Websites that work
Business focused website design & development
Tailored web design. Fast and robust websites. Responsive customer service.
Local to Hampshire, Wiltshire & Surrey
I get it. You want a website that works for your business, not a lecture on JavaScript frameworks or API integrations.
My “no-nonsense” approach means I pivot the conversation away from the “how” and strictly toward the why. Instead of burying you in technical jargon, I focus on your business goals: increasing your leads, and making sure your brand looks incredible to your customers.
Why this approach works for you:
Clarity over
Complexity
I speak your language (business), not mine (code).
Results-Driven
Design
Every feature I create has a specific purpose for your growth.
Zero
Bloat
You only pay for the functionality that actually solves your problems.
Peace of
Mind
I handle the technical heavy lifting so you can stay focused on running your company.
How I can help
Websites to fit your business and your budget
Corporate/Business
websites
Brochure
websites
E-commerce
websites
Portfolio
websites
Landing
Pages
Event
websites
Additional services
Bespoke
functionality
Creation of unique elements for your website, such as quote builders, comparison tools, price calculators, etc.
Website Maintenance
& Support
Plans tailored to your needs to keep your site in good health beyond its launch. More >
Web
Hosting
Reliable website hosting plans are available if you don’t already have one.
Pricing
RECOMMENDED
Tailored websites
Prices start from £1500*
pre-design research and strategic thinking
bespoke design and build
testing and deployment
Recommended for most businesses. This solution will deliver the best possible results, with well thought out custom design and development work.
Budget websites
Prices start from £850*
reduced design
pre-made templates
testing and deployment
A lower cost option with a reduced level of design. A budget website is unlikely to make you stand-out but it can still fulfil its purpose for your business.
*The actual price will be dependent on the scale of your site (number of pages and templates) and the scope (required functionality). Contact me for a quotation.
Why businesses choose me
Gary has been looking after my site for a few years and has done a great job. He is easy to work with, super responsive, and has always been very reliable. I recommend him highly.
Stephen Dick
Residence Interior Design
Experienced
My business was established in 2012 and I personally have over 30 years experience working in my trade.
Customer focused
I have a dedication to providing excellent customer service. You will always be dealing direct with me, the person actually building your website, and not middle-managers.
Quality
I deliver hand-crafted websites that are on brand, look good on any device, and are fast, with rock solid reliability.
Price
Low overheads and the agile, collaborative structure of my business, help me to keep prices as low as possible while still retaining high levels of quality and service.
About me
For more than 30 years I have been plying my trade as a developer. Back in the early days this was in computer based training and multimedia. Then, around 25 years ago, I transitioned into building websites.
In 2012 I decided to set up my own web development business. Operating as a sole trader, my vision was to use collaboration with other professionals (freelancers, sole traders and small businesses) to offer a full service that can rival more ‘traditional’ agencies at a lower cost.
Working in this way means that I can also offer my services on a sub-contract basis to others with the same vision. And this is something I continue to do, in addition to providing full website design and development services direct to businesses.
All too often I have seen web professionals focusing on the wrong things. Whether that’s the latest design fad or the tech that is ‘flavour of the month’. Ultimately what should matter is the businesses that we are creating for, and their desired outcomes.
For me, that always means starting the conversation with clients with one simple question. And that is ‘what is your website for?’
FAQs
PRE-SALES QUESTIONS
This would depend to some extent on what the subject matter is. I may use image libraries or AI to generate some images where I need to, but if you need something specific to your business then you may need to source these kinds of images yourself. It’s always best if you use your own unique imagery if possible.
If you need to hire a photographer then I may be able to refer one to you.
Not as standard. But if you’d like me to provide this service then I can certainly do so via collaboration with a trusted supplier.
Tips for writing your copy yourself
It’s always a good idea to start by breaking down each page into sections and assigning them headings, this provides structure around which you can then write the copy.
If you have other existing marketing materials then you may be able to re-purpose some copy from those. AI tools can also be a useful aid to get you started.
As long as the NDA is in plain English, doesn’t require a solicitor to decipher, and doesn’t compromise my existing business relationships, then yes.
I don’t provide face-to-face training. But I will provide support and advice via telephone and email during the build, and also post launch if you purchase one of my maintenance plans.
If you are not familiar with using WordPress to edit your website content then I will provide some basic guidance in this regard for you, where required.
No. You are in control of what maintenance services that you purchase from me (if any), and you can cancel anytime without penalty.
Please visit my website support plan page for details of what I offer with regards to maintenance.
SEO (search engine optimisation) has many factors to it. Some are technical in nature, such as how your website is built. Some are off-site influences, such as back-links to your website. And some are related to your website content.
While I do ensure that the technical aspects of the build follow best practice and that your web pages have meta tags filled in, I do not provide other kinds of SEO services as standard (such as SEO for your copywriting). If you are interested in search engine optimisation for your website content please discuss with me and I may be able to refer you to a trusted supplier.
Yes absolutely. The website created will be bespoke to you, and you will own the IP for it once you have paid all invoices in full.
Note that the construction of your website may include third party software or plugins. Where this is the case then you obviously won’t own the IP for these software components, but of course you will have license to use them on your site.
Yes. Typically this is 35% of the quoted cost, but may be higher depending on the project requirements.
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Usually yes, I typically build websites on the WordPress platform, which is a type of software that is known as a Content Management System. But for micro sites and landing pages it’s not always needed, or appropriate, to use WordPress as content doesn’t change often.
Yes, as long as your hosting plan meets the minimum specification outlined in my quote.
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TELEPHONE
Any day between 8:30am and 7pm.
When you contact me I will ask you a few questions to find out the details of your requirements so that I can understand the scale and scope of the work needed.
Please note that I do not do speculative/free pitch work and will never provide designs or prototypes as part of a quotation.