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Website Design Service for small business & Individuals
What is different about my website design service?
Many web design companies may build you a website cheaply, but the catch is that they also host your website and lock you into a monthly maintenance fee. You are also obliged to return to them for any extra work. Additionally, should you ever become unhappy with their service and want to go elsewhere, you’ll likely have to get someone to build you a whole new website.
With any website I build, you get the option to either self-manage, or let me manage it for you. The choice is yours.
Building your website
Website Design
I specialise in responsive web design services and build websites for individuals and small businesses using WordPress and Elementor. These platforms are one of the easiest and most flexible to use.
Once your site is ready, you can simply login to the dashboard and manage it yourself, make changes to text and prices and also write regular blogs.
adapts to device
These days a website is no longer just viewed on a PC or laptop, many are now using tablets and smartphones. Your website needs to be responsive to these different devices.
Also, Google will downgrade your website if it is not mobile friendly. A WordPress website is fully adaptable and responsive to the device it is being viewed upon.
Pricing
Below are some price guides. However for some websites the actual price may depend upon the scope of the website being built or re-built. Every website is different so first we will have a meeting to discuss your exact needs. I will give you an estimate of the final cost then.
Small local business site
Ideal for small local businesses that just need a simple web presence
£
850
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Up to 6 static pages
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Elementor Pro
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SEO built in
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Google search and analytics
Medium local business site
Ideal for medium local businesses that need a simple web presence, but offer many services
£
1200
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Up to 12 static pages
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Elementor Pro
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SEO built in
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Google search and analytics
Larger complex websites
Photography, small e-commerce or other larger websites
£
1500+
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All pages, blog setup, e-commerce
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Elementor Pro
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SEO built in
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Google search and analytics
Self-managed wordpress websites
My self-managed website design service gives you full control to manage your own website. If required, I will set you up with your own hosting package, build the website and show you how to update, if you want. For updates, maintenance you can either come to me or go elsewhere. You will only be charged for the work I actually do. Additionally, should you become unhappy with me, or I get run over by a bus, you can still go to another designer and will keep the website that you have already paid for.
Self-managed website
£
25
Per hour
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Pay only for the work I do
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No monthly maintenance fees
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Your own hosting package
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New websites or rebuilds
Fully managed wordpress websites
I realise also that some people prefer to have their websites fully managed by someone else. This could simply be because you are too busy, or feel better knowing that an expert is looking after all aspects of your website.
Therefore I offer a managed option in addition to building your site, which includes your own hosting setup and looked after by me, and taking care of all updates and any technical problems. Also, regular backups.
Fully managed website
£
35+
Per month
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Your own hosting package
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Elementor Pro
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WP Rocket caching
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Wordpress & plugins updates
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Regular backups
SEO and WordPress training
WordPress training
Do you have a wordpress site already and want to learn how to edit and update it yourself? I offer one to one training online via zoom to help you. Whether you’ve had me build the website or someone else, my training will help you take control of your website and not have to rely on paying someone else.
WordPress and Elementor may at first seem a little daunting, but they are really easy to use once you know how. You don’t need any technical knowledge, just a little training to help you navigate their features.
We can even build your website together so you will learn on the job.
SEO Strategy
SEO is short for search engine optimization. The Internet has exploded over the years and now the chances of your website being found organically on search engines like Google is much lower. It’s not impossible though.
A good SEO strategy is ever more important. This means optimizing your pages with the right keywords and written content so that search engines can easily match your website with the right searcher, helping you reach your target customer.
I will build SEO into your website from the ground up and optimize your content using the best keywords and also build each page to be search engine friendly.
Examples
PC or Laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
Portfolio - websites I've built already
Melvin Nicholson Photography
Osteobeth - Osteopathy Clinic
Bedgebury Park Country Resort
Yachting
Croatia
Dean Allan Photography
Clive's of Cropthorne
P&A Fruit Ltd
Total Productivity Solutions Ltd
Gabriella Atkinson Entrepreneur
Louise Welcome
Oystera UK
A & B Windscreens
Horse Bit Advice
Cymon Taylor
Julian Elliott
Testimonials
Ian is a professional specialist in web design and above all in customer service. I am very grateful for his good work. Daniel, Spain.
What can I say!Ian was fantastic from the beginning concept to completion of the project and beyond with ongoing support. He listened to the vision I was after and made suggestions, not only with the design process, but also how he could optimise and maximise the platform online.Ian kept me informed with regular updates throughout, providing visuals on how the design was looking. Ian also provided me with ono to one training on how to amend and update the web page, during and after completion. He has a very calming and nurturing teaching style, and is very patient, which is great, as it can take me a while to grasp technical information!His knowledge on web design is top class and he really knows his stuff, to be able to advise as to the best design for your needs.I am so pleased with the platform he has created for me, and I am already experience an uplift in customers since the launch.I would thoroughly recommend Ian to anyone looking for this service, without hesitation.Paul Placitelli.
Ian has been fantastic at building my photgraphy website form scratch. He has also been very helpful at following up with any teething issues I had. I would highly recommend.
I have known Ian both as a photography tutor (some years ago) and as someone who I really wanted to take charge of building my website. His guidance and patience with me has been utterly appreciated. His objective approach to building my website has also meant that I have had the courage to ‘let go of my darlings’ so that the end product is impactful and competitive. I now have a website that is visually strong, incorporates my youtube channel and is visible – it’s now down to me to develop my marketing strategy to take full advantage of his excellent work! Thank you Ian.
Ian did a great job in providing me with a report on what I should change on my website. After agreeing the work Ian kept me updated throughout the whole process and made sure I was happy with what was done. After the work was complete he showed me what a difference it had made especially to SEO and that showed straight away in Google search results. I can totally recommend Ian’s services he is absolutely fantastic at what he does and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟
My finished website is leaps ahead of what we had before and showcases the strengths of my business. Overall the experience of working with Ian has been outstanding, I couldn’t ask for more.
