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.
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
Slow sites lose people before they've seen a word. Yours loads fast on a phone signal in a car park, because that's where real customers are.
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.
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.
Fixed prices, plain English, no surprises
Websites cost £300 to £3,000 depending on the size, agreed as a fixed figure before any work starts. I'm a UK based developer, you talk directly to the person building your site, and when it's done it belongs to you. If you'd like to know more about who you'd be working with, see working with a freelance web developer.
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.
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.
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.
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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