How long does it take to build a website?

It depends on the size and scope of the project. A straightforward 5-page site could be ready in just a few days, while a larger project with custom features might take a few weeks.

What do I need to get started?

Just an idea of what your business does and what you want from your website. I will guide you through everything else.

Will my website work on mobile?

Absolutely. Every website I build is fully responsive and tested across all devices — phones, tablets, and desktops.

How much does a website cost in Bournemouth?

Websites start from £399 for a simple single-page site. Most small business sites fall in the £800–£3,800 range depending on pages, features, and complexity. We always give you a clear quote before any work starts.

How long does it take to build a website?

A straightforward 5-page site could be ready in just a few days, while a larger project with custom features might take a few weeks. We always give you a realistic timeline upfront.

Do you offer website hosting and maintenance?

Yes. We offer monthly care plans from £60/month that include hosting, security, backups, and access to our custom admin panel where you can update your own site in seconds.

What is the admin panel?

Every site we build comes with a custom admin panel — a simple dashboard where you can update text, swap images, and make changes to your website in real time. No need to email and wait days for a small tweak. It is included free with all care plans.

Will my website work on mobile?

Absolutely. Every website we build is fully responsive and tested across all devices — phones, tablets, and desktops. Over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile, so this is non-negotiable.

What areas do you cover?

We are based in Bournemouth and serve businesses across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Boscombe, Winton, Westbourne, Southbourne, and the wider Dorset and BCP Council area. We also work with clients remotely across the UK.

Why Website Speed Matters More Than Ever in 2026

Speed is a ranking factor, a conversion factor, and a trust factor

In 2026, website speed is not a nice-to-have. It is one of the most important factors determining whether your business gets found on Google, whether visitors stay on your site, and whether they convert into paying customers.

The numbers do not lie

53% of mobile visitors leave a page that takes over 3 seconds to load
A 1-second delay in page load time reduces conversions by 7%
Google uses Core Web Vitals as a direct ranking signal

For a Bournemouth business getting 500 visitors a month, a 1-second improvement could mean 35 extra enquiries per month. That is real money.

What slows websites down?

The biggest culprits are usually:

Uncompressed images: A single hero image can be 5MB+ if not optimised. It should be under 200KB.
Bloated plugins: WordPress sites with 30+ plugins load like treacle. Every plugin adds JavaScript and CSS that the browser has to download.
Cheap hosting: Budget shared hosting puts hundreds of sites on one server. When another site gets traffic, yours slows down.
Heavy frameworks: Some website builders load 2MB+ of JavaScript before showing a single word. Custom-coded sites avoid this entirely.

What Google measures: Core Web Vitals

Google now measures three specific speed metrics:

LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): How fast the biggest element loads. Target: under 2.5 seconds.
INP (Interaction to Next Paint): How responsive the page is when you click something. Target: under 200ms.
CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Whether elements jump around while loading. Target: under 0.1.

How to fix a slow website

If your Bournemouth business website is slow, here is what to do:

Compress and lazy-load all images (WebP format is best)
Remove unused plugins and scripts
Switch to quality hosting or a custom-built site
Enable browser caching and CDN delivery
Minimise JavaScript and CSS files

The bottom line

A fast website ranks higher, converts better, and builds more trust. If your site takes more than 3 seconds to load on mobile, you are losing customers every single day. For Bournemouth businesses competing for local search traffic, speed is one of the easiest wins available.