Web design that turns visitors into enquiries
WD Explored designs and builds fast, professional WordPress websites for small and growing UK businesses. Clear design, solid foundations for Google, and a site you can rely on long after launch.
- Designed with a professional graphic designer
- Built on WordPress
- UK businesses, any sector
- Website design
- SEO foundations
- Secure hosting
- Ongoing care
- Legal pages by Termageddon
A website is only worth having if it brings in work
Good web design is more than a nice homepage. It is how a stranger decides, in a few seconds, whether to trust you and get in touch.
Look credible
People judge your business by your site before they ever speak to you. A clean, modern design tells them they are in safe hands.
Be easy to find
Page structure, headings, speed and mobile layout all feed into how Google reads your site. We build those foundations in from day one.
Make it easy to get in touch
Every page has a clear next step. Visitors always know what to do, whether that is calling, booking or sending an enquiry.
Everything a professional website needs
One build, one point of contact, and nothing left for you to piece together.
Custom design
A design made around your brand, with mock-ups for you to approve before we build anything.
Responsive on every device
Phones, tablets and desktops all get a layout that reads well and is easy to use.
SEO foundations
Clean page structure, sensible headings, page titles and descriptions, so search engines understand what you do.
Built for speed
A lightweight WordPress build with GeneratePress, because slow sites lose visitors and rankings.
Enquiry forms that work
Forms set up and tested so every enquiry lands in your inbox, with your contact details easy to find.
Legal pages sorted
Privacy, terms and cookie notices set up properly through Termageddon, so you are not left with copied text.
A clear process from first chat to launch
You always know what stage your project is at and what happens next.
Design mock-ups
We design how your site will look, with your brand, your content and your customers in mind.
You sign off the design
Nothing gets built until you are happy with the look and feel.
We build on a private staging site
Your new site is built away from your live one, so there is no risk to your current website.
Test and review
We test it across devices and check the forms. Then you review it and sign it off.
Your changes
You tell us what to adjust. Two rounds of changes are included in your build.
Final check and launch
One last check, then your site goes live.
Two rounds of changes are included. It keeps projects moving and keeps your build price fixed. Anything beyond that is quoted separately before any work starts.
Clear prices, no surprises
Packaged around what you need, not by the hour.
Website audit
- A written report on your current site
- 2 hours talking it through with Greg
- A clear list of what to fix first
New website design
- Custom design with mock-ups and sign-off
- WordPress build with SEO foundations
- Mobile friendly, tested forms, legal pages
- Two rounds of changes included
Hosting and care
- WordPress hosting and off-site backups
- Updates, with full reports
- Uptime and security monitoring
- No notice period
Prices exclude any extras agreed in writing, such as e-commerce or ongoing SEO. [CHECK: Greg to confirm whether prices are shown with or without VAT, and whether he is happy to show them publicly.]
A small agency that stays with you after launch
You deal with Greg directly, from the first call to the day your site goes live and every update after that. No account managers, no hand-offs.
Many web designers hand over the keys at launch and disappear. We stay on to host, back up, update and monitor your site, so it stays fast, secure and online. If something needs fixing, you already know who to call.
Say helloNot ready to talk yet? Start with our free guide
Learn how to make your next website project a winner, with tips you can use straight away.
- Why your requirements should focus on your target audience
- Why your website is an investment, not a cost
- How SMART goals keep your project on track
- What a professional copywriter adds to your content
- How to give feedback that saves you time and money
Web design FAQs
How much does web design cost?
New website builds start from £1,800. The final price depends on the number of pages and any extras, such as e-commerce. You get a clear quote before we start.
How long does a new website take?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly content and feedback come back. We agree a timeline with you at the start. [CHECK: Greg to confirm typical lead time before adding a figure here.]
What platform do you build on?
WordPress, using GeneratePress. It is fast, flexible and widely supported, so you are never locked in to one supplier.
Will my website work on mobile?
Yes. Every site is designed to work on phones, tablets and desktops, and we test it across them before launch.
Do you help with SEO?
SEO foundations are built into every new site. If you want to rank for specific searches over time, we offer SEO as a monthly service, from £400 a month with a three month minimum.
Can you look after my website once it is live?
Yes. Our hosting and care plans start at £55 a month and cover hosting, backups, updates and monitoring, with no notice period.
Do you work with businesses outside Dorset?
Yes. We are based in Bournemouth (see web design in Bournemouth) and work with businesses across the UK, by phone, video call and email.
I already have a website. Can you improve it?
Yes. Start with our website audit. You get a written report and two hours talking it through, so you know exactly what to fix.
Ready for a website that works as hard as you do?
Tell us about your business and what you want your website to do. We will come back with honest advice and a clear price.
