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Web design in Shrewsbury that actually works for your business

Your website is often the first impression a potential customer gets. We build fast, professional websites designed to turn visitors into enquiries — not just look pretty on a screen.

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Your website is your hardest-working employee — if it’s built right

It works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s the first thing most people see before they decide whether to call you, email you, or move on to your competitor. And for most local businesses in Shrewsbury, it’s seriously underperforming.

A good local business website isn’t about flashy animations or clever design tricks. It’s about clarity, speed, and trust. Can a visitor immediately understand what you do, where you’re based, and how to contact you? Does it load fast on a mobile phone? Does it give people a reason to choose you over the next result on Google?

We build websites with one goal: generating enquiries. Every design decision, every piece of copy, every page is built to guide a visitor towards picking up the phone or filling in your contact form. That’s what separates a website that works from one that just exists.

The problem

If your website isn’t generating enquiries, it’s costing you money.

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It’s slow and clunky on mobile

Over 60% of local searches happen on mobile phones. If your site takes more than 3 seconds to load or is awkward to navigate on a small screen, visitors leave — and go straight to a competitor.

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It looks outdated or unprofessional

First impressions happen in under a second. If your website looks like it was built 10 years ago, visitors assume your business is the same. They’ll choose the competitor with the cleaner, more modern site.

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Visitors can’t find what they need

No clear call to action, buried contact details, confusing navigation. If someone has to hunt for how to get in touch with you, they won’t. They’ll hit the back button and find someone easier to deal with.

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Google can’t find it either

A beautiful website that’s invisible to Google is worthless. Without proper SEO foundations — headings, meta data, page structure, speed — you’re relying entirely on word of mouth and paid ads to get traffic.

Our Process

From brief to launch in weeks, not months. Here’s how it works.

We keep the process simple, transparent, and collaborative. You’re involved at every stage.

1

Discovery

We meet (coffee’s on us) to understand your business, your customers, and what you need your website to achieve.

2

Design

We create mockups of your site’s look and feel. You give feedback, we refine. Nothing gets built until you’re happy with the design.

3

Build

We build your site with clean code, fast loading speeds, mobile-first responsiveness, and SEO baked in from the start.

4

Launch

Final testing across all devices and browsers, then we go live. We handle the technical setup, hosting, and DNS — you don’t need to worry about any of it.

5

Support

Ongoing hosting, security, updates, and content changes. Your website stays fast, secure, and up to date. You focus on your business.

What’s Included

Everything you need — in the build and beyond.

Your website project includes the build itself plus ongoing hosting and support to keep it performing.

The Build (one-off)

  • Custom design tailored to your brandNo templates. Every page designed specifically for your business.
  • Mobile-first, responsive developmentLooks and works perfectly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
  • SEO foundations built inProper headings, meta tags, page speed, schema markup — ready to rank.
  • Enquiry forms with notificationsContact forms that send you instant email alerts when someone gets in touch.
  • Call tracking setupKnow exactly how many phone calls your website generates.
  • Content writing assistanceWe’ll help you craft compelling copy that speaks to your customers.
  • Google Analytics & Search Console setupFull tracking from day one so you can see how your site performs.

Ongoing Support (monthly)

  • Fast, secure hostingPremium hosting with SSL, daily backups, and 99.9% uptime.
  • Software & security updatesWordPress core, plugins, and themes kept up to date and secure.
  • Content updatesNeed to change a photo, update your prices, or add a new page? Just ask.
  • Performance monitoringWe keep an eye on loading speeds and fix any issues before they affect visitors.
  • Monthly backup & recoveryYour site is backed up daily. If anything goes wrong, we restore it fast.
  • Priority email & phone supportQuestions, changes, or issues — we’re a quick message away.

The Difference

What separates a website that generates leads from one that doesn’t.

A website that wastes your money

  • ✗ Template design that looks like everyone else
  • ✗ Slow loading — visitors leave before it appears
  • ✗ No clear call to action on any page
  • ✗ Contact details buried in the footer
  • ✗ Not mobile-friendly — pinching and zooming
  • ✗ No SEO — invisible to Google
  • ✗ Built once and never touched again

A Woodwise Media website

  • ✓ Custom design that reflects your brand and builds trust
  • ✓ Fast loading — under 3 seconds on any device
  • ✓ Clear CTAs on every page driving enquiries
  • ✓ Phone number and contact form prominent throughout
  • ✓ Mobile-first — designed for how people actually browse
  • ✓ SEO foundations from day one — built to rank
  • ✓ Continuously updated, maintained, and improved

Pricing

Clear pricing. No hidden costs.

Website Build
From £1,500
One-off project fee
  • Custom design & development
  • Mobile-first & responsive
  • SEO foundations built in
  • Enquiry forms & call tracking
  • Content writing assistance
  • Analytics & tracking setup
  • Launch & technical setup
Hosting & Support
From £50/month
Ongoing monthly retainer
  • Fast, secure hosting
  • SSL certificate & daily backups
  • WordPress & plugin updates
  • Content changes as needed
  • Performance monitoring
  • Priority support
  • Security monitoring
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Every project is scoped individually based on the number of pages, complexity, and your specific needs. We’ll give you an exact quote after our initial conversation — no surprises.

FAQ

Common questions about website design.

How long does a website take to build?
Most projects take 3–6 weeks from our initial conversation to launch. It depends on the number of pages, the complexity of the design, and how quickly you can provide content and feedback. We’ll give you a clear timeline at the start so you know exactly what to expect.
Do I own the website?
Yes, absolutely. The website is yours. You own the design, the content, and the domain. If you ever decide to move on, we’ll hand everything over without any fuss. No lock-in, no hostage situations.
What platform do you build on?
We build on WordPress — the world’s most popular content management system, powering over 40% of all websites. It’s flexible, SEO-friendly, and means you can make simple edits yourself if you want to. We handle all the technical setup and optimisation.
Do you write the content for the website?
We provide content writing assistance as part of every project. We’ll help you structure your pages, write compelling headlines, and create copy that speaks to your customers. If you have existing content you’d like to use, we’ll work with that too. The goal is always clear, persuasive content that drives action.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Absolutely. Many of our clients come to us with an outdated website that isn’t performing. We’ll assess what you have, keep anything that’s working, and rebuild the rest. The process is the same — discovery, design, build, launch — whether it’s a brand new site or a redesign.
What if I need changes after the site launches?
That’s exactly what the ongoing hosting and support retainer covers. Need to update your prices, add a new service, change a photo, or tweak some text? Just send us an email or give us a call and we’ll take care of it. For larger changes like new pages or features, we’ll quote those separately.
Do you offer e-commerce or online booking?
We focus primarily on lead-generation websites for local service businesses — the kind of sites that drive phone calls and enquiries. If you need basic booking functionality (like Calendly integration) or simple product listings, we can handle that. For full e-commerce stores, we may recommend a specialist, but we’re happy to discuss your needs.

Get Started

Let’s talk about your new website.

We’ll review your current website, show you what’s working and what isn’t, and give you an honest recommendation on whether a new site or a redesign would have the biggest impact for your business.

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Or email matthew@woodwisemedia.com