FAQ

The cost covers the full design and development process, from concept to launch. Here’s what’s included:

• A fully custom website design and build tailored to your business
• A user-friendly Content Management System (CMS) so you can easily update your content
• Hosting setup and deployment to get your site live
• Performance optimisation for fast page loading and smooth navigation
• SEO optimisation to help your site rank well in search engines
• 1 month of design revisions after going live — covering small changes like text adjustments, image swaps, or layout tweaks to make sure everything feels right

Most personal and small business websites I build typically range from £1200 – £1500.

Before starting the design, we’ll confirm the number of pages and content to be included. The cost will cover the agreed-upon work. If you need more pages or sections later, I can accommodate these changes at an additional cost.

For a personalised quote, just get in touch — I’d be happy to chat about your project!

For most projects, I ask for a 50% deposit upfront, with the remaining balance due when your website is ready to go live. For larger projects, I can offer milestone-based payments. We’ll discuss a payment plan that works best for you before getting started.

Personal Website (3-4 weeks)

A personal website, such as an artist portfolio / blog, typically takes around 3-4 weeks. These sites usually feature around 5-6 pages with straightforward functionality. The timeline includes planning, design, development and thorough testing to ensure the site is functional and user-friendly.

Small Business Website (5-6 weeks)

A small business website generally requires 5-6 weeks to complete. This typically includes 6-10 pages with more complex features like booking systems or multiple service pages. The timeline allows for additional rounds of feedback and revisions.

Ecommerce Website (6-8 weeks)

Ecommerce websites, which include features like online stores, payment gateways, and inventory management, usually take 6-8 weeks. This accounts for the complexity of secure transactions, product listings and a smooth shopping experience for users.

That depends on your goals, the type of business you run and the information you want to share. Most small business websites start with key pages like a Home page, About, Services, Contact and maybe a Blog or FAQ. The important thing is to cover what visitors need to know without overloading them.

For a more detailed breakdown, check out the blog article How Many Pages Does Your Website Really Need?

If your existing website is built on a platform like WordPress, Wix, or something similar, I’m happy to take a look and discuss how I can help. Rather than working within those platforms, I offer custom-built websites that deliver cleaner code, better performance and improved usability.

No, I don't use these platforms. While they offer quick setups, they can come with trade-offs in performance, security and flexibility. Many users don't realise that these platforms often generate a large amount of bloated code behind the scenes, which can slow down your site and cause potential issues.

As a developer, having full control over your website’s code allows me to deliver a faster, more reliable, and error-free website without the limitations of templated solutions.

While custom built websites may take a little more time to develop than templated ones, the end result is always a site that works exactly how you need it to.

Curious about your site’s performance? You can test it here — Google PageSpeed Insights

Yes, you'll be able to easily edit and update your website content using Sanity Studio, a simple, user-friendly headless CMS (Content Management System). I’ll walk you through how to use it, so you’ll feel confident making updates. Additionally, a headless CMS is safer than providing access to the backend of platforms like WordPress, significantly reducing the risk of accidentally breaking your website!

To learn more about how a headless CMS works and why it’s a smarter way to manage your website content, check out the blog article What is a Headless CMS?

For static websites, I use Astro — a JavaScript framework designed for speed and efficiency. Static sites are ideal for content-driven websites such as artist portfolios, brochure sites or small business websites.

For more sophisticated web solutions, I use Laravel — a PHP framework that’s great for creating powerful web applications.

For content management, I use Sanity Studio — a headless Content Management System (CMS) that makes managing your content a breeze. You’ll have full access to edit and update your site with ease.

Yes, I include both on-page and technical SEO services as part of my web design and development packages.

To keep your SEO strong over time, I recommend adding fresh content to your site, such as blog posts. This not only keeps visitors engaged but also signals to search engines that your site is active and relevant, helping improve your rankings and visibility.

Want to learn more? Read the Beginner’s Guide to SEO blog article — it explains the basics in simple terms and outlines the different types of SEO that can help your website get found.

My websites are custom-coded for long-term performance, so they don’t need regular updates like WordPress sites. However, to keep everything running smoothly, I offer a maintenance service at £40 per session, recommended twice a year. This includes essential framework updates, performance improvements and general site health checks. If you ever need page updates or technical support, just get in touch.

Yes, I can assist with domain registration and hosting setup. I’ll help you choose the perfect domain name for your business and select the right hosting plan. Once everything is set up, I’ll make sure everything is properly configured to work with your website.

To get started, I’ll need some information about your business, your target audience and any branding materials you have (like logos, color schemes, etc). I’ll also need the content for your site, such as text and images. The more details you can provide upfront, the smoother the process will be! And if you're unsure about your content, don't worry — I can help with that too.