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Private link. Leave notes on the design. Check phone and desktop before go-live.
Essex & UK · Quotes from £500
Essex · from £500
Web designer in Essex for small businesses.
I design and build websites for small businesses — WordPress, online shops, SEO and hosting. Based in Essex, work across the UK. You get a fixed price in writing before I start.
Reply in 1 working day Quotes from £500 Fixed price before work starts
- One person
- One person
- Design and build
- Design + build
- Essex & UK
- Essex & UK
- Same timezone
- Same timezone
- Fixed quotes
- Fixed quotes
- Written before build
- Written first
What I build
- Website design
- WordPress
- Online shops
- Hosting + SSL
- SEO
- Custom tools
- From £500 Basic sites
- 2–6 weeks Typical business site
- One person Design and code
- Essex UK hours
Included on projects
- Fixed quote before build
- Staging preview
- Client portal
- Editor training (WordPress)
Working with me
Preview the site. Keep messages in one place.
You get a private staging link so you can leave notes on the design, and a client login for messages, invoices and the project brief. That way nothing is stuck in a long email chain.
Client login
Portal
Messages, invoices and the brief in one place.
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Jamie Freeman — web designer in Essex.
I design and build websites for small businesses: WordPress, WooCommerce shops, SEO, hosting and the odd custom PHP tool when a normal CMS is not enough.
You deal with me directly. Price is fixed for the agreed work. After launch I can host and maintain the site if you want that — or hand it over cleanly if you do not.
Services
Design, build, shops,
SEO and hosting.
I handle the main jobs myself. You are not passed between a sales person, a junior and a project manager.
Full detail on each service page, or message me with what you need.
How I build
I use AI where it helps.
I still check the work.
AI is useful for drafts and grunt work. I review the code for security, speed and whether it actually matches your brand before anything goes live.
Faster drafts
AI helps with scaffolding and first passes so more time goes into structure and the bits that matter for your business.
I still check it
Security, speed and whether it matches your brand get a human pass before anything goes live.
Used
Where it actually helps
Checked
Before it ships
Build types
What I build.
Sites, shops and tools.
Typical jobs and stacks. For process detail see how I work, or send a brief for a quote.
Product catalogue, payments, shipping and checkout set up so your team can run orders.
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Product pages, basic SEO and order email setup that actually delivers.
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Logins, roles and dashboards when a normal CMS is not enough. PHP and MariaDB.
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Service pages, clear contact paths, training so you can edit content yourself.
Learn moreSee pricing or send a brief for a quote.
Process
How a project runs.
Short brief, written quote, build with a staging preview, then launch. You always know what stage we are on.
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01
Brief
What you sell, who it is for, pages or features, deadline.
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02
Quote
What is included, what is not, timeline and fixed price.
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03
Build
Design and development. You review on a private staging link.
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04
Launch
Go-live checks, access, training if needed, optional hosting.
Package guides start from £500. Your quote is fixed for the agreed work.
Pricing
Rough prices so you can budget.
Basic sites from £500, fuller business sites from £1,200, shops from £2,400, custom work from £3,000+. Your quote is fixed for the agreed work.
Basic
Basic website
From £500
Small professional site
- About 5 core pages
- Works on phones
- Contact form
- Basic SEO setup
- SSL and launch help
Common choice
Business
Business website
From £1,200
Fuller marketing site
- Around 10–12 pages
- Custom design direction
- WordPress training
- SEO foundations
- Short support after launch
Shop
Online shop
From £2,400
WooCommerce ready for orders
- WooCommerce setup
- Payments and shipping
- Stock basics
- Order emails
- Mobile checkout
- Training for day-to-day
Custom
Custom development
From £3,000+
Portals, integrations, tools
- Written scope after a short chat
- Custom build
- Logins and databases
- Integrations as needed
- Docs and handoff
- Optional ongoing support
Quick form
Not sure which package?
Pick a service and rough budget. The contact form will be filled in so you can send a short enquiry.
Why work with me
One person. Clear price. Proper handoff.
You talk to the person writing the code. Scope and price are written down. After launch you can still get hosting and updates from me if you want them.
- Based in Essex UK hours. You talk to me, not a ticket queue.
- Works on phones Layouts checked on real devices, not just desktop.
- SEO basics included Titles, structure and speed habits on new builds.
- SSL and backups Hosting care covers the boring security stuff.
- Support after launch Optional hosting and updates if you want them.
- Maintainable code You or another developer can work on it later.
Blog
Notes on code and websites.
Practical posts on PHP, JavaScript, CSS, WordPress, performance and security.
Read article: Modern CSS Navigation Menus (Navbar, Dropdown & Mega Menu Examples)
Modern CSS Navigation Menus (Navbar, Dropdown & Mega Menu Examples)
Practical CSS navigation patterns for 2026: responsive navbar, sticky header, dropdown, mega menu, hamburger, drawer, sidebar, tabs, breadcrumbs and footer menus — with copy-paste HTML, CSS and JS.
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Read article: How to Use the .htaccess File (With Practical Examples)
How to Use the .htaccess File (With Practical Examples)
A clear, practical guide to Apache .htaccess: enable it, create it, and use real examples for HTTPS, redirects, rewrites, password protection, error pages and troubleshooting.
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Read article: WordPress Security Checklist for UK Small Businesses (2026)
WordPress Security Checklist for UK Small Businesses (2026)
A practical WordPress security checklist for UK small businesses: updates, logins, plugins, backups, firewalls, file permissions and what to do after a scare — without the scare tactics.
Read articleMore on coding, design and websites that last.
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Common questions
Cost, timing, Essex work, redesigns and editing the site yourself.
How long does a website take?
A normal small business site is often live in 2–6 weeks once content is ready. Shops and custom tools take longer. We agree a timeline on the quote.
How much does a website cost?
Guides: from £500 (basic), £1,200 (business site), £2,400 (WooCommerce shop). Custom work from about £3,000+. Your quote is fixed for the agreed work.
Do you work with Essex businesses?
Yes. I am based in Essex and work with local and UK clients. Most projects run remotely with a staging preview.
Can you redesign my existing site?
Yes. We keep what still works and improve design, structure and speed. Redirects are planned if URLs change.
Will I be able to update the site myself?
On WordPress, yes — for normal copy and images, after training. Bigger technical changes still need a developer.
Do you use AI?
For drafts and grunt work, yes. I still review the code for security, speed and brand fit before anything goes live.
Still unsure? Send a short brief — I will reply with plain-English options and a rough budget band.
Ask a free questionContact
Tell me what you need.
A short message is enough — what the business does, what you want the site to do, and any deadline. I will reply with whether I can help and a rough cost.
- Response usually within 1 business day
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