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BASED IN LUDLOW AND WORKING UK WIDE

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Melissa Critchley – Website Designer, SEO Consultant and Digital Marketer

Hi, I’m Melissa — a website designer, SEO consultant, and digital marketer with over twenty years in the marketing world.

I help small business owners, creatives, and artisans turn their online presence into something beautiful, functional, and easy to discover.

Whether you need a stunning website, a smart SEO strategy, or practical marketing coaching, I’m here to make the journey smooth, fun, and rewarding.

My Journey (So Far)

My path hasn’t been a straight line, but it has been exciting.

Back in 2011, I was studying decorative art and design at Sotheby’s Institute, crawling under antique furniture in Paris and learning from the best antique dealers in Europe.

By 2016, life had taken me to Suffolk, where I started a little kitchen-table business called Social Media at the Kitchen Table, coaching local small business owners over coffee and biscuits.

By 2019, I wanted to do more than social media, so Wildcurrant was born.

I expanded into WordPress website design and had the incredible opportunity to teach digital marketing to 75,000 followers of the ‘Just a Card’ campaign on Instagram.

In 2022, I returned to my Shropshire roots, muddy boots and all, and relaunched Wildcurrant in a whole new region.

A website designed for an artist by Wildcurrant Marketing
A laptop on a light-colored textured surface displays a website homepage featuring the phrase LINGEN HALL. The screen shows an image of a large building surrounded by greenery, with a swimming pool in the foreground. Its clear why your SEO-friendly website needs visuals like these to captivate visitors. Wildcurrant Marketing

My mission is simple: help you share your story with the world in a way that feels true, compelling, and clear.

A computer on a white desk displays a small business website featuring a person in a colorful striped shirt and glasses smiling. The website header reads Pepper Social. Beside the monitor is a vase with tall, dried grass, while a keyboard and mouse sit in front. Wildcurrant Marketing
A computer monitor on a wooden desk showcases an image of a rustic brick and wooden house, reflecting a web design with SEO focus. Potted plants, a notebook, and a pencil accompany the scene. Natural light streams through the window, enhancing the workspace’s charm. Wildcurrant Marketing
A website designed for an artist by Wildcurrant Marketing

Proof in the Results

Clients trust me because I’m collaborative, transparent, and focused on getting them real results.

As copywriter Kirstin says: “From kick-off meetings to completion, Melissa’s number one priority is to collaborate to give the client the very best result.” I’m grateful for every project and proud of the businesses I’ve helped grow.

Infographic about How Wildcurrant Marketing helped artist Carol Nunan more than double her revenue during a global pandemic. Includes a photo of a woman, a testimonial, and a brief case study on business growth. Wildcurrant Marketing
Screenshot of a text conversation. The first message celebrates their first confirmed order from a stonemason website, outperforming the last three years, with a laughing emoji. The reply expresses happiness and suggests posting on Google Business Profile to highlight the successful website design. Wildcurrant Marketing
About Night Nannies: Logo with a testimonial from London, highlighting a 25-30% client increase in 4 months and praising Melissa’s wisdom and business impact. Wildcurrant Marketing

I believe every small business deserves a strong, authentic online voice. I value creativity, honesty, and empowering others.

A computer on a white desk displays a small business website featuring a person in a colorful striped shirt and glasses smiling. The website header reads Pepper Social. Beside the monitor is a vase with tall, dried grass, while a keyboard and mouse sit in front. Wildcurrant Marketing
A computer monitor on a wooden desk showcases an image of a rustic brick and wooden house, reflecting a web design with SEO focus. Potted plants, a notebook, and a pencil accompany the scene. Natural light streams through the window, enhancing the workspace’s charm. Wildcurrant Marketing
A website designed for an artist by Wildcurrant Marketing

When I’m not building websites…

…you might find me painting still lifes, walking with my dog Evie through the Herefordshire hills, or diving into a good book.

The arts endlessly inspire me, and I bring that creative spark to everything I do.

My travels to Lisbon and Istanbul have taught me how rich and beautiful a mix of ideas can be — something I carry into my designs.

A stone bridge with two arches spans over a calm river, reflecting perfectly in the water. Lush green trees surround the area beneath a clear blue sky—much like how WEB DESIGN HEREFORD brings natural harmony to digital landscapes. Wildcurrant Marketing
A computer on a white desk displays a small business website featuring a person in a colorful striped shirt and glasses smiling. The website header reads Pepper Social. Beside the monitor is a vase with tall, dried grass, while a keyboard and mouse sit in front. Wildcurrant Marketing
A computer monitor on a wooden desk showcases an image of a rustic brick and wooden house, reflecting a web design with SEO focus. Potted plants, a notebook, and a pencil accompany the scene. Natural light streams through the window, enhancing the workspace’s charm. Wildcurrant Marketing
A website designed for an artist by Wildcurrant Marketing

FREE 15-minute Discover Call or Zoom.

Would you like to chat about:

a new website design, or how to improve your current website’s SEO, monetising your audience or digital marketing coaching?

Choose your time zone and the time that suits you best and you’ll receive a Zoom meeting link in your confirmation.

We could also chat by phone if you prefer.

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Melissa Critchley
Founder, Designer & SEO Consultant
Wildcurrant, Ludlow
Websites, SEO & Ads for Small Business Owners & Creatives

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If you are:

  • looking for a new small business website,
  • or an artist or creative looking for professional help from someone who understands your business,
  • and/or SEO services,
  • and/or Meta or Google Ads, then please do get in touch.

Email me: melissa@wildcurrant.co.uk

Call: 07771 623276

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