Affordable Web Design for Small Businesses
Websites That Are
Built to Rank
Get a search-first website that’s built to grow with your business.
What’s the Point of a Pretty Website If No One Finds It?
Most web designers focus on how a site looks. Fonts, colours, layouts. And that stuff does matter. But if your website isn’t built with SEO in mind, it’s not going to get found.
Not in Google. Not in Maps. Not by the people who are actually looking for what you offer.
And even if it does show up, that’s only half the job. If it loads slowly, isn’t mobile-friendly, or doesn’t guide visitors to take the next step, you’re still losing business.
The other problem is cost. Truly custom websites can run into the thousands, which is simply out of reach for a lot of small businesses.
That’s why I build websites that are Built to Rank. Not just to look good, but to get found, load fast and turn visitors into real enquiries.
Looks Great and Ranks Quickly
My websites are built to rank, with SEO baked in from the very start, not bolted on later.
You won’t find bloated templates, inflated prices or fluffy agency jargon here. Just clean, fast, search-optimised websites that are designed to do a job: help your business grow.
Every site looks good, of course. But more importantly, it’s built to get found by the people who are actually searching for what you offer.
Whether you’re launching something new or replacing a site that isn’t pulling its weight, this gives you a simple, cost-effective way to get online with confidence.
You get the fundamentals done properly: smart structure, fast load times, mobile optimisation and the technical SEO foundations that help Google take your site seriously.
And it’s all offered in a clear, three-tier setup, so you only pay for what you actually need and nothing you don’t.
What You'll Actually Get
This isn’t just another website. It’s your business’s online engine, built to be fast, easy to find and ready to grow with you.
The first and most important thing you’ll notice is visibility. Your site is built to show up where your customers are already searching, not sit quietly in the background. And when people do land on it, it’s designed to turn that attention into action, with clear messaging and structure that drives clicks, calls and enquiries, not just “traffic”.
Performance is baked in from the start. Your site will be fast, mobile-first and easy to use, which keeps both Google and your customers happy.
Under the hood, everything is set up properly. You get a solid SEO foundation with clean technical setup, sensible keyword targeting and a structure that helps search engines understand and trust your site.
It also looks the part. The design is clean, professional and built to inspire confidence from the moment someone lands on the page.
Your site is built with WordPress and Elementor, so it’s easy to edit, easy to expand and you stay in control. There are no contracts or retainers, just a clear one-off price for a site that’s designed to support your business for the long term.
And to keep things simple, hosting and your domain can be sorted for you too, so there are no technical headaches or extra subscriptions to worry about.
Why Work With Me?
There are thousands of web designers out there, from agencies charging £5,000+ to people spinning up generic templates in a day. But my approach is different.
This is for small businesses that want a proper website. Something that looks good, performs well and actually gets found, without the eye-watering price tag.
You’ll work directly with me from start to finish, combining professional web design with real SEO built in from day one. I keep everything straightforward, transparent and jargon-free, and you’ll fully own your WordPress and Elementor site so you can edit or expand it whenever you like.
There’s no lock-in and no ongoing commitment. Just a solid website, built properly, with support available if and when you need it.
Designed With Purpose
Built to Perform
Plan
- Research & page planning
- Keyword and competitor research
- Site structure and layout plan
- Messaging and calls to action
- Clear goals before anything is built
Build
- Design in WordPress + Elementor
- Fast, mobile-first page builds
- SEO foundations built in
- Clean, professional design
- Pages built to convert visitors
Refine
- Final design and content tweaks
- Speed, usability and SEO checks
- Tracking and Search Console setup
- Proper launch, not just “go live”
- Ongoing improvements if needed
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure how it all works? Here are the answers to the most common questions.
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Do you only build websites in WordPress?
I can work with platforms like Wix and Squarespace if you already have a site there. However, I strongly recommend WordPress (with Elementor) for most businesses. It’s more flexible, better for SEO, easier to scale as your business grows and you fully own it. It also avoids the platform limitations that often hold sites back when you want to improve performance or rankings later.
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Is this a one-off cost or a monthly fee?
Your website is a one-off cost. There are no contracts and no ongoing fees for the build itself. All packages include 12 months of UK hosting. When that’s up, you can either renew hosting with me or move your site to any other host you like. You’re never locked in.
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Do I own the website when it’s finished?
Yes. 100%. The site is yours. You can edit it, move it, expand it or hand it to another developer if you ever want to. There’s no platform lock-in and no “you can’t leave” nonsense.
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Can you look after the site for me after it’s launched?
Yes. I offer ongoing support, maintenance and SEO if you want it. Some clients just want a great site and manage it themselves. Others want me to keep improving it, adding content and growing visibility. You can choose what level of help you want.
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Can you also help me get more traffic and enquiries?
Absolutely. All sites are built with SEO in mind from day one, and I also offer Pay As You Go SEO and ongoing SEO packages. Many clients start with a new site and then use SEO to grow traffic, rankings and enquiries over time.
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How long does a website usually take to build?
Most sites take between 3 and 6 weeks depending on the size of the project and how quickly content and feedback come back. I’ll give you a clear timeline at the start so you know exactly what to expect.
Lite
Get online fast - and get found from day one. Perfect for: Startups, trades, solo businesses.
£600
Lite Includes:
1–3 page custom website
SEO-first site structure
Fast, responsive, mobile-friendly build
Homepage keyword research
On-page SEO (titles, meta, headings, alt text)
Simple contact form
GA4 + Search Console setup
Privacy policy & cookie banner
1 round of revisions
12 months UK hosting
Popular
Core
Built to grow your business. For: Businesses that need a site that ranks, builds trust, and generates enquiries.
£1200
Everything in Lite, plus:
Up to 5 custom-designed pages
SEO content writing for all core pages
Keyword mapping across your site
Internal linking setup
Blog setup
Image optimisation
Google Business Profile setup/optimisation
Conversion-focused page structure
Basic speed & performance optimisation
Custom email setup
Pro
SEO + content + growth package. Perfect for: Growing businesses who want a search-optimised digital asset.
£2000
Everything in Core, plus:
Up to 10 fully custom pages
Extended keyword research
SEO strategy document
Full copywriting for all pages
Lead-gen features (popups, newsletter signup, etc.)
Post-launch technical SEO audit & fixes
Video walkthrough training
Advanced performance & speed optimisation
Conversion tracking setup (GA4 goals / events)
Let's Build You a Website That's
Built to Rank
Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading something that’s not working, Built to Rank gives you a website that looks great and shows up on Google – without blowing your budget.
Book a quick 15-minute call and let’s chat through your ideas, your goals, and the best fit for your business.
