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We design and develop websites that look sharp, load fast and give search engines everything they need to understand your business. Whether you need a new website, a redesign or a custom web app, you get a team that plans for how it will rank as well as how it will look.
20+
Years’ Experience
1000s
Websites developed
“They helped me launch a brand new website and got it ranking in organic searches quicker than I thought possible. Already seeing organic leads come through the website and further tweaks are constantly increasing organic search visibility. Absolutely recommend this team! Thanks again!”
Greg carlisle, owner, gc woburn upvc
// the problem
Plenty of websites look great on launch day, then quietly underperform. Slow pages, a confusing structure and no clear route to get in touch.
The problem usually isn’t the design. It’s that nobody planned for speed, search or enquiries. We start there.
SPEED
Search
Conversions
// what we build
From brochure websites to bespoke platforms, built properly and ready to grow with you.
Responsive websites designed around your customers, with clear messaging, fast pages and easy content updates.
A fresh design and modern build without losing the rankings and traffic you’ve already earned.
Custom web apps, portals and dashboards built around how your business actually works.
Bespoke features and functionality when off-the-shelf themes and plugins can’t do the job.
Online stores and ordering systems that are quick, secure and easy to buy from.
Monthly SEO work, reporting and recommendations so your visibility keeps improving long after the first fixes.
// who we build for
We know how these businesses win work, and we build websites around it.
One brand, many locations. We build scalable websites with individual location pages, consistent branding and local SEO for every area you operate in, so each branch can be found by customers nearby.
Families choosing care need reassurance quickly. We build clear, accessible websites that explain your services, build trust and make it easy to enquire, and we understand the compliance and recruitment pressures care businesses face.
From roofing companies to debt recovery firms and spray tan artists, local businesses live or die on being found nearby. We build fast, mobile-first websites that rank locally, show off your work and turn searches into calls and bookings.
// who we build for
A new website should grow your traffic, not reset it. Before anything changes, we map your existing pages, rankings and backlinks, then carry them over with properly planned redirects.
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We record every page, ranking and link worth keeping.
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Old URLs are matched to new ones, with redirects planned in advance.
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We test before launch and monitor rankings closely afterwards.
// seo built in
Search isn’t something we add at the end. It shapes the structure, the code and the content from the first wireframe, so your site launches ready to rank.
pages and navigation planned around the terms your customers use.
Optimised code, images and hosting to meet Core Web Vitals.
Semantic HTML that search engines can read and understand.
Schema markup set up from launch, not added later.
Redirect mapping and checks so your existing rankings carry over.
Clear contrast, keyboard-friendly navigation and properly labelled forms.
// redesigns
We pick the platform that suits your business, your budget and how you’ll manage the site day to day, rather than forcing every project into the same tool.
WordPress
Statamic
Shopify
Squarespace
Headless
Custom Builds
// process
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We get to know your business, customers and competitors, and agree what the website needs to achieve.
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Keyword research and site structure come first, so every page has a clear purpose before design begins.
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Wireframes and designs built around your users, shared with you for feedback at each stage.
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Clean, fast code, tested across devices and browsers, with SEO, tracking and redirects checked before launch.
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We go live, monitor performance and keep improving the site with ongoing development and SEO.
// results
A few examples of websites we’ve built and the search results that followed.
// after launch
Launching your website is only the beginning. We stay involved, looking after your site’s development, performance and search visibility as your business grows.
You work directly with the people planning, building and optimising your website. No layers of account managers, fewer handovers and quicker decisions.
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// faqs
Everything your website needs to be found, from the technical groundwork to the content that wins clicks.
Technical fixes can make a difference within weeks, but most businesses see meaningful growth in rankings and traffic over three to six months. It depends on your website, your market and how competitive your keywords are. We’ll give you a realistic view after the initial audit.
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. Search engines decide rankings, not agencies. What we can promise is a clear plan, honest reporting and work focused on the changes most likely to improve your visibility.
No. We regularly work on websites built by other agencies or in-house teams. Because we’re developers too, we can usually make the technical changes ourselves rather than passing them on.
We work with WordPress, Statamic, Squarespace, Shopify, headless setups and custom-built websites.
No. We regularly work on websites built by other agencies or in-house teams. Because we’re developers too, we can usually make the technical changes ourselves rather than passing them on.
You’ll receive regular reports covering rankings, organic traffic, enquiries and the work completed, with clear explanations of what’s changed and what’s next.
You’ll receive regular reports covering rankings, organic traffic, enquiries and the work completed, with clear explanations of what’s changed and what’s next.
// insights
Practical advice on web development, SEO and getting more from your website.
What Happened A growing number of local SEO practitioners are using Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, to review on-page content and identify gaps that may be
What Happened Google has recently clarified how businesses can identify genuine messages sent through Google Business Profile (GBP), helping owners distinguish official communications from potential
Google Search is changing. AI is now being used to generate responses directly in search results, pulling information from websites and Business Profiles to create
// let's talk
Whether you need a new website, a web app or better search rankings, tell us what you’re trying to achieve. We’ll help you work out what needs doing and the most practical way forward.
Prefer to talk? Call 0131 392 1308
We reply to every enquiry within one working day.
No obligation.
