What can mtstudios do for you?

How We Help Businesses with their Online & Growth Challenges

Since 2004, we've launched over 500 websites for Kent businesses. In that time, we've learned what actually works for small businesses versus what agencies try to sell them.

Most small businesses don't need a £10,000 website. You need something that loads quickly, works on mobile, shows up when people search for your services, and brings in customers. That's what we build.

The Real Questions Small Businesses Ask Us

"How much does a proper website actually cost?"

This is the first question everyone asks, and the answer is: it depends on what "proper" means for your business.

If you're a plumber, electrician, driving instructor, or any other small business that needs to be found locally, our monthly packages start at £149 per month. No massive upfront payment, no hidden hosting costs, no surprise bills when something needs updating.

If you need something more complex - custom booking systems, integration with your existing software, or bespoke functionality that doesn't exist off-the-shelf - we build that too. Those projects typically range from £2,000 to £30,000+ depending on complexity.

The key difference: monthly packages are for businesses who need a professional online presence. Bespoke development is for businesses with specific technical problems that need custom solutions.

"What's the catch with monthly packages?"

There isn't one. Here's how it actually works:

We build your website upfront - typically takes 4-6 weeks. You pay a deposit to get started, then £149-£399 per month for 18 months. After that, it's yours completely and the contract goes month-to-month.

Why do we do it this way? Because most small businesses can't drop £3,000-£8,000 upfront on a website. This spreads the cost while getting you online quickly. We take the risk, you get the website sooner.

What's included in that monthly fee isn't just the website - it's hosting, security, updates, SEO work, Google Business Profile management, and unlimited revisions. Everything you need to actually compete online.

"Will my website actually show up on Google?"

Honestly? It depends on three things:

1. Your competition
If you're a plumber in Canterbury competing with 50 other plumbers, it takes longer than if you're a specialist thatcher.

2. Your domain
Brand new domains take 3-6 months to gain Google's trust. Existing domains that Google already knows show up faster.

3. The work we do
Which is where our SEO services come in. Every monthly package includes ongoing SEO - we don't just build your site and disappear.

Most businesses start seeing results within three months. We track 3-20 search phrases (depending on your package) and send you monthly reports showing where you rank.

"What if I already have a website?"

If you've already got a website but it's not bringing in customers, we can help in two ways:

Option 1: SEO Services
We optimize what you've got. Fix technical issues, improve your content, manage your Google Business Profile, and work on getting you found for the searches that matter. From £59 per month.

Option 2: Start Fresh
Sometimes the old website is holding you back more than helping. If it's slow, not mobile-friendly, or built on outdated technology, starting fresh with a monthly package often makes more sense.

We'll tell you honestly which approach makes sense for your situation.

"Why not just use Wix or Squarespace?"

You can. And for some businesses, those DIY builders are fine for testing an idea.

But here's what we've learned after 20 years: most small business owners don't have time to become web designers and digital marketers. You've got a business to run.

DIY builders give you templates, not expertise. You're guessing at SEO, guessing at what content to write, guessing at technical settings. Even if you figure it out, you've spent 20+ hours that could have been spent on actual paying work.

Our monthly packages include professional copywriting, SEO optimization, technical setup, and ongoing support. You tell us what you do, we handle the rest.

"What about AI and how search is changing?"

Good question. Search is changing rapidly with ChatGPT, Google's AI, and other AI tools now answering queries directly.

We're ahead of this. Every website we build is optimized for both traditional search engines and AI search. We structure content so AI systems can read and cite it properly. We focus on answering real questions, not just stuffing keywords.

In fact, we wrote the blog post about it: How We Optimised Victorian Sash Windows for AI Search Engines.