Web design · Kendal, Cumbria
Affordable Web Designer Kendal, Cumbria
I design and build simple, good-looking websites for small businesses, at a price that makes sense. Your site will look great on every screen, be easy for customers to use and be ready to be found on Google.
I am Tim Marston, and I run my own small business too, so I know a new website is a big decision. I handle everything myself, from the first sketch to the day your site goes live, and I am still here to help afterwards.
- Designed and built by me
- SEO built in from day one
- Works beautifully on phones
Why it matters
Every Business Needs a Website
Your website is often the first place people check before they get in touch. It is where they see what you offer and decide if you are right for them.
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Be found
Most people look a business up online before they call, visit or book. A website gives them somewhere to land.
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Look trustworthy
A clean, up-to-date site gives new customers confidence that you are a real, well-run business.
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Share the essentials
What you offer, where you are, when you are open and how to get in touch, all in one place you control.
A website should not be a scary expense
Websites, hosting and maintenance can add up, and the design and build alone can run into many thousands of pounds. As a small business owner myself, I know that is a scary prospect.
Plenty of businesses do not need anything complicated. They need a simple, affordable website that engages their customers and shares the right information about what they do. That is exactly what I build.
Everything under one roof
Everything Under One Roof, at an Affordable Price
No juggling designers, developers and hosting companies. It is all part of the same service, and I do it all myself.
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Logo design
A simple, memorable logo if you do not have one yet, or a tidy-up of the one you already use.
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Graphic design
Banners, icons and graphics made for your website, in your colours and style.
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Site security
A secure set-up with SSL and sensible protection, so your site and your visitors stay safe.
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Hosting
Fast, dependable hosting that I set up and manage for you, with no separate company to deal with.
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Updates
Regular updates to keep everything running smoothly, and changes whenever your business changes.
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Content
Clear, friendly wording for every page, written for your customers and for Google.
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Image creation
Images created or edited for your site, so every page looks polished and on-brand.
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SEO
Built in from day one, with a clear structure, quick pages and the basics done properly.
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Email marketing
Sign-up forms and a branded email template, ready to start building your list from launch.
One person, one point of contact and one affordable price, agreed before any work starts.
Built to convert
Websites Built to Convert
Looking good is only half the job. My websites are designed to convert incredibly well, so every visitor is much more likely to become:
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A customer
Clear next steps on every page make it easy to call, book, buy or send a message.
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A newsletter subscriber
Well-placed sign-up forms turn interested visitors into people you can email again and again.
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A social media follower
Links and prompts in the right places help visitors keep up with you after they leave.
Or all of the above.
Built piece by piece, around your customers
Every part of the page has a job: a clear logo and menu, a strong first impression, simple wording, visible security and an obvious next step.
- Clear calls to action on every page
- Simple layouts that guide people to what they need
- Quick pages that keep visitors on your site
Illustration only.
Other services
Other Ways I Can Help
A website does its best work alongside good SEO, regular emails and someone keeping an eye on it. These services fit around it.
- SEO ServicesI help your business rank higher on Google for the searches your customers make, so more of the right people find you and get in touch.Find out more →
- Email MarketingSimple, well written emails that keep you in front of past and future customers and bring in repeat business.Find out more →
- AI Automation ConsultantI find the repetitive jobs in your business and set up AI tools to handle them, saving you time every week.Find out more →
- Website HostingQuick, secure hosting for your website, set up and looked after by me, so you have one less thing to worry about.Find out more →
- Website MaintenanceRegular updates, backups and security checks to keep your website safe, fast and working as it should.Find out more →
FAQs
Web Design Questions
How long does a new website take?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly the content comes together. A simple site for a small business usually takes a few weeks from our first chat to going live. I will give you a realistic timescale before we start and keep you posted along the way.
Can you update or improve my existing website?
Yes. If your current site has good bones, it often makes sense to improve it rather than start again. I can refresh the design, fix problems, add pages and improve its SEO, and I will tell you honestly if a rebuild would serve you better.
Who owns my website?
You do. When the site is finished and paid for, the website, its content and your domain name are yours. There is no lock-in, and if you ever want to take it elsewhere, I will help you move it.
Do you look after hosting and maintenance too?
Yes. I can host your website and keep it updated, backed up and secure, so you have one less thing to think about. Ongoing work is rolling monthly, with no long tie-in or contracts, and you are welcome to use your own hosting instead.
Will my website work on phones?
Yes. Every site I build is designed for phones first, then tablets and computers, with buttons that are easy to tap, text that is easy to read and pages that load quickly.
Is SEO built in?
Yes. Because I am an SEO consultant, search is part of every site I build from the start: a clear structure, proper page titles, quick loading and wording shaped around what your customers look for. Read about my SEO services.
Do I need to supply the words and photos?
It helps if you can tell me what makes your business special, but you do not have to write it all yourself. I can write the content and create or edit the images, using your own photos where you have them.
Planning a New Website?
Share what your business does and what you want from a website, and you will get straight, useful advice from me. There is no hard sell, and ongoing hosting and maintenance are rolling monthly, with no long tie-in or contracts.