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 Jeremy Moulsdale 
 
 
 
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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.

Owner's reply
It has been such a pleasure to work with you Jeremy and I am delighted that you found the process of creating your new website less daunting than you expected!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lisa Harris 
 
 
 
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I contacted Melissa to help build my new website.  I wanted a site that would display my textile art in a professional manner whilst explaining the thought processes and inspiration behind it and how people can commission my work. 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.  Melissa has helped me in lots of unexpected ways. She has given my work a rebrand and shown me how to engage better with my audience, keeping my site simple but aesthetically interesting. 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.  I am proud of my new website and feel confident referring customers to the site knowing they will get a professional, well-presented and informative view of my work. I will definitely continue to work with Melissa because of the expertise she brings and her friendly supportive attitude. I look forward to our partnership continuing to bear fruit as my website develops in tandem with my textile art.

Owner's reply
This: "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." This is just everything! Who knew the process of creating a new website with me could boost your confidence! Honestly Lisa, I am so delighted to hear this and know that your brilliant business will go from strength to strength.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sophie Gordon 
 
 
 
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Melissa was wonderful to work with from start to finish. As somebody with no prior knowledge of website design, she made the entire process feel easy and enjoyable, while offering thoughtful guidance on my audience and marketing.

Owner's reply
Thank you Sophie, I really enjoyed working on your website design and am delighted that you are so happy - we achieved such a lot in one day! Wishing you every success. Melissa
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jane & Brian Viner 
 
 
 
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Melissa has helped enormously in the development of our fledgling business, by working tirelessly and expertly to rebuild our website and really make it work for us. She has a huge amount of expertise and also - luckily for us! - a huge amount of patience. She created a website that not only looks beautiful but also fulfils all the technical criteria we needed. She's very hands-on and incredibly committed. We couldn't possibly have managed any of this without her, and we're extremely grateful that she's part of our Writers Inc team. Jane Sanderson and Brian Viner

Owner's reply
Thank you both! It was such a great project to work on and I am sure your writers' retreats are going to be a huge success and dont forget I am always here to help troubleshoot any issues.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Mastercraft Shutters 
 
 
 
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My website was in need of a revamp and the agency managing my SEO was providing me with very little help. I was recommended Melissa and after our first discussion about what I need and how she could help, I knew she was going to be great. Melissa has lots of interesting ideas and she really went above and beyond to create a website that performs to the highest of standards. 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. If you are looking for a personalised service with someone who genuinely wants to help you and your business succeed then get in touch with Melissa. Thank you for all your help and I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Craig! It has been an absolute pleasure working with both yourself and your team to get your website up and running!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jason Mills 
 
 
 
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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. Thank you!

Owner's reply
Thank you Jason! It means everything to me that the websites I build bring you the clients you want - it's the magic of SEO...
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Hana Maatugh 
 
 
 
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I had the pleasure of having a discovery call with Melissa from Wild Currant Marketing, and I can’t recommend her enough. She was an absolute star—so helpful, generous with her time, and full of valuable information and tips about websites and SEO. Melissa is not only highly professional and experienced in marketing and SEO, but also a genuinely kind and honest person to work with. What really stood out to me was her transparency: if something wasn’t in her scope or schedule, she didn’t hesitate to refer me to someone she personally trusts. That kind of integrity is rare and speaks volumes about her character. If you’re looking for expert advice from someone who truly cares, Melissa is the one to go to!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Francis Plowden 
 
 
 
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Melissa has been incredibly helpful at advising us with our website and marketing issues.   She is very knowledgeable, straight to the point and spent time explaining everything patiently to us.  Many grateful thanks.  Farm Forestry Company

Owner's reply
Thank you Francis, do get in touch again if you have any further concerns. Melissa
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jo McAllister 
 
 
 
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Melissa has a wealth of knowledge, all up-to-the-minute. She is helpful, clear and concise in her delivery.

Owner's reply
It was great to chat with you Jo and I have emailed over today the video on linking a Squarespace website and GA4. Melissa
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anastasia Baker 
 
 
 
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The amount of clients coming to Night Nannies has increase by about 25-30% in past 4 months since I contacted Melissa and I totally attribute that to her wisdom.  We contacted Melissa to help us with updating the look of our website and improve my Google ads reach.  Melissa hugely improved our SEO and Laura did something magical with our Google ads, as now most of our clients are coming from Google and far more of them.  It was the best money I ever spent and I have been recommending them to my fellow entrepreneurs.

Owner's reply
This review makes my heart sing Anastasia - for both of us! It was a delight to work with your team and please do keep in touch. Melissa
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
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Bespoke WordPress Website + Advanced SEO + AI Visibility

A bespoke WordPress website built over four weeks to six weeks depending on the number of pages you need.

We start with your business goals, your ideal clients and your offers. Then keyword and competitor research, a planned site structure, and advanced SEO built in from the first day, so the site is set up to be found in Google now and named in AI answers as search changes.

Transparent pricing and no hidden costs. Projects start at £4,800.

Ideal for

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.

The Process:

1. Discovery call – book HERE
   We talk through your business, what you need from your website and whether this service is right for you.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. Strategy and research
   We hold your strategy call, then I complete competitor and keyword research and plan the site map.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Training and handover
   I walk you through how to use your site, make day-to-day edits and understand your data.

Investment:

A Bespoke WordPress website with advanced SEO and AI visibility starts from £4,800.

All 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.

For a full picture of what affects the price, see my website pricing guide

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The enquiries that used to come in have slowed, and you cannot quite put your finger on why.
 
My free guide gives you five signs your website has gone quiet, and a five-point SEO check you can run yourself in an afternoon. No tools, no jargon.”
 
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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

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