Small Business Web Design + Development
We offer 100% hand-coded websites with superior results starting at £95/pm and NO upfront fee - we do not use wordpress or template builders
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WHAT WE DO
We specialise in bespoke hand coded web design and development for clients anywhere in the UK. Every line of code is written by hand to ensure the very best performance, designed to bring more customers to your site and create more revenue for your business.
Mobile-First Design
The internet is fast becoming mobile orientated - and so your website should be too. We design all our websites with mobile first in mind.
Fully Responsive
Your website will fit all mobile screen sizes, tablets, and desktop sizes so new clients can access your site from anywhere.
Optimisation
60% of all internet traffic is on mobile devices, so we optimise your mobile to perform their best in search engines.
£0 Deposit, £95 Per Month,
12 Month Minimum Contract
£0 deposit (no upfront fee) for a standard 5 page small business website. If you require more than this we can discuss a pricing plan based on the number of additional pages, and time involved etc.
We can also offer a single page website if that better suits your needs, again no deposit and price can be discussed. (This site is just one page)
You own your
domain, content, listing, and profiles. Cancel anytime with no fees or hassle.
Hosting Fees Included
Costs of hosting and maintenance are included in the agreed monthly subscription.
Unlimited Edits
Change anything you want at anytime and it will be done that day, from optimised images to content.
24/7 Customer Service
Call direct anytime day or night (working hours always best), no automated responses, you'll speak to a real person.
Web Design & Development
We create and design a bespoke website that gets the job done and drives business to you.
Potential clients are waiting on the WEB
Update an existing site or create an entirely new site we ensure your business is found on the web
EnquiriesBuilding a website involves a series of strategic and technical steps. Here's a streamlined process to help you better understand how we create your bespoke hand coded website. We work with you to get the perfect online presence that will drive business to you.
🔧 1. Initial Consultation:
Discuss and examine your goals and requirements and take an in depth look at your business. We will identify the clientele you are aiming to reach (your target audience) and consider your design and layout preferences.
🎨 2. Design
We plan a basic mockup of the layout. Then focussing on the user experience with pictures, graphics and colours, we ensure the layout looks good on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
🧪 3. Testing:
We test in various browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc., using different devices and screen sizes (PC, laptop, tablet and mobiles) to ensure responsiveness. We will also test loading speed and fix any functionality or display issues. Using the information from step 1 we can add in all the search engine requirements to help target your potential customers.
🚀 4. Launch
Next step is to choose and purchase a domain name if you don't yet have one. We will choose a hosting company and deploy your website. Following final checks to ensure you are completely happy, we make any edits or changes that are required and the site goes live.
🔁 5. Maintenance & Updates
After the website is on the internet we then start weekly checks to enhance and drive your site higher in the search engines. The ideal spot is page one position one, this part can take a little while but we will take care of that for you and keep you updated all the way. We will maintain and update your site to keep things running smoothly.
CASE STUDY
We were first approached by owners James and George of Bees Knees Gardening a couple of years ago. At initial contact we learned that the business had been running for a few years and the owners had, after several months, decided to create a website to market themselves. Opting to use a very well known online website building platform that offers an 'easy to build, will get you online fast, no coding required' concept, they set to constructing their own. Having built the website, they waited with anticipation for the work to pour in but it soon became apparent that they were not reaching their intended clientele and their website was bringing in no prospective business. After many disappointing months, they were advised by one of our other clients to contact 62. During our initial video chat with Bees Knees Gardening, we discussed their target audience and their expectations of how their workmanship could be marketed to grow and expand their business. After explaining and advising on the differences and advantages of a hand coded website over page builder or template websites, James and George agreed that a new, hand coded website was the best way forward for them and their business. After a couple more discussions and a to-ing and fro-ing of ideas, we came up with a plan of action and 62 got to work. James and George were very pro-active, providing us with a plethora of images of their work, before, during and after the garden makeovers. They advised on the colour scheme they wanted and gave us an outline of the composition. After two to three weeks of HAND CODING the website design was complete and endorsed by the company. Following the launch to the internet, the site continues to be hosted and maintained by 62.
