Web design

A website built around your business.
Not the other way round.

We don’t start with a template and work backwards. We start with your business — what your website needs to achieve, who it needs to speak to, and how you want your business to be seen.

Then we custom design your website around those priorities — from the layout and content to the features your customers actually need. With completely transparent pricing, you’ll always know where you stand.

The result is a website that feels like your business, works for your customers, and gives you something you're proud to put your name to. Replacing an existing site? See how we approach a redesign.

Packages

Choose the right fit

Three straightforward packages, whether you need a simpler website with a focused brief or something with a little more ambition.

Launch

£549

Focused, distinctive and built around what matters.

A bespoke website of up to 3 pages, thoughtfully designed around your business and built to look and work beautifully across desktop and mobile.

  • Up to 3 pages
  • Bespoke website design
  • Mobile responsive design
  • On-page SEO setup
  • 12 months’ hosting included
Full package details

Signature

£749

More flexibility for businesses that need a little more from their website.

With up to 5 pages and more options for content and functionality, Signature gives you greater scope to shape the website around your business.

  • Up to 5 pages
  • Everything in Launch
  • Up to 8 licensed stock images
  • 1 page of full copywriting
  • 1 interactive section
Full package details

Standout

£999

For a more ambitious brief, with the scope to match.

Our most comprehensive package, with up to 8 pages and greater scope for bespoke content, visuals and functionality.

  • Up to 8 pages
  • Everything in Signature
  • Up to 15 licensed stock images
  • Up to 3 pages of full copywriting
  • 2 enhanced website features
Full package details

Your website needs will probably vary.
Our design standards definitely don't.

Full package details

The details, in plain sight.

What’s includedLaunch · £549Signature · £749Standout · £999
Bespoke website designIncludedIncludedIncluded
Mobile responsive designIncludedIncludedIncluded
Standard contact formIncludedIncludedIncluded
On-page SEO setupIncludedIncludedIncluded
Google Maps + social linksIncludedIncludedIncluded
Relevant standard site sections/componentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Standard iconsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Secure browsing · SSL/HTTPSIncludedIncludedIncluded
PagesUp to 3Up to 5Up to 8
Client-supplied copyProofreading & tidy-upCopy editingCopy editing
Full copywritingFrom £75/page1 page includedUp to 3 pages included
PDF/menu downloads, newsletter signup & embedded reviewsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Interactive sectionsFrom £60 each1 includedUp to 3 included
Licensed stock image sourcingUp to 3Up to 8Up to 15
Bespoke iconsFrom £20 eachUp to 4 includedUp to 9 included
Custom graphics & visual elementsFrom £50 eachSimple graphics where requiredUp to 3 included
Revision rounds123
Enhanced featuresPriced separatelySee detailsPriced separatelySee detailsChoice of 2 includedSee details
Hosting12 months included12 months included12 months included
Optional Website SupportFirst month free, then £29/monthFirst month free, then £29/monthFirst month free, then £29/month

On-page SEO setup includes page titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, image alt text and search-friendly site structure. It does not guarantee rankings, traffic or enquiries.

Standout includes a choice of two enhanced features from the list below. Third-party integrations are subject to compatibility and reasonable implementation; more complex integrations may need a separate quote.

Tailor your package

A little more
you.

Have a specific requirement that's not already included in one of our build packages? Not an issue — we have a full range of additional features to meet your needs.

We show our prices upfront, so you can build a pretty accurate picture of what your website will cost before you even get in touch. No cowboys or dodgy invoices here!

Content, visuals & pages

Full copywriting
From £75/page
Additional standard page
£85
Complex / content-heavy page
From £150
Interactive section
From £60 each
Additional licensed stock image sourcing
£10/image
Custom graphics & visual elements
From £50 each
Bespoke icons
From £20 each
Set of 4 bespoke icons
£65

Enhanced website features

Booking system integration
£125
Advanced enquiry / appointment forms
£95
Smart conditional forms
£125
Live social media feed
£75
Other third-party integration
From £95

Standout includes your choice of two enhanced features. Bespoke calculators/tools, e-commerce, membership/login systems and custom databases/backends are quoted separately.

Additional standard pages use the existing design system with normal text, images and existing components. The price for complex, content-heavy or technically involved pages is confirmed before work proceeds.

See all extras & pricing (PDF)

Why your website matters

There's a reason we design websites the way we do.

We've brought together the research behind first impressions, credibility, mobile experience, ease of use and website performance.

