Responsive web design Available for work 
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51 five-star reviewsResponsive web design that works on every device
At Podium Design, every website I build is fully responsive — designed to look sharp, load fast, and convert visitors whether they’re on a phone, tablet, or desktop. No separate mobile version. No pinching and zooming. One site that works perfectly everywhere.
Since Google switched to mobile-first indexing, your site is ranked based on how it performs on mobile — not desktop. A website that looks great on a 27-inch monitor but breaks on an iPhone is not just a bad user experience. It’s actively hurting your Google rankings, your bounce rate, and your conversions.
I’m Spencer Thomas, a freelance WordPress web designer based in Brighton. I’ve built 55+ responsive websites for businesses across Sussex, Surrey, and the UK — and mobile-first design is baked into every single one from day one, not bolted on at the end.
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60%Of your visitors are on a mobile phone
55+Responsive websites built and launched
94/100Average Google PageSpeed score on mobile
£799Starting price, fixed quote upfront
Over 60% of your visitors are on a mobile phone. Is your site ready for them? If your current site was built before mobile-first indexing, that’s a website redesign rather than a new build — and I’ll tell you honestly which one you need.
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Why responsive web design matters
Good responsive website design is about trust: reviews, credentials and clear next steps, all above the fold.
Choosing a specialist responsive website designer means your site is built around how your industry actually wins work. In practice, that means a site that:
Needs no separate mobile version
Never asks anyone to pinch and zoom
Works perfectly everywhere, from a 375px phone to a 1920px monitor
Loads fast on mobile data, not just office fibre
Is judged well by Google’s mobile-first indexing
Treats responsiveness as standard, never a paid add-on
That’s what I build. Whether you’re a sole trader with a five-page site or a growing company running a blog and a shop, your website should work just as hard on a phone screen in a car park as it does on a 27-inch monitor in an office. Want the plain-English version first? I’ve written a full explainer on what responsive web design actually is.
The approach
Mobile-first. Performance-first. Built to work on every device.
Three things separate a site that merely shrinks on a phone from one that was genuinely designed for it. Every build I take on covers all three before it goes anywhere near a launch date.
Mobile-First Design
I design for the smallest screen first, then scale up. This means mobile visitors get a properly designed experience — not a desktop layout squashed down. Touch-friendly navigation, large tap targets, and layouts that make sense on a 375px screen. Every breakpoint from phone to 4K monitor is tested before launch.
Fast Loading on All Networks
Responsive doesn’t mean slow. Every site I build uses WebP images, lazy loading, browser caching, and minimal bloat. I run every site through Google PageSpeed Insights before launch — targeting 90+ on mobile. Fast load times mean better user experience, lower bounce rates, and better SEO rankings thanks to Google’s Core Web Vitals.
Cross-Browser & Cross-Device Tested
Before any site goes live, I test it on real devices — iPhones, Android phones, iPads — and across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. I also use browser testing tools to simulate hundreds of device and browser combinations. No surprises on launch day, no awkward “it only broke on mobile” moments afterwards.
Every responsive website I build includes all three of these as standard — there is no “mobile package” and no upgrade path to being readable on a phone. Take a look at the portfolio to see how it lands in practice.
Get a free quote Pricing
Responsive Web Design Pricing
All packages include fully responsive design as standard — mobile-friendliness is not an add-on. It’s how every website should be built.
Every project gets a fixed quote upfront — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. As a guide I work at approximately £120–150 per page, and I offer a free mockup before you commit to anything.
Starter From £799
Best for: New businesses, landing pages, 1–5 pages
- Fully responsive WordPress build
- Mobile-first design
- Up to 5 pages
- Contact form
- Basic on-page SEO setup
- 1 month post-launch support
Growth From £1,499
Best for: Established businesses, 6–15 pages, blog, local SEO
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 15 pages
- Blog setup
- Full SEO foundations (schema, sitemaps, GSC)
- Google Analytics 4 setup
- Location or sector pages
- 1 month post-launch support
Premium From £2,499
Best for: Larger sites, e-commerce, custom functionality, full SEO
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited pages
- WooCommerce / Shopify integration
- Custom plugin or integration work
- Advanced SEO setup
- Speed & Core Web Vitals optimisation
- Priority support
What I offer
One site. Every screen. Every device. Every browser.
Responsive web design isn’t a single setting you switch on. It’s a stack of decisions about layout, performance, touch, images and SEO — here’s how I handle each one.
Mobile-first responsive layouts
Every website I build is designed mobile-first — starting at the smallest screen and scaling up. The layout, typography, spacing, and navigation all adapt fluidly to any screen width: from 375px phones to 1920px desktop monitors. No separate “mobile site”. No fixed-width layouts that don’t fit. One codebase, intelligently responsive at every breakpoint.
SEO-ready from day one
Responsive design and SEO are directly linked. Since Google’s mobile-first indexing update, your site is ranked based on its mobile experience — not desktop. Every responsive site I build includes correct heading structure, schema markup, fast load times, and clean URLs. You won’t need a separate “SEO pass” after launch — it’s built in from the first wireframe.
