Web design Crawley 
51 five-star reviews
51 five-star reviewsWeb Design Crawley
I’m Spencer, a Brighton-based freelance web designer working with businesses across Crawley — from the units and offices on Manor Royal to the trades and shops spread through Three Bridges, Ifield, Tilgate and Maidenbower. I build custom WordPress websites that look professional, work properly on a phone, and bring in real enquiries.
No agency fees. No templates. No monthly hostage contracts. Crawley is a straight run up the A23 when you’d rather talk in person.
Manor Royal Three Bridges Ifield Southgate Pound Hill Tilgate Maidenbower Gatwick
£800Starting price, fixed quote upfront
70%Of local searches happen on mobile
2–3Weeks for a straightforward 5-page site
100+WordPress websites built across Sussex
Searching for a freelance web designer in Crawley? That’s what you get with me — one person, start to finish, no handover to a junior once the contract is signed. Already have a site that just needs looking after? See WordPress support in Crawley.
Talk it through → Why it matters
A web designer who understands how Crawley actually trades
I’m Spencer — a Brighton-based freelance web designer and former British 800m Champion, now using 10+ years of marketing experience to help businesses across Crawley and West Sussex grow online. Crawley isn’t a typical market town, and a website built as though it were will underperform.
Most towns this size run on passing trade. Crawley runs on contracts. Gatwick is on the doorstep, Manor Royal is one of the largest business parks in the South East, and much of the town’s turnover comes from one business supplying another. Those buyers don’t wander past your door — they shortlist you from a search, open three tabs, and pick whoever looks like the safe choice.
That changes what the web design has to do. A site aimed at an operations director needs credibility above charm: capability pages, accreditations, an obvious route to a quote. One aimed at a homeowner in Furnace Green needs speed, a phone number and photos of real work. Plenty here need both.
Everything runs on WordPress, so you can change a price without calling me — and you deal directly with the person building it:
Direct communication with the person building your site
Custom WordPress design, not reskinned templates
SEO built in from day one, not sold as an add-on
Fixed pricing with no hidden monthly fees
Ongoing support when you need it — not a ticket queue
A designer half an hour down the A23, not a call centre
I’ve built 100+ WordPress websites across Sussex — see the portfolio, or more about how I work.
Local knowledge
The kinds of Crawley businesses I build for
Crawley was laid out as a new town and still works like one: a business district on one side, an airport on the other, and a ring of neighbourhoods that each behave like their own small town.
Manor Royal B2B suppliers
Engineering, distribution, print, plant hire, testing and inspection. Your buyer is comparing three suppliers on a Tuesday afternoon and has heard of none of you. Capability pages, accreditations and a thirty-second quote form beat a clever homepage.
Airport-economy businesses
Gatwick supports a whole tier of Crawley companies — freight and customs, ground services, coach and taxi operators, parking, crew accommodation, aviation training, travel trade. Much of that audience books on a phone at an awkward hour, often in a second language. Clarity beats cleverness.
Facilities management and contractors
Cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, M&E and compliance firms working across business parks and airport sites. These contracts are won on tenders and trust signals, so the site must prove you’re a real, insured, properly staffed operation.
Trades across the neighbourhoods
An electrician or builder based in Crawley covers a patch running through Ifield, Southgate, Tilgate, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Broadfield and Langley Green, then out to Copthorne and Crawley Down. That needs service-area pages, not one line saying “West Sussex”.
Town centre retail and hospitality
Independents around County Mall, Queens Square and the High Street are up against national chains with enormous budgets. You won’t outspend them, but you can out-rank them locally — opening hours, a booking link, photos of the actual place.
Consultants on the London line
Three Bridges and Crawley stations put London and Brighton within easy reach, and plenty of local businesses started when someone stopped commuting. No shopfront, no signage — the website carries the whole first impression.
Whichever you are, the process is the same: a fixed quote, a free mockup before you commit, a site you own outright.
Get a free quote Selling business to business
Built for Manor Royal buyers, not passers-by
More of my Crawley enquiries come from companies selling to other companies than anywhere else I cover. That’s the Manor Royal and Gatwick effect, and it gives the website a specific job: not to charm a browser, but to survive a shortlist.
