Small Business Website Design

My small business websites start from £800 for a 5-page brochure site, £1,500 for a more comprehensive professional site, and £2,000 for a full ecommerce website with online shop. Every project gets a fixed quote upfront — no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. I also offer a free mockup before you commit, so you can see what you're getting before paying anything. For a full breakdown, see my guide to how much a website costs in the UK, and my ecommerce website design page if you need an online shop.

I build all my websites on WordPress — the world's most popular content management system, powering over 40% of all websites. It's flexible, scalable, SEO-friendly, and you can update your own content without any technical knowledge. For ecommerce, I use WooCommerce, the leading WordPress online shop plugin.

Most small business websites take 3-4 weeks from start to finish. A simple 5-page site can be quicker. Larger or more complex projects — like ecommerce sites or websites with custom functionality — may take 4-6 weeks. I'll give you a clear timeline during our initial call so you know exactly what to expect.

Yes — that's one of the main reasons I use WordPress. You can add new pages, update text, upload photos, change your phone number, and publish blog posts without any technical knowledge. I provide full training during handover so you're confident managing your own site. And if you ever get stuck, I'm an email away.

Yes. I understand cash flow matters for small businesses. I typically split payments into two or three instalments — a deposit to start, a mid-project payment, and the balance on completion. For larger projects, I can be flexible. Just let me know your situation during our initial call and I'll work something out.

Short answer: yes. Social media is rented space — you don't own it, you can't control the algorithm, and your page could be shut down tomorrow. Your website is the one online asset you fully own and control. It's also where people go to research you before buying — and a professional website builds far more credibility than a Facebook page. The two work best together: social media drives traffic, your website converts it into customers.

Absolutely. A good chunk of my clients are startups and new businesses who need a professional online presence from day one. I understand startup budgets are tight, which is why my Starter package begins at just £800. I'll help you launch with a website that looks established and credible — even if you only registered your business last week. Get in touch and let's talk about your plans.

No. I'm based in Brighton and I work with plenty of businesses across Sussex, but most of the work happens over email, phone and video calls — so where you're based has never really mattered. I've built small business websites for people around the corner and for companies I've never met in person.

Yes. The site, the domain and the content are yours. There's no mandatory monthly contract holding it hostage — you can host it with me, host it somewhere else, or move it later without asking my permission. Hosting and support is available if you want it, and completely optional if you don't.

Website builders look cheap upfront, but a lot of small businesses outgrow them quickly — limited SEO, generic templates, and monthly fees that never stop. A custom WordPress site is yours outright and is far easier to rank. I've compared them head-to-head in my Wix vs Squarespace vs WordPress test.

Every package includes training and 30 days of support after launch, so you've got someone to ask while you're finding your feet. After that you can carry on unaided, take up managed hosting and support, or add an SEO retainer if you want to keep building visibility. None of it is compulsory.