Custom web design for high-ranking business websites
The Web Design Cottage aims to offer the most competitive rates for creating business websites that will attract more customers and enable you to do business online. In addition, we can arrange the domain name (i.e. your web address) and the hosting of your website on UK servers.
With already existing websites that are underperforming we can redesign, extend and optimise them from scratch.
Why entrust my website to the Web Design Cottage?
One reason is our level of customer service. We go out of our way to give you all the advice you need and ensure that you are happy with the final product. Many clients are unsure initially about what they want their site to look like. We will be patient enough to upload a provisional design, let you comment on it and then alter it in the light of your feedback. And we will be happy to make further alterations until you are completely satisfied with the look of your website.
A further reason is quality. Web Design Cottage business websites are made by hand. This means we can present your material at its best and can create a unique "look" for your website. There is no need to make do with an inflexible template that cannot be changed. We also go that extra mile in doing things like carefully retouching your photos so that they look their best.
Another important reason is the price. We aim to give you the most competitive quote for designing, hosting, updating and maintaining your business website. If you find a better offer for the same level of service, do contact us and we will do our best to beat it.
Will my website get a good ranking with search engines like Google?
We pride ourselves on designing sites that stand the best possible chance of getting a high listing with Google and the other search engines. When redesigning underperforming sites, owners are delighted to see them rise up from obscurity to an enviably high listing.
The key phrase here is search engine optimisation - this refers to all the features web pages must have to do well with the search engines. For the background on this and useful tips about how to get ahead of the competition, see our page with SEO advice.
Where can I see samples of the designs on offer for websites?
Browse our website designs and our portfolio. When choosing a design as a starting point, bear in mind that there is infinite scope for customizing it - the colours, fonts, graphics and the proportions of the elements on the page can be altered to create the unique "look" that your business deserves.
What if I prefer something quite different for my business website?
If you have seen something else on the web that you prefer, let us know and we will give you a quote for creating something similar for you. The chances are that it won't be more expensive than our own extremely affordable web design packages.
How will I update the content of my business website?
Our hosting fee covers the cost of minor updates over the year. However, if you need to make major, frequent and/or immediate changes to the content, we can install a suitable content management system to put you in direct control of some or all of the content. We can also install features such as an availability calendar (for holiday accommodation providers) that you can keep up to date yourself.
What extra is there for guest houses and holiday cottages?
Not to be overlooked is our experience both of creating sites for guest houses and holiday cottages and promoting them. In addition to this we are ready to install features that guest houses and holiday cottages are likely to be particularly interested in. One of these is our money-saving availability calendar and announcement system. Proprietors can indicate availability on an easy-to-update online calendar and also keep an up-to-date list of prices and make immediate announcements of late-availability special offers. To see a working example of this, click here.
Is there a guarantee of customer satisfaction?
When designing a site we only send out an invoice once the site is up and working and the customer is happy with it. In the virtually inconceivable event that you are not satisfied with our work, we will refund any money you may have paid.
What is the connection with Cumbria?
The Web Design Cottage has its roots in Cumbria and is particularly keen to help promote Cumbrian businesses. We have also had some involvement with tourism in Cumbria and want to continue providing web design services to holiday cottages, guest houses and those offering bed and breakfast in Cumbria. However, we don't limit ourselves to businesses within the borders of Cumbria. We will gladly offer the same level of service to businesses outside Cumbria.
At the moment, we are actively involved in promoting guest houses in Keswick, Cumbria and other guest houses in the Lake District, Cumbria.
How can I contact the Web Design Cottage?
Use our contact form or send an email to the address on the right. Give us a brief description of what you want your website to promote and what you want it to be able to do (e.g. have a contact form, availability calendar, handle online payments, etc). Try to estimate the number of pages you will need, and let us know if there is either a template you like or if some other site on the web provides a model worth emulating.
