Wigan is a town that gets things done. There's a strong community of independent businesses here, from trades and retail to professional services and hospitality. A lot of them have been running for years on reputation and word of mouth alone. That works brilliantly until a potential customer searches for what you do on Google and finds your competitor instead.
I'm Laurence, a web designer and IT person based in Ramsbottom. That's about forty minutes from Wigan, which might sound like a distance, but web design, email, and hosting are all done remotely. I don't need to be in the same postcode to build you a great website. For the occasional IT visit, I'm happy to come to you.
I work on my own. No agency behind me, no team of people you'll never speak to. When you call, you get me. When your site needs updating, I do it. That simplicity is the whole point.
I build every website by hand. That means no WordPress themes, no drag-and-drop page builders, no templates with your name swapped in. Every line of code is written for your business specifically. The result is a site that loads fast, looks clean, works properly on phones and tablets, and gives Google exactly what it needs to rank you in local searches.
A professional website starts at £499 one-off. If you'd prefer to spread the cost, fully managed websites start from £30 a month, which covers hosting, SSL, and ongoing support. There's nothing upfront on the monthly option. I build the site first, and you pay once it goes live.
A lot of businesses in Wigan don't have a website at all, or have one that was built ten years ago and hasn't been touched since. Either way, you're invisible to anyone who doesn't already know you exist. Getting online properly doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. It just needs doing right.
Websites are the starting point, but most small businesses need a few other things sorted too. I set up Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft 365 from £8 a month per user. That gives you a professional email address on your own domain, fully managed. No more sending quotes from a Gmail or Hotmail address.
For businesses that want to show up when someone searches "plumber in Wigan" or "hairdresser near me", I run local SEO campaigns. £199 setup, £20 a month ongoing. It's not magic. It's consistent, targeted work that builds your visibility over time.
I also build AI chatbots that sit on your website and handle customer questions when you're busy or closed. They're trained on your business, not generic scripts. From £199 setup and £20 a month. And if you need a hand with your tech, IT support starts from £65 an hour remotely, or £85 for an onsite visit.
If you run a business in Wigan and you've been putting off getting a proper website, or you're stuck with one that isn't pulling its weight, get in touch. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about what you need.