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!

Because every business is unique, the cost of a website varies depending on what you need it to do. Asking "How much is a website?" is a bit like asking "How much is a house?"—a two-bedroom cottage costs less than a ten-bedroom mansion.

However, to give you a realistic idea of what to budget:

• Standard Brochure Website: For a professional site that showcases your services, photos, and contact details (ideal for most service-based businesses), prices typically range from £500 to £1,500.
• E-commerce or Custom Site: For websites that need to take payments, manage customer logins, or handle complex databases, projects typically start from £1,500+ and vary based on complexity.

My Promise: I don't believe in hidden fees. After our initial meeting, I will provide a fixed-price quote in GBP so you know exactly what the total will be before we start. This fee is typically split into stages (e.g., a deposit to start, and the balance upon completion), all handled securely via GoCardless.

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.

Yes, absolutely. As a computer programming specialist, one of the most powerful services I offer is integrating your website directly with your existing financial systems.

Automating the data flow between your website and accounting software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage) saves significant administrative time and reduces the risk of manual error. This advanced integration allows for:

• Automatic Invoicing: Generating and syncing invoices directly to your accounting platform when an order or service is purchased.
• Customer Data Sync: Automatically updating customer details and sales records in your financial ledgers.
• Real-time Reporting: Providing accurate and up-to-date sales and tax information.

Due to the sensitive nature of financial data, we map out these advanced integrations meticulously during our face-to-face consultation to ensure security, accuracy, and compliance.