Describe your business and services.
[ Guide ]
Free Subdomain vs Custom Domain
Compare free subdomains and custom domains for small business websites.
[ What you get for free ]
Launch with zero upfront website cost
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- Help turning your business details into clear website content
- 100 design directions to choose from
- Editor for text, images, sections, and contact details
- Contact form and lead dashboard included
- Hosted .wpage.co.uk subdomain with zero launch cost
[ Examples ]
What Wpage can prepare for this search
Let Wpage create a first draft and design options.
Publish free, then upgrade only when you need a custom domain or SEO.
[ Page guide ]
Free Subdomain vs Custom Domain guide
Start with the essentials
A useful small business website does not need to start complicated. The first version should explain services, show where the business operates, make contact easy, and answer the questions customers ask before calling.
- Business name and phone number
- Services and service areas
- Photos or proof of work
- Contact form and call-to-action
Upgrade only when the website has a job to do
A custom domain, SEO, content, and design polish make more sense once the site is being shared, indexed, or used to win enquiries.
[ Search intent ]
Content built around what customers need
The free Wpage route
Start with the minimum needed to get online: business details, services, images, phone number, and an enquiry form. Wpage generates the first version from there.
The upgrade route
A custom domain, SEO work, and done-for-you improvements can be added later when the website is part of the business growth plan.
[ How it works ]
From business details to live website
Create a free Wpage account.
Describe the business, services, phone number, location, and photos.
Review the website content and choose from design options.
Publish on a free .wpage.co.uk subdomain and start collecting leads.
[ When to upgrade ]
Start free, pay only when it makes sense
The free path is designed to prove the website can help your business. Premium options are for custom domains, SEO, support, and done-for-you polish.
- Connect your own custom domain
- Get managed SEO help and local landing pages
- Ask Web Design Studio London Ltd to polish the final site
- Add premium support when the site becomes business-critical
[ Compare ]
Free vs premium features
Free launchIncluded on .wpage.co.uk
Website content helpIncluded
100 design optionsIncluded
Contact formsIncluded
Lead dashboardIncluded
Custom domainPaid upgrade
SEO servicesPremium support option
[ FAQ ]
Questions about free subdomain vs custom domain
Can I publish without paying?
Yes. Wpage lets you create and publish a business website on a .wpage.co.uk subdomain without an upfront fee.
Do I need to write the website copy myself?
No. Add your business details and Wpage helps prepare the first draft for your services, about section, calls to action, and FAQ.
Can I edit the website?
Yes. You can change text, images, sections, and contact details before and after publishing.
What costs money?
The free site can stay on a Wpage subdomain. Paid options include custom domain setup, SEO services, premium support, and Growth features.
Who is Wpage for?
Wpage is built for small UK businesses, trades, shops, and owner-operated services that need a credible website without agency pricing.
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