UK2 Group makes fully mobile responsive websites an option for all small businesses

LONDON, 01 APRIL 2015 – Global hosting company, UK2 Group, has updated its Website Builder to offer fully mobile responsive websites to all small and medium-sized businesses. Available across all customer packages with version 7 of the software, the update enables SMEs to build sites which automatically change the content and layout to fit the device. The all-new preview tool also means that it is now possible to check exactly how the site will appear on a desktop, tablet or smartphone screen.
Last year in the UK, 42% of web pages were served to mobile devices (an 18% rise) and tablets (a 31% rise) while the desktop and laptop PC category fell 12% to 58%[1]. However, despite changing web viewing habits, research such as the Lloyds Bank 2014 Digital Index[2] shows that 50% of small businesses in the UK do not have even a basic website.
John Morris, COO of UK2 Group, said: “There’s no doubt we’re living and working in an increasingly digital world and the importance of having an online presence has become vital for business success. Hiring a web developer is not a financially viable option for everyone but with our new Website Builder, our customers can quickly and easily create professional looking and functioning websites that cater to changing web access habits, whether it is someone using a tablet on a train, or reading content from a smartphone on a sofa at home.”
Hundreds of templates for multiple uses
Designed with first-time website creators in mind, Website Builder version 7 offers a more intuitive user interface coupled with sophisticated features and functionality for more experienced users. It requires no HTML coding knowledge and has a simple drag and drop interface for text, video and images.
Customers can opt for one of 200 site templates, with more designs set to be released every few weeks. The swappable templates offer customised fonts, backgrounds, colours and images to help businesses stand out. Website Builder templates have social media connectivity built in to help businesses to promote sharing across Facebook, twitter, Google+ or LinkedIn.
Since this is a cloud-based web creation tool, users can access work from anywhere they have internet access, and with 24/7 support they can get help any time too.
Pricing & availability
Website Builder version 7 packages are available now on UK2.net. Version 6 customers will be offered the option to upgrade to the new platform.
•   Essential costs £6.95 per month and includes a free domain name, 1 email address, 100MB storage, 100GB bandwidth and 5 pages
•   Business costs £11.95 per month and includes a free domain name, 5GB storage, unlimited bandwidth and 15 pages
•   Unlimited Business costs £18.95 per month and includes a free domain name, unlimited storage, unlimited bandwidth and unlimited pages

Further information:
Watch the UK2.net video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/CfhBJjuaHDk
[1] Research by social marketing website, We Are Social
[2] Lloyds Bank UK 2014 Business Digital Index in association with Accenture