Web Design Dorset
From Poole Harbour to the Jurassic Coast, Sandbanks Digital is Dorset's tech-led web studio — building bespoke websites and custom web apps for businesses across the county. Two Dorset-based founders. Direct contact, no offshore, no agency bloat — and every project starts with a free web design demo so you can see your new site before you spend a penny.
Dorset web designers who know the county
We're based in Poole and work with clients across Dorset — from Ferndown and Wimborne in the north, to Wareham and Swanage in the east, to Weymouth and Bridport in the west. Dorset has a rich and varied economy: tourism and hospitality along the coast, agriculture and rural trades inland, growing tech and creative sectors in the main towns.
Swanage and the Purbeck coast bring a strong tourism and holiday let economy — businesses that need to convert visitors who are planning trips months in advance, on mobile, in a hurry. Wareham sits at the heart of Purbeck, serving both the visitor trade and a tight-knit community of local residents. Wimborne and Ferndown have a professional services corridor — solicitors, IFAs, accountants — serving the affluent north Dorset commuter belt.
Whatever your industry and wherever you are in the county, we understand how Dorset customers search, what they respond to, and what it takes to stand out locally. Every site we build is optimised for the specific towns and search terms that matter to your business.
Everything a Dorset business needs online
Websites and custom web apps — built from scratch, priced fairly, supported properly.
Bespoke website design
Purpose-built in Next.js for your business, not adapted from a template. Every layout, every word, every detail tailored to what you need.
Custom web apps and SaaS MVPs
Booking systems, client portals, dashboards, inventory tools, full SaaS products — built to your exact workflow by founders who've shipped production software.
Local SEO for Dorset
Ranked for the towns and search terms your customers use — from broad county queries to hyperlocal Swanage or Ferndown searches.
E-commerce
Online shops that work across the county and beyond. Built for how Dorset customers shop — clean, fast and trustworthy.
Website redesigns
Fresh sites for established Dorset businesses ready for an upgrade. Same domain, same customers — better everything.
Monthly support and maintenance
So your site stays fast, secure and up to date. We're on retainer for clients who want ongoing improvements, not just a launch.
Web design across Dorset
Local pages for the towns we work in most often. Don't see yours? We still cover it — get in touch.
Dorset businesses, real results
“They sorted our Google rankings too. We went from nowhere to the first page for our main search terms inside two months.”
“Responsive, professional, and they actually care about the outcome. Rare to find that in any supplier these days.”
“Honest pricing, no hidden extras, and they kept us in the loop at every stage. Would recommend to anyone in the area.”
Common questions
Do you offer a free web design demo for Dorset businesses?
Yes. Before you commit to anything, we'll build you a free homepage demo — a real Next.js mockup of how your new site could look, branded for your Dorset business. No deposit, no contract, no obligation. If you love it, we move forward; if not, you've lost nothing.
Where in Dorset do you work?
All of it. We're based in Poole and work with businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Wareham, Swanage, Weymouth, Bridport, Dorchester and everywhere in between.
What is a custom web app?
A bespoke web application built specifically for your business — could be a booking system, a client portal, an inventory dashboard, a SaaS MVP, or an internal tool that automates part of your workflow. We build these alongside traditional websites.
Do you only work with Dorset clients?
We're Dorset-based and focused on Dorset, but we work with UK clients across the South Coast and beyond. Most of our process is remote-friendly. Local clients get the option of in-person meetings.
How much does web design cost in Dorset?
Our websites start from £299 upfront plus £99/month for hosting and support. Bespoke projects and custom web apps are scoped and quoted individually — always a fixed price, no surprises. See our pricing page for full tier breakdowns.
Can you help a rural Dorset business get found online?
Yes. Local SEO for Dorset includes optimising for town-specific searches, Google Business Profile setup, and building the authority signals that push you to the top of local results.
Do you work with tourism businesses?
Tourism is a huge part of the Dorset economy and we've worked with accommodation providers, activity businesses, restaurants and attractions all across the county.
What makes Sandbanks Digital different from other Dorset agencies?
You deal directly with the two founders — no account managers, no offshore handoffs. We use modern tooling to ship in days rather than months, every site runs on our own managed hosting, and pricing is fixed and transparent. No page builder subscriptions, no platform fees, no surprise invoices. And we're local — accountable to clients we might bump into at the pub.