With over 18 years of experience, SME Web Designs creates affordable, modern websites for businesses in Derby, Derbyshire and beyond and keeps them running so you don’t have to think about them.
What I offer
All builds include the hosting and care package.
Website Design
A fully custom, multi-page website designed and built around your business. Mobile-friendly, fast-loading, and built to make a great first impression.
- Custom design
- Tailored to your brand
- Mobile-ready and built to perform
- Ongoing support and updates
- SEO-friendly page structure
E-Commerce Shop
Want to sell products online? I’ll build you a professional store that’s simple for you to manage and smooth for your customers to navigate and use.
- Secure online payments built in
- Easy-to-manage product listings
- Up to 20 initial products uploaded
- Full testing before launch
- Mobile-optimised on any device
Hosting & Care
All websites built by SME Web Designs include the ongoing hosting and care package, keeping your site fast, secure, and up to date. I handle the technical side.
- Secure hosting
- Automatic backups
- SSL, spam protection
- Minor content updates included
- WordPress and plugin updates
Compare
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| Compare | Free Starter Site | Website Design | E-Commerce Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build fee | free | from £499. | from £799. |
| Ongoing cost | £25 a month, covers hosting, security, backups, branded email. | £25 a month hosting and care, included with every build. | £25 a month hosting and care, included with every build. |
| Pages | one page, up to five sections. | multi page, fully custom, built around your business. | full online store, up to 20 products uploaded initially. |
| Selling online | not included | not included. | secure payments built in, easy product management. |
| Contract | no setup fee, no long term contract, cancel any time. | one off build fee, hosting and care continues monthly. | one off build fee, hosting and care continues monthly. |
| Best for | just starting out, testing the water, working to a tight budget. | an established business that needs a proper multi page site. | businesses ready to sell products online. |
Not sure what your website might cost?
Every business is different, so prices vary depending on what you need. Use my free price estimator to get an instant guide in under a minute, no sign-up, no obligation.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re not yet ready to commit to a full website, I offer to build a single-page starter site for free. A clean, professional online presence to get your business found. All I ask is a small monthly fee to cover hosting, security, and your branded business email address.
What’s included:
- Professional single-page website, built for you
- Secure hosting with automatic backups
- SSL certificate
- Branded email address ( yo*@*************co.uk )
- Ongoing maintenance and updates
From £25/month. No setup fee. No long-term contract.
Simple from start to finish
Step 1
Get in touch . Tell me about your business and what you need. I’ll get back to you within one working day.
Step 2
I build it . I design and build your site, keeping you updated throughout. You approve everything before it goes live.
Step 3
Your site goes live . I handle the launch and everything technical from that point on. Your first payment is due on the day it goes live, then £25 a month after that, cancel any time.
A few of the businesses I have helped
Including businesses right here in Derby…
What my clients say
Have some questions?
How much does a website cost?
Website design starts from £499 for a multi-page site, or from £799 for an e-commerce store. All builds include the hosting and care package at £25/month. If you’re just starting out, I also offer a free single-page starter site for just £25/month, no setup fee, no long-term contract. Read this article about how much a website costs for more information or get an instant estimate now.
How long does it take to build my website?
Most sites are live within 2–3 weeks of receiving your content and sign-off. I’ll keep you updated throughout and nothing goes live until you’re happy with it.
Do I need to provide my own content and photos?
I’ll guide you through exactly what’s needed, but yes, you’ll need to provide your business information, any specific photos, and your logo if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t have professional photos, I can advise on affordable options or use suitable stock images.
Will my website work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes, every site I build is fully mobile-responsive, it’ll look great and work properly on any device, from a desktop screen down to a smartphone.
Can I update the website myself once it’s live?
You have two options:
I handle it for you , just email me with what you need changing and I’ll take care of it. Minor updates such as swapping a photo or changing a line of text are included within fair and reasonable use. Larger changes, adding new pages, significant redesigns, or anything more involved, are charged at £50/hr. I’ll always confirm the likely cost before starting any chargeable work.
You do it yourself , if you’d prefer direct control, I can set you up with editor access to your WordPress site on request. Just bear in mind that any fixes required as a result of changes made directly to the site are charged at £50/hr. If you’d like a short handover walkthrough to get you comfortable with WordPress before you dive in, I offer this as a one-off add-on for £75.
Either way, there’s no pressure, plenty of my clients are happy to never log into WordPress at all.
What happens if my website breaks or goes down?
That’s exactly what the hosting and care package covers. I monitor and maintain your site, handle security updates, and take automatic backups. If anything goes wrong, I’ll fix it, you don’t need to do a thing.
Do I need to already have a domain name?
No. If you don’t have one yet, I can help you choose and register a domain name as part of the process. If you already have one, I can work with that too.
Will you help me get found on Google?
Every site I build follows SEO-friendly best practices, proper page structure, fast loading, mobile-optimised, giving you a solid foundation. I don’t offer ongoing SEO campaigns, but I’ll make sure your site isn’t invisible to search engines from day one.
Is there a long-term contract?
No. The monthly hosting and care package runs month to month, no lock-in, no cancellation fees. The only commitment is the one-off build cost.
How do I get started?
Just fill in the contact form and tell me a bit about your business and what you need. I’ll get back to you within one working day for a no-obligation chat.
Do you offer web design in Derby?
Yes, I’m based in Derby and work with small businesses across Derbyshire and the East Midlands. Everything is handled remotely, so location is never a barrier.