“The last thing I want to do is build your website!”
“The first thing I want to do is get to know YOU and YOUR business. Only then will I start to design a website that works for you.”
QUESTION : What do you need a website for?
Sell Yourself
A brochure website is where potential clients go to find out who you are, what you do and how to contact you! This is your online business card or artistic portfolio, where you can show off your talents with well written content, striking images and positive reviews. Make it impossible for the viewer to not contact you!
(By the way, you can contact me HERE)
Schedule appointments or classes
Let clients view your availability online and book an appointment with you or attend an upcoming class. Sync your calendar with Google, Outlook, iCloud or Office 365 to stay organised and receive notifications for new bookings. Block out time slots and accept payments or deposits.
Sell a product or service
Create an online shop where you can sell anything, such as physical products, digital downloads or a service. Manage and fulfil your orders with a range of shipping options and payment methods. Schedule appointments with payment right away, or sell subscriptions to build customer loyalty, all backed up with beautiful email campaigns.
Create a membership site
If you run virtual classes, workshops, instructional videos, podcasts or anything where you produce high value content, then creating a members only area is a great way to make a regular income. You can charge a one-time payment for clients to have unlimited access or a monthly or annual recurring fee.
Fundamentals for every website build
Modern Design
When I design and build a website, I focus on three essentials: business goals, functionality, and SEO. Working with you, I’ll create a site that connects with your audience, tells your brand’s story, and works seamlessly across every device.
Support
Launching your website is just the beginning. Once your site is live, our partnership continues. With Squarespace, you own the website in your account. You’ll have the tools to update your site yourself, and I’ll be on hand whenever you need support—whether that’s adding new design features, creating extra pages, or enhancing functionality. Because you own the website, you are not beholden to just me - you can hire any web designer going forward.
Its all about you
At the end of the day, its not my website. So its important that the design, colours, branding and message reflects you and your business. You need to feel proud to market your website to the wider audience. Every quote I write includes unlimited changes till the website goes live. This ensures that I build a website that you are super proud with.
Secure CMS
I build all my website using Squarespace which is a widely trusted website platform known for its ease of use and flexibility. Its intuitive Content Management System (CMS) makes it simple for clients to manage content without compromising on design or performance. We take a considered, streamlined approach when building on Squarespace to ensure reliability, and a smooth user experience.
The sites
I build
All Shapes & Sizes
Whether you’re an SME refreshing your website, a B2C business needing a subscription platform, or an artist showcasing your work, I create bespoke designs tailored to your needs. I work with clients worldwide and of all sizes to deliver websites that are as unique as their goals.
Single Pagers
Single-page websites offer a streamlined experience by consolidating all essential content onto one scrollable page, which improves user engagement and reduces friction on mobile devices; they are ideal for simple portfolios, event sites, product launches, landing pages for marketing campaigns, small business introductions, and personal CVs where a clear, linear narrative or call-to-action is needed, allowing visitors to absorb information quickly without navigating multiple menus.
Brochure Websites
Multi-page brochure websites are digital brochures that showcase a company’s services, products and story across organized pages. They improve clarity and navigation, allow dedicated pages for specific audiences or offerings, boost SEO with topic-specific content and metadata, and scale for future updates. These sites build credibility with consistent design, simplify complex information via structured layouts (service pages, case studies, contact forms), drive leads with clear calls to action, and provide analytics to refine messaging and user journeys.
E-commerce
E‑commerce sites let businesses sell online by combining user-friendly interfaces, secure payments, and inventory management for seamless shopping. Typical features: product listings with images and descriptions, shopping carts, personalized recommendations, customer reviews, mobile-responsive design, and analytics—backed by SEO, digital marketing, data privacy, and reliable fulfillment.
Scheduling
Scheduling sites let service providers offer real-time availability, automated reminders, secure payments, and client self-booking outside hours, reducing admin and no-shows while improving experience. They centralise calendars, integrate with email/CRM, and boost conversions by filling schedule gaps. A good scheduling site enhances professionalism, saves time, and creates a consistent, trackable workflow.
I have been designing websites on the Squarespace platform for many years, and in 2021 I was invited to be a listed Expert. I am now featured on their Marketplace website which has meant that I build websites for clients all around the world for businesses of all kinds!
WHY SQUARESPACE?
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As far as CMS systems go, Squarespace is up there as one of the most easy to use and update than any I’ve worked with before. In 2022 they released Fluid Engine which is a really intuitive way to drag-and-drop elements around the page and independently adjust mobile layouts to make your website look great on smaller devices.
You will be able to update the whole website yourself including text and images plus add blog posts etc… or I, or any web designer, can help in the future.
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Well… Where to begin!! As you would expect from modern websites, they are built to be responsive, so that they appear perfectly on all sizes of device. All sites have a secure SSL certificate which gives you the padlock in the website address and there are many built in SEO features to help your website be as Google friendly as possible.
Beyond the fundamentals, Squarespace offers a whole plethora of functionality suited to your business, from scheduling appointments, selling classes, creating membership areas, blogging, email campaigns, portfolios, commerce… the list is long!! Click the link below to see the full feature list.
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Squarespace host their own websites; I don’t host your website. Therefore hosting payments are made directly to Squarespace on a monthly or annual basis. They are therefore responsible for the uptime and security of your website, and they are the best in the business at doing so!!
They have a 99.9% uptime with “Denial of Service Protection” to protect against DOS attacks, every site has a SSL as standard and you can include Two-Factor Authentication as an extra layer of security to prevent access to your website. For a full run down of security features, CLICK HERE
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Squarespace is a market leader to help you sell products and services online. For physical goods you can showcase your products at their best and sell locally or internationally including Click and Collect. Its easy to manage your online store with flexible shipping options and robust payment and checkout options.
Not only can you sell physical items, but also digital products that are available for download. Plus the ability to sell services is fantastic, clients can schedule and pay for appointments online! To be able to sell subscriptions, digital content and in person there is no limit to your online business.
FEATURED WEBSITE
Breakout star on Netflix’s hit series, American Barbeque Showdown.
“Sam was absolutely amazing to work with. He was attentive, very responsible, and patient in moments when I was unclear on how to proceed. I plan on working with Sam again.”
