Professional Web Design and Development Services in Redcar, Teesside
Getting customers through your website shouldn't feel like an uphill battle. Most Redcar businesses end up with WordPress sites that take forever to load and look exactly like their competitors. We build websites differently by writing the code ourselves from scratch. This means your site appears instantly when someone clicks through from Google, instead of leaving them staring at a loading spinner. Whether you're running a seafront business or serving customers across Redcar and beyond, we create websites that actually bring in enquiries rather than sending people straight back to the search results.
Website Speed Directly Affects Your Revenue
When someone finds your business on Google and visits your website, you've got maybe three seconds before they give up. Research tracking actual user behaviour shows that 53% of mobile visits are abandoned if a page takes longer than 3 seconds to load. WordPress sites typically take six or seven seconds because they're loading dozens of plugins, making database calls, and running scripts you don't actually need. We write lean code that only includes what your business requires. Your website loads in under a second, which keeps potential customers on your site instead of clicking away to whoever loads faster.
Google Penalises Slow Websites
Page speed isn't just about user experience anymore, it's a direct ranking factor. Google explicitly stated they prioritise faster websites in search results because that's what users prefer. When we test WordPress sites, they tend to score 30 to 50 out of 100 on Google's own speed testing tool. Our hand-coded sites score 98 to 100 consistently. That difference translates directly into better rankings, more visibility, and more customers finding your Redcar business when they search.
WordPress Security Requires Constant Attention
Keeping a WordPress site secure means updating plugins every week and hoping nothing breaks. Because WordPress is so widespread, automated attacks constantly scan for sites running outdated software. One missed update and you could wake up to find your site hacked, defaced, or serving malware to customers. Static HTML sites don't have these issues. There's no admin area to break into, no database to compromise, and no server-side code to exploit. Your Redcar business gets proper security without needing to think about it.
Straightforward Monthly Pricing for Redcar Businesses
£125 per month with a 12 month commitment gets you a complete website with everything included. Custom design built for your specific business, professional hosting, SSL certificates, and as many content updates as you need. No setup charges, no extra fees for changes, and no invoices appearing for routine updates. When you need to update your services, change your contact information, or add new photos, just send them over. It's already covered in your monthly payment, making budgeting simple and predictable. You can find out more on our pricing page.
What Your Redcar Business Gets
- Custom website built from scratch
- Load times under 2 seconds
- Mobile-optimised design
- Unlimited updates included
- 24/7 Support
- Hosting and SSL included
Proper Code Makes Faster Websites
We write every line of HTML, CSS and JavaScript specifically for your business. No page builders generating bloated markup, no themes loading features you'll never touch, and no frameworks adding unnecessary weight. Just clean, efficient code that does exactly what your website needs and nothing else. This focused approach means pages load almost instantly, Google can read and index your content properly, and visitors get what they're looking for without waiting around.
Most Traffic Comes From Phones Now
Google ranks your website entirely based on how it works on mobile phones these days. The desktop version doesn't matter for rankings anymore, yet plenty of designers still build for computers first and hope everything works on phones afterwards. We design for mobile first because that's where your customers are. Every button is easy to tap with a thumb, text stays readable without zooming, and navigation makes sense on a small screen. Only after the mobile version works perfectly do we scale up to tablets and desktops. This matches exactly how Google evaluates websites, which means better rankings for your Redcar business.
Turning Visitors Into Paying Customers
Traffic means nothing if those visitors don't contact you. Templates put buttons and forms wherever the designer fancied, with no thought for your actual customers or what makes them take action. Building from scratch lets us place everything strategically based on how people in your industry actually behave. Contact forms appear when visitors are ready to enquire. Testimonials show up when trust matters most. Every element works together to guide people toward getting in touch with your Redcar business.
Complete Web Services for Redcar Companies
We handle everything from design through to daily operations, giving you one point of contact for anything website-related. No coordinating between designers and hosting companies, no wondering who to call when something needs changing, and no passing the buck between suppliers. Just reliable service that lets you concentrate on running your Redcar business. We are hands-on so you can be completely hands-off and just focus on the running of your business.
Bespoke Website Development
Every Redcar business has different requirements and your website should reflect that. Perhaps you need online booking integrated with your calendar. Maybe you want a gallery showing your work in a specific way. You might need forms collecting particular information from customers. Writing code from scratch means we can build whatever you actually need instead of forcing your business into a template's limitations. Your website works the way you work, not the way some theme designer assumed businesses should operate.
Getting Found in Redcar Searches
A fast website helps your rankings but proper SEO covers much more ground. Our search optimisation combines technical setup, strategic content, and local targeting to get your business showing when Redcar customers search for what you offer. We optimise for local searches while also capturing broader regional traffic across Teesside.
Updates Without Extra Charges
Websites need changing as your business evolves. Traditional designers bill by the hour for every tiny update, which means you put off necessary changes to avoid the cost. We include unlimited content updates in your fixed monthly fee. New services to add? Team members joining? Prices changing? Opening hours updating? Send the new information and we'll update your site within a day or so. No quotes, no invoices, no waiting.
Lasting Performance for Redcar Businesses
Static websites stay fast indefinitely while WordPress sites gradually slow down over months and years. We guarantee your site performs as well in five years as it does at launch. No gradual decline, no database getting clogged, and no plugins adding weight over time. Just reliable speed that keeps customers happy and Google rankings solid.
No Plugin Headaches
WordPress relies on plugins for basic features that should just be built in properly. Contact forms need a plugin. Image galleries need another. Speed optimisation needs yet another. Each one slows your site down and creates conflicts with the others. Plugins get abandoned by developers, security holes appear, and updates break your site without warning. We build everything directly into your website using solid code. Forms work reliably, galleries display properly, and nothing conflicts because it's all integrated from the start.
Built to Last, Pays for Itself
Web standards like HTML, CSS and JavaScript have been stable for years and will stay that way. Building on these foundations means your site won't need rebuilding when WordPress forces an update or when some plugin company changes direction. Static sites genuinely last, needing no maintenance, no updates, and no emergency repairs to keep working properly. After 6 months, Google is likely to start ranking your site well, and this is when the magic happens. For many businesses, 1 new customer is easily worth £125, so if the website gets just 1 new customer per month, it has already paid for itself. Over time this compounds, the more established a site is, the higher its Domain Authroity climbs, the better it's rankings for key search terms get, and in turn, the more clients it brings in.
Working With Businesses Across the North East
We build websites for small businesses right across the North East and Teesside. From Marske-by-the-Sea to Tynemouth, and inland to Consett, we know what local businesses need to succeed online. Each website gets tailored to its specific audience and location, making sure your message connects with the customers you're trying to reach.
Start Your Redcar Website Project Today
Stop accepting websites that load slowly and look like everyone else's. Get in touch with Longnewton Web Design for a free consultation about your web presence. We'll look at your current site if you've got one, talk through what you're trying to achieve, and explain how a hand-coded website can bring you more customers. No hard sell, no commitment required, just straightforward advice about building a website that actually works.
