Us vs Yell
Yell sells SEO and website packages to thousands of UK small businesses. Sometimes they're a good fit. Often they're not. Here's the honest comparison.
When we're the right fit
- ✓You want a custom website that's actually yours
- ✓You want monthly transparency on what's being done
- ✓You want to know who's doing the work
- ✓You're happy to engage with the work, not just pay and forget
- ✓You want a proper conversion-focused site, not a template
When Yell are the right fit
- ✓You want one supplier for directory listing + website + ads
- ✓You want zero engagement, pay and forget
- ✓You're on a tight budget and need a templated site fast
- ✓You're happy with a paid Yell directory listing as part of the package
Side by side
| Us | Yell | |
|---|---|---|
| Website style | Custom design, your branding, your code | Templated, swapped between customers |
| You own the site | Yes, fully | Cancel = lose the site |
| SEO transparency | Monthly report of actual work + rankings | Bundled "SEO package", less granular |
| Pricing | Project + retainer (transparent) | Monthly bundles, often 12-month commit |
| Contract length | Month-to-month (30 days notice) | Typically 12 months |
| Best for | Businesses that want a long-term marketing asset | Businesses that want everything outsourced and packaged |
Our honest verdict
Yell is a packaged-service business. It works for some businesses who want one supplier and zero engagement. If you'd rather understand what's being done and own the assets, an independent agency is usually better value.
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