Say what you do, in their words
Most B2B sites lead with a slogan and bury the capability. A buyer scanning three suppliers wants to know within one screen what you supply, at what scale, and whether you’ve done it before. I build the structure around that, then make it look good.
One page per service you want to win
If you offer eight things, one “Services” page asks Google to rank you for eight searches from a thin block of text. It won’t. Separate pages earn their own rankings and give you something specific to send after a call.
Proof, not adjectives
Accreditations, memberships, insurance levels, years trading, sectors already served. In a tender-driven town this is what moves a buyer from “maybe” to “get them in”.
An enquiry route that suits a work day
Business buyers rarely ring first. A short quote form, a direct email address, a clickable number and a clear response promise convert far better than one anonymous contact box.
Dedicated versions exist for the sectors that come up most around Crawley and Gatwick — B2B and corporate, construction, recruitment, law firms, accountants and property. A smaller business selling to those buyers needs the same principles, fewer pages.
Pricing
How much does a website cost in Crawley?
Most Crawley businesses invest between £800-£3,000 for a complete WordPress website. A 5-page brochure site starts from £800; larger sites with ecommerce or booking systems may be £2,000-£5,000+.
Every project gets a fixed quote upfront — no hourly billing, no surprise invoices. Get in touch for a free quote tailored to your needs.
Optional ongoing costs: managed hosting from £10/month, WordPress care plans from £30/month, SEO retainers from £250/month. None of them compulsory.
Get a free quote for your Crawley website From £800 Fixed quote, no hourly billing
That typically includes
- Custom WordPress design, no templates
- Mobile responsive across all devices
- Contact form and click-to-call
- Basic SEO setup for Crawley searches
- Google Maps and Business Profile
- SSL certificate
- Training and handover
Packages
Three ways to build it
Three tiers covering most of what Crawley businesses ask for — from a sole trader in Tilgate to a Manor Royal supplier selling nationwide.
Starter From £800
For sole traders and small businesses needing a professional online presence.
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile responsive design
- Contact form and click-to-call
- Basic SEO setup
- Google Maps
- SSL certificate
- Training and handover
Professional From £1,500
For growing businesses needing more pages, features and local SEO visibility.
- 8-15 pages
- Custom WordPress design
- Local SEO targeting multiple areas
- Google Business Profile setup
- Portfolio or case study pages
- Blog setup
- 30 days post-launch support
Ecommerce From £2,000
For businesses wanting to sell products or services online.
- Full WooCommerce store
- Product catalogue setup
- Payment processing (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay)
- Shipping and tax configuration
- Stock management
- SEO for product pages
- Training and ongoing support
What I offer
Web design services for Crawley businesses
Custom-built, not pulled from a template. Every site reflects your business and the part of the Gatwick corridor you actually work in.
Custom WordPress web design
No templates, no cookie-cutter layouts. Something that reflects your brand, sets out your services in the order a buyer reads them, and makes it easy for Crawley customers to get in touch. Mobile responsive as standard.
Local SEO for Crawley and Gatwick
Every site includes SEO setup — Google Business Profile, local citations, and pages optimised for the neighbourhoods and trading estates you care about. There’s a dedicated SEO in Crawley page if that’s the priority.
Ecommerce and online shops
I build WooCommerce stores on WordPress — catalogues, payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, PayPal), shipping, trade pricing and stock. Everything you need to sell from Crawley to anywhere in the UK.
Hosting, care plans and support
Two separate things, priced separately, so you can take one, both or neither. Managed hosting from £10/month. WordPress care plans from £30/month, covering updates, backups, security monitoring and my time when something needs changing. Happy with your current host? I’ll work with it.
WordPress web design in Crawley
Every Crawley site I build is a WordPress site: no monthly platform fee, full ownership, and the freedom to change host or developer whenever you want.
- Bespoke design built around your business
- No monthly website-builder subscription
- Straightforward editing, with a guide provided
- Room to add ecommerce or bookings later
More on my WordPress web design page; if yours just needs looking after, see WordPress support in Crawley.
All of it included as standard. Fixed price, no retainer.
Get a free quote → Around Crawley
Towns I cover nearby
Crawley sits on the Sussex–Surrey border, so most businesses here sell in both directions — Horley and Reigate north over the county line, Copthorne and East Grinstead east, Horsham west, Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath south:
The process
Steps I take to ensure a smooth process
Four stages, from first conversation to a website you can run yourself.
