Professional Website Design for Somerset Businesses

Starting a new project is simple. You don't need to have a technical brief or a full design in mind—that is what I am here to help you with.

The process typically works like this:

• 1. Initial Chat: Contact me via phone or email for a brief, no-obligation discussion about what you are looking for.
• 2. The Face-to-Face Meeting: If we are a good fit, we will arrange a meeting (either at your premises or via video call) to dig deeper into your business goals. Being based in Somerset, I travel across the UK to ensure we have a real conversation, not just an email chain.
• 3. Proposal & Plan: I will go away and draft a clear project proposal, including a fixed price in GBP and a timeline.

Once you are happy with the proposal, we set up the paperwork and get to work!

Yes, absolutely. I am based in Somerset and I actively prefer to conduct our initial consultation face-to-face. This is a core part of my service, ensuring I genuinely understand your business before writing a single line of code.

My philosophy is that great websites start with a great conversation. The in-person meeting allows us to:

• Fully map out your business objectives and audience needs.
• Review your brand and competitor landscape together.
• Agree on a clear, fixed-price plan.

While I serve clients across the entire UK (and offer video consultations when needed), I always prioritize meeting clients across Somerset and the South West in person for this crucial discovery stage.

For a standard professional brochure website, the process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from our initial meeting to launch. More complex projects, such as those requiring custom programming or e-commerce, may take 10 to 14 weeks.

Because I prioritize face-to-face communication to fully understand your business needs, I ensure the planning stage is thorough. The timeline generally follows these four phases:

• Discovery & Consultation (Weeks 1–2): We meet to map out your exact requirements. Investing time here prevents issues later in the project.
• Design & Prototyping (Weeks 3–4): I create the visual look and feel of the site for your approval.
• Development & Coding (Weeks 4–6): Once the design is signed off, I write the code and build the functional site.
• Content & Launch (Weeks 6–8): We populate the site with your text and images, test across devices, and go live.

Please note: The final timeline often depends on how quickly content and feedback are provided. I will provide a specific schedule after our initial consultation.

Yes, absolutely. Setting up and optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP, formerly Google My Business) is crucial for local visibility and is a core part of my initial service strategy.

Since I am based in Somerset and understand the power of local marketing, I help ensure you can be found by customers in your area on Google Search and Maps. My service includes:

• Setup & Verification Guidance: I guide you through the process of claiming and verifying your business listing securely with Google.
• Listing Optimization: I ensure your profile is fully optimized with the correct service areas, business categories, opening hours, and initial descriptive content.
• Website Integration: Linking your new website correctly to your GBP for better local SEO performance and traffic.

This optimization is often included within the initial project scope, ensuring you launch with strong local search visibility from day one.

Security is the single most important factor when building an online shop. The checkout process is built to be extremely secure, meeting current industry and bank-grade standards.

We ensure security through multiple layers to protect your customers' data:

• SSL Encryption (HTTPS): All data transmitted is protected by industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption, making the connection secure and verified.
• Third-Party Gateways: Sensitive payment data (like card numbers) is never stored on your website. Payments are handled externally by trusted, PCI DSS-compliant providers like Stripe or PayPal, who specialize in financial security.
• Data Minimisation: We adhere to strict standards, ensuring that only the absolute minimum required customer data is stored on your server for order fulfilment.

Rest assured, the safety of your customers’ financial information is the highest priority throughout the entire development process.