Web Design Swanage
Swanage is one of Dorset's most loved destinations — and the businesses here deserve websites that match the quality of the place. Two founders building bespoke websites and custom web apps for tourism operators, holiday lets, independent shops and professional services across the Purbeck coast — every project starts with a free web design demo so you can see your new site before you spend a penny.
Built for Swanage's seasonal economy
Swanage lives and breathes tourism from Easter to October — the bay, the pier, the Swanage Railway, the Jurassic Coast walks to Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks. Every B&B, holiday let, boat hire outfit and seafront café needs a website that performs at peak when visitors are planning trips weeks and months in advance. We build for that: fast, mobile-first, search-optimised, with booking and enquiry flows that convert.
Swanage also has a strong permanent community — residents in Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers, Studland and the surrounding villages who want quality professional services, trades, and independent shops they can trust. We work with both sides of the Swanage economy: the seasonal operators who need to be found before summer, and the year-round businesses that serve local people every day.
We're in Sandbanks — about 25 minutes from Swanage. Close enough to meet in person, far enough that we bring a fresh perspective. No big agency overhead, no template shops — just two founders writing code directly in Next.js, with the same engineering rigour you'd expect from a London product studio.
Built for Swanage businesses
Tourism, hospitality, independent retail and professional services — we build what your business actually needs.
Tourism and hospitality websites
For B&Bs, holiday lets, boat trips, watersports operators and seasonal attractions. Built to convert visitors who are actively searching for things to do in Swanage.
Bespoke website design
Built around your brand in Next.js, not adapted from a template. Swanage visitors and residents expect quality — your website should reflect that.
Holiday let and accommodation booking
Bespoke booking tools for self-catering, B&Bs and boutique accommodation. Direct bookings, no platform commission, fully integrated into your site.
Local SEO for Swanage
Ranked for Swanage, Studland, Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers and Purbeck search terms — so visitors planning their trip find you before they find anyone else.
E-commerce for independent retailers
Online shops for Swanage's independent retailers and craft businesses — reaching customers beyond the summer season, all year round.
Ongoing support
We don't disappear after launch. Updates, fixes and seasonal changes handled quickly — because in Swanage, timing matters.
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.
What Swanage clients say
“Honest pricing, no hidden extras, and they kept us in the loop at every stage. Would recommend to anyone in the area.”
“We used to lose direct bookings to the big platforms. The new site changed that — guests book with us directly and we keep the margin.”
“A proper site that reflects the quality of what we offer. Enquiries up, turnaround fast — exactly what we needed for the season.”
Common questions
Do you offer a free web design demo for Swanage 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 Swanage business. No deposit, no contract, no obligation. If you love it, we move forward; if not, you've lost nothing.
Do you work with businesses in Swanage?
Yes — Swanage town, the bay, Studland, Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers and across the Isle of Purbeck. The whole area is well within our patch.
What types of Swanage businesses do you work with?
Tourism and hospitality are big — holiday lets, B&Bs, boat hire, watersports, cafés, restaurants and attractions. But we also work with Swanage's professional services, trades and independent retailers.
Can you build a holiday let booking system for my Swanage property?
Yes. We build bespoke direct-booking tools that integrate with your calendar and payment flow — no Airbnb or platform commission on direct bookings made through your own site.
Can you help a Swanage business rank on Google?
Yes. Local SEO is built into every project. We optimise for Swanage-specific and Purbeck-area searches so you're found by visitors planning their trip before they arrive.
How much does web design cost in Swanage?
Our websites start from £299 upfront plus £99/month for hosting and support. Bespoke projects and booking systems are scoped and quoted individually — always a fixed price, no surprises.
How quickly can you build a website?
Most projects are live within 4–8 weeks. If you have a seasonal deadline — Easter, summer peak — tell us upfront and we'll prioritise accordingly.
Do you come to meet clients in Swanage?
Yes — we're in Sandbanks, about 25 minutes from Swanage. Happy to meet in person, especially at the start of a project.