# Quadcydle

> Quadcydle is a digital studio that builds, hosts, runs and grows websites, stores and apps for ambitious businesses. Contact: hello@quadcydle.com. We reply within 1 business day and send written quotes within 48 hours. Prices on the site are in GBP and exclude VAT.

## Build — Websites, stores & apps that feel expensive.

- [Custom Web Development](https://quadcydle.com/services/custom-web): React, Next.js & full-stack builds
- [WordPress](https://quadcydle.com/services/wordpress): Themes, plugins & rebuilds
- [Shopify](https://quadcydle.com/services/shopify): Stores that convert
- [Wix](https://quadcydle.com/services/wix): Design, SEO & migration
- [Squarespace](https://quadcydle.com/services/squarespace): Elegant sites, fast
- [Mobile Apps](https://quadcydle.com/services/mobile-app): iOS & Android in React Native
- [App Design](https://quadcydle.com/services/app-design): UI/UX in Figma, handoff-ready
- [E-commerce Suite](https://quadcydle.com/services/ecommerce): Store + custom dashboard

## Host — Infrastructure you never have to think about.

- [Managed Hosting](https://quadcydle.com/services/web-hosting): Fast, secure & monitored
- [WordPress Hosting](https://quadcydle.com/services/wordpress-hosting): Tuned WP infrastructure
- [Full-Stack Hosting](https://quadcydle.com/services/fullstack-hosting): Node, Python, Docker & more
- [Status Monitoring](https://quadcydle.com/services/status-monitoring): Uptime alerts & status pages
- [Data Recovery](https://quadcydle.com/services/data-recovery): Files, email & old accounts

## Run — The boring bits, handled beautifully.

- [Website Care Plans](https://quadcydle.com/services/website-support): Updates, fixes & backups
- [App Support](https://quadcydle.com/services/app-support): Maintenance & releases
- [Website Audit](https://quadcydle.com/services/website-audit): Speed, SEO & UX review
- [AI Readiness Audit](https://quadcydle.com/services/ai-readiness): How well AI can read your site
- [Google Workspace](https://quadcydle.com/services/google-workspace): Setup, migration & admin
- [Microsoft 365](https://quadcydle.com/services/microsoft-365): Setup, migration & support

## Grow — More customers, on every channel they use.

- [SEO](https://quadcydle.com/services/seo): Technical, on-page & content SEO
- [AI Search Optimisation](https://quadcydle.com/services/ai-seo): Get cited by ChatGPT & AI Overviews
- [Startup Builder](https://quadcydle.com/services/startup-builder): Everything to launch a business
- [Amazon Listings](https://quadcydle.com/services/amazon-listing): Setup, optimisation & PPC
- [Shopify Listings](https://quadcydle.com/services/shopify-listing): Catalogue & product ops
- [Restaurant Apps](https://quadcydle.com/services/restaurant-app): Ordering, menus & bookings
- [Delivery Onboarding](https://quadcydle.com/services/restaurant-onboarding): Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC & more

## Free tools

- [Website Speed Test](https://quadcydle.com/tools/website-speed-test): Google PageSpeed scores, Core Web Vitals and the fixes that matter — in plain English.
- [SEO Checker](https://quadcydle.com/tools/seo-checker): 20+ on-page checks: titles, headings, canonicals, schema, social tags, robots and sitemap.
- [AI Readability Checker](https://quadcydle.com/tools/ai-readability-checker): Can ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity read your page? Crawler access, llms.txt, schema and clarity.
- [Google & Social Preview](https://quadcydle.com/tools/serp-preview): See how your page looks in Google and when shared — then copy the meta tags.
- [Website Cost Calculator](https://quadcydle.com/tools/website-cost-calculator): An honest price range for your website, store or app, based on our published prices.

