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Web design for London businesses
London has 32 boroughs plus the City of London, and most sectors have plenty of competition in every one of them. We design and build websites for London businesses that stand out in crowded results and work for people on the move. We do not have a London office; we work remotely, with clear pricing and previews you approve.
- Neighbourhood-aware local SEO without thin pages
- Fast, mobile-first builds for people searching on the go
- Remote working, so no central London rent in your price
01 / The London market
What makes London different online
A London business rarely competes citywide. A café in Peckham competes with others within walking distance; a family law firm in Kingston competes across south-west London and beyond. Your website and Google Business Profile need to reflect the area you really serve. London Councils represents the 32 boroughs and the City.
Neighbourhood searches
People often search by neighbourhood or postcode district rather than borough, such as “Clapham physio” or “dentist E17”. Pages and profiles should use the names locals use.
Dense competition
In many categories there are dozens of businesses within a mile. Speed, clear prices and one obvious next step help you stand apart.
Browsing on the move
Many searches happen on a phone, on the Tube or the bus, with patchy signal. Lightweight pages and tap-to-call matter even more here.
02 / London sectors
Sectors we often plan for in London
London’s economy is broad, and each sector needs a different kind of website.
Professional services
Law, accountancy, consultancy and finance firms around the City, Canary Wharf and the West End, competing on expertise. See solicitors and accountants.
Hospitality and independents
Restaurants, cafés, bars and shops that rely on nearby searches and Google Maps. See restaurants.
Health and beauty
Clinics, dental practices and salons, where licensing and regulatory details need to be shown correctly. See dentists and salons.
Trades across Greater London
Builders, plumbers and electricians covering several boroughs, who need clear service areas rather than dozens of thin pages. See builders.
Tech and creative studios
Start-ups and agencies, from Shoreditch to King’s Cross, who need a site that shows craft as well as function.
03 / London details
London-specific details worth getting right
A few things are genuinely different for some London businesses.
- Special treatment licences: in many London boroughs, premises offering massage, manicures and similar treatments need a licence from the council under the London Local Authorities Act 1991. If your salon or clinic holds one, saying so builds trust. CNHC guide
- Borough and neighbourhood coverage: list the areas you serve, but only create a separate area page when you can say something genuinely useful about that area, such as access, parking or the team that covers it.
- Multi-location firms: give each London branch its own Google Business Profile and a matching location page with directions and staff. See SEO for large companies.
- Accessibility: London audiences are diverse. Plain language, good contrast and a clear structure help everyone, including people reading in a second language.
04 / How we work
Working with us remotely from anywhere in London
We do not have a London office and we will not pretend to. Instead you get video calls, shared previews and written proposals.
Shared previews
Review each page on your own phone and computer before anything goes live.
Written scope and price
Everything agreed in writing before work starts, with no London premium added.
Ongoing support
Optional care plans from £99 a month and SEO from £500 a month alongside a Web Builder Agency website.
05 / Checklist
What a London business website should include
Use this to sense-check your current site.
- Neighbourhood and borough names your customers actually use
- A page per service rather than one general page
- A Google Business Profile for each location
- Tap-to-call and a short form, visible without scrolling
- Pages that load quickly on a weak mobile signal
- Licences or regulatory details for your sector
- Clear pricing, or a starting price where you can
06 / Cost
What a London website typically costs
The same packages we offer everywhere, with no London premium.
Essential, from £1,000
For a London sole trader or single-site independent: one well-structured page with your services, area and contact options.
Business, from £2,500
For firms with several services or a couple of locations, with a page for each.
Bespoke, custom quote
For multi-site London groups, booking systems or integrations with the tools you already use.
Final pricing is agreed in writing before work begins. Already have a site? Our £99 SEO audit shows what to fix first.
We are an award winning web design agency, and we keep this page honest: no local office, the same focus on results. Read about our awards.
Questions
Web design in London: good to know
Do you have an office in London?
No. We are a UK web design agency working remotely with clients across the country, including London. We work through video calls, shared previews and written proposals, so no London office costs are built into our prices.
Can you create pages for different London boroughs?
Yes, where you genuinely serve those areas and have something useful to say about each. Thin pages that only swap the area name rarely help and can hold a site back.
How do I compete with bigger London firms on Google?
Focus where you can win: specific services, the neighbourhoods you genuinely serve, a well-maintained Google Business Profile and genuine reviews. Nobody can guarantee rankings, but these are the parts you control.
My salon is in London. Should the website mention our licence?
If your borough requires a special treatment licence for your treatments, mentioning that you hold one reassures clients. Your council can confirm which treatments need a licence.
How much does a website cost for a London business?
Our Essential single-page websites start from £1,000 and Business multi-page websites from £2,500. Bespoke projects are quoted to your requirements. Final pricing is agreed before work begins.
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