Conlon Flay Creative

17/05/2026

How much SHOULD a website cost in 2026? I'll tell you...

How much should a website cost in the UK? A practical guide to pricing, what you’re really paying for, and how to avoid wasting money on a site that doesn’t convert.

17/05/2026

“How much should I pay a graphic designer?”

I’ve written a new article answering that question properly, from the perspective of somebody actually working in the industry every day.

I cover why cheap design often becomes expensive, what businesses are actually paying for and why good design builds trust. I also set out realistic pricing expectations, the problem with template culture, Canva and AI branding and the biggest red flags I see from clients and designers alike.

Good design is not decoration. It’s commercial confidence!

How much should you pay a graphic designer? Glasgow designer Conlon Flay explains realistic design pricing, why cheap design often costs more long-term, and what businesses are actually paying for when they hire a professional designer.

12/05/2026

Let's talk about web design.

AI isn't making you look good and the folk offering you websites for £20 are risking your reputation. Canva is not a design tool and the results show.

Your website is your shop front and you do not want to represent yourself like you don't care.

Invest in your business. It matters.

https://www.conlonflay.co.uk/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=group&utm_campaign=are-you-stupid

27/04/2026

I was asked recently how much a website build costs and when I mentioned the price they told me they'd been quoted £20 by somebody else - so I wrote a blog post about too-good-to-be-true web design costs...

How much should a website cost in the UK? A practical guide to pricing, what you’re really paying for, and how to avoid wasting money on a site that doesn’t convert.

21/04/2026

FRIENDS! I’ve started offering something alongside the websites and graphic design I do that a lot of people actually need more than the design itself.

I’ll just run the website for you. Easy breezy just-do-it-for-me hosting. Hit me up with your hosting needs! 🚀

Fully managed website hosting with updates, security, backups and support handled for you. One contact, one monthly cost.

13/04/2026

Accepted into the second cohort of the Grohwie Design Fellowship! Genuinely buzzing.

Their work is the kind that reminds you why this industry is exciting. To be selected from 100+ applicants for the chance to learn from them is a privilege. Looking forward to absorbing as much as possible!

17/02/2026

Tomorrow marks a spectacular occasion as the red carpet is rolled out for the opening day of The Importance of Being Earnest! And if you’re lucky you might catch a glimpse of a certain Mr. Flay (not me, thankfully) gracing the stage in the lead role! Join us, won’t you?

12/12/2025

Working with small businesses and independents on their projects is an absolute dream.

This is just a few that have let me play with their assets lately as it were. 👀

If you’re in need of a bit of graphic design, hit me up. My DM’s are open.

16/11/2025

Oh and one last thing (for tonight at least); I have a few remaining slots open for the end of November and December so if you're thinking of updating your graphics or need new social media overlays or have any other graphic design needs let me know quick!

16/11/2025

Tomorrow night I'll be at the Mindset, Momentum, Meaning event by the West of Scotland Networking group where they're talking about AI business tools, leaflet marketing power and how to support your ADHD staff.

Should be an interesting night. If you're attending and see me say hi!