It's worth mentioning that for Bees Knees it was extremely important for them to not only have good reviews, but to showcase their work visually. To enable this we added a before and after slider which does this beautifully, displaying what the pair were faced with when arriving on site and then the completed job. James and George are very happy with the overall outcome of their site and continue to create amazing gardens. Don't take our word for it, here are the views of James and George:
I set up Bee’s Knee’s gardening 5 year ago and at the time of starting I attempted to make a website that served the business for the first 3.5 years but it was very basic and we were not performing well at all on google. I spoke with Gary and he was able to help straight away. He was very knowledgeable and was able to explain things in simple terms to me so I understood where we needed changes. We are now in the top ranked web pages in our area on google and our enquires have increased hugely. I would certainly recommend using his services in order to increase your presence in the market you are in
James (Bee’s Knees Gardening)
HANDCODED
What is the difference between hand coded websites and Wordpress sites?
What makes the websites we build special and unique compared to using a page builder like Wordpress? It all comes down to how they are made and how that affects load times, user retention, and your search rankings (where you appear on Google).
The subject of Hand Coded (static) websites versus template sites such as Wordpress, Wix etc, (dynamic) is an enormous one, very much ongoing and is covered pretty well throughout the internet. We have put together a very simple and easy to understand description of what happens and why but without all the jargon and tech speak. Hopefully this will help you decide which way to go and offer a better view of how the web works - particulary how we ensure your website is listed and found by potentential clients on their favourite browsers.
Overall, hand-made static websites will almost ALWAYS beat page builders like WordPress and Wix. Static websites load in milliseconds compared to the multiple seconds or more it can take a WordPress or Wix site. And the fact that they are almost virtually impenetrable from being hacked or compromised due to their simplicity makes them the clear winner for your business.
There are some great developers who make custom WordPress sites and they care about what they do. Those are still totally OK to use and have their purposes. If you need a website that HAS to have a database and dynamically build hundreds of pages depending on the content the visitor is requesting, then that's where WordPress shines. WordPress is great for setting up an online store, custom applications or data manipulation, and anything needing a database. Static sites are just that - they're static, unchanging. They are perfect for websites that only need to display information. They don't store it or manipulate it or generate new content individually for each visitor. Using Wordpress to make a strictly informational site is like using a sledge hammer to crack a nut.
Key Takeaways:
Static websites coded from scratch load up to 10 times faster than page builders like WordPress. If your website takes more than 3 seconds to load, the majority of your visitors will abandon the site, losing you potential customers.
Google indexes your website based on how your mobile site performs. Page builder mobile sites are not as optimised, not as fast, not as well built, and often times not 100% responsive, which could hinder your search rankings.
Our hand-coded static sites are coded mobile first; we write the code starting with mobile screens, then adding code for tablet and desktop. This makes mobile more responsive (fit all screen sizes), optimised, and incredibly fast to load - improving your website's performance on Google (or your favourite browser) and making sure visitors don't abandon your site.
Security is vital for your site and Wordpress is notorious for its vulnerabilities and needs to be updated regularly to patch security flaws that hackers can use to compromise your website. Hand-made static sites cannot be compromised as easily, and are virtually impenetrable because of their simplicity and lack of entry points to hack.
🔨 Hand-coding a website, building it directly with code rather than using a website builder or CMS, offers greater control and customization but requires more time and technical expertise:
✅ Pros
Full Control & Customisation:
You have complete creative and functional control over the website's design, functionality, and performance, allowing for unique and specific features.
Performance & Optimisation:
Hand-coding allows for removing redundant elements and optimising the back end, resulting in faster loading times and improved overall performance.
Security:
Unique code can be more secure as hackers need to identify specific flaws in your code rather than using common vulnerabilities in popular platforms.
Integration:
Hand-coding allows for easy integration with various tools and APIs, providing broader compatibility for diverse business goals.
Clean Code: No unnecessary bloat if built well.
❌ Cons
Cost:
Hiring a developer for hand-coding and ongoing maintenance can be more expensive than using simpler tools. (Not with us!!! We offer no upfront fees with a sensible monthly package, no hidden costs)
Time-consuming:
Building a website from scratch takes more time than using pre-built templates or website builders. (Typical site up to six weeks to complete)
Technical Expertise:
Requires strong technical knowledge and coding skills to build and maintain. (We have both)
Conclusion:
In the end, whether you go for a static site or a dynamic site, it will likely come down to your priorities and budget. With our business model you don’t have to make a choice between doing it yourself to save money or having a developer do it for a high upfront cost. We don't charge thousands of pounds instead we offer £0 deposit and low maintanance monthly fee that covers everything. We love what we do and cater directly for smaller to medium size businesses, taking care of all your online needs so you can focus on running your business. It's that simple.
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