Starter Websites in Manchester
A clean, professional site without the agency price tag
A lot of small businesses and freelancers don't need a big complicated website. They need something clean, fast, and professional that tells people what they do and how to get in touch. That's what a Starter Website is for.
What's included
From £400- Single page or small multi-section layout
- Mobile responsive as standard
- Contact form with spam protection
- Built with SEO in mind from day one
- SSL and fast loading
- Live in 7 working days
- Ongoing updates handled through Hosting & Support from £20/month
That covers sites where you've got a clear idea of what you want and you can supply copy and assets as they come together. If the scope is bigger or you need help pulling content together, have a read below.
What typically extends the scope
Things that bump the quote up, in plain English.
- Full design from scratch when there's no brand direction or reference to work from
- Writing your copy based on a questionnaire
- Sourcing or editing photography
- Migration from an existing site
- Extra pages beyond the starter scope
- Integrations like bookings, payments, or newsletters
- Deeper SEO setup and local citations
Every project is a fixed price once we've scoped it out. No surprises.
How we work
Drop me a message via the contact form with a bit about your business and what you're after
15 to 20 minute call to understand what you need
Fixed quote so you know what you're paying
A short questionnaire tailored to your project so I can nail the copy and direction
I build it, you review
We make the tweaks and get it live
Handover call walking through what's live. Any updates after launch go through Hosting & Support or quoted as one-offs
Typical turnaround is 7 working days once content and access are in place.
Real work
Anonymised case study: a small brand launching properly
A small brand needed a clean site to launch properly. Single page, a clear pitch for what they do, decent photography, and a contact form that works. Fixed price, delivered in a week. Does exactly what it needs to.
Common questions
- Do I need to bring copy and photos?
- Ideally yes. If you don't have them, I can write the copy based on a short questionnaire and help source imagery. That'd be added to the quote.
- What about changes after launch?
- Updates go through me. The site's built on a modern stack without a CMS, so I handle any changes, text, photos, new pages, bigger updates. Keeps things fast and secure, and nothing accidentally breaks. Ongoing updates are covered by Hosting & Support from £20 a month, or quoted per request for one-offs.
- Can you host it?
- Yes. Hosting and support is a separate ongoing service from £20 a month.
- What if I need more pages later?
- No problem. We can add pages as you need them, either as a fixed mini-project or a scope expansion.
- Do you use WordPress?
- Not usually for new starter sites. I build on a modern stack that's faster and more secure out of the box. If you specifically need WordPress, say so and we'll discuss.
- How much will it actually cost?
- £400 is the floor. Most starter sites land between £400 and £700 depending on scope.