## Guides

- [What Is AI SEO? Getting Cited by ChatGPT & AI Overviews](https://quadcydle.com/blog/what-is-ai-seo): AI SEO (or GEO) explained: how ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews choose sources, and the practical steps that make your business easier to find and cite.
- [Should You Block AI Crawlers? GPTBot & Co. Explained](https://quadcydle.com/blog/should-you-block-ai-crawlers): Which AI crawlers visit your site, what each one does, and how to decide what to allow in robots.txt — so you can protect your content without vanishing from AI search.
- [How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost): Website costs from £499 to £5,000+ explained: what you get at each budget, where the money goes and the running costs to plan for after launch.
- [llms.txt Explained: Should Your Website Have One?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/llms-txt-explained): What llms.txt is, what goes in it, which AI tools pay attention to it, and a simple template for adding one to your site — plus why it's no substitute for clear pages.
- [How to Make Your Website AI-Readable: 15-Point Checklist](https://quadcydle.com/blog/make-your-website-ai-readable): A practical checklist to make your website easy for ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI to read and quote: crawler access, rendering, structure, schema and clarity.
- [How to Choose a Web Agency: 12 Questions to Ask](https://quadcydle.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-web-agency): Twelve questions to ask a web agency before you sign — ownership, process, pricing, support after launch and the red flags to watch for.
- [Website Redesign Without Losing SEO: The Redirect Plan](https://quadcydle.com/blog/website-redesign-without-losing-seo): Redesigns are the most common way businesses lose Google traffic overnight. The step-by-step plan — URL inventory, 301 redirect map, launch checks — to keep your rankings.
- [Website Launch Checklist: 30 Checks Before Go-Live](https://quadcydle.com/blog/website-launch-checklist): The exact list we run through before every launch — content, SEO, speed, forms, security, analytics and the redirects that protect your Google rankings.
- [Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress for Small Business](https://quadcydle.com/blog/wix-vs-squarespace-vs-wordpress): An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace and WordPress for small businesses: cost, ease of editing, design, SEO, e-commerce and when you'll outgrow each one.
- [Managed vs Shared Hosting: What's the Difference?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/managed-hosting-vs-shared-hosting): Shared hosting is cheap; managed hosting adds speed, backups, security and real support. What the difference costs you and which one you need.
- [Website Hacked? What to Do in the First 24 Hours](https://quadcydle.com/blog/hacked-website-what-to-do): A calm, step-by-step plan for when your website is hacked: contain it, change passwords, restore a clean backup, remove malware, fix the cause and get Google's warning removed.
- [Website Care Plans: What's Included & Do You Need One?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/website-care-plans-explained): What a website care plan covers — updates, backups, security, uptime checks and edits — what it should cost, and when to do it yourself.
- [SPF, DKIM & DMARC Explained for Small Businesses](https://quadcydle.com/blog/spf-dkim-dmarc-explained): Why business emails land in spam and how SPF, DKIM and DMARC fix it — in plain English, with setup steps for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.
- [Amazon vs Your Own Shopify Store: Where to Sell?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/amazon-vs-your-own-shopify-store): Amazon brings traffic; your own Shopify store keeps the margin and the customer. Fees, control and growth compared — and why most brands do both.
- [Google Business Profile Guide for Small Businesses](https://quadcydle.com/blog/google-business-profile-guide): How to set up and optimise your Google Business Profile: categories, services, photos, reviews and posts — the free listing that drives local searches, calls and directions.
- [Zomato, Swiggy & ONDC: A Restaurant Onboarding Guide](https://quadcydle.com/blog/restaurant-delivery-apps-guide): How to get your restaurant on Zomato, Swiggy and ONDC — documents, menus and photos that sell — and when your own ordering app pays off.
- [Uptime Monitoring for Small Businesses Explained](https://quadcydle.com/blog/uptime-monitoring-for-small-business): What uptime monitoring and status pages are, why small businesses need them, and what it costs to find out your site is down before customers do.
- [10 SEO Quick Wins for Small Businesses](https://quadcydle.com/blog/10-seo-quick-wins): Ten practical SEO fixes you can make this week — titles, meta descriptions, image compression, internal links and more. Most take under an hour.
- [How a Slow Website Costs You Customers](https://quadcydle.com/blog/website-speed-costing-customers): 53% of mobile users abandon a site that takes more than 3 seconds to load. Here's what's slowing your site down — and exactly how to fix it.
- [Shopify vs WooCommerce: Which Is Right for You?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/shopify-vs-woocommerce): Two dominant e-commerce platforms, two very different approaches. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick the right one for your business.
- [Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: Which to Choose](https://quadcydle.com/blog/google-workspace-vs-microsoft-365): Both offer professional email, cloud storage, and collaboration tools — but they're very different products. Here's how to choose the right one for your team.
- [Does Your Business Need a Mobile App?](https://quadcydle.com/blog/does-your-business-need-a-mobile-app): A mobile app can be a game-changer — or an expensive distraction. Here's a practical framework for deciding if now is the right time to build one.
- [Why WordPress Maintenance Saves You Money](https://quadcydle.com/blog/why-wordpress-management-saves-money): Unmanaged WordPress sites get hacked, break after updates, and load slowly. Here's the true cost of DIY WordPress — and when to hand it over.

## Optional

- [Pricing](https://quadcydle.com/pricing): Prices for monthly plans and individual services
- [About](https://quadcydle.com/about): Who we are and how we work
- [Contact](https://quadcydle.com/contact): Start a project