Professional Website Design for Somerset Businesses

Yes, to secure your place in my schedule and cover initial setup costs, I typically require a deposit.

My standard payment structure is designed to be simple and fair:

• 50% Deposit: Due upfront before work begins.
• 50% Final Balance: Due only once the project is complete and you are happy with the finished website.

However, I understand that every business has different cash flow needs. For larger projects or specific requirements, I am happy to discuss milestone-based payment plans (e.g., breaking the payments down into stages as we complete different parts of the build). We can discuss the best option for you during our initial meeting.

Yes, absolutely. While standard smaller projects typically follow a 50% deposit and 50% upon completion structure, I am happy to offer flexible payment plans for larger or longer-term investments.

I understand that website investment should align with your business cash flow. We can structure your total fee based on clear milestones:

• Milestone-Based Payments: The total project fee is broken into 3 or 4 manageable payments, tied directly to key deliverables (e.g., Design Sign-off, Development Complete, Final Launch).
• Upfront Agreement: The full payment schedule is agreed upon and documented in the proposal before any work begins, ensuring complete transparency.

All payments, regardless of the plan, are managed simply and securely using GoCardless, giving you full control and visibility over the agreed-upon payment schedule.

Yes, I do provide ongoing SEO services. I believe that true search engine success is a marathon, not a sprint, and there is no such thing as a quick fix.

My approach is rooted in hard work and constant changes to achieve sustained, long-term growth. After building your technically perfect website, the ongoing service focuses on building authority and driving traffic through:

• Content Strategy: Planning and optimization of new blog posts, service pages, and website copy to target valuable search terms.
• Performance Monitoring: Regular technical checks and minor adjustments to ensure your site continues to rank well as Google’s algorithm changes.
• Keyword Research: Continuously tracking your competitor landscape and identifying new opportunities for organic traffic growth.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Providing clear, easy-to-understand reports on traffic growth, keyword visibility, and future strategy.

We can discuss the appropriate monthly SEO budget required to compete effectively in your specific industry during our initial consultation.

I believe the launch is just the beginning of our partnership. Unlike some agencies that disappear once the site is live, I am available to support you as your business grows.

Here is what you can expect immediately after your website goes live:

• Training: I will provide a walkthrough of your new system (in person or via video) so you feel confident making simple text or image updates yourself.
• Warranty Period: I provide a standard 30-day warranty to fix any technical bugs or glitches that might appear immediately after launch at no extra cost.
• Ongoing Maintenance: Websites need regular software updates and security patches. I offer optional monthly care packages—payable easily via GoCardless—to keep your site secure, backed up, and running smoothly.

You can always pick up the phone or arrange a meeting if you need new features or technical advice down the line.

Yes, absolutely. Your website is fully portable. I build websites specifically to avoid vendor lock-in, meaning you are free to move your site to any hosting provider at any time.

As you own all the files and code once the project is complete, moving is straightforward. If you choose to switch hosts, I will provide you with:

• The complete set of website files (code, assets, theme files).
• A full, current copy of your website's database.
• All necessary credentials and configuration documentation.

While I recommend staying on my managed, high-performance UK hosting for guaranteed security and speed, you have full control and freedom over your hosting choices.