Starter website
New businesses and sole traders
- Up to 6 pages
- Mobile-first design
- Contact form, WhatsApp and click-to-call
- Google Business Profile link-up
- SEO basics and sitemap
Website design · Independent shops
Website design for independent shops.
An online shop that works alongside your store. Independent shops compete with big chains and marketplaces.
- Shopify store with click & collect
- Stock synced with your till
- Product pages that sell
How it helps
What website design does for independent shops.
A Shopify store linked to your till so stock stays in sync, with click and collect and real product descriptions.
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More enquiries
Clear calls to action, quote forms and click-to-call turn visitors into calls.
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Look established
A professional design builds trust before a customer speaks to you.
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Found on Google
Fast, well-structured pages built for search from day one.
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Less admin
Bookings, quote forms and FAQs answer questions for you, around the clock.
What’s included
What your shop website will include.
Built around how your customers decide, not a generic template.
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Online shop
A Shopify store with your products, stock and payments.
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Click and collect
Order online, collect in store.
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Stock sync
Online and in-store stock kept in sync with Shopify POS.
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Real product descriptions
Written for your customers, not copied from suppliers.
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Store information
Opening hours, location and events.
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Email capture
Sign-ups for launches and offers.
Site structure
The pages I’d build for a shop.
Every page has one job: answer a question and lead to an enquiry.
HomeShopCollectionsClick & collectAbout the shopEventsContactDelivery & returns
A Shopify store linked to your till so stock stays in sync, with click and collect and real product descriptions.
Trust
What shoppers look for on your site.
01
Stock and products
What you sell, ideally with stock levels.
02
Opening hours and location
Easy to find and accurate.
03
Buy online or collect
Click and collect or delivery options.
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Reviews
Ratings and photos of the shop.
Rules worth knowing
Online sales must follow the Consumer Contracts Regulations, including the 14-day cancellation right and clear delivery and returns information.
Packages
Website design packages for independent shops.
Business website
Established businesses that want leads
- 10–15 pages, including service and area pages
- Custom design from your brand
- Blog, reviews and FAQ sections
- Enquiry tracking in Google Analytics
- Training call and 30 days’ support
Store or custom build
Online shops, portals and bookings
- Shopify store or custom code
- Product, payment and delivery set-up
- Integrations with your tools
- Migration with redirects
- Written specification first
Typical prices are in the questions below. Every quote is fixed and in writing.
How it works
From first call to delivery.
Free call & plan
We agree goals, pages and features. You get a written plan and fixed quote within three working days.
Content & structure
I map every page to what customers search for and help with the words and photos.
Design
You see the homepage and a key inner page first, with two rounds of changes.
Build & test
My developers build it, then we test speed, forms and phones before you see it live.
Launch & training
We go live, submit it to Google and show you how to edit it yourself.
Your town
Website design for independent shops near you.
ReadingBerkshireSloughBerkshireMilton KeynesBuckinghamshirePeterboroughCambridgeshireNorthamptonNorthamptonshireLeicesterLeicestershireBristolBristol & the South WestLutonBedfordshireSwindonWiltshireCoventryWest MidlandsBirminghamWest MidlandsNottinghamNottinghamshireLeedsWest YorkshireManchesterGreater Manchester
FAQs
Website design for independent shops
Typical ranges in pounds. You get a fixed written quote after a free call.
How much does a website cost for a small business in the UK?
A starter site of up to 6 pages is usually £450 – £900. A 10–15 page business site is £900 – £1,800. Shopify stores are £900 – £2,500 and custom builds £2,500 – £8,000. Care plans are £30 – £80 a month.
Should an independent shop sell online?
Usually yes, even with a small range. Click & collect and local delivery bring sales from people who found you online.
What should a shop’s website design include?
A Shopify store linked to your till so stock stays in sync, with click and collect and real product descriptions.
Are there rules for independent shops’ marketing?
Online sales must follow the Consumer Contracts Regulations, including the 14-day cancellation right and clear delivery and returns information.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most business websites take 3–5 weeks from an agreed plan. Online stores and custom builds take 5–10 weeks.
Should I choose WordPress or Shopify?
Selling products online: Shopify. Selling services and wanting enquiries: WordPress. Needing logins, bookings or dashboards: custom code.
Tell me what you need. I’ll give you an honest plan.
A free 20-minute video call with me. A written plan and a fixed quote within three working days.