Compliance-first delivery
Performance and SEO, not just pretty pixels
A website that looks good in the design review can still fail where it counts: slow on a mid-range phone, invisible to search engines because of client-side rendering, impossible for marketing to update, or unusable with a keyboard or screen reader. Each of those problems costs leads, and most are expensive to fix after launch.
We build with performance budgets and accessibility targets agreed up front. Pages are server-rendered or statically generated where possible, images are responsive and modern-format, and third-party scripts are kept on a short leash. Content lives in a headless or traditional CMS (or WordPress, built properly) with reusable components so marketing can assemble new pages on brand. Information architecture, metadata and structured data are planned with our technical SEO team, so the site launches crawlable rather than needing an SEO rescue later.
You get a fast, accessible site with a component library, a CMS your team can use, analytics configured, and hardened, CDN-backed hosting. If the site needs logins, dashboards or integrations behind the marketing pages, our custom software development team builds that part on the same codebase.
- Performance budgets and Core Web Vitals checked before launch
- WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility as the target, tested with real assistive tech
- Headless or WordPress CMS with reusable on-brand components
- SEO-ready: clean URLs, metadata, schema.org and sitemaps
- Hardened hosting behind a CDN with SSL and backups
What's Included
Everything you need, delivered by a senior, security-first team.
Performance
Server rendering, image optimisation, caching and script discipline for fast loads on real devices.
Accessibility
Semantic markup, keyboard support, contrast and screen-reader testing against WCAG 2.2 AA.
Design Systems
A component library and style guide so new pages stay consistent and on brand.
CMS Setup
Headless CMS or WordPress with structured content types, roles and editorial workflow.
SEO Foundations
Information architecture, redirects for migrations, metadata, structured data and XML sitemaps.
Secure Hosting
CDN delivery, TLS, security headers, automated backups and uptime monitoring.
A website is a product, not a brochure
Your website is usually the first thing a buyer, patient or candidate sees, and it is judged in seconds on speed, clarity and trust. Search engines judge it on the same things: page experience, crawlable structure and useful content. We build business websites that load fast on mobile networks, meet accessibility standards, rank well and are easy for your team to update — without the plugin sprawl and security debt that plague many sites.
When you need a new website (or a rebuild)
- Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console are “poor” or “needs improvement”.
- Marketing cannot publish a page without a developer.
- The site runs on an outdated theme or dozens of unmaintained plugins.
- You are rebranding, launching a new product line or entering a new market.
- Accessibility complaints or procurement requirements mention WCAG.
Choosing the right platform
| Approach | Best for | Strengths | Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress (lean theme) | Content-heavy marketing sites | Familiar editor, large ecosystem | Needs disciplined plugin use and updates |
| Headless CMS + Next.js/Astro | Performance-critical or multi-channel content | Very fast, secure, flexible | More engineering effort up front |
| Static site generator | Documentation, small sites | Minimal hosting and attack surface | Editors may need Git or a simple CMS |
| Custom PHP / Laravel | Sites with bespoke logic or portals | Full control | Higher build and maintenance cost |
For WordPress and PHP-specific work, see our dedicated PHP and WordPress services.
What we deliver
Performance
Optimised images (WebP/AVIF, responsive sizes), minimal JavaScript, critical CSS, caching and a CDN, targeting good Core Web Vitals scores for LCP, INP and CLS on real mobile devices.
SEO foundations
Clean URL structure, unique titles and meta descriptions, logical heading hierarchy, XML sitemaps, canonical tags, structured data (Organization, Service, FAQ, Article) and redirects that preserve rankings during a migration. For ongoing organic growth, pair the build with our technical SEO services.
Accessibility
Semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, colour contrast, alt text and form labels designed to WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines, then checked with automated tools and manual testing.
Security and hosting
HTTPS everywhere, security headers, hardened admin access, automated updates and backups, and hosting on a CDN or managed cloud, optionally operated under our managed hosting and support services.
Analytics and conversion
Privacy-conscious analytics, form tracking and lead capture. Our own Insight OS combines analytics, live chat and lead capture in a single script if you want one lightweight tool rather than several.
Our process
- Discovery — goals, audiences, content inventory, current analytics and search performance.
- Information architecture — sitemap, page templates and a redirect plan for existing URLs.
- Design — a reusable component-based design system rather than one-off pages.
- Build and content — development, content migration and editor training.
- Launch — performance, accessibility and SEO checks, redirects and Search Console monitoring.
Common pitfalls
- Changing URLs during a redesign without 301 redirects, losing years of rankings.
- Heavy page builders and sliders that ruin mobile performance.
- Launching without analytics or conversion tracking.
- No owner for updates, so the site slowly becomes a security risk.
From Brief to Launch
Plan
Goals, audiences, sitemap and content model; performance and accessibility targets agreed.
Design
Wireframes and a component-based visual design reviewed with your team.
Build & Migrate
Develop, load content, set up redirects from old URLs and configure analytics.
Launch & Improve
QA on real devices, launch, then monitor vitals, search and conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the number of templates, content migration, integrations and the platform chosen. After a discovery call we provide a fixed-price proposal for the defined scope, with optional monthly care plans for hosting, updates and improvements.
A focused marketing site typically takes a few weeks from approved design to launch; larger sites with many templates, integrations or content migration take longer. The proposal includes a timeline for your scope.
We build in the technical SEO foundations — fast pages, clean structure, metadata, structured data and redirects — which give your content the best chance to rank. Rankings also depend on content quality and competition, which our SEO service can help with over time.
WordPress suits content-heavy sites where editors want a familiar interface. A headless CMS with Next.js or Astro suits performance-critical sites and content reused across channels. We recommend based on your team, content and budget.
Yes. Every site comes with an editor-friendly CMS and training, so your team can publish pages and posts without a developer.
Book a free consultation. We review your current site, analytics and goals, then send a proposal with scope, timeline and price.
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