Reliable web design services to get your website up and running
- Do you need a new website for your business or organisation?
- Is your current DIY website stalling or in need of that professional touch?
- Perhaps your website is half-built, needs maintenance, or even a rebuild?
If so, I can help. But before we get technical, allow me to summarise my web design services in a single sentence:
I provide every website design service necessary to transform your current thoughts and ideas into a beautiful, professional, highly-considered website; a website which appeals to your target market, and is aligned with the goals and vision of your business.
Web Design Services: Overview
And now for the jargon. Here’s a list of all the web design services and related services I provide:
- Website Design, Logo Design & Graphic Design
- Web Development: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
- Responsive web design for mobile devices
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- eCommerce stores & Online payment
- Blogs & Content Management Systems
- Domain management & hosting
- Social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.)
- Professional domain email & webmail
- Copywriting (for marketing & SEO purposes)
- Photography & Image retouching
- Video & audio editing and production
- Expert advice and guidance on all of the above and more.
Jack of all trades and master of none? Far from it! I consider myself a king of integration – someone you can rely on to design, develop, and maintain your website, however varied your needs and requirements.
Web Design Services: In Detail
There’s far more to web design than meets the eye; a simple website may not take long to get up and running, but a great website is one that covers many bases. Hire me to design, develop, and maintain your website, and you can expect the following:
A strategic, goal-driven website
It’s essential to design and build your website on firm foundations, so establishing your business goals — as well as the needs and expectations of your customers and your target market — is always my top priority. What specifically do you want your site to achieve? What are your potential customers looking for? What are your competitors doing? The answers to these and other similar questions could impact considerably on the design of your website.
Beautiful, professional web design
If your website looks and feels unprofessional to your customers, so will your business. You’ll therefore need a site that’s visually appealing, with a professional feel — and as your freelance web designer I’ll work hard to ensure that’s what you’ll get. I’ll also integrate your website seamlessly with your existing brand, or design your corporate identity from scratch to reflect your personal or company values.
User-friendly accessible web design
Of course, visuals alone aren’t enough – your website must also be easy to use and accessible; remember, your visitors are probably seeking to confirm that your business can meet their needs, and could leave your site within seconds if they can’t quickly and easily do so. By considering the needs of your visitors at each stage of the process I’ll ensure that your visitors they get to the answers they are looking — finding every reason to stay, return to your site again, or get in touch with you.
Mobile-friendly responsive web design
In case you hadn’t noticed, the internet has gone mobile! In fact, figures suggest that over 60% of your visitors will use mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, and tablets to browse your website. You undoubtedly want your website to appeal to all visitors, so it’s essential that your site caters to mobile devices and mobile device users, as well as those using desktop computers.
“Responsive design” techniques will ensure that your site is optimised to respond to different screen sizes, so that it displays well and functions correctly on all devices. Mobile-first responsive design has been the industry standard for many years now, and search engines will almost certainly penalise your site if it’s not mobile-friendly. Need I say more!?
Technically outstanding web development
Your beautiful, user-friendly, responsive website could still fall flat on it’s face unless it’s technically sound. Fortunately my expertise in design, development, coding, and all-things-computer will ensure it is. With fast, compliant code, as well as images, audio and video optimised for the web, your site will load quickly, accurately, and consistently in all major browsers.
A search engine-friendly website
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) should be among your top considerations, giving your website the best chance of appearing in your potential customer’s search results. Don’t panic though — if mention of keywords, link building, and code optimisation leaves you baffled, I’ve got it covered. Sit back and watch your site climb the rankings.
Other Web Design Services
In addition to all of the above, I also provide the following additional web design services:
eCommerce stores & Online payment
It’s never been easier to start selling your products & services from your website, and once setup you could be earning in your sleep! Whether you need a basic web payment system or a fully-fledged, multi-functional shopping cart experience, get in touch and you could be selling in no time.
Blogs and Content Management Systems
It’s great to be able to edit your own website and add more content, and a blog or Content Management System (CMS) can give you this control. A blog allows you to quickly and easily add regular content, which keeps your website fresh and your customers up-to-date and informed. In addition, a full-featured content management system can give you complete control of every aspect of your website – from text and images, to colours and layout.
Domain Names, Email and Web Hosting
If you’re unsure how to choose a domain name, or you’d like one of those fancy yourdomain.com email addresses, then I’m here to help. I can advise you on domain names for your business, transfer and manage existing domain names, help setup your email accounts and web hosting, and generally do those technical things that you’d probably rather leave to someone else!
Social Media Marketing
You’ve no doubt heard of Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, but you may not fully realise their value as effective business tools. Embracing these global platforms as part of your overall website strategy not only extends your web presence and customer reach significantly, but can also attract business opportunities that may not be possible with traditional marketing. I can advise you on your options, and help develop and implement a strategy to make the most of these and other versatile online promotional tools.
Copywriting
Websites generally benefit from having a fair amount of words, and these words should ideally read well, as well as being both informative and persuasive. Writing the copy for your website can take time to get right, and may feel like a daunting task; it’s often one of the major obstacles to getting your website up and running. So, if you (quite understandably) can’t face the prospect of writing the copy yourself, or you need the content of your website to pack as much punch as your website design, I’m here to help.
As you’ll see from this website, my style is informative and personable, but always consumer focused – a style that’s proven to be highly effective.
Additional Services
Graphic Design for Print
As well as being an outstanding (and modest!) freelance web designer, I’m also an expert in design for print. In my 24 years as a professional, I’ve taken both small and large-scale public and private projects from initial concepts through to printed completion: designing graphics, producing artwork, preparing jobs for print, print-buying, and dealing directly with printers along the way. You name it, I’ve probably done it.
So whether you need leaflets, business cards and stationery, or even multi-page, multi-lingual brochures, calendars, exhibition displays, and interior wall design — you’re in safe hands.
Professional Photography
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Get your imagery right and your website could be a great success; get it wrong and potential customers could be leaving within seconds. I recognise that web design and photography often go hand in hand, and that stock photography and AI imagery aren’t always the answer, so I offer professional photographic services to complement my core design services.
I shoot using the 21.1 megapixel Canon 5D Mark II, professional L-grade Canon lenses, and the Canon Speedlite 580EX II flash gun for natural colours, skin tones and illumination.
Video & Audio Editing and Production
I can direct, produce and edit HD quality video footage for use on your website, social media, or on your YouTube channel. And, as music producer and an Apple Certified Pro in Logic Pro X, I can also create, edit, and incorporate music & audio into your website if required.
Call me now to get YOUR project started
Call or text me now on 07958 479770 to discuss your website or web design and development requirements. Alternatively contact me via the website.