New Forest · Southampton · Bournemouth
Web design in the New Forest, from your local website nerd
I design, write and build websites for local businesses that have outgrown the DIY version, and I can shoot the photos for them too. Your local nerd, covering the New Forest, Southampton and Bournemouth. Websites from £3,000.
Hundreds of websites built · Interest-free payment plans
Hundreds of websites built · [Testimonial count or Google rating] · Interest-free payment plans
[01] Why local
Someone you can actually meet
I'm a proper nerd about websites, but I'm also just down the road. We can meet for a coffee in Lymington, Ringwood, Southampton or Bournemouth and talk it through like normal people.
You won't be passed between account managers or chasing someone in another time zone. You'll have my number, and I'll answer it.
I know the area, the competition and how people round here search. That goes straight into how your site is written.
[02] What you get
One person. The whole job.
I write the words.
No blank page handed back to you. I interview you, then write every word so it sounds like you on a good day.
Designed from scratch.
No themes, no templates. It's designed around your business and the people you want to work with.
Built to bring in enquiries.
I've run ads for years, so I know what a page needs to do when a stranger lands on it. Every page has a job.
[03] Included
Everything you need to go live
- Strategy sessionWe work out who the site is for and what it needs to do before anything is designed
- CopywritingI write every word. You check it sounds like you
- Custom designDesigned from scratch around your business. No themes
- Mobile-first buildLooks and works properly on phones, where most of your visitors are
- SEO foundationsPage titles, descriptions, structure and speed set up so Google can read it
- Enquiry form that qualifiesFewer time-wasters in your inbox
- Privacy-friendly analyticsSimple stats you'll actually look at
- Handover and trainingA walkthrough video so you can update it yourself
- 30 days aftercareAnything that breaks or needs tweaking in the first month, sorted
- You own itNo lock-in. The site, domain and content are yours
[04] Price
£3,000
Most local projects land between £3,000 and £5,000, depending on size. You can spread it interest-free over 3 or 6 months.
The price is agreed before anything starts. No hourly billing, no surprises.
See what's included →[05] How it works
Four steps, no surprises
Typical timeline: 3–4 weeks from signed-off words.
A coffee or a 20-minute call.
We see if we're a fit.
Strategy and words.
We work out what the site needs to do, then I write it.
Design and build.
You see it take shape and give feedback along the way.
Launch and handover.
It goes live, you get a training video and 30 days of aftercare.
[06] Proof
Local businesses I've worked with
[07] FAQ
How much does a website cost?
From £3,000. Most land between £3,000 and £5,000. You'll get a fixed price after our first chat.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. You can spread it over 3 or 6 months, interest-free, with no extra fees. The total stays the same.
Do I have to write the words?
No. I interview you and write it all. You just check it sounds like you.
How long does it take?
Usually 3–4 weeks once the words are signed off. The bit that slows things down is normally waiting on photos or feedback.
What do you build on?
WordPress, which means you're never locked in. Any decent developer can pick it up later.
Can I update it myself?
Yes. You'll get a training video showing how to change text, photos and blog posts.
Who hosts it?
I can, through an optional care plan from £50/month. It covers hosting, updates, backups and a monthly allowance of small changes. Or you can host it yourself.
What if I don't like the design?
You'll see it early and give feedback at each stage, so there's no big reveal at the end. Two rounds of changes are included.
Do you do ads too?
Yes, once the site is live, if you want them. No pressure.
Fancy a coffee?
Tell me a bit about your business and I'll come back to you within one working day. If I'm not the right person, I'll point you to someone who is.
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