Middlesbrough Web Design: Small Business Websites That Actually Perform
Middlesbrough businesses deserve better than slow, template-based websites. As Teesside's digital hub continues to grow, your online presence needs to match the ambition of our town. We're Longnewton Web Design, and we specialise in building lightning-fast, hand-coded websites that leave WordPress in the dust. Whether you're based in the town centre, over the border in the Boho Zone or over at Cannon Park we create websites that work as hard as you do.
Why Middlesbrough Businesses are Ditching WordPress
The WordPress era is ending, and smart Middlesbrough businesses across Teesside, from Ingleby Barwick to Saltburn, are making the switch. Here's what's happening: whilst your competitors struggle with 6-second load times and constant security updates, businesses with hand-coded websites are dominating search results and converting more visitors.
The 98 to 100 Google PageSpeed Guarantee
We don't just promise fast websites - we guarantee them. Every site we build achieves 98 to 100 on Google PageSpeed Insights. Why does this matter? Because Google prioritises fast sites in search rankings, and customers abandon slow websites within seconds. Your WordPress competitor scoring 35 out of 100? They're losing customers before their homepage even loads.
What Makes Hand-Coded Websites Unbeatable?
Every line of code serves a purpose, nothing slows you down, and you get exactly what your business needs. WordPress sites, on the other hand, are convinient, easy to use, anyone can build them, but they're slow code is messy, easy to hack and slow.
Zero Security Worries, Forever
WordPress sites get hacked. It's not "if" - it's "when." Hackers target WordPress because it's everywhere and full of vulnerabilities. Our static HTML sites? There's nothing to hack. No database to breach, no plugins to exploit, no admin panel to break into.
Your Site Never Breaks
Here's a scenario every WordPress owner knows: you update a plugin, and suddenly your entire site crashes. Or a plugin conflicts with your theme. Or an automatic update happens overnight and your contact form stops working. Our hand-coded sites simply don't have these problems. They work the same on day one as they do on day 1,000. No maintenance headaches, no panicked calls to developers, no emergency fixes.
The Longnewton Difference
- Sites that load in under 2 seconds (guaranteed)
- Perfect PageSpeed scores
- Built mobile-first for modern search rankings
- Strategically written copy that converts
- Round-the-clock support when you need it
- Unhackable static architecture
- Unlimited revisions and updates
- Deep understanding of Teesside markets
How We Work With Middlesbrough Businesses
Forget complicated processes and technical jargon. We start by understanding your business through a detailed questionnaire - what makes you different, who your customers are, what actions you want visitors to take. Then we jump on video calls to walk through design concepts together. You see exactly what you're getting, request changes until it's perfect, and only then do we start building. No surprises, no confusing developer-speak, just clear communication throughout.
Industries We Serve Across Teesside
From the steel industry heritage to modern digital businesses, Middlesbrough's economy is diverse - and so is our approach. Whether you're a town centre solicitor, an industrial supplier near the docks, a restaurant on Linthorpe Road, or a healthcare provider in Billingham, we build websites tailored to your specific industry and audience. Whatever sector you're in, we'll take the time to understand your business and create a site that resonates with your customers.
- Retail and High Street shops
- Restaurants and hospitality venues
- Professional services and consultancies
- Healthcare and medical practices
- Property and estate agents
- Construction and trade services
- Financial and legal services
- Education and training providers
- Local service businesses
- Home service businesses
SEO That Gets You Found Locally
Here's the truth: a beautiful website means nothing if no one finds it. That's why our SEO services focus on getting you to the top of local searches. When someone in Middlesbrough searches for what you offer, you need to appear first. Our combination of technical SEO excellence, locally-optimised content, and our ultra-fast sites gives you a massive advantage.
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
£125 per month. That's it. No setup fees, no hosting fees, no hidden costs, no surprise invoices. You get a custom-designed, hand-coded website with hosting, unlimited updates, ongoing support, and all the performance guarantees we've mentioned. Compare that to WordPress: you'll pay for hosting, premium themes, multiple plugin subscriptions, security services, speed optimisation, and developer time when things break. Our clients typically save money whilst getting dramatically better results.
Ready to Leave Your Competitors Behind?
Middlesbrough businesses are moving fast in the digital space - don't get left behind with outdated technology. Contact Longnewton Web Design for a free site audit where we'll analyse your current site (if you have one), show you exactly what's holding you back, and explain how we can transform your online presence. No pressure, no sales pitch - just honest advice about what will work for your business. Let's build something you're proud of together.
