I'm Laurence, and I live here. Not "based nearby" or "covering the area." Actually here, in Ramsbottom, where I can see Peel Tower from my window. When you've got a problem, I'm not calling you back from a helpdesk somewhere. I'm around the corner.
Ramsbottom has a brilliant mix of independent businesses. The traders on Bridge Street and Bolton Street, the tradespeople and sole traders spread across the surrounding streets and mills, the cafes and restaurants that keep people coming back. Most of them don't have a big IT budget. They need someone they can actually call, someone who knows the area, and someone who charges fairly for simple things.
I built and manage the website for DRINC Coffee Bar on Bolton Street. Since we started working together, they've gone from barely appearing in search to ranking for "cafes ramsbottom," "brunch ramsbottom" and dozens of other local terms. Real results from a real website.
I also look after Ramsbottom Upholstery on Edith Street, helping them get found online across East Lancashire and Greater Manchester. A hand-coded site, proper local SEO, and a business that now gets enquiries from people who would never have found them otherwise.
I build websites from scratch. Hand-coded, fast, designed to be found on Google and to work properly on every device. No WordPress, no page builders, no templates. From £499, or fully managed from £30 a month with hosting, SSL, support and a business email forwarder included.
Beyond websites, I set up business email with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft 365, provide IT support (remote or onsite, often same-day for Ramsbottom), and build AI chatbots that handle enquiries on your website around the clock. I also run local SEO campaigns to get your business ranking in the searches that matter.
If something needs fixing in person, I can be at your door in minutes. That's not a marketing line. It's geography.
If you're looking for a web designer in Ramsbottom who actually lives here and knows the businesses on the street, that's me.