I'm Laurence, based in Ramsbottom, about twenty minutes from Bolton town centre. I'm one person, not an agency. Everything I build, I build personally. No account managers, no project coordinators, no one disappearing after the sale. You deal with me from start to finish.
Bolton has plenty of agencies. Some of them are good. Most of them charge accordingly. If you're a small business with a handful of staff, you don't need a team of twelve people and a discovery workshop. You need a website that works, someone who answers the phone, and a price that doesn't make you wince.
I build websites by hand. Every line of code, written specifically for your business. No WordPress, no templates, no page builders. The result is a fast, clean site that works on every device and is built to rank well in local search. From £499 one-off, or fully managed from £30 a month including hosting, SSL and support.
For businesses that get a lot of enquiries, or want to handle customer questions outside of working hours, I build AI chatbots trained on your specific business. Not a generic FAQ widget. Something that actually knows your services, your prices and your opening hours. From £199 setup, £20 a month.
Bolton has a wide mix of businesses. Retail, hospitality, professional services, trades. Whatever you do, the basics are the same: a proper website, a proper email address, and a presence on Google that doesn't embarrass you. I set up Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 from £8 a month per user, and run local SEO campaigns to get you found in the right searches. £199 setup, £20 a month ongoing.
If something breaks or you need a hand with your tech, IT support starts from £65 an hour remotely. I can visit Bolton premises when needed.
If you're after a web designer in Bolton who doesn't charge like an agency, let's have a conversation.