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SEO-ready web design for Devon businesses

I build clean, practical websites for small and medium businesses across Devon, designed to perform in search from day one and built to last without unnecessary complexity.

Every site is built with SEO foundations in place from the start: correct structure, fast load times, proper metadata, schema markup, and clean internal linking. Not bolted on afterwards.

Based in North Devon, working with businesses across Devon and the UK.

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Platforms
WordPress, Shopify, Framer or static HTML
SEO
Built in before launch, not bolted on
After launch
Flexible support, no long contracts

What’s included in a website project?

Design, build and SEO in one project, with support after launch.

Website design and build

Clean, well-structured websites on the right platform for your business, whether that’s a straightforward service site, an ecommerce store or a content-heavy site with a blog. The focus is clear layout, fast performance and a design that represents your business properly.

SEO built in from day one

Page titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, schema markup, image optimisation, canonical tags, sitemap and indexing settings are all in place before launch. Your site starts ranking sooner, instead of spending months being fixed afterwards.

Mobile and performance

Built to load quickly on mobile and desktop. Core Web Vitals, Google’s page experience signals, are factored in during the build, not retrofitted later.

Content and copywriting support

Got your copy ready? I’ll build around it. If not, I can help with structure, messaging and wording so your services come across clearly to visitors and search engines.

Ongoing support

Updates, changes, new pages and technical maintenance once you’re live. No long contracts.

Which platform should my website be built on?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right platform depends on your business, your team and how you want to manage the site after launch, and choosing it is part of the first conversation.

Framer

Fast, visually polished websites with excellent performance scores, without the overhead of a CMS.

Best for service businesses, agencies and consultancies that want a modern, distinctive design.

WordPress

The most widely used CMS in the world, with full SEO control via RankMath or Yoast.

Best for content-managed sites with a blog, custom functionality or a large number of pages.

Shopify

Purpose-built for ecommerce. Reliable, scalable and well supported.

Best for product-based businesses that need a clean shopping experience with solid SEO foundations.

Static HTML

Minimal overhead, maximum performance. This site is built this way.

Best for simple, ultra-fast websites where a CMS isn’t needed.

Who is SEO-ready web design for?

Websites for businesses, and SEO support for the designers and developers who build them.

Small and medium businesses in Devon

Service businesses, hospitality brands, tradespeople and professional services that need a reliable, well-built website without unnecessary complexity or agency overhead.

Businesses replacing an outdated site

If your current site is slow, hard to update or no longer represents your business, a rebuild is often faster and more cost-effective than fixing what’s there.

Ecommerce businesses

A clean, fast online store on Shopify or WooCommerce, with proper SEO foundations from day one.

Web designers and developers

I can work alongside you on client projects with keyword research, site structure advice, metadata, redirects and pre-launch checks. You deliver a better product without needing to become an SEO expert.

How does a website project work?

Five stages, from the first call to launch.

Discuss your project

  1. Initial conversation

    A short call about your business, your goals and what you need from the website. We talk through platform options, timelines and budget so there are no surprises.

  2. Scope and structure

    Before design starts, we agree the site structure, page list and content. Keyword research feeds in here, so the site is organised around how your customers actually search.

  3. Design and build

    Clean, considered design built to your brief. You see progress as it develops and give feedback at key stages.

  4. SEO and pre-launch checks

    Every page is checked for metadata, heading structure, schema markup, internal links, image optimisation, sitemap and indexing settings. Redirects are put in place if the site replaces an existing one.

  5. Launch and handover

    The site goes live. You get a walkthrough of how to manage it, and ongoing support is there if you need it.

Not sure where to start?

Most projects begin with a technical SEO audit. It shows what’s holding your site back and what to fix first, in plain English.

See what’s in an audit

Price
Fixed, from £395
Turnaround
Usually within 14 working days
You get
PDF report, video walkthrough and a prioritised action plan

Common questions about web design

Which platforms do you build websites on?

WordPress, Shopify, Framer and static HTML. The right one depends on your business, your team and how you want to manage the site after launch, and choosing it is part of the first conversation.

Is SEO included in the website build?

Yes. Page titles, meta descriptions, heading structure, schema markup, image optimisation, canonical tags, sitemap and indexing settings are all in place before launch.

Will I lose my rankings if I replace my current website?

Not if the move is handled properly. Every page is checked before launch, and redirects are put in place from the old site so existing rankings are protected.

Can you work alongside my web designer or developer?

Yes. I can provide SEO input during a project: keyword research, site structure advice, metadata, redirects and pre-launch checks.

Do you offer support after launch?

Yes. Updates, changes, new pages and technical maintenance are available once the site is live, with no long contracts.

SEO Audit →

A fixed-price technical and content SEO audit with a prioritised action plan, from £395.

SEO Services Devon →

Keyword research, technical and on-page SEO, launch SEO and ongoing reviews for Devon and UK businesses.

Local SEO →

Local landing pages, Google Business Profile signals and consistent business details, so local customers find you first.

AI SEO →

AEO and GEO so your business is understood, trusted and cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.

Industries

SEO for Trades →

Local SEO and websites that help plumbers, electricians, builders and other trades win more enquiries.

SEO for Plumbers →

Get found for boiler services, repairs and emergency call-outs in the areas you cover.

SEO for Electricians →

Get found for EICRs, EV charger installs, rewires and emergency call-outs in the areas you cover.

SEO for Builders →

Get found for extensions, loft conversions and renovations in the areas you cover.

SEO for SaaS →

Technical SEO, product-led content and AI visibility for B2B software companies.

Locations

SEO North Devon →

Local SEO, technical audits and AI SEO for businesses across Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Bideford and North Devon.

SEO Exeter →

Audit-led SEO and website support for growing Exeter businesses and their in-house teams.

SEO Barnstaple →

Audit-led SEO and web support for Barnstaple businesses whose websites have stalled in search.

Let’s talk about your website

If your website isn’t performing as well as it should be in search, there’s usually a reason.

Whether you need a technical audit, local SEO support, AI SEO guidance, or a clearer long term strategy, get in touch and we can talk through what’s happening, where opportunities exist, and what would realistically make the biggest difference for your business.

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