I’m a freelance web designer with over 20 years’ experience
Expert, Custom Web Design & Development
What I do
I’ve been designing and building websites for over 20 years. In that time I’ve worked with all sorts of businesses, from sole traders just starting out to established companies wanting a fresh look. All across Teesside, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Hartlepool, and the wider North East.
Every project is handled by me personally, from the first chat right through to launch. There are no account managers or work farmed out to someone else. Just a straightforward service with someone who genuinely cares about getting it right.
Custom web design
A website built from scratch around your business. I design it to suit your brand, say what you need it to say, and make it easy for your customers to take action. Whether it’s a small five-page site or something more involved, I work to your brief.
Good for: local businesses, tradespeople, professional services, startups, clubs and charities, or anyone who wants something that looks and feels right for them.
Sample project:
Ebor Express Logistics
E-commerce web design
Want to sell online? I build online shops that are straightforward for your customers to use and easy for you to manage yourself. I sort out the products, payments and everything else, so you can focus on running your business.
Good for: retailers, makers, food and drink businesses, and anyone selling products or taking bookings online.
Sample project:
Movie Prop Warehouse
Search Engine Optimisation
There’s not much point having a good website if nobody can find it. I make sure every site I build is set up properly so Google can read it, understand it, and show it to the right people. For businesses that want to go further with their Google rankings, I also offer one-off SEO reviews.
Web hosting & maintenance
I offer hosting and maintenance packages to keep your site ticking over. Regular updates, security checks, backups, and support when something needs sorting. You don’t need to know anything technical; I handle it all.
How it works
I try to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible. Here’s what the process usually looks like:
Step | Stage | Timeframe | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Initial chat | 30 to 60 mins | We talk through what you need, who your customers are, and what sort of budget and timeframe you have in mind. No pressure, no hard sell. |
2 | Quote and proposal | 2 to 3 days | You get a clear, written quote with a breakdown of costs and a realistic timeline. No surprises. |
3 | Design | 1 to 2 weeks | I put together initial designs for you to look over. You can give feedback and I’ll make changes. Usually two or three rounds of tweaks. |
4 | Build | 2 to 6 weeks | I build the site so it works properly on phones, tablets and computers. |
5 | Content and copy | 1 week | Your text and images go in. I’ll also make sure the basics are in place so Google can find you. |
6 | Review and sign-off | 3 to 5 days | I test everything thoroughly. You have a look and let me know if anything needs changing before the site goes live. |
7 | Go live | 1 day | Your site launches. I take care of all the technical side. |
8 | After launch | Ongoing | You get 30 days of support included. Monthly care plans are also available if you want someone to keep an eye on things going forward. |
How long does it take?
It varies depending on the size of the project and how quickly we can get content and feedback sorted. As a rough guide:
Project type | Typical timeframe |
|---|---|
Small site (3-5 pages) | 3 – 4 weeks |
Medium business site (6-12 pages) | 4 – 8 weeks |
Online shop | 6 – 10 weeks |
Larger or more complex projects | 10 – 16 weeks |
These timelines kick in once we’ve agreed the brief and I’ve got the content I need from you. If things take a while on your end, the timeline moves accordingly.
Pricing
I like to be upfront about costs. The prices below are a starting point; every project gets its own quote based on what you actually need. Everything is agreed in writing before I start work, so there are no nasty surprises.
Service | Starting from | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
Small website (3-5 pages) | £800 | £800 – £1,500 |
Business website (6-12 pages) | £1,500 | £1,500 – £5,000 |
Online shop | £2,500 | £2,500 – £5,000+ |
Landing page | £500 | £500 – £900 |
Website redesign | £1,000 | £1,000 – £3,500 |
SEO Review | £350 | £350 – £600 |
Monthly hosting and maintenance | £30/month | £30 – £99 |
All prices are ex-VAT. I usually ask for 50% upfront and the rest on completion. For bigger projects, staged payments can be arranged.
Not sure where to start? Give me a ring or drop me an email and I’ll give you a straight answer on what something like yours would cost.