First
Initial call or coffee
You tell me about the business, who you’re reaching, and where the work should come from. Over Zoom, or in person on Manor Royal if that’s easier.
Then
Quote and mockup
Fixed price, no surprises. I’ll put together a free mockup so you can see the direction before committing a penny.
After that
Design and build
Design, content, local SEO setup for Crawley and the Gatwick area, mobile testing. You’ll see progress as it goes and can feed back throughout.
Finally
Handover
Your finished website plus full training, so you can edit it yourself. No mandatory monthly fees holding your site hostage.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Still unsure? Ask me directly — I answer every enquiry personally.
Get a free quoteAre you based in Crawley?
I’m based in Brighton, but Crawley is a straightforward run up the A23 and I work with clients there regularly. Most communication happens over Zoom and email, though I’m happy to meet face to face — at your unit on Manor Royal, an office in Three Bridges, or over a coffee near County Mall. My studio is Main Floor, Clarendon Mansions, 80 East St, Brighton BN1 1NF.
How much does a website cost?
Most Crawley businesses invest between £800-£3,000 for a complete WordPress website. A 5-page brochure site starts from £800; larger sites with ecommerce or booking systems may be £2,000-£5,000+. Every project gets a fixed quote upfront. Get in touch for one tailored to you.
How long does a website take to build?
A straightforward 5-page website typically takes 2-3 weeks. Larger sites with ecommerce or complex features take 4-8 weeks. I’ll give you a timeline at the start and flag which parts depend on you getting content to me.
Do you build websites for B2B companies on Manor Royal?
Yes — it’s the strongest part of my Crawley work. Manor Royal is one of the largest business parks in the South East, and the companies on it mostly sell to other businesses rather than the public. That needs a different build: a page per capability, accreditations where a buyer expects them, and a quote request that fits into a working day. See B2B and corporate web design.
Will my website be mobile friendly?
Every site I build is fully responsive and tested across iPhone, Android, tablet and desktop. Over 70% of local searches happen on mobile — and in Crawley a good share of your visitors are on a train into London Bridge, walking a site in hi-vis, or standing in a Gatwick terminal.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. I build on WordPress with an intuitive page builder. Add photos, update services, change contact details — all without calling me. I’ll train you at handover.
Do you offer SEO for Crawley businesses?
Every site includes basic SEO setup — titles, meta descriptions, local keyword targeting, Google Business Profile. For ongoing content, citations and link building I offer monthly retainers. Crawley is an interesting one to rank in: searches split between the town, the neighbourhoods and “Gatwick” as a location in its own right. See SEO in Crawley.
Do you cover Three Bridges, Ifield, Tilgate and the rest of Crawley?
Yes. Crawley’s new-town layout means its neighbourhoods behave like separate places, and people search that way. I’ll build service-area pages for the ones you work in — Three Bridges, Ifield, Southgate, Pound Hill, Tilgate, Maidenbower, Broadfield, Bewbush, Langley Green, Furnace Green, Northgate and West Green — plus villages beyond, like Crawley Down, Copthorne and Turners Hill.
Can you take over a website someone else built?
Often, yes. If it’s already on WordPress I can usually adopt it, tidy it up and look after it — see WordPress support in Crawley. If it’s stuck on a rented builder platform, a rebuild usually costs less over two years than the subscription, and you own the result.
How do I choose a web designer in Crawley?
Check three things: live examples you can actually visit, verifiable reviews rather than testimonials typed into a page, and whether the person quoting is the person who’ll build it. With me it’s one designer, start to finish, with 51 five-star reviews you can read before committing.
Do you work with businesses outside Crawley?
Yes — right across Sussex and up into Surrey, including Horsham, East Grinstead, Horley, Reigate, Burgess Hill, Worthing and Eastbourne. There’s a county-wide overview on my West Sussex web design page.
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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Amarti.io
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Allbuilding
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Purdue Performance
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PC COM
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Handle Accounts
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Opel Construction
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
Industries I work with
Whether you’re a startup, small business, or established company, I build websites for businesses of all sizes across Crawley, the Gatwick area and West Sussex.
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