Professional Website Design for Somerset Businesses

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.

That is an excellent question, and my goal is to make sure that outcome is highly unlikely. My entire **face-to-face consultation** process is designed to prevent it.

By spending dedicated time upfront reviewing your brand, audience, and design inspirations, we create a detailed design brief that eliminates guesswork before the visual work begins.

However, your satisfaction is paramount. The design process is built around collaborative feedback:

• I will present the initial design concept for your review and detailed feedback.
• All proposals include a set number of **revision rounds** (typically two to three) to fine-tune the layout, colours, and typography until you are completely happy.

We do not proceed to the complex development stage until the design is formally signed off by you, guaranteeing that there are no costly surprises later on.

Yes, absolutely. I build every website with "Technical SEO" (Search Engine Optimization) best practices in mind from the ground up.

While no agency can guarantee a #1 ranking overnight, I ensure your website gives Google exactly what it is looking for to give you the best possible start:

• Speed & Performance: Google prefers fast-loading websites. I write clean, efficient code to ensure your site loads quickly.
• Mobile Optimization: As mentioned above, your site will be fully responsive, which is a major ranking factor for Google.
• Structure & Tags: I ensure all your pages have the correct heading structures, title tags, and meta descriptions so search engines can easily understand what your business offers.

Please note: "Technical SEO" ensures your site is visible and healthy. However, ranking for highly competitive keywords often requires ongoing content writing and marketing strategies. I set the strong foundation you need to compete.

Your online shop will be set up to accept the most popular and secure payment methods used by UK consumers. Unlike my design fees (paid via GoCardless), your shop will use dedicated payment gateways to handle customer card details.

I will integrate your store with industry-leading platforms like Stripe or PayPal. This allows your customers to pay using methods such as:

• Major Credit and Debit Cards: Including Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro.
• Digital Wallets: Seamless, fast checkout via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• PayPal: Customers can use their existing PayPal account for convenience and added security.

We ensure that all payment transactions are handled securely by the chosen gateway (which includes mandatory SSL encryption) to give your customers confidence when buying from you.