Explore the research

Hosting & Website Support

Once your website is live

After your first 12 months, you can choose hosting-only, opt for ongoing Website Support, or move your website to another suitable provider.

Hosting

£120/year

First 12 months of hosting are included in all packages. After that, choose hosting-only for £120/year. Keeps your website online and secure with SSL/HTTPS. Ideal if you're happy to look after everything else yourself.

OR

Website Support

£29/month

First month free. Website Support is £29/month and includes hosting, routine maintenance and monitoring, managed backups and recovery support, technical support, and up to 30 minutes of small content updates each month.

Stay with us or move elsewhere. Your website, your choice.

Hosting, support & payment details

Hosting starts when your site goes live

Your 12 months of included hosting starts on the day your website goes live.

After that, choose hosting-only for £120/year, Website Support for £29/month, or move your site elsewhere. If you choose Website Support, hosting is already included.

Hosting-only includes website hosting and SSL/HTTPS. It doesn't include ongoing website management, monitoring, managed backups/recovery, technical support or content updates.

Your domain stays yours and is paid for separately. We can help connect it.

Support is optional

Website Support is £29/month, with the first month free.

It starts when your website goes live, or from the date you choose to add it later. There’s no automatic sign-up and no surprise charges.

50% to book. 50% before launch.

A 50% deposit secures your project and start date. Work begins once the deposit is paid. Once work has started, the deposit is non-refundable.

Nothing else is due during the build unless otherwise agreed.

The remaining 50% is due once your website and included revision rounds are complete, and must be paid before launch.

Anything outside the agreed scope is discussed and priced with you first.

Frequently asked questions

What affects the cost of a website?

The biggest factor is usually scope. A smaller site with a few straightforward pages will naturally cost less than a larger website with more content, custom features or more complex forms.

It’s also worth looking beyond the initial build price. Hosting, your domain name, optional extras and any ongoing support can all affect the total cost over time.

At Sidewinds, our website packages start at £549 and include your first 12 months of hosting. Your domain is separate, and any optional extras or ongoing support are clearly priced before you commit.

For a typical sole trader business such as a gardener, mobile hairdresser or party planner, our Launch package at £549 will usually be the best option.

What should a small business website include?

Every business is different, but most effective small business websites need the same core essentials:

  • A clear explanation of what you do
  • Easy-to-find contact details
  • Simple navigation
  • A strong mobile experience
  • Clear calls to action
  • Trust signals such as genuine reviews, real project examples or credentials
  • Fast, reliable pages
  • Basic SEO foundations so search engines can understand the site

The exact pages and features will depend on the business, but the goal is always the same: make it easy for the right visitor to understand what you offer and what to do next.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most Sidewinds websites will take around 2–5 weeks to design and build, depending on the size of the project, what the website needs to do and how quickly we receive things like content and feedback.

Before you make any payment, we’ll give you a realistic timescale for your specific project so you know what to expect from the start.

What do I need to provide before you can start?

We’ll need to understand your business, your customers and what you want the website to achieve. If you already have things like a logo, photographs, wording, an existing website or a domain name, we’ll ask about those too.

Don’t worry if you’re not sure whether you have everything you need straight away — we’ll talk you through it and make it clear what we need from you.

Can you help with the words and images for my website?

Absolutely. Tidying up and improving the wording you provide is included in every package, and full copywriting is available from £75 per page if you’d rather we write the content for you.

Signature includes one page of full copywriting and Standout includes up to three. We can also source licensed stock photography where you don’t already have suitable images, with an allowance included in every package.

Will my website work properly on phones and tablets?

Yes. Every Sidewinds website is designed to work properly across all common mobile, tablet and desktop screen sizes as standard — it isn’t an optional extra.

We test the website across different screen sizes before it goes live to make sure it remains easy to read, navigate and use.

What happens after my website goes live?

Your first 12 months of hosting are included with every website package.

If you’d like ongoing help from launch, you can also choose Website Support for £29 per month, with the first month free. That includes hosting, routine maintenance and monitoring, managed backups and recovery support, technical support, and up to 30 minutes of small content updates each month.

Once the first 12 months of included hosting ends, you can continue with Website Support, choose hosting-only for £120 per year, or move your website to another suitable provider.

You don't need to know what your website needs. That's our job.

Just tell us about your business, what you'd like your website to achieve, and anything you already have in mind. We'll work out the rest.

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