Web design & SEO services in Whitley Bay
As a small or new business your website needs to be fast, findable and intuitive. It needs to look smart, be easy to use, and most of all give the user the information they need
Services to improve your online presence
Without doubt, a website is the most cost effective way to promote your business or service online. As an always-on marketing tool your website needs to do some basic things really well:
Be fast. Pages need to load in 2 or 3 seconds or less
Be findable. All content, images and code must be optimised for voice, Local and Google search
Be easy to use. A clean layout that adapts to any device means users can find key information quickly
Have clear, quality content. Your website will be read by humans and search engines; typos, poor grammar and structure will impact your findability
Use Google’s free services. Take advantage of the raft of free services to improve your online marketing
I can help you sort these things out properly and get more from your online presence.
Web Design & Development
I make smart, attractive websites which are high quality and high impact. Whether you need a custom design or are happy to use a premade template, I can find a solution for you. All of my websites are mobile responsive, so your content is crisp and clear regardless of the device being used.
Once I've developed your website it's under your complete control. You can easily add pages, pictures, menus and text whenever you want to.
Read more about my web design services in Whitley Bay or see examples of my work.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
SEO is a critical facet of your website’s performance. People use computers, mobile devices and even voice assistants to search for products and services, and your website needs to be optimised for them all. Quite often design choices are driven by aesthetics, not SEO. I’ll explain the factors we need to consider to make sure your website structure and content follow Google best practice, to enhance your findability for all types of search.
Read about my approach to Search Engine Optimisation.
Website Performance
Website performance is an important factor for both user experience and Google’s indexing algorithm. To get it right, your website needs performant from the start and not something you deal with afterwards. If you’re using sitebuilder software make sure you have sufficient optimisation control to make the changes you need.
I pay attention to performance and always test, test, test as I go. I want to make sure you get a result that reflects the quality and professionalism of your business.
WordPress website design, development and maintenance
Nearly 39% of websites are built using WordPress, one of the world’s leading software platforms for building websites. It allows you to edit every aspect of your website through an easy to use interface (like a Word doc).
If you want your site converted into WordPress so you can edit it yourself, or some help to improve your existing WordPress site – I can help. I know the product inside out and whatever your issue is, I’ll most likely be able to help.
Google Sites website design, development and maintenance
For simpler websites that don't require a blog, or particularly complex functionality, you can use Google Sites. Google Sites is free - all you need is a free Google account. There's no hosting cost and it supports a wide range of layouts and designs. I can make a custom Google Sites templates too, if that's what you're after.
Google Business Profile
Google’s free business services will improve your findability in local search, as long as they're set up properly and configured correctly. I can help you claim your listing and make sure the profile matches your preferred search terms, business specifics and contact information. It’s important to get that right. If you do, Google will do the rest.
Care Plans
Updating your website and keeping it optimised helps it perform better. Proactively checking for problems (like broken links) can minimise any issues in Google. If you’re a busy bee, my care plans cover content updates, software upgrades and performance monitoring, so there's no hassle for you.
Content & Copy Writing
Content is really, really important when it comes to your website. It must be well structured, well written, and clear. There’s nothing worse than poorly written content and it will reflect on your brand and business. Check other Whitley Bay developer websites!
I use writing tools for copywriting to get your message across. I use qualified language professionals to check my work so I know when to use there, their or they’re. (See what I did there?)
Website Health Check & Audit
How fast is your website? Is software up to date? Ho many broken links are there? Is Google reporting any errors and do you know how many visitors you’ve had this month compared to last? A review of your website can highlight potential issues and allow you to fix them before they become a problem. I can help you get the basics right before they become a headache later.
See what’s involved in a website health check.
Ready to get the ball rolling?
If you think I might be able to help with your project, go ahead and drop me a line.
I'm always happy to have an obligation free chat and who knows, we both might learn something.