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You choose whether we build
The first contact is an offer to create a free demo, not a demand for a sale.
Free demo sites for UK local businesses
We offer a free demo site. Then you decide what happens next.
We find small businesses that show up on Google but still have no proper site. We contact you first and offer to build a sharp demo at no cost, then you choose whether to buy it outright, use hosting only, or keep us running it.
- Free demo before any sale
- Contact first, build after interest
- No subscription trap
Better than a cold pitch
No paid discovery. No pressure.
You do not need another agency promising results after three discovery calls. You need to see what you would actually get.
If we contact you, it is to offer a free demo site. Say yes if you want to see one, ignore it if it is not useful, or ask us not to contact you again.
02
You inspect a real URL
If you want the demo, you get real copy, real structure, and a mobile-ready build.
03
You can walk away
If the offer is not right, you owe nothing. No lock-in. No weird strings.
How it works
Simple on purpose
This is a one-person operation with a straightforward process. The point is speed, quality, and a clean handover.
1
Scout
We find businesses with no site
We look for local UK businesses that have a Google Business Profile but no proper website yet.
2
Offer
We offer a free demo
We contact you with a simple offer: if you want to see a demo site, we will build one free of charge.
3
Build
We build it if you want one
We write the copy, design the layout, and publish a working demo so you can judge the site with your own eyes.
4
Choose
You choose a route
If you like it, buy it outright, choose hosting only, or use a managed monthly plan. If not, you owe nothing.
What the site includes
Built like a proper small-business website, not a placeholder.
Every free demo is shaped around your business type, local area, and the simplest path to an enquiry.
Mobile-first layout
Fast, responsive pages that work properly on phones, where most local traffic lands.
Service-led copy
Clear writing around what you do, who you help, and how to get in touch.
Local SEO basics
Metadata, location signals, and page structure that give the site a proper starting point.
Conversion-focused contact path
Calls to action, enquiry forms, click-to-call links, or booking links where they matter.
Transfer-ready handover
If you choose a paid option, the site can be moved to your own domain, hosting, and accounts.
Optional ongoing support
If you do not want the admin, we can host it, maintain it, and keep it updated.
Ownership and monthly plans
Straight terms, not a trap.
After the free demo, you can own the site outright or choose a monthly plan. Hosting starts at £15 per month, and managed options are there if you want changes handled.
Option one
Buy the site outright
£349 one-off
Introductory rate — no ongoing fees.
- Agree any final revisions
- Transfer to your own domain and hosting
- Code and assets handed over cleanly
- 30 days email support
- Updates managed by you
- No ongoing dependency on us
Option two
Hosting only
£15/month
After a one-off setup fee of £149
- Hosting on our infrastructure
- Basic technical maintenance
- Domain setup plus up to £15 credit
- No routine content changes included
- Changes quoted separately
- Cancel anytime under the terms
Recommended
Option three
Managed updates
£39/month
After a one-off setup fee of £149
- Everything in hosting only
- Up to 4 routine update requests per month
- Technical maintenance and upkeep
- Email support for site questions
- Suitable if you want it handled
- Cancel anytime under the terms
Option four
Growth support
£69/month
After a one-off setup fee of £149
- Everything in managed updates
- Unlimited routine changes
- Advanced SEO improvements
- 2 blog posts per month
- Best fit for active local marketing
- Cancel anytime under the terms
FAQ
Questions you would probably ask
Is the free demo site official before I buy it?
No. If we build one after you show interest, it is still a demonstration until you buy it outright or choose a monthly plan. If you do not want it, it is not transferred or treated as your official website.
Can I ask for changes before choosing a paid option?
Yes. Small revisions can be part of the demo review process. The point is to start from a strong finished draft, not to pretend the first version is sacred.
Do I have to stay with Engage Trade after purchase?
No. You can buy the site and move it to your own hosting. Ongoing service is an option, not a condition.
Am I a good fit for this?
You are likely a strong fit if you run a sole trader business, local shop, appointment-based service, or small firm that relies on local search and referrals. Trades and service businesses are especially strong fits.
Why offer a demo before asking for payment?
Because seeing a real site removes the vague part of the conversation. The first contact is only an offer to build a free demo; the buying decision comes after you have seen the work.
Start a conversation
Want to see a free demo?
Send your business name, town, and what you do. If we have already contacted you, mention the offer so we can match the conversation up quickly.
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