I am a new small business owner. I was really struggling putting together a website. While seeking to gain more knowledge, I came across Ian’s SmugMug tutorial YouTube videos. After visiting his website, I discovered his web design services and decided to reach out. I am very glad I did. Through trail and error, he helped me create a website far greater than what I had envisioned. I am confident and proud of how my work is portrayed! Ian was flexible and patient with my schedule. He was quick to respond to any request or concern. Most importantly, he was able to work with me and provide my fantastic website within MY budget. No contract, hourly rates, and he has stated/proven he is available for further assistance if I need any! What I appreciated most about working with Ian; for every request I had, along with making the adjustments himself, he would send me a tutorial video, just so I could have an understanding/knowledge of how he accomplished something on my site. He made the process seamless and exciting for me. I am so thrilled I utilized his services. I would highly recommend for any service he offers!
Ian has been completely invaluable in helping me to create an online presence for my business.As a personal trainer there is a lot of competition in the form of other trainers and gyms with in the local area, therefore it was really important for me to get my name out there and create a platform that enables me to educate and inform people about what I do.Ian helped me to create just that, and was extremely efficient with great attention to detail which has really helped me to achieve the end result that I had hoped for.His work ethic is second to none, and he was always responsive with no challenge or request being too much.Thanks to Ian, I am now well established online which is demonstrated by the level of website views and enquiries that I now receive.Thank you Ian.
Very happy about my new website designed by Ian Middleton. He listen to the clients needs and create exactly what’s needed: beautiful, responsive and well designed website. Highly recommended his service.
Ian helped me to design a new website for my newly opened osteopathic clinic.He showed a genuine interest in my business – conducting research to understand osteopathy, my competitors, the best content to market my business and SEO/Google search terms.I have found his services to be completely invaluable and my business has benefitted enormously thanks to his expertise and guidance.99% of my new patient enquiries now come through the enquiry form on my website and I get a lot of compliments as to the professionalism of my site, as well as it being user friendly and aesthetically pleasing.Ian is extremely professional and knowledgable – I would not hestitate to recommend him to anyone looking for help with website design.He was genuinely interested in tailoring my website to my business model and to show case me/my clinic in the best way possible.I could not have done it without him – thank you Ian!
Ian really knows his stuff and created an excellent website for me in a timely fashion at a reasonable price. He is very professional and communicates well. I have had a great response since the new website was launched and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
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I am a Professional Landscape Photographer and have had a website for a very long time. However, I was looking at refreshing it, updating it and improving it.
My website is very important to me, so when a friend recommended Ian and suggested I contact him with a view to doing all these things, I was only too happy to do so..
As a Professional Photographer, imagery is very important to me and I knew straightaway after speaking with Ian, that we were on the same page. As a Professional Photographer himself, Ian understood the importance of projecting my images in the strongest way possible. This allied with his incredible website skills he was able to build a new website for me which has exceeded all my expectations. Ian's in depth knowledge and understanding of my website needs was admirable and very reassuring..
Not only does it look amazing, but it also has so much information which the viewer is guided through the site effortlessly. This has already increased the amount of traffic coming through my site..
I have jumped to the 1st page of all the search engines for my landscape locations since Ian has been involved with my website..
I would thoroughly recommend Ian if you are looking for a new website or just looking at improving the mechanics of an existing one. His manner is extremely professional and he is always available to guide me through anything I am unsure with and deals with it in a polite, prompt and skillful way.
My website is very important to me, so when a friend recommended Ian and suggested I contact him with a view to doing all these things, I was only too happy to do so..
As a Professional Photographer, imagery is very important to me and I knew straightaway after speaking with Ian, that we were on the same page. As a Professional Photographer himself, Ian understood the importance of projecting my images in the strongest way possible. This allied with his incredible website skills he was able to build a new website for me which has exceeded all my expectations. Ian's in depth knowledge and understanding of my website needs was admirable and very reassuring..
Not only does it look amazing, but it also has so much information which the viewer is guided through the site effortlessly. This has already increased the amount of traffic coming through my site..
I have jumped to the 1st page of all the search engines for my landscape locations since Ian has been involved with my website..
I would thoroughly recommend Ian if you are looking for a new website or just looking at improving the mechanics of an existing one. His manner is extremely professional and he is always available to guide me through anything I am unsure with and deals with it in a polite, prompt and skillful way.
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Ian did a fabulous job on my website. He brought all my previous content together and created a stylish modern website which works equally well on the computer and the phone. This was all done in a timely fashion and I really enjoyed working with him. I can highly recommend Ian.
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Ian helped me to design a new website for my osteopathy business. He listened to my requirements and even took the time to do his own research to understand my competition, how to best market my business and how to best utilise my content and link it to the best google search terms. His advice in regards to SEO has been invaluable, and I am left with a very professional, modern and user friendly site. I have already had lots of new enquiries through my website, the enquiry form has been invaluable and I am so pleased to finally have a blog to post content and really show case my business.
Ian is extremely thorough, very knowledgeable and genuinely interested in tailoring a website to a business model. I couldn’t have done it without him, this has given me the best start to launching my business and I am extremely grateful. I would thoroughly recommend Ian.
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I can vouch for Ian's credentials as a website designer and SEO expert. He has transformed my website and thus my business as a result through his knowledge, commitment, and dedication in delivering excellent results. Many thanks for all your assistance Ian. Here's to working closely for years to come.
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My finished website is leaps ahead of what we had before and showcases the strengths of my business. Overall the experience of working with Ian has been outstanding, I couldn’t ask for more.
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