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Budget web design

Why we offer starter website packages

For charities, businesses, creatives and individuals

While we strongly advocate for the unique advantages of custom website design tailored to your specific needs and brand identity, we understand that the current economic climate poses certain challenges. We recognise that not all businesses or individuals have the luxury of an abundant budget, extensive time, or dedicated resources required for a fully bespoke design.

Whether you opt for a custom design or a template solution, our goal is to empower you with options that align with your unique circumstances. Your online presence is a crucial aspect of your business strategy, and we're here to support you in making the choice that best suits your current situation and future aspirations.

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Our websites are always designed to be responsive, displaying and functioning flawlessly across a variety of web browsing software.

Modular, custom design, from £980

No VAT, ongoing or hidden costs

To cater to the needs of those with more modest budgets, we have developed a small range of startup packages. These packages combine modular-based template website development with bespoke design, offering a complete website solution. The pricing structure is simple and includes a Content Management System (CMS), site planning, and optional website hosting.

A streamlined, cost-effective solution

Full package website development

Our starter templates handle a significant portion of the intricate work required to establish your website. This streamlined process ensures a prompt and hassle-free setup, all at a fraction of the cost associated with traditional bespoke website design. By utilising our starter templates, you not only save time but also benefit from a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality or customisation.

Starter Templates

Our starter packages are robust, very flexible and can be configured and changed to meet your requirements

Our dynamic starter templates are robust, exceptionally flexible, and easily tailored to align with your unique requirements. Each package is meticulously crafted to offer the flexibility needed for developing a professional website, all while fitting within the constraints of a smaller budget.

Unlike others, we don't rely on commercial or free third-party templates. Our website templates are custom creations, meticulously crafted and hand-coded from scratch to ensure a truly distinctive online presence for your business.

Kolur Template

From £980

Kolur

For Charities and Businesses

Kolur is a base website package for Charities and Small Business. Kolur works great by default but it can be upgraded to include additional style/layout components (add-ons) to enhance your message. View Details

Cartera

From £980

Cartera

For Creatives and Businesses

Catera is a starter package for Creatives. Catera is intended to be used as a more visual interface enabling the website owner to easily present their work via graphics or photographs. View details

Folio

From £980

Folio

For Artists and Photographers

Folio is a base website package for Artists and Photographers. Folio is primarily used as a simple, easy to use portfolio. Like Catera, Folio can be upgraded to include a simple PayPal shop. View details

The nitty gritty

"We don't just leave you to figure out content and layouts. Our service includes personalised website content consultation to improve and optimise your material".

  • Up to 6 hours of planning and consultation: This includes telephone, Zoom, Teams, etc.
  • A robust, carefully crafted starter website: We will further configure/adapt it to meet your specific needs. Choose from Kolur (Charities and Small Business), Catera (Creatives), or Folio (Artists and Photographers). Photoshop page pre-mockups are not included by default.
  • Includes a selection of default 'content blocks'.
  • Fast set-up: Your site can be online within a week!
  • A full open-source Content Management System (CMS) with written documentation: This will get you started. We provide two hours of CMS training via Zoom and/or telephone.
  • Website modifications: This includes your logo, colors, structure, navigation, font, and image changes, etc.
  • Search Engine Optimisation/Google Search Console Support
  • CMS Contributors (unlimited)
  • A mobile-friendly, very fast website
  • Favicon
  • Video and Audio
  • Site Search (optional)
  • News or Blog
  • Homepage image slider
  • Image Galleries
  • Google Map
  • Website Page (HIT) Counter
  • Free SSL (browser padlock)
  • Social Media Icons linked to your account/s
  • Professional help with website planning and SEO
  • First 12 months of website hosting free. Website hosting only, email not included.
  • Responsive, single level or multi-level drop-down menu
  • Initial Content Population

FAQ

  • Where does planning take place?

    Planning normally takes place via video calling apps such as 'Zoom', 'Teams' or 'Sykpe'. We are also very happy to plan your website over the phone and via email. Face-to-face meetings are not included.

  • Does the start-up default hosting package include email accounts?

    Our start-up package does not include email, it's website hosting only. If you require email accounts, we can support you find a third party hosting provider that also includes email. Third party hosting starts from around £60 a year.

  • Can we keep our website hosted with the current hosting company?

    Yes, if your current host meets the CMS requirements we can develop the website with your current host. If your website project requires more resources or a higher spec, a third party hosting provider can be recommended.

  • Does the package include a domain name?

    No, but we can support you to register a domain name via a third party provider. We can also help you point/direct your domain name to the new website.

  • How configurable is a starter website?

    Stylistically, almost everything can be changed to meet your visual requirements. For example, you can change the website's colours, the masthead image, font-face, font-size, font colour and logo. To a certain extent, you can also modify the page layouts. For example have sub-page side-bars (inc sub-menu) placed on the left or right, show/hide news and display 2, 3 or 4 homepages 'teasers'. The navigation can be presented as a standard single-level or multi-level 'drop-down-menu' and of course the website page structure/hierarchy will also be changed to reflect your needs.

    Additionally, you can extend the website further using 'add-on components' such as an 'events calendar', 'image galleries', 'content accordions' and 'donations/fundraising' tools.

  • Can we add more feature or make bespoke changes

    Yes, we have a number of affordable 'add-on' components and are more than happy to make additional bespoke changes (that go beyond the templates pre-determined constraints) to your site.

    Any bespoke changes, including development or planning will be charged at a standard rate of £50 per hour.

  • Can we use our own Logo?

    Yes, of course. Your logo will need to be saved with a png or jpg extension.

  • Do you add VAT?

    No, we are not VAT registered.

  • Can we manage the website ourselves

    Yes, you will be able to manage the website from a Content Manatement System (CMS). You have full control over the whole of your website (not just the primary content section) so we use a CMS that enables you to edit and manage almost every nook and cranny of your site. We will provide you with two hours of CMS training via Zoom and/or telephone.

  • What Content Management System (CMS) is used?

    Your website will be developed and managed using ProcessWire.

  • How many pages can we have?

    The CMS makes it very easy to add as as many pages as you require.

  • Can we 'mix and match' template features?

    Yes, we can combine different features and functions from various templates to form a completly new set of bespoke page layouts. Any bespoke changes, including development or planning will be charged at a standard rate of £50 per hour.

  • Do the packages include maintenance?

    Not by default, but if you wish to include maintenance, affordable packages are available. full details can be found here.

Addons

Enhance your website with addons or bespoke design

  • Events
  • Google Analytics
  • Cookie management
  • YouTube Gallery
  • Multi-language
  • Page Filters
  • Comments
  • Donations
  • Fundraising
  • PayPal Shop
  • Members' sections