In March 2024, Google shut down the free website included with every Google Business Profile. Millions of small businesses lost their online presence overnight. ChilledSites is the best replacement — AI-built in 60 seconds, from £29/year.
Build My New WebsiteGoogle quietly pulled the plug on one of the most-used free website tools for small businesses. Here's the full timeline of what happened — and why your business can't afford to be without a real website.
A Google Business Profile is essential for local map results — but it can only do so much. Here's what you're missing without a real website.
Rankings for searches that aren't purely local — "how to" queries, service pages, blog content that builds trust over time. You also lose the ability to tell your full story, list every service in detail, capture leads with contact forms, and give customers a place to refer others to.
A permanent home on the internet that you own and control. Google rewards websites with proper SEO signals — meta tags, page speed, mobile optimisation, structured data. A good website turns Google Business Profile visitors into enquiries and customers.
You can't rank for long-tail keywords. You can't host detailed service descriptions, portfolios, or case studies. You can't run a blog that builds organic traffic. You can't add custom contact forms, booking systems, or email capture. Everything depends on Google — and as we've just seen, Google can change the rules at any time.
The most visible local businesses use both together. Your Google Business Profile handles map pack listings and reviews. Your website handles organic search rankings, detailed service information, and lead conversion. Link your new website URL in your Google Profile to strengthen both signals at once.
ChilledSites builds a complete, professional website from a single sentence description — in under 60 seconds. No templates. No drag-and-drop. Just describe your business and get a real website.
Type one sentence about your business. Our AI generates a complete, professional multi-page website with real copy, professional design, and proper SEO — instantly. No design skills needed.
Every website comes with clean semantic HTML, auto-generated meta titles and descriptions, mobile-first layout, fast loading speeds, and schema markup — the exact signals Google uses to rank sites.
Connect your custom domain (yourbusiness.co.uk) so you own your web address permanently. No more business.site URLs that vanish when a platform shuts down. Your domain, your asset.
Over 60% of local business searches happen on mobile. Every ChilledSites website is fully responsive and loads fast on any device — a key Google ranking factor and user experience requirement.
Every website includes working contact forms so visitors can reach you directly. Lead notifications go straight to your inbox. No plugins, no third-party services, no monthly fees for forms.
Need to update your opening hours, add a new service, or change your messaging? Just tell the AI what to change in plain English. No code, no complex page builders — changes take seconds.
£29/year for everything. No monthly billing. No hidden fees. No "premium" features locked behind a higher tier. Hosting, domain connection, forms, and AI edits are all included in the annual price.
Hosted on global CDN infrastructure — your website loads fast from anywhere in the world. SSL certificate included. 99.9% uptime. No worrying about servers, security updates, or maintenance.
See how many people are visiting your website, where they're coming from, and which pages are most popular. Built-in analytics help you understand what's working so you can grow with confidence.
From nothing to live website in under 5 minutes. No technical knowledge required.
Type one or two sentences about what you do, who you serve, and where you're based. The AI uses this to build your entire website — including copy, layout, and SEO structure.
Your website appears in seconds. Browse through every page and use the AI editor to tweak anything — change colours, update copy, add services — until it's exactly right.
Connect your custom domain (or register a new one), click publish, and your website is live. Add the URL to your Google Business Profile to strengthen your local SEO immediately.
Most website builders cost far more and take far longer. Here's how ChilledSites compares.
| Feature | ChilledSites | Wix | Squarespace | GoDaddy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost (basic plan) | £29/year | £120+/year | £144+/year | £100+/year |
| AI website generation | ✓ Full site in 60s | ~ Partial | ✗ | ~ Basic |
| Custom domain included | ✓ | ~ Year 1 only | ~ Year 1 only | ~ Year 1 only |
| Contact forms included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in SEO tools | ✓ Auto-generated | ✓ Manual | ✓ Manual | ~ Basic |
| AI editing (plain English) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mobile-first responsive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Time to live website | Under 5 minutes | Hours to days | Hours to days | 1–2 hours |
Everything you need to know about replacing your Google Business website.
Don't let a platform decision leave your business invisible online. Build a real website that you own, that ranks on Google, and that works for your business 24/7.
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