Freelance web designer · Southend-on-Sea

Affordablefreelance web designerin Southend-on-Sea, Essex

A website that looks the part, works beautifully on every screen and helps your business get found. You deal with me directly, from the first conversation to launch and long after, at minimal cost compared with a large agency.

Designing for 20+ yearsFreelance since 2012Direct contact, no middle manMonthly maintenance packages
24Years designing, freelance since 2012
4Maintenance plans
7Featured projects
9am–5pmMon to Fri, plus extras
What I offer

Website design for all budgets

Whether you’re launching a brand-new business, opening an online shop or giving a tired website a fresh start, I’ll design and build something that fits your goals, your customers and your budget.

01

Full business start-up packages

Starting out? I’ll build everything your new business needs to look established from day one: logo, stationery, website and social media, all designed together so your brand is instantly recognisable.

Logo
Stationery
Website
Social media
02

Sell your products online

A fast, secure online shop designed around your products and your customers, so selling online is simple for you and easy for them.

E-commerce websites →
03

Showcase your business

A smooth, eye-catching website that gives instant brand recognition and holds your customers’ attention, from first click to enquiry.

Portfolio websites →

Memberships

Have clients sign up to your business, with member log-ins and members-only areas built into your WordPress website.

Membership sites →

Branding & graphic design

Logos, stationery, brochures, packaging and social media templates that make your business memorable.

Explore branding →

Re-design, re-build & fixes

Outgrown your website? I’ll refresh it, rebuild it, or simply fix the issues that are holding it back.

Website re-designs →
Expert web design

Hire your own freelance web designer

24
Years of design experience, freelance since 2012

My career began in 2002 at a printers, and I’ve been self-employed since 2012. I started out hand-coding websites and later moved to WordPress, and I’ve been helping businesses get online ever since. From brand-new start-ups to large companies, I know what it takes to get a website off the ground and keep it performing.

Not just a freelance web designer, I cover every aspect of digital design. Whatever stage you’re at, I can help with:

  • Full business branding: logo, stationery, website and social media
  • Website re-design and re-build
  • Fixes for any current issues on your website
  • Monthly maintenance packages, ideal for busy people

Read my story →

Why go freelance

Looking at large design companies? Wait. There’s a better alternative.

A freelance designer offers the same, if not better, service at minimal cost in comparison to a large agency. I don’t have a big company’s overheads to cover, so you don’t pay for them. Here’s the breakdown.

01

Price

A freelancer has minimal overheads, and I pass those low overhead savings straight on to you in my prices. No bloated agency charges, and no paying for departments you’ll never meet.

02

Service

I always go the extra mile to make sure you’re happy, often doing extra work for free. Word of mouth and great reviews are key for a freelancer, so your success is my reputation.

03

Communication

With no multiple departments, nothing gets lost. You’re in direct contact with your designer, with no middle man, and I’m always happy to help, even out of office hours.

Selected work

Projects I’m proud of

A small selection of the businesses I’ve helped, from new start-ups to established brands. Websites, logos, packaging and social media, all designed to be recognised.

jigger cocktails website design

Jigger Cocktails

Business start-upE-commerceGraphic designLogo designPromo videosSocial media
View project →
cucina leigh website example

Cucina Leigh Italian Restaurant

E-commerce websitePortfolio websiteSocial media designs
View project →
bocca leigh website

Bocca

Business start-upGraphic designLogo designPortfolio websiteSocial media designs
View project →

See all projects →

How it works

From first conversation to a live website, and beyond

Every website is designed around your specification and goals, for smooth usability and instant brand recognition.

  1. 01

    Talk to me

    Tell me about your business, your goals and your budget. You deal with me directly every step of the way, and I’ll tell you honestly what you need and what you don’t.

  2. 02

    Design

    I design your website, and your branding if you need it, around your goals and your customers, so it holds attention and builds instant brand recognition.

  3. 03

    Build & launch

    I build your site on WordPress, make sure it’s responsive and search engine friendly, then take it live, ready to get the most out of your business.

  4. 04

    Ongoing support

    My work doesn’t end at launch. I monitor your hits and SEO, keep security and code up to date, and offer free advice and tips after the project is complete.

Monthly maintenance packages

Too busy to look after your website? I’ll do it for you.

Perfect for busy people who don’t have the time, or sometimes the knowledge, to keep their website secure, fast and up to date. Four WordPress care plans, starting from £25 a month.

See the plans →
  • Weekly backups so nothing is ever lost
  • Plugin, theme, security and WordPress updates
  • Malware scans and uptime monitoring
  • Speed, SEO and performance checks
  • Support from me, not a call centre
Questions, answered

Got questions? I’ve got answers.

The things people ask me most often. If yours isn’t here, just ask.

How much will my website cost?
Every project is different, so I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. Tell me what you need and what your budget is, and I’ll give you honest advice and a clear quote. As a freelancer with low overheads, my prices are minimal in comparison to a large design agency.
Do you only work with businesses in Southend?
I’m based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, but I work with businesses all over the UK. With modern technology we can stay in constant contact wherever you are, so you get the right results without needing to be down the road.
Can you build me an online shop?
Yes. I design and build e-commerce websites around your products and your customers, so selling online is simple. I can also set up other systems, such as booking and reservation systems or takeaway ordering.
I already have a website. Can you redesign it or fix it?
Absolutely. Whether you need a complete re-design or re-build, or just want some current issues fixed, I cover it all. Tell me what’s going wrong and I’ll let you know the best way forward.
Will my website work on mobiles and show up on Google?
Every website I build is responsive, so it looks right on mobile, tablet and desktop, and it’s built with SEO in mind so it performs well in search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo.
What happens after my website goes live?
My work doesn’t end at launch. I can monitor your hits and SEO and keep your security and code up to date through a monthly maintenance package, and I offer free advice and tips even after the project is complete.
Can I update my website myself?
Of course. Your WordPress website is yours and you stay in control. If you’d rather not worry about it, my monthly maintenance packages are ideal for busy people.
How quickly will you reply?
I aim to reply to all messages within 48 hours. If you haven’t heard from me by then, please give me a call on 01702 655887.

Ready to get your website off the ground?

Tell me about your business, your goals and your budget, and I’ll come back to you with honest advice and a clear next step. You deal with me directly, every step of the way.

Or email teams@bennettsdesign.co.uk · Office hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Contact

Let’s build your website.

Tell me what you need and I’ll get back to you personally. I aim to reply to every message within 48 hours; if you haven’t heard from me by then, please give me a call. I’m often available outside normal office hours too, because I know it’s what it takes for a business to succeed.

Office hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday · Southend-on-Sea, Essex · Working with businesses across the UK

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