Small Business Website Design
Ideal for established businesses who want a site that looks premium and is built to generate better enquiries and who need MORE than 5 pages in total.
WILDCURRANT MARKETING
Small business websites built with SEO to you get found on Google & AI and turn your website visitors into enquiries.
Based in Ludlow, on the Shropshire/Herefordshire borders, and working with small business owners across the UK.
Bespoke WordPress WEBSITE + Advanced SEO + AI Visibility
A bespoke WordPress website built over 4 weeks, with keyword + competitor research and advanced SEO to structure the site for visibility now (and as search evolves).
Ideal for
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
You run an established business with a lot to say and a real ambition to be found on Google. You have outgrown your current website, whether that is a DIY site that no longer reflects where your business is, or a professionally built site that looks good but does nothing for your visibility on Google or AI search.
You are ready to invest in a website that works as hard as you do. One that is built around serious keyword research, in-depth competitor analysis, and advanced SEO and AI visibility from the ground up, not bolted on afterwards.
This service starts at £5,200 and is right for businesses with multiple services or locations, complex customer journeys, or a genuine need to outrank competitors in search.
SEO is not an add-on here. It is built into every stage of the process, which means you are not paying a web designer and then a separate SEO consultant on top.
Your website comes with my monthly care and maintenance plan at £65 a month, keeping everything secure, up to date, and performing well long after launch.
This is not for you if you have a single straightforward service and five pages or fewer. In that case, my Website in a Week service will do the job beautifully at a lower investment.
Melissa went above and beyond to produce a website of the highest standard
The new website visually is absolutely fantastic but more importantly it is user friendly, optimised well and the SEO is already working its magic. Almost instantly I was noticing more enquiries coming through the website.
The biggest win from working with Melissa is how this process of reflection on my work and what I am about has improved my confidence.
Working with Melissa was a real pleasure. She totally understood what I was aiming for and the way I wanted my art work to be presented.
A great initial website created by Wildcurrant to start our business a couple of years ago…
We recently updated and expanded the site with Melissa’s help, guidance and savvy advice, and now have more customers and enquiries than ever! It’s definitely working for us.
EVERY WEBSITE DESIGN PROJECT INCLUDES:
Strategy – we start with your business goals, ideal clients and offers
Conversion friendly design – clear structure, calls to action and user journeys that make sense
Optimisation for search – technical SEO, keyword research and on-page optimisation baked in from day one
Pages that are easy to update – you stay in control of your content, with support when you need it
No confusing jargon and no disappearing acts once the site goes live.
SEO-led websites for established small businesses across the UK, built to look professional, get found, and generate better enquiries.
20 YEARS IN MARKETING, 8 YEARS BUILDING WEBSITES AND 45 X 5* GOOGLE REVIEWS
HOW I WORK, AND WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT
My approach to small business website design is straightforward: strategy first, then build for visibility and conversion.
We start with a strategy call so I can properly understand your business, your ideal clients and what success needs to look like for your website.
My process is collaborative and supportive but always led by clear thinking rather than guesswork.
Your website is built with SEO and conversion in mind from the start, not added on as an afterthought.
That means research, clear structure and the right foundations in place so your site can get found and turn visits into enquiries.
I create websites that look professional, feel easy to use and are straightforward for you to manage afterwards.
You will be guided throughout, without being left to work anything out on your own.
Investment
A Bespoke WordPress website with advanced SEO and AI visibility starts from £5,200.
All Wildcurrant websites include my monthly care and maintenance plan at £65 a month. This covers updates, backups, security monitoring, and 15 minutes of small content updates each month, so your site stays secure and working properly long after launch.
What affects the final investment?
Your final quote depends on:
- Whether this is a new website or a replacement (replacements require careful SEO protection, page mapping and redirects)
- Number of pages and complexity
- Content support (copywriting, photography, branding)
- Integrations (booking systems, memberships, CRMs, course platforms)
- The depth of SEO research required (multiple services, locations, competitive markets)
There are no hidden costs. Anything outside the agreed scope is discussed and priced in advance.
How long is the project likely to take?
Between 4 to 6 weeks depending on the size and complexity of the build.
How much time do you need from me?
Once booked into my diary you will receive a link to a Trello board which takes you through, step by step, what I need from you: log in details, images, your website copy etc and I wouldnt expect this to take you more than 5 hours to get together. I also provide a guide to writing your website copy.
Optional Add-ons
Where helpful, I can bring in trusted collaborators or work with your existing partners on:
- Copywriting
- Photography and video
- Branding and visual identity
- Email marketing setup and automations
- Ongoing SEO and Local SEO
- Google & Meta Advertising
These are costed separately so you only pay for what you genuinely need.
