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Start with the service you need.

Two launch categories, explained in plain language: what the work involves, what to clarify and which providers we have verified.

Web design: what you are buying

Get a website that represents your business and is clear about scope, ownership and ongoing costs.

One verified provider so far. Listing is free and is not a ranking.

Photography and film: what you are buying

Professional photos and video, including aerial work, to show what your business does.

One verified provider so far. Listing is free and is not a ranking.

Not every provider offers every item below, and no category here is "best". Each section says what to confirm; the provider's own quote says what is included. For the general method, read How to compare local service quotes.

Web design

Choose a website that fits your business.

A website quote is only comparable when you know what it covers. Two quotes for "a five-page site" can differ in who writes the content, who owns the domain and accounts, what you pay after launch and what happens when you need a change.

This page explains what a small-business website project usually includes, what changes the price and what to ask. It then lists the web design providers we have profiled, with their relationship to this publication stated.

What to clarify before you hire.

  1. 01

    Scope

    Which pages, content, features and integrations are included, and which are optional extras.

  2. 02

    Ownership

    Who controls the domain, hosting account, analytics, content and source files when the project ends.

  3. 03

    Ongoing costs

    Hosting, maintenance, licences, plugins and any care plan, with the cancellation terms.

  4. 04

    Support

    Revision rounds during the build, handover training and what post-launch help costs.

Common deliverables, and how they differ.

Common web design deliverables
DeliverableWhat it usually means
New websitePlanning, design, build and launch of a site for a business that has none or cannot use the one it has. Content supply is the big variable.
RedesignA new design and structure on top of existing content, including moving pages and redirecting old addresses so links keep working.
Landing pageOne page for one campaign or offer, usually with a single form or call. Cheaper than a site; not a replacement for one.
Care and hosting planA recurring fee for hosting, updates, backups, security patches and small edits. Confirm what is included and how to cancel.
Local search setupPage titles, descriptions, a sitemap, business-profile links and listings. Some of it is one-off setup; some providers sell it as ongoing work.

What changes the price.

We do not publish an average price. These are the variables to ask each provider about.

  • Number of pages and how much of the content already exists.
  • Custom design versus an adapted template.
  • Features such as bookings, e-commerce, member areas or integrations with other systems.
  • Whether the project includes a redesign of existing content or starts from scratch.
  • Copywriting, photography and video, if the provider supplies them.
  • Local search setup and ongoing optimisation, if included.
  • Hosting, maintenance and licence fees after launch.

Verified web design providers.

Each profile states where the business is based, where it serves and its relationship to this publication. Listing is free and is not a ranking.

Questions to ask every provider.

  1. 1.Which pages and features are included, and what would be an extra charge?
  2. 2.Who will own the domain, hosting account and website files?
  3. 3.What will I pay each month or year after launch, and can I cancel?
  4. 4.Can I see sites you built for businesses like mine, and can I contact those clients?
  5. 5.What do you need from me, and by when?
  6. 6.How are revisions handled during the build?
  7. 7.What happens if I want to move the site to another provider later?

Next steps

Comparing website quotes? Use the free kit to check scope, ownership, ongoing costs and next steps.

Photography and film

Plan photography and film that shows what you do.

Photography and film projects vary more than most buyers expect. A half-day shoot that delivers twenty edited images is a different job from a two-day brand film with aerial footage, colour grading and multiple formats for social media.

This page explains what a production quote usually includes, what changes the cost and what to ask. It then lists the media providers we have profiled, with their relationship to this publication stated.

What to clarify before you hire.

  1. 01

    Deliverables

    How many edited images, how long the finished film is, which formats and sizes you receive, and whether raw files are included.

  2. 02

    Usage rights

    Where you may use the work (website, social, advertising, print), for how long, and whether the provider can also publish it.

  3. 03

    Revisions

    How many rounds of edits are included and what counts as a revision versus a new request.

  4. 04

    Location and timing

    Travel, access, weather contingencies, permits where required and when you will receive the finished work.

Common deliverables, and how they differ.

Common photography and film deliverables
DeliverableWhat it usually means
Photography sessionTime on location producing a set of edited images in agreed formats. Confirm the number of images and the usage rights.
Brand or promotional filmPlanning, a shoot and an edit producing one main film and often shorter cuts for social channels. Post-production is usually the longest stage.
Aerial photography or filmDrone capture as part of a commission. Airspace rules apply and some locations are restricted; confirm yours early.
Post-production onlyEditing, colour, sound and mastering of footage you already have. Ask what formats are accepted and what is delivered.
Creative directionDeciding what to show and how before anything is filmed. Useful when several deliverables need to feel like one campaign.

What changes the price.

We do not publish an average price. These are the variables to ask each provider about.

  • Time on location and the number of locations.
  • Crew size and specialist equipment, including aerial work.
  • The length and number of finished deliverables.
  • Editing depth: a simple cut versus colour grading, sound design and motion graphics.
  • Usage scope and duration, especially for advertising.
  • Travel and accommodation when the location is away from the provider's base.
  • Revisions beyond the included rounds.

Verified photography and film providers.

Each profile states where the business is based, where it serves and its relationship to this publication. Listing is free and is not a ranking.

Questions to ask every provider.

  1. 1.Exactly what will I receive, in which formats, and when?
  2. 2.What usage rights are included, and are there limits on where or how long I can use the work?
  3. 3.Can you show work for a business or location like mine?
  4. 4.Who will be on site, and what do you need from me before the shoot?
  5. 5.How are weather, rescheduling and access problems handled?
  6. 6.How many revision rounds are included?
  7. 7.Are raw files available, and at what cost?

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