenty years tiling bathrooms and I never once had a website, just the van and word of mouth. LaunchUp had something live for me in a couple of days and I've already had an enquiry through the form from someone I'd never have met otherwise.
Liam BranniganBrannigan Tiling★★★★★
Clients used to find us through word of mouth only, now the site shows our reviews and has a proper enquiry form instead of just a phone number. Went live within a couple of days with no upfront cost, which made trying it an easy decision.
Alison MercerSolicitor★★★★★
When we changed our Sunday hours I logged in and fixed it on the site in a couple of minutes, no waiting for anyone. Twenty eight quid a month is nothing compared to what I was quoted before.
Priya ShahOwner, Shah Family Bakery★★★★★
Website looks smart and went up fast with no money upfront, though it took a bit of back and forth to get the wording on my services page right. Still, worth it for what you pay a month.
Steve KowalskiKowalski Electrical★★★★★
We used to rely purely on local Facebook groups for enquiries. Now the site comes up when parents search nurseries nearby and the enquiry form goes straight to my phone.
Fiona BeattieLittle Explorers NurseryReal results from real small businesses
See how businesses across the UK use LaunchUp and their website to bring in more enquiries, bookings and revenue.
3xmore enquiries80%more visitorsNow we’re getting enquiries from local dog owners again.EmmaTinyPawz, Dog Daycare & Boarding
4Xmore enquiries150%more revenueWithin a couple of days my business was online. The enquiries started coming in not long after.Jordan WarringtonJordan Alexander Bespoke, Bespoke Kitchens and Fitted Furniture
200%more visitorsLaunchUp really took the time to understand what we do and the people we support.Lorna RobinsonThe Pavilion Project, Learning Disability Day Service
Try it free. Then one simple price.
Start your 14-day free trial today. Nothing is taken until your trial ends, then it’s one simple monthly price, with no upfront cost, setup fee or contracts.
Free for 14 days0
then £28 a month thereafter
For start-ups and established businesses: everything you need to launch online.
Start free trialEverything included
- Mobile-ready custom website Designed around your business and looks great on any phone, tablet or computer.
- Google and AI search Set up so local customers find you on Google, and AI assistants like ChatGPT can recommend you.
- Professional email First one includedAn email address on your own domain, like you@yourbusiness.co.uk.
- Copywriting and free images Our copywriters write every page, and you can use free stock images or your own photos.
- Easy editor and built-in blog Update text, photos and prices yourself in minutes, and share news with a built-in blog.
- Google Reviews and analytics Show your latest Google reviews and see how many people visit and get in touch.
- Hosting and security Fast, secure hosting, with updates and backups looked after for you.
- UK-based support
Need a domain or more mailboxes? You can buy more any time, straight from your dashboard.
How LaunchUp compares
The smarter way to get a small business website
| DIY builder | Agency | LaunchUp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | You do | The agency | Our specialist team |
| Upfront cost | Usually low | £1,500 to £4,000 | £0 |
| Ongoing cost | A monthly plan, plus your time | Hosting and changes on top | £28 a month, all in |
| Copywriting | You write it | Often extra | Included |
| SEO and AEO | Up to you | Often extra | Included from day one |
| Time to go live | Depends on you | Usually several weeks | Less than 48 hours |
| Support | Help articles | Varies | UK-based team |
Questions about LaunchUp? We’ve got the answers.
What is LaunchUp?
LaunchUp helps small businesses and trades launch online, so you can focus on what you do best. We design and build your custom website, then give you affordable tools to reach more people, capture new leads and keep growing, all in one platform.
How much does it cost?
It’s £28 a month after your 14-day free trial, with no upfront cost or setup fee. That covers your custom website, hosting, security, professional email and support, so there are no hidden extras.
How quickly can I launch my business online?
Most businesses are live in less than 48 hours. Once you’ve told us about your business, our team designs, writes and builds your custom website, then you check it over and launch when you’re happy.
Is there a contract?
No. There are no contracts or cancellation fees, and you can cancel at any time. We’d rather earn your business every month than lock you in, and any extras you’ve paid for, like domains, can be transferred away whenever you like.
When will I be billed?
Not until your 14-day free trial ends. From then it’s £28 a month, billed on the same date each month. Everything from invoices to your subscription is managed in your account, and you can cancel at any time, during or after your trial.
What do I need to get started?
Just a few details about your business, your services and the areas you cover. It takes about 2 minutes. No logo, photos or words ready? That’s fine, our team writes your content and finds the right images for you.
Do I need a domain name?
Yes, your domain is your website’s address, like yourbusiness.co.uk, and it’s what your professional email uses too. If you already own one, keep it where it is and we’ll help you point it to your LaunchUp website and tools. If not, you can buy one from your dashboard so everything is in one place.
What is a professional mailbox?
It’s an email address that matches your business, like you@yourbusiness.co.uk, rather than a Gmail or Hotmail one. It builds trust with customers, and it works with any email app you already use, such as Apple Mail, Outlook or Gmail, and we’ll help you connect it. One is included, and you can buy more any time from your dashboard.
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