Web design that works for your business
Bespoke websites for Dorset businesses, hand-coded in Next.js. No page builders, no templates, no WordPress bloat. Fast, accessible, built to be found, and fully hosted and managed by the two founders who build it.
A proper website, not a template with your logo on it
Every site is designed and built from scratch for your business, on a fast modern stack we fully control and maintain.
Design built around your brand
Every site is designed from scratch for your business, your customers and your goals. No themes bought off a marketplace, no template everyone else is using with a different logo dropped in.
Hand-coded in Next.js
We write clean, modern code, the same React/Next.js stack behind the apps you use every day. No WordPress, no Wix, no page builders bolting plugins together and slowing everything down.
Fast by default
Sites that load in well under a second, score green on Core Web Vitals and feel instant on a phone. Speed is a ranking factor and a conversion factor, so we build for it from the first line of code.
Mobile-first and accessible
Most of your visitors are on a phone. We design for the smallest screen first and build to WCAG accessibility standards so every customer can use your site.
SEO-ready foundations
Semantic HTML, hand-written JSON-LD schema, clean URLs, fast pages and proper metadata, the technical groundwork search engines and AI assistants need to find and recommend you.
Fully hosted and managed
We host, secure and maintain your site as part of a simple monthly plan. No separate hosting bill, no platform subscriptions, no plugin licences, one team responsible for everything.
The fast, durable way to build a website
Page builders like WordPress, Wix and Squarespace are quick to get started with, which is exactly why so many small-business sites use them. The trouble comes later: pages slow down as plugins and third-party scripts pile up, monthly subscriptions and plugin licences creep upward, and a single bad update can take the whole site down. You end up renting a site you do not fully control.
We build in Next.js, the same React framework used by some of the largest sites on the web. Hand-written code means nothing on the page you did not ask for: no bloat, no plugin sprawl, no security holes from abandoned add-ons. The result loads faster, ranks better, and stays maintainable for years rather than needing a rebuild every time a platform changes its rules. If you want the full comparison, our WordPress vs custom website guide and Wix vs custom comparison lay it out in plain English.
Simple, transparent, no surprises
Discovery
One conversation is usually enough. We learn about your business, your customers and what a successful website actually needs to do for you, then scope it clearly.
Design
We produce the design and walk you through every detail before writing production code. You sign off on the look and structure first, so there are no surprises later.
Build
Clean, tested code, optimised for every screen size. You get a staging URL from early on so you can watch it come together rather than waiting until the end.
Launch & support
We handle the technical launch, connect your domain, and stay on to host and maintain it. Most clients keep us on a monthly plan for ongoing updates.
Common questions
How much does a website cost?
Our websites start from £299 upfront plus £99/month for hosting, maintenance and support. Larger, custom-designed sites with more pages and features are quoted on scope. Every quote is fixed and itemised, so there are no surprise invoices. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most marketing websites go from first conversation to live site in four to eight weeks, depending on how many pages you need and how quickly content and feedback come back. Smaller sites can be faster. We agree a timeline up front and keep you updated throughout.
Do you use WordPress or a page builder?
No. We hand-code every site in Next.js. WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and page builders are quick to start with but get slow, fragile and expensive to maintain as plugins and subscriptions stack up. Custom-coded sites are faster, more secure and fully under our control, which means yours too.
Will I be able to update the content myself?
Yes, where it makes sense. For sites that change regularly we can add a content management layer so you can edit text, images and pages yourself. For sites that rarely change, content updates are included in your monthly plan, you just email us and we handle it, usually same day.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Absolutely. Redesigns are some of our favourite projects. We will review what is and isn't working, keep the parts that perform, and rebuild the rest on a fast, modern foundation, usually with a clear lift in speed, rankings and enquiries.
Do I own the website?
Yes. The site is yours. We build it, host it and manage it, but you are never locked in, your content and domain belong to you and we will help you move on the rare occasions a client needs to.