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Web design in Birmingham

Independent web design and SEO for Birmingham businesses, from a designer who has built sites since 2004.

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Web design in Birmingham

Birmingham is a city of independent traders, established service firms and new businesses competing for attention. Customers here are quick to search on a phone, compare two or three local companies and choose the one that looks credible and easy to contact. A website that is slow, confusing or out of date quietly sends them elsewhere.

A good website does not need to be flashy. It needs to explain what you do, answer the questions customers actually ask and make it obvious how to get in touch. That is what we build. We have been designing websites for small businesses since 2004, so we have seen what works and what wastes your time.

We work with businesses across Birmingham, from Sparkbrook to Sutton Coldfield. Whether you run a plumbing firm, a café, a solicitors practice or a community project, the principles are the same: clear structure, plain language and a design that suits your customers rather than winning design awards.

I'm Tim, an independent web designer based in Staffordshire. You deal directly with the person who builds your site, not an account manager. That keeps things simple and means the site you get reflects your business, not a template with your logo pasted on.

Our web design and SEO services in Birmingham

Web design

A new website built around your business and your customers. We start by looking at what you do, who you want to reach and what you need the site to achieve. Then we design a straightforward site that presents your services clearly and makes it easy for people to contact you.

  • Mobile-first responsive design that works on phones, tablets and desktops
  • Clear navigation and well-organised pages
  • Copywriting help so your services are explained in plain English
  • Contact forms, maps and click-to-call buttons
  • Built on WordPress or as a custom build, depending on what suits you

To prepare, think about the pages you need and collect any photos, logos or text you already have.

SEO and marketing

Search engine optimisation helps your website appear when people in Birmingham search for what you do. We look at the phrases your customers use, then make sure your pages are structured so Google understands them. We also set up and optimise your Google Business Profile, which is often the first thing people see on a local search.

  • Keyword research based on how people search for your services
  • On-page SEO: titles, headings, meta descriptions and content
  • Technical SEO: site speed, mobile usability and clean code
  • Google Business Profile setup and optimisation
  • Local citation advice to help you appear in local results

Send us a list of your main services and the areas you cover. We will do the rest.

E-commerce

If you sell products, we can build an online shop that is simple to run. We focus on clear product pages, a straightforward checkout and sensible shipping options. The goal is to make buying from you as easy as walking into your shop.

  • Product categories and search
  • Secure payment integration (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Stock management and order notifications
  • Mobile-friendly product pages
  • Basic SEO for products and categories

Prepare your product list, prices, photos and any delivery or returns information.

Website care

Websites need maintenance. Software updates, security checks and backups keep your site safe and working. Our care plans handle this for you so you can get on with running your business.

  • WordPress core, theme and plugin updates
  • Daily off-site backups
  • Security monitoring and malware scanning
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Small content changes each month

Tell us about any existing site problems, such as slow loading or error messages, and we will take a look.

Businesses we help in Birmingham

Trades and home services

Plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers and landscapers. Customers want to see what you do, where you work and how to get a quote. We build sites that show your work clearly and make your phone number obvious.

Shops and independent retailers

From jewellers in the Jewellery Quarter to hardware shops in Hall Green. If you sell from a physical shop, your website can show your range, opening hours and location. If you want to sell online, we can add e-commerce.

Professional services

Solicitors, accountants, surveyors and consultants. Your website needs to look trustworthy and explain your services without jargon. We write clear copy and design layouts that make complex services easy to understand.

Cafés, restaurants and hospitality

Menus, opening hours, location and booking. Customers often check these on a phone before they visit. We build fast, mobile-friendly sites that answer those questions in seconds.

Charities and community groups

Local charities and community projects need websites that explain their purpose, show their impact and make it easy to donate or volunteer. We build simple, accessible sites that do this without costing the earth.

How we work

  1. First contact

    You phone or email with a rough idea of what you need. We talk about your business, your customers and what you want the website to do. There is no obligation and no sales pitch.

