Here's what you actually get for your money, and what you'll get from me instead.
If you're paying Yell every month for a website you don't own, on a contract you can't get out of easily, you're not alone. Most of the local businesses I talk to are in the same spot. Here's the comparison in plain numbers.
| Yell | Your new site | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup cost | £400-£5,000 | From £600 |
| Monthly fee | £50-£700/month | From £35/month (includes domain + hosting) |
| Own your domain | Yell controls it | Always yours |
| Transfer away | Lose everything | Take it all with you |
| You own your website | Never | Always |
| Update it yourself | Call a queue | Login & change |
| Update prices instantly | Wait weeks | 30 seconds |
| Locked into a contract | 12 months | No contract |
| Site survives if you leave | Disappears | Yours forever |
| Average annual cost | £700-£1,200/yr | From £420/yr |
Yell pricing based on publicly reported customer experiences and industry research. Your actual Yell costs may vary.