Want to push it further? I offer ongoing SEO retainers once the foundations are in place.
Performance optimised for Core Web Vitals
Google’s Core Web Vitals — LCP (load speed), CLS (visual stability), INP (interactivity) — are direct ranking factors. Every site I build is optimised for these scores: WebP images, lazy loading, minimal JavaScript, fast hosting, and proper caching. I target 90+ on Google PageSpeed Insights on mobile, not just desktop. The average responsive site I build scores 94/100.
Touch-optimised interfaces
Mobile users interact with their fingers, not a mouse. That means buttons need to be at least 44×44px to tap reliably. Navigation menus need hamburger menus that work without hover states. Forms need to trigger the right keyboard (numeric for phone fields, email keyboard for email fields). Carousels need to be swipeable. These details are often overlooked by designers who design desktop-first — I build them in as standard.
Retina-ready graphics
Modern phones and MacBooks use high-DPI “Retina” screens that show twice the pixel density of standard displays. Standard images look blurry on these screens if not optimised for them. I use modern image formats and responsive image techniques (srcset) to serve the correct resolution for each device — sharp images on Retina screens, appropriately sized files on standard screens. Result: images that always look crisp without unnecessarily large file sizes.
What’s included as standard
- Fully responsive WordPress build
- Mobile-first design and layout
- Touch-friendly navigation and tap targets
- WebP images and lazy loading
- Core Web Vitals optimisation
- Cross-browser and cross-device testing
- Correct heading structure and schema markup
- SSL security certificate
- Training so you can update it yourself
- 1 month post-launch support
Optional extras: ongoing SEO, e-commerce, managed hosting and maintenance, logo and brand design.
Fully responsive as standard. Fixed price, no retainer.
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Frequently asked questions
Still unsure about something? Ask me directly — I answer every enquiry personally.
Get a free quoteWhat is responsive web design?
Responsive web design means your website automatically adjusts its layout and content to fit whatever screen size it’s being viewed on — mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and large desktop monitors. One website, one codebase, intelligently adapting to every device. The alternative is a fixed-width site that looks broken on mobile or a separate “mobile site” that creates duplicate content issues for SEO.
How much does responsive web design cost?
My responsive WordPress websites start from £799 for a starter site. All packages include full mobile responsiveness as standard — it’s not an extra. Prices go up to £2,499+ for larger, more complex builds with e-commerce or custom functionality. As a guide I work at approximately £120–150 per page, and I’ll always give you a clear fixed quote before any work starts.
Is my current website responsive?
The easiest test: open your website on your phone. If you have to pinch-zoom or scroll sideways to read anything, it’s not responsive. You can also use Google’s free Mobile-Friendly Test at search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly for an instant result. If it fails, get in touch — I’ll give you a free audit and an honest assessment of what needs fixing.
What locations do you cover for responsive web design?
I’m based in Brighton and work with businesses right across Sussex, Surrey and the rest of the UK. Nearly all of the work happens over phone, email and video calls, so where you’re based makes no practical difference to the project or the price.
Can you rebuild my existing website to be responsive?
Yes — this is one of the most common projects I take on. Depending on how the original site was built, it might be a theme swap, a partial rebuild, or a full redesign. I’ll look at your current site first and give you an honest recommendation on the most cost-effective approach. Get in touch for a free assessment.
Recent work
Websites I’ve built
A few of the projects in my portfolio. Every one is a custom WordPress build, owned outright by the client.
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Pace Coffee
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Swiftbox Logistics
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Astera
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Hove Place Decorators
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The Social Division
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Broadwater Roofing
Trusted by businesses across Sussex
How can I help?
Whether you’re planning a new website, need graphic design support, or want to discuss branding, I’m here to help. Book a call or fill in the form and I’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
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Sectors
Responsive websites for every industry
I build responsive WordPress websites for businesses of all sizes — from sole traders to growing companies across Sussex and Surrey. Whether you’re a startup, small business or multinational company, the mobile experience is built in from the first wireframe.
Accountants Architects B2B / Corporate Bakeries Builders Cafes / Coffee Shops Care Homes & Home Care Charities Chiropractors Coaching Construction Consultants Cosmetic Surgery Dentists Driving Instructors Electricians Estate Agents Financial Advisors Flooring Florists Golf Clubs Gyms / Fitness Hotels & B&Bs Insurance Brokers Interior Designers Kitchens Landscapers Law Firms Mechanics / Garages Medical Professionals Mortgage Advisors Nurseries / Childcare Nutritionists & Dietitians Photographers Physiotherapists Plumbers Podiatrists / Chiropodists Pubs & Bars Recruitment Agencies Renewables & Solar Restaurants / Hospitality Roofers Salons / Spas / Beauty Schools & Education Sports Clubs Therapists Tree Surgeons Vets Weddings / Events