The Process
- Discovery call – book HERE
We talk through your business, what you need from your website and whether this service is right for you. - Proposal and booking
You receive a written proposal outlining scope, investment and timescales. Once you’re happy, you sign the proposal, contract and terms of business. - Deposit and onboarding
You pay your 25% non-refundable deposit and we confirm your project start date. I share what I need from you (copy, images, logins, etc. I believe it will take you 4-5 hours to get everything I need together). - Strategy and research
We hold your strategy call, then I complete competitor and keyword research and plan the site map. - Design and build
I create the design and build your site in WordPress, keeping you in the loop and asking for feedback at agreed stages. I email you every Friday to let you know how the build is going and anything I might need from you the following week. - Testing, SEO checks and launch
I test across devices (all websites are responsive), complete on-page SEO, connect GA4 and Search Console, and then launch. - Training and handover
I walk you through how to use your site, make day-to-day edits and understand your data.
I’m so pleased I chose Melissa to create my new website. Not only am I delighted with the result, but it was a pleasure to work with her.
I was very nervous about the whole process, but she guided me through it from start to finish, with clarity, insight and expertise. I would absolutely recommend her if you’re thinking about a new website.
We contacted Melissa to help us design a new website for our new Luxury Holiday let.
Melissa listened to all of our ideas and was able to create the perfect website to help us showcase our property. Melissa thought of things that I hadn’t even considered.
A great initial website created by Wildcurrant to start our business a couple of years ago…
We recently updated and expanded the site with Melissa’s help, guidance and savvy advice, and now have more customers and enquiries than ever! It’s definitely working for us.
FAQs
How is working with me different from hiring an average website designer?
Most website designers build you a good-looking site and hand it over. What happens after that – whether anyone can actually find it on Google – is not their problem. You end up paying a web designer, then separately paying an SEO consultant to fix what should have been built in from the start. That costs more and takes longer to see results.
Every website I build has keyword research, competitor analysis, on-page SEO, and AI search visibility built in from day one. You are not buying a website and SEO separately. You are buying one strategic process that does both at once. That is what the investment reflects, and it is why clients start seeing enquiries come through quickly after launch.
Will my existing Google rankings be protected if I am replacing my current site?
Yes, and this is something I take seriously. Replacing a website without proper planning can wipe out years of Google authority overnight. Before I touch anything, I map your existing pages, identify which ones are ranking or receiving traffic, and put redirects in place so Google follows the new structure without losing what you have already built up. This is included as standard, not an extra.
Do I need to write my own website copy?
You know your business better than anyone, so I will always ask you to provide the foundations. I give you a copy guide to make that as straightforward as possible, and most clients find it takes around four to five hours in total to pull everything together. If writing is not your strong point or you simply do not have the time, I can bring in a trusted copywriter as an add-on. We would agree that cost separately before anything starts.
What happens after the site goes live?
Launch day is not the end – it is the start. In the first few weeks your site will be indexed by Google, your analytics will begin building up data, and any early tweaks that come from real visitor behaviour can be addressed. Your monthly care and maintenance plan at £65 a month keeps everything running securely after that, with updates, backups, and monitoring taken care of so you never have to worry about your site going wrong. I also provide a full training walkthrough so you know how to make day-to-day updates yourself.
Can I update the site myself once it is built?
Yes. WordPress is designed to be managed by non-technical people and I will walk you through exactly how to make text changes, swap images, and add new content. You also get a bespoke training video to refer back to. If something comes up that feels beyond your comfort zone, your monthly plan includes 15 minutes of small updates each month, and additional support is always available.
Do you guarantee Google rankings?
No, and anyone who does is not being straight with you. Google’s algorithm is not something any designer or SEO consultant can control. What I can tell you is that every site I build is structured, researched, and optimised to give you the strongest possible foundation to rank well -and my client results speak to that. Rankings take time to build, typically three to six months before you see significant movement, but the work is done properly from day one so that time is not wasted.
Melissa Critchley
Founder of Wildcurrant Marketing, specialises in website design and search engine optimisation for small businesses. Based in Ludlow, Shropshire, she works with clients across the UK (and sometimes beyond!)
Ready for a professional small business website?
If you’re ready for small business website design that looks professional, gets found, and turns visitors into enquiries — let’s talk.
Email: melissa@wildcurrant.co.uk
Call: 07771 623276
Strategic website design plus advanced SEO & GEO
ABOUT
I work with small business owners delivering strategic website design and advanced SEO. Based in Ludlow, Shropshire and working UK wide.
07771 623276
The Coach House, Brand Lane, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY81NN
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