  2. Quote and plan

    We send a fixed quote and a simple plan: the pages we will build, what you need to provide and how long it will take. Starter brochure sites begin at £300. Growth sites with SEO begin at £500.

  3. Design and build

    We build your site on a staging area where you can watch progress. You send content and photos as we go. We keep the design simple and focused on your customers.

  4. Review and refine

    You check the site on your phone and computer. We make changes until you are happy. We test the contact form, check page speed and make sure everything works.

  5. Launch

    We put the site live, set up your Google Business Profile if needed and give you a short guide to updating it. If you have a care plan, we handle updates and backups from day one.

Local search in Birmingham

People search differently for local services than they do for national brands. They type things like "plumber in Moseley" or "café near New Street". Google uses their location to show businesses that are close, relevant and active online.

Your website and your Google Business Profile work together. The website gives Google the detail: your services, areas, opening hours and contact details. The Business Profile shows that information in the map pack and local results. If they match and are kept up to date, you have a better chance of appearing when someone nearby searches.

We optimise both. We write page titles and headings that include the phrases people actually search for. We add structured data so Google understands your business type, address and opening hours. We make sure your site loads quickly on a phone, because that affects both rankings and whether people stay.

Turning an outdated site into one that brings enquiries

Many Birmingham businesses have a website that was built five or ten years ago. It might look dated, load slowly or not work well on a phone. The owner knows it needs replacing but is not sure where to start.

We often rebuild these sites from scratch. We keep the good content, rewrite the weak parts and design a layout that matches how customers browse today. The result is a site that loads in two to three seconds, explains your services clearly and makes your phone number and contact form obvious.

A rebuild is also a chance to fix SEO problems. Old sites often have missing page titles, duplicate content or no mobile version. We correct these as part of the build, so the new site starts with clean foundations.

Getting a quote in Birmingham

If you are thinking about a new website or want to improve the one you have, get in touch. We will ask a few questions about your business, look at your current site if you have one and give you a straight answer about what you need and what it will cost.

Phone 07930 127013 or email . We are based in Staffordshire but work with businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Most projects are quoted within a day or two.

Pricing

Clear prices, fixed before we start

Starter

£300 from

For new businesses that need to look established fast.

  • Up to 5 pages
  • Mobile-first design
  • Contact & maps
  • Google Business setup advice
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Growth + SEO

£500 from

For businesses competing on Google in their patch.

  • Everything in Starter
  • Keyword & local research
  • Location & service pages
  • Speed & technical SEO
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Care & SEO

£100 /month

Stay fast, secure and climbing — handled for you.

  • Updates & backups
  • Security monitoring
  • Monthly SEO improvements
  • Plain-English reporting
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FAQs

Web design in Birmingham — FAQs

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How much does a website cost for a Birmingham business?

A starter brochure site begins at £300. A growth site with SEO begins at £500. The final price depends on the number of pages, whether you need e-commerce and how much content we write for you. We give a fixed quote before starting.

How long does it take to build a website?

A simple brochure site usually takes two to three weeks from receiving your content. An e-commerce site or a larger project can take four to six weeks. We agree a timeline at the start and keep you updated.

Do you work with businesses outside Birmingham?

Yes. We are based in Staffordshire and work with clients across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Coventry. Most communication is by phone and email, so location is rarely a problem.

Can you help with my Google Business Profile?

Yes. We set up and optimise Google Business Profiles as part of our SEO work. This includes adding your services, areas, photos and opening hours. A well-maintained profile is essential for appearing in local search results.

Do I need to write the content for my website?

No. We can write the copy for you based on a short conversation about your business. If you already have text, we will edit it to make it clearer and more useful for your customers. You always approve the final content.

What happens after my website goes live?

We offer website care plans from £100 per month. These include updates, backups, security monitoring and small content changes. If you prefer to manage the site yourself, we give you a short guide and remain available for questions.

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Tell us about your business and what you need — a new website, better rankings, or both. Free, no-obligation chat with Tim.

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