Over 110,000 people search for a plumber in the UK every month (Google Keyword Planner, UK). Another 90,500 search for an electrician. When they search, they go to whoever shows up — and that means whoever has a website.
If your business isn't online, those jobs are going to someone else. Not because they're better at the trade — because they have a website and you don't.
The good news: getting online doesn't require an agency, a tech degree, or a monthly subscription. Here's how to do it properly, in minutes, for less than most people spend on a meal out.
Your three options — and what they actually cost
Before we get to the step-by-step, it's worth being honest about what your choices are.
| Option | Cost | Time to live | You own it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web agency | £1,500–£5,000 | 4–8 weeks | Yes |
| Wix/Squarespace | £17–£25/mo | Hours | No |
| This template | €49 once | 30–60 min | Yes — always |
The agency option is fine if you have the budget and time. Wix works if you genuinely enjoy drag-and-drop and don't mind paying forever for something you'll never fully own. The template option is for tradespeople who want a professional result, fast, and then want to get on with their actual job.
What the template includes
The Website Starter Kit is a build prompt for a complete, production-ready website, built with Next.js 16 and Tailwind CSS 4. Run it in your AI assistant and it includes:
- ✓Hero section with editable stats (years experience, jobs completed, star rating)
- ✓Services grid — 6 editable cards for your specific trade
- ✓Contact form wired to your inbox in one config line (via Web3Forms — no backend needed)
- ✓3-column testimonials from real customers
- ✓Mobile-responsive navigation — works on every phone
- ✓SEO metadata and Open Graph tags built in
- ✓About section with a slot for your photo
- ✓Cloudflare deploy — no GitHub, no code, no terminal
- ✓Edit anytime with Claude Cowork — plain English, no code (paid AI plan, ~$20/month; free by editing the files yourself)
Step by step: from zero to live
Here's exactly what happens after you buy:
Buy and get your prompt
You get instant access to your build prompt. No waiting, no email confirmation delays.
Run the prompt
Drop it into Claude Code or your AI coding assistant (a paid plan, about $20/month). It asks for your real business details and builds your site.
Deploy on Cloudflare
Drag your finished site into Cloudflare Drop for an instant no-account preview, or Cloudflare Pages for a permanent free address. No GitHub, no terminal.
Edit anytime
Ask Claude Cowork for changes in plain English (needs a paid AI plan, about $20/month) — your name, services, phone number, testimonials. Or edit the config file yourself for free.
Add your domain (optional)
If you want yourbusiness.co.uk instead of yourbusiness.pages.dev, buy a domain for around £10–£15/year from any registrar and point it at Cloudflare Pages. Takes 10 minutes.
Total time: 30–60 minutes the first time. Then just tell Claude Cowork what to change (paid AI plan, ~$20/month) or edit the config file yourself for free — there's no fixed timeline after that, it's as fast as you want to go.
What you need before you start
- →A Cloudflare account — free at cloudflare.com. No GitHub needed.
- →An AI coding assistant, like Claude Code (a paid plan, about $20/month)
- →Your business details (name, services, phone, a few testimonials)
- →Optionally: a domain name from any registrar
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Once your site is live, you can edit the config file yourself for free, or tell Claude Cowork what to change in plain English — new text, new prices, new pages — and it updates your site for you. AI chat needs a paid plan, about $20/month.
Is hosting really free?
Yes. Cloudflare Pages' free tier includes unlimited bandwidth and explicitly permits commercial sites — far more than any local trade website will ever need. The template is designed to stay on the free tier indefinitely.
Can I add my own domain name?
Yes. Once your site is live on Cloudflare Pages, you can connect any domain you own. Cloudflare walks you through it step by step. Total setup time: about 10 minutes.
What if I get stuck?
The template includes a full setup guide. And if you genuinely hit a wall, email Andy directly. That's the deal — real support, not a chatbot.
Can I resell websites built with this template?
Yes. You can build and sell websites to clients using this template. You just cannot redistribute the template itself.