Professional Web Design Services in Marske-by-the-Sea
Marske small businesses are stuck between two bad options when it comes to websites. Pay thousands upfront for a custom site, or settle for a cheap template that looks like everyone else's. At Longnewton Web Design, we've created a third option that actually makes sense. For £125 monthly, you get a website built specifically for your business without the massive upfront cost. No WordPress headaches, no template limitations, just a proper website that works.
The Real Cost of a Cheap Website
That £500 WordPress site seems like a bargain until you factor in everything else. Premium plugins at £15 each per month. Security monitoring because WordPress sites get hacked constantly. Developer callouts when updates break something. Hosting that slows down as your site grows. Speed optimization services because the site crawls along. Within two years, you've spent more than our service costs, and you still have a slow, vulnerable website that needs constant babysitting. Not only that, as the old adage goes: "You buy cheap, you buy twice."
How Google Punishes Poor Code
Your WordPress site might look fine to you, but Google sees something different. Messy code that's hard to crawl. Slow loading times that frustrate users. Poor mobile performance that triggers ranking penalties. Google's algorithm doesn't make exceptions for small businesses or nice-looking designs. It ranks fast, well-built sites higher. Our hand-coded approach gives you the technical foundation that Google's algorithm rewards, not punishes.
The Plugin Nightmare
Every WordPress site starts simple, then grows into a monster. Need a contact form? Install a plugin. Want image optimization? Another plugin. Security scanning? Plugin. Email marketing integration? Plugin. Before long, you've got fifteen plugins that all need updating, many of which conflict with each other. One plugin developer abandons their project, and suddenly a core feature of your site stops working. We build everything you need directly into the site with clean code that never conflicts because there's nothing to conflict with.
Why Static Sites Are Making a Comeback
Big companies and developers are moving back to static websites after years of WordPress dominance. They've realized that most business websites don't need databases, user accounts, or dynamic content. They need to load instantly, stay secure, and convert visitors into customers. That's exactly what static HTML excels at.
Hosting That Actually Works
WordPress hosting is complicated because WordPress itself is complicated. You need enough server power to handle database queries, PHP processing, and multiple plugins all running simultaneously. Static sites? They're just files that get sent to browsers. Any basic hosting can serve them lightning-fast because there's no processing required. This is why our sites load in under a second while WordPress sites are still thinking about it.
The Technology That Powers Modern Web
Static sites aren't outdated technology from the 1990s anymore. Modern static sites use current HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to create engaging, interactive experiences without the security risks and performance problems of WordPress. You get all the functionality your business needs with none of the baggage. Forms work perfectly. Images load instantly. Everything responds smoothly on every device.
Future-Proof Technology
WordPress changes constantly, which means your site can break at any time. A major WordPress update comes out, your theme isn't compatible yet, and suddenly you're stuck. Can't update because it breaks the site, can't stay on the old version because of security risks. Static sites don't have this problem. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript evolve slowly and maintain backward compatibility. Your site will work just as well in five years as it does today.
What Makes Longnewton Web Design Different
- Lightning-fast websites that load in under 2 seconds
- Outstanding Google speed scores of 98 to 100
- Genuine mobile-first development
- Strategic keyword-optimised copywriting
- Round-the-clock support
- Impenetrable security
- Unlimited content revisions
- Local Marske expertise
Our Development Approach
Forget long questionnaires and weeks of silence. We start with a conversation about your business, either by phone or video call. What do you do? Who are your customers? What makes you different from competitors? What do you want visitors to do on your site? From that conversation, we create initial design concepts and share them with you. You tell us what works and what doesn't. We refine it together until it's right. Then we build it. Simple as that.
Websites for all types of Marske Small Businesses
Hand-coded websites give us complete flexibility to build whatever your business needs. If you run a seafront cafe, we'll create something that captures that coastal atmosphere. If you're a local solicitor, we'll build a clean, professional site that instills confidence. There are no template constraints holding us back, which means your website can be exactly what it needs to be. Here are some of the Marske businesses we work with:
- Cafes and restaurants
- Guest houses and B&Bs
- Shops and boutiques
- Tradespeople and contractors
- Health practitioners
- Financial advisors
- Salons and spas
- Pet services
- Local service businesses
- Home service businesses
Ranking Higher in Search Results
Fast websites have an unfair advantage in Google's rankings. Google explicitly states that page speed is a ranking factor, especially on mobile devices. When your site loads in under a second and your competitor's takes seven seconds, Google notices. Combined with properly structured content and local optimization, speed becomes a genuine competitive weapon. Our SEO service takes the foundation of a fast website and builds comprehensive local visibility on top of it. The combination of technical excellence with smart SEO strategy helps businesses compete effectively in local search results.
Working Throughout the North East
While we're proud to serve Marske-by-the-Sea businesses, our work spans the entire North East region. From Teesside across to Tyne and Wear and throughout County Durham, we work with businesses of all sizes and sectors. Whether you're in Middlesbrough or Stockton-on-Tees, the fundamentals remain the same with fast loading speeds, clean code, and websites built to convert visitors into customers. What changes is the content, imagery, and messaging we create to reflect your unique business and appeal to your specific customer base.
Straightforward Pricing
£125 monthly for 12 months minimum. Everything's included in that price. Design, development, hosting, security certificate, content updates whenever you want them, technical support, the lot. Most web designers charge separately for updates. Need to change your opening hours? That'll be £50. Want to add a new service? Another £75. We don't work like that. You pay one flat monthly fee and update your content as often as you like at no extra cost.
Ready to Get Started?
Let's talk about your business and what you need from a website. Contact Longnewton Web Design for a free consultation. We'll discuss your goals, show you examples of our work, and explain exactly how we'd approach your project. If you've got an existing site, we'll give you an honest assessment of what's working and what isn't. No obligation, no pressure, just a straightforward conversation about building something that actually helps your business grow. Reach out today.
