Professional Website Design for Somerset Businesses

All payments are handled securely via GoCardless in GBP (£). I do not accept cash, cheques, or direct credit card transfers over the phone.

I chose GoCardless because it is the safest and most efficient way for both of us to handle payments. Here is how it works:

• Secure & Simple: You simply set up a "Direct Debit Mandate" once via a secure online link. You don't need to manually transfer money or give me your card details over the phone.
• For One-Off Payments: For project deposits or final balances, I will send you an invoice first. Payment is then collected automatically on the due date—but only after you have been notified.
• For Ongoing Support: If you choose a monthly maintenance package, payment is collected automatically each month so your website stays online without you worrying about admin.
• You Are Protected: All payments are covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee, giving you a full immediate refund from your bank in the unlikely event of an error.

Yes, there are essential, low-cost ongoing fees required to keep any professional website secure, online, and performing optimally. Think of it like owning a car—it requires fuel and MOT to stay on the road.

The core ongoing costs include:

• Domain Name Renewal: A small annual fee to keep your website address (e.g., yourname.co.uk) registered in your name.
• Website Hosting: The cost of the secure, high-performance server space that keeps your website accessible 24/7.
• Security and Software Updates: The frequent updating of your website's underlying software (CMS, themes, plugins) to prevent security vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility.

To ensure your site is always protected and updated without hassle, I offer a range of comprehensive Maintenance Packages designed to suit all business sizes and needs. These packages cover all necessary renewals, security updates, and provide continuous support, all paid for simply and 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. I build every website with the intention of giving you full, easy control over your content, without needing to hire a developer for every minor change.

I create a custom, intuitive Admin Panel (also known as a Content Management System or CMS) that is designed specifically for your website’s functionality. This means you can:

• Update text, headlines, and contact details on any page.
• Swap out images, videos, and portfolio items.
• Add new blog posts or news items quickly and easily.

Crucially, comprehensive training is included as part of our service. I will sit down with you (face-to-face or via video) and show you exactly how to use your Admin Panel so you feel 100% confident managing your content from the moment we launch.

Yes, I do provide ongoing SEO services. I believe that true search engine success is a marathon, not a sprint, and there is no such thing as a quick fix.

My approach is rooted in hard work and constant changes to achieve sustained, long-term growth. After building your technically perfect website, the ongoing service focuses on building authority and driving traffic through:

• Content Strategy: Planning and optimization of new blog posts, service pages, and website copy to target valuable search terms.
• Performance Monitoring: Regular technical checks and minor adjustments to ensure your site continues to rank well as Google’s algorithm changes.
• Keyword Research: Continuously tracking your competitor landscape and identifying new opportunities for organic traffic growth.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Providing clear, easy-to-understand reports on traffic growth, keyword visibility, and future strategy.

We can discuss the appropriate monthly SEO budget required to compete effectively in your specific industry during our initial consultation.