Why not save money and use AI? One-size-fits-all solutions are everywhere - especially solutions based on AI.
Website builders are great for prototyping and for building websites on a budget. It's also better to have a web presence than not to have one. If you are choosing between building your own website or not having a website - build and use a website builder! But it won't give you the best results. Here's why:
Your web developer is not just a person who knows how to use a web editor. They know how to create a website that works for your business.
Your web developer takes on many roles:
A professional web designer helps you to create a brand, and to match your website to your brand. If you're running a cafe, browsing your website should feel like walking into your cafe.
Web developers know how to make your website rank well on Google. They know how to use keywords, meta tags, and other techniques to make sure your website is found by people who are looking for it. I use a statistical approach, which involces finding keywords that are currently popular and using them in the place of similar keywords.
AI is not there yet! Stock photos are fine but they won't make your website pop.
A website design is always obvious to the designer. But what about users? My approach is based on user observation.
Your website is served best quickly. A 0.85 second delay in your web page can reduce revenue by 7% (read here). A web developer knows how to make your website load fast. They know how to compress images, minify code, and use other techniques to make sure your website loads quickly.
That's a lot of titles! But that's some of what you get with bespoke web development. It's a lot of work - but it's your online presence. It's where people go when they're not at your physical location. Need some work done? Contact me here.
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It depends on the complexity of the website. My rates start from £1500 for a combined lot of services.
I'm happy to take 50% of the payment upfront, and the rest once you're fully satisfied.
You can get an easy quote here.
Yes. I build websites with a Content Management System. You will be able to edit anything you need.
Projects typically take between 2-4 weeks from start to finish - but something complex may take longer. I will give you an accurate estimate once I know what you need.
Yes. I offer hassle free hosting and maintenance. Once your website is live, you won't need to think about it again. If you receive millions of views, there will be additional fees - but it's not expensive.
As part of the package, I offer setting up business domain email and renewing the domain.
Yes. I will make small changes to your website for free in the first month after it's done. If you would like to keep this option permanently, I offer a predictably priced maintenance plan.
I offer a comprehensive maintenance service.
Regrettably, I don't offer edits to existing websites that were not commissioned with me. However, once I build your website, I am happy to keep working on it for you.
Once you submit the form, I will come back to you with an obligation-free quote.