Plain English on websites, business software and what it costs, for people running a small business.https://flintholt.com/en-gbhttps://flintholt.com/blog/from-websites-to-ai-agents/https://flintholt.com/blog/from-websites-to-ai-agents/Google's boss calls 2027 "the year of agents", and well over half of searches now end with no click. The web is shifting from websites to AI answers and AI agents. Here's what that means for your business — and why Flintholt already builds sites that AI can read, cite and book through.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI searchGEO / AEOBespoke softwareTrades & home servicesData ownershiphttps://flintholt.com/blog/own-your-software-vs-subscriptions/https://flintholt.com/blog/own-your-software-vs-subscriptions/Off-the-shelf apps are a great start, but bespoke software you own — pricier upfront — stops the monthly bills climbing as you grow, keeps your data yours, and becomes a tool that grows with your business. Here's the 5-year maths.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBespoke softwareOwning your softwareSmall businessData ownershiphttps://flintholt.com/blog/run-your-trade-business-from-your-website/https://flintholt.com/blog/run-your-trade-business-from-your-website/Most builders and plumbers rent a pile of separate apps to run their business. Here's why a bespoke app built into your own website works harder — for your day-to-day and your Google ranking.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTBespoke softwareTradesSEOSmall business