11/07/2026
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Im sharing my story so others wont make the same mistake. Our business was only 10 months old when l signed up, so still learning and making expensive mistakes.
The joys of running a business. You think and believe everyone who runs a business is trying to help you do better, by supplying you quality goods, services or software.
We think what we offer is a genuine service and so does Search it Local who built me a website.
After having a bad experience with a previous website developer company from BNI l was made to feel this company was different.
I didnt think a Β£2500 free voucher meant l was not allowed to keep a website, you would think it was like a freebie to get you on board with them.
After 2 years l have decided to leave Search it Local based in Sidcup, as l wasn't getting the service l asked for. No reports after 6 months. No communication. No analytics, no emails. Nothing except a direct debit coming out of my bank account every month.
Only after giving notice to leave that they say l cant take the website with me. Its cost me the best part of Β£8500 over 2 years to have it. But its not mine. I was merely renting it. Had l known l wouldn't have signed up. I clearly didnt ask the right questions at the start because l assumed l wasnt going to be Β£8000 out of pocket and without a website. I mean why do they want to keep the design? Its only based on a WordPress site. Nothing very technical to build. But to them its theirs.
How would you feel? How would you react? Would you fight your corner or walk away?
Im having to get a new website built now costing me another Β£2000-Β£3000 plus ongoing seo and support.
This time l found a guy who is ex military and has been absolutely amazing since l began talk with them 3 months ago by Apex-Marketing-Solutions Ltd
I'm now getting a new Website designed and will share the new design once its launched. I already know it will be 100 x better than what Search it Local created. His 25yrs vs their 5yrs?
Check out this review l wrote of Search It Local (UK) on Google Maps
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