Professional Web Design For Small Sunderland Business
Sunderland businesses deserve websites that bring in real enquiries rather than sitting online doing nothing. Too many local companies get pushed into slow WordPress templates that look identical to everyone else. We build websites properly by writing every line of code for your specific business. No bloat, no templates and no delays waiting for pages to load. Whether you work in the city centre, down in Roker or across Wearside, we create websites that help you win more customers.
Built To Load Instantly
Visitors leave slow websites within seconds which means lost enquiries. WordPress sites often take several seconds to become usable because they rely on databases, plugins and heavy themes. Our hand coded sites load almost instantly. There is no database to query and no frameworks dragging everything down. Sunderland customers see your content the moment they land which keeps them engaged and far more likely to get in touch.
Designed For Real People On Real Devices
Most of your visitors will check your site on their phone while on the move around Sunderland. We start every project with mobile design first. Buttons are sized properly, text is clear and navigation feels natural on smaller screens. Once the mobile layout works perfectly we scale the design out for laptops and larger monitors. This approach gives your customers a smooth and simple experience wherever they are.
Helping Visitors Take Action
Traffic alone is pointless if no one contacts you. We place calls to action where they naturally fit within the page. Contact forms appear once a visitor has enough information to make a decision. Phone numbers remain visible so people can call without hunting through the site. Reviews and trust markers show up at key points where credibility matters. This structure turns far more visitors into paying customers.
Websites Written In Clean Code
We write HTML, CSS and JavaScript by hand which gives you a cleaner and faster website than any page builder can produce. There are no plugins to maintain and no bulky themes forcing generic layouts. Everything is tailored to your business which means your website loads quickly, stays secure and allows Google to understand your content easily.
Avoiding Plugin Problems
WordPress needs plugins for basic functions like forms, galleries and caching. Each plugin adds weight and creates potential conflicts. Developers eventually abandon plugins which leads to security issues and broken features. We remove all of that risk by building every feature directly into your site. Nothing conflicts and everything works exactly as intended.
Websites Built Around Your Industry
Sunderland has a wide range of businesses and each one needs a website built for its specific customers. We do not use off the shelf themes. Every design choice is based on what helps your particular business generate enquiries and bookings.
Hospitality and Food
Restaurants, cafes and bars around Sunderland need websites that capture atmosphere. Menus should be easy to read, photography needs to show your venue clearly and bookings should be simple. We build sites that encourage visitors to make a reservation or walk through the door.
Trades and Local Services
Builders, electricians, plumbers and other service providers need websites that lead with trust. Customers want to see previous work, local reviews and a phone number they can call immediately. We design these sites to generate call outs rather than just views.
Professional Services
Solicitors, accountants, consultants and training companies need websites that show reliability and expertise. We build clean, professional pages that make it easy for potential clients to make contact.
Gyms and Fitness Businesses
Gyms, studios and personal trainers need websites that convert interest into memberships and bookings. We highlight classes, facilities and results in a way that encourages sign ups.
Retail and Independent Shops
Local shops need websites that reflect their identity and make it easy for customers to find important information. Opening hours, photos, product highlights and location all play a role. We design sites that support your physical shop and bring more people through the door.
Simple Pricing For Sunderland Businesses
We charge a fixed monthly price of £125 for everything. This includes design, content writing, hosting, SSL, support and unlimited updates. There are no setup fees, no hourly charges and no invoices for minor changes. If you need new photos added, want to update prices or need more content, just send it over and we update the site quickly.
What You Get
- Bespoke website coded from scratch
- Loading times under 2 seconds
- PageSpeed scores between 98 and 100
- Responsive design across all devices
- Professional content included
- Unlimited updates whenever needed
- Support available at any time
- Hosting and SSL included
Optimised For Local Searches
Fast loading helps, but strong SEO requires more than speed alone. We combine technical setup, content strategy and location targeting to help your business appear when Sunderland customers search for your services. We target searches around the city centre, Roker, Seaburn, Ashbrooke, Silksworth and throughout Wearside. The optimisation continues monthly to keep improving your rankings. Learn more about local SEO.
Stable Performance Over Time
WordPress sites naturally slow down as more data fills the database and plugins grow in number. Static HTML sites do not suffer from this problem. There is nothing to bloat and nothing to maintain which means your site performs just as fast years later as it does on launch day.
No Ongoing Maintenance Hassle
WordPress requires constant updates to the core system, themes and plugins. Each update risks breaking the site if something is incompatible. Static websites avoid this completely. There are no moving parts and nothing that needs updating. Your site stays stable without any intervention.
Working Across Wearside And The North East
We build websites for businesses throughout the region. From Gateshead and Newcastle to South Shields, we understand what local businesses need to compete online. Every website is built around its specific audience and market.
Start Your Sunderland Website
Stop running a website that loads slowly and fails to generate enquiries. Contact Longnewton Web Design for a free consultation about your online presence. We can review your current site, understand your goals and show how a hand coded site can help you bring in more Sunderland customers. Get in touch today and let us get started.
