Web Design

Web design is the process of designing and building a new website. The web design process starts with us working with you to establish what the primary goals of the website are, find out if you have a specific look the website should have, understand the levels of functionality you need it to have and any other details about the website.

We then get going on the design of the website, working closely with you at every step to make sure the website's design is exactly as you expect.

The length of time it takes to complete a web design project depends upon a number of factors. Main factors which affect the time it takes to create a website include, the size of the website and the level of functionality which needs to be incorporated into the website.

The other key area which affects how long a web design project lasts is your input. The sooner you can get the content for each page (text, images, videos,...) to us, the better. One of the biggest delays to a web design project is when the client does not have the content ready or the specifications are substantially changed mid-project.

We hate delays as much as you do and so right at the start of the web design process we work with you to encourage you to provide us with the content in advance of any stage of work beginning.

Absolutely, 100%! This is your website which is being designed and created, so your say in the design is paramount. Each website we build is a bespoke project just for the client. We therefore build the website to your specifications.

However, sometimes clients aren't able to visualise exactly what they want. This is where we can step in to help with our web design genius! We are close to hand for any help you need throughout the web design project.

The cost of web design comes down to the specifications of the website you have asked us to create for you. As each website is created bespoke for you, there is no generic cost. The cost of a new website depends upon the size the website will be, the level of functionality you need the website to have, whether you supply the content, or we have to create it for you and more.

To get an accurate estimate of the cost of your web design project, request a free consultation today.

All websites that we build are created using the WordPress platform. WordPress is a highly versatile platform, which performs well in search results. WordPress powers over 30% of all websites in the world, including giant organisations, such as CNN, Sony Music, BBC America, Microsoft News Center and even the Official  Star Wars Blog! This website is also created using WordPress.

For all new websites, we use Themeco's amazing Pro Theme, which provides exceptional tools and features, allowing areas of WordPress to be designed in ways which would usually have required bespoke customisation.

In addition, WordPress has a huge variety of plugins available to add most types of functionality to your website, meaning it is the ideal platform for most businesses.

Yes. Unlike some other web design agencies, we give you full administrative access to all aspects of your website, once it has gone live. In some cases you may need some WordPress training to understand how to make changes. We can offer you as much training as you need to manage the website.

Alternatively, if you find it all too much, we offer website maintenance packages to help you maintain and update, as well as add or remove content.

Absolutely. We offer comprehensive website maintenance packages, which start at £97 per month. For this, we will update your website to make sure it is using the latest version of WordPress, keep your WordPress theme updated, update plugins on a regular basis and make monthly off-site back-ups of your website in case disaster strikes for any reason.

If you need fuller support or help with adding or modifying content, please contact us with your requirements and we will agree a price based upon the necessary workload you would like us to manage for you.

Yes. Usually, the addition of a feature such as an email signup form would be dealt with during the initial specification discussions and incorporated into the overall project. However, sometimes a new feature, like a signup form may be needed later on.

To integrate an email signup form into your website, we need access to your Mailchimp, Aweber, or whichever mailing platform you use's account. From there we either embed the form, or integrate it using API keys. Either way, your email signup form will be integrated to help you capture leads.

That depends entirely upon what you need your website to do. Aside from the home, about, contact and privacy pages, we recommend that you have one page dedicated to each service or product you wish to promote. This way, the content and SEO of each page can be optimised for the service or product being presented. If you have several service or product pages, these can be organised into submenus to keep the main menu uncluttered.

Some simple websites may just have half a dozen pages or so. Other websites we have built contain well over 150 pages.

Yes. Every website we design and build is 100% mobile-friendly. Our web design is mobile-first in its attitude. Over 60% of website views are on mobile devices these days. This means that the majority of your visitors will want to have content which is easily read or watched on their smartphones or tablets.

All our websites are built to be optimal when viewed on five different screen breakpoint sizes - mobile, portrait tablet, landscape tablet, laptop and desktop.

Yes. Each website we create is 100% mobile-friendly. We design for mobile-first. Over 60% of website views are on mobile devices these days, meaning the majority of your visitors will using a smartphone or tablet to view your website.

We design websites to be viewed easily on five different screen breakpoint sizes - mobile, portrait tablet, landscape tablet, laptop and desktop.

Yes. There are many different web hosts out there, but not all are equal. We recommend UK-based Krystal Hosting, who use lightening fast SSD servers and 100% green energy. Their prices start from just £5.99 per month* (incl. VAT) or £59.99 per annum* (incl. VAT), if paid up-front.

* Prices accurate as of April 2023.

Your input can be as much as you like. However, there are minimum requirements to get the web design project underway:

• Access to your web hosting account and cPanel.
• Images for the website's pages. If you are not able to supply them yourself, we can help source them, but will need precise descriptions of the types of images you want.
• Content for each web page (text, videos, PDF downloads, etc.). If you are unable to supply text, or are not a confident writer, we will ask you for a full list of bulletpoints relevant to each page, so we can create the text for you.
• Later in the web design project, we will need access to your Google account to set-up and integrate Google services, such as Search Console, Analytics, Tag Manager and reCaptcha.

Very much so. We like to work closely with our clients, so that we receive feedback as the web design progresses.

We operate on a priority basis, so if any client has a problem or issue they need dealing with urgently, we will prioritise that urgent matter over work, which is not time-critical.

You can reach us at any time during office hours by telephone or email.