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A clear statement of what you do, who for, and where. Proof above the fold, not a stock photo and a slogan.
Small business
Web design for small businesses that need it to earn its keep
You do not need a ten-page brand experience. You need a site that tells a customer what you do, why you are credible, and how to contact you — and that loads before they lose interest.
For an owner-run business, a website has one job: turn a search or a recommendation into an enquiry. Every additional page, animation and third-party script is a cost against that job. The best site is usually five clear pages, a strong proof section and a contact route that works on a phone.
We price it plainly because the alternative is a discovery process designed to produce a number. Landing page £495, five pages £995, ten pages £1,495, all plus VAT. The scope is written down before you pay anything, and the code is yours at the end.
The core build
What a five-page site includes
Services
One page per service where there is enough to say, or a single page with anchors if there is not. Written for a buyer, not for an award jury.
About
A named person, a real photo, relevant experience and the reason the business exists. Trust is built here more than anywhere else.
Work or proof
Two or three examples with the problem and the outcome. If you cannot name the client, we say so and describe the work honestly.
Contact
A form that works, a phone number that rings, opening hours and a service area. No CAPTCHA maze.
The technical layer
Domain, TLS, hosting, sitemap, analytics-free measurement, backup and a written handover.
Budget
What different budgets buy
| Budget | What you get | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| £495 + VAT | One-page landing site, copy polish, contact form | A launch, a campaign, a sole trader with one clear offer |
| £995 + VAT | Five pages, mobile-first design, basic SEO, contact form | Most local service businesses |
| £1,495 + VAT | Ten pages, copywriting, local search setup | Established businesses with several services or locations |
| From £2,500 + VAT | Bookings, integrations, ecommerce, custom tools | Anything with real functionality behind it |
Not sure which tier?
Not sure which tier?
- Compare the tiersA full breakdown of what is included and what is not.
- Pay monthlySpread the build cost over twelve months without interest.
- Read a guideWhat changes the price of a website in Dorset.
Questions
The things people ask first
Is a cheap website worth it?
Sometimes. A one-page site that loads quickly and says the right thing beats a £3,000 site nobody maintains. What is rarely worth it is a cheap site built on a builder you cannot leave, with a monthly fee that exceeds the build cost within two years.
Do you write the content?
The five-page tier includes a polish of your draft copy. The ten-page tier includes copywriting from an interview. We will not invent testimonials, clients or results.
Can you work with my existing domain and email?
Yes. We can keep the domain where it is and point it at the new site, and we will not touch your email unless you ask us to.
What if I need changes after launch?
Thirty days of fixes are included. After that, the care plan includes a monthly allowance, or changes are quoted at an hourly rate.
Related
Let’s find out whether technology is the answer
Tell us what you are trying to achieve. We will tell you honestly whether we can help, what it would take, and roughly what it would cost — before anyone signs anything.