Small Business Website Design
That Earns Its Keep
A website should bring you customers, not just sit there looking nice. I design and build sites for UK small businesses that show up on Google, load fast, and make it easy for people to get in touch. Built directly by the developer, with no agency overhead in the price.
Most small business websites just sit there
Maybe yours was built years ago and looks it. Maybe it was a DIY job that took three weekends and still doesn't feel right. Maybe there isn't one at all, and every customer who Googles you finds your competitors instead.
Whichever it is, the cost is the same: people who were ready to spend money with you went somewhere else, and you never even knew they were looking.
What good small business website design looks like
Not decoration. A working part of your business.
Found on Google
Your services and the areas you cover are written into the site properly, so you show up when local customers search. Set up for Google from day one, not bolted on later.
Right on every screen
Most of your visitors are on their phones. Your site is designed for the small screen first, so nothing is squashed, hidden, or fiddly to tap.
Built to get enquiries
Every page leads somewhere: a call, a message, a quote request. Visitors always know what to do next, which is the difference between a brochure and a salesperson.
Loads in a blink
More than half of people leave a site that takes over three seconds to load, and Google ranks faster sites higher. Yours loads in about a second, even on a phone signal in a car park.
Yours outright
The domain, the design, the words: all owned by your business. No platform fees creeping up, no being held hostage by an old web company.
Easy to keep fresh
Prices change, services change, staff change. Updates are quick and cheap to make, so your site stays accurate instead of slowly going stale.
What a small business website costs
Every project gets a fixed quote before work starts. These are the honest ranges: the full pricing guide explains what moves a quote up or down.
Landing Page
A single page with a contact form, designed to get people to call or message you. Ideal for new businesses or a single service.
Typical timeline: 1 to 2 weeks
Small Business Website
3 to 5 pages: home, about, services, contact. Clean design, set up to show on Google, looks right on every device.
Typical timeline: 2 to 4 weeks
Full Brochure Site
6 to 8 pages with detailed service pages and a blog. For established businesses that want to rank for specific services.
Typical timeline: 3 to 6 weeks
Need something beyond a website, like a booking system or an internal tool? See bespoke software for small businesses.
Why direct from the developer costs less
An agency quote pays for account managers, project managers, and an office before it pays for any actual building. That's why the same site often costs 40 to 80 per cent more. Working directly with the developer means you explain your business once, to the person who builds the site, and every pound goes into the work.
It's also faster. With no internal handoffs, a simple site can go from first chat to live in 1 to 2 weeks, and when you need a change next year, you ring the person who built it.
UK small businesses I've worked with
Real projects for real businesses. Visit them on your phone and see how they load.
How it works
Tell me about your business
A 15 minute chat about what you do, who your customers are, and what you want the website to achieve. No technical questions, no homework.
I design and build it
You carry on running your business while I build the site. I write the words with you, send progress as I go, and nothing goes live until you're happy.
You go live and get found
Your site goes online with your own domain name, set up properly for Google. I stay available afterwards for updates and changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does small business website design cost?
Between £300 and £3,000 depending on what you need. A simple one-page site starts from £300, a typical 3 to 5 page site costs £800 to £2,000, and a larger site with a blog and detailed service pages sits at the top end. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.
How long does it take?
A one-page site takes 1 to 2 weeks. A typical small business site takes 2 to 4 weeks from first chat to going live. The biggest delay is usually gathering your content, so having your services and a few photos ready speeds everything up.
Should I use a freelancer or an agency?
For a small business site, a freelancer usually costs 30 to 60 per cent less for the same work, because there are no account managers or office costs in the quote. An agency makes sense for large projects needing several specialists. For most small businesses, one person you can ring beats a team you can't.
Can't I just use Wix or Squarespace?
You can, and for some businesses it's a fair starting point. The trade-offs: you pay monthly forever, the SEO tools are limited, and the site never feels quite right because you built it around a template. If your website matters to where your work comes from, a properly built site usually pays for itself.
Will my website show up on Google?
A well-built site is the foundation. Your pages are set up so Google can read every word, with proper titles, descriptions, and your services and areas written in. You'll show up for your business name quickly. Competitive searches take longer and depend on your competition.
I don't have a logo, photos, or any words written. Is that a problem?
No. Most of my clients start with nothing but a business name. I write the words with you in plain English, phone photos of your work are usually fine, and I can sort a simple, clean logo treatment if you don't have one.
What happens after the site goes live?
The site is yours: domain, content, everything. There's no forced monthly contract. If you want updates or new pages later, you ask and I quote. Hosting for a site like this typically costs a few pounds a month.
Still researching? Read how much a website costs in the UK or how long a website takes to build. In the trades? See how this works for plumbers, electricians, and builders.
Ready for a website that pulls its weight?
Tell me about your business and I'll come back within 24 hours with a clear plan and a fixed price.
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