A UK studio building websites, tools and guides that are actually useful.
Web Matter is an independent UK web studio and publisher. We design websites for small businesses, write plain-English guides and honest reviews, and run our own sites and software.
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Publisher at a glance
What we are, what we publish and how we work, in one place.
- Who we are
- Independent UK web studio and publisher.
- What we publish
- 480+ guides and reviews, niche sites and our own software.
- Topics
- Web and marketing tools, travel, gifts and fragrance, pets, sport and health software.
- Content types
- Guides, reviews, comparison pages and gift guides.
- Audience
- UK-first, with readers also in the US, Canada, Australia and India.
- Disclosure
- Affiliate links are tagged as sponsored and disclosed on the page.
- Programmes
- We work through affiliate networks and direct programmes. Publisher details and audience figures on request.
- Contact
- info@webmatter.co.uk
Three things, done properly
Websites and SEO
Web design, local SEO, WordPress migration and grant-ready quotes for UK small businesses.
PublishingGuides and honest reviews
Hosting, website builders, SEO and reporting tools we use or have tested hands-on.
Our ownSites and software
Websites, shops and tools that we design, build and run ourselves.
Things we build and run
Each one is its own project with its own audience.
Software and tools
Taekwondo Competition Manager
Tournament software for martial arts events: online registration, brackets, multi-device live scoring and scoreboards.
Sports softwareScoreBracket
Online scoreboard and tournament bracket generator for any sport, run from any device.
Health appSeizure Tracker
One-tap seizure diary with PDF reports for GP and neurologist appointments, PIP and carers.
Design toolSponsor Wall
Drop in your sponsors’ logos and get an even, print-ready sponsor sheet for A3, A4, slides and web.
Shops and services
Madrasah Bag
Handmade-to-order leather bags for the Quran and Islamic books.
Postal serviceBookBurial
A UK postal service that buries old Qurans and Islamic books respectfully.
Fragrance serviceMemory Fragrance
Recreate a discontinued perfume or keep a loved one’s scent as a keepsake.
Pet food shopHalal Whiskers
HMC-certified halal cat food, with feeding guides. Register your interest.
Guides
Halal Holidays From the UK
Practical planning for UK Muslim travellers: Umrah, flights, hotels and luggage.
Travel guideUK to Malaysia
Flights, costs, family travel and packing for a Malaysia trip from the UK.
Travel guideUK to Orlando
Planning, costs, packing and parks for a family trip from the UK.
Travel guideUK to Serbia
Flights, money, luggage and what to know before a trip from the UK.
Local service finders
Airport Transfer Finder
Pre-book a taxi or private car to or from any major UK airport.
Local serviceDewsbury Transfer Finder
Pre-book airport and long-distance taxis from Dewsbury and Batley.
Local serviceLocal Pest Control Finder
Get a local pest controller for mice, rats, wasps, bed bugs and more.
Local serviceLocal Locksmith Finder
Locked out, lost keys or need new locks? Find a local locksmith.
Local serviceWindscreen Chip Repair Finder
Get a stone chip in your windscreen repaired before it spreads.
Local serviceCar Parts & Mechanic Finder
Find car parts near you and a trusted local mechanic to fit them.
Local serviceDriving Lessons Finder
Find a local driving instructor: automatic, manual and intensive lessons.
Local serviceLocal Gardener Finder
Find a local gardener for lawns, hedges, tidy-ups and regular maintenance.
Local serviceLocal Landscaper Finder
Patios, decking, fencing and garden design: find a local landscaper.
Local serviceHome Renovation Finder
Kitchens, bathrooms, extensions and decorating: find a local tradesperson.
Local servicePet Services Finder
Dog groomers, pet sitters, dog walkers and boarding near you.
Local serviceDewsbury Plumbing Finder
Small, everyday plumbing jobs in Dewsbury and Batley, with guide prices from £50.
Local serviceQuick House Sale Finder
Get a cash offer on your property from an independent property buyer.
Local serviceDewsbury Web Design
Simple websites and Google Business Profile setup for local businesses in Dewsbury, Batley and Savile Town.
Featured guides and reviews
Our most-read, most useful pieces, updated for 2026.
Hosting reviewZume Hosting review: our experience as a UK customer
Why we moved from SiteGround, the support we get, and measured speed.
ComparisonSiteGround vs Zume Hosting
Pricing, renewals, performance and support compared for UK sites.
GuideBusiness dashboard software for small businesses (2026)
Free and paid tools compared, plus what to put on your dashboard.
ReviewDatabox review: is it worth it?
An honest look at pricing, features and who it suits.
FundingWebsite grants UK 2026
Where UK small businesses can actually get web design funding.
Real client storyMoved to Shopify and your email or CRM stopped working?
What went wrong for a client, how we fixed it, and a checklist.
The stack behind our own websites
We only recommend tools we use ourselves or set up for clients.
Zume Hosting
Our own host: UK engineers, LiteSpeed servers, no renewal hikes.See Zume plans → HostingSiteGround
Reliable managed hosting we still use for several client sites.See SiteGround plans → E-commerceShopify
Our go-to for online shops: payments, checkout and hosting handled.Start a free trial → ReportingDatabox
Ready-made dashboards and automated reports for teams and agencies.Try Databox →Some links are affiliate links: if you buy, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes what we recommend. Read our affiliate disclosure.
Find what you need
Guides grouped by the decisions UK small businesses ask us about most.
How we can help your business
Practical help from the team behind the guides.
Website design
Fast, mobile-friendly websites, online shops and booking systems.
SEO & local SEO
Rank in Google search and Maps, with Google Business Profile set up properly.
WordPress modernisation & migration
Speed up, redesign or move your WordPress site without losing rankings.
Grant-ready quotes
Itemised quotes in the format council and Growth Hub grant schemes ask for.
Work with us
If your product fits what our readers are looking for, we would like to hear from you.
What we offer
Placements in guides, reviews, comparison pages and gift guides, using your tracking and deep links.
How we work
Independent verdicts. We use or test products first, and links are tagged as sponsored with a clear disclosure.
What we need
A short programme summary (commission, cookie length, UK availability), deep links, approved brand assets and a tracking contact.
Audience figures and publisher details are available on request.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you need and we’ll reply with honest advice and a clear quote.
Some links here are affiliate links: we may earn a small fee if you buy, at no extra cost to you.