Nest
The essentials, kept safe and running.
£25/ month
- Hosting for your website
- Security updates
- Monthly backups
- Small edits charged by the job
Web design from Stanway, Colchester
See your new website before you spend a penny.
I'm Daniel. I make simple, good-looking websites for local trades, cafés, tea rooms and salons, and then look after them every month so you never have to think about them. Start with a free one-page mock-up of your business.
- Free mock-up, no obligation
- Made for phones first
- Care plans from £25 a month
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Your mock-up is readyFree · no obligation
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Care plan: all goodUpdated · backed up · online
How it works
Three simple steps. No jargon.
You don't need to know anything about websites. You just need to know your business. I'll handle the rest, and you'll see exactly what you're getting before you pay anything.
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1Free
Free mock-up
Tell me a little about your business. I'll design a one-page mock-up of your new homepage, so you can see it on your own phone.
- No obligation, no pressure
- Ready within 5 working days
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2£99 one-off
Build
Like it? I'll turn it into your full website, with your words, photos, opening hours and an easy way for customers to call or message.
- One-page website, £99 one-off
- Live about 2–3 weeks after a yes
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3From £25/month
Care
I keep it hosted, updated, backed up and checked, and make the small changes for you. You get on with running your business.
- Hosting, updates & backups
- Edits included on Perch & Hive
Example designs
Every business gets its own look.
No cookie-cutter templates. These are example designs for made-up local businesses, to show the range. Your site would be designed around you.
Example · electricianHalyard Electrical
A clean, engineered layout that feels as tidy as the work. Services are laid out like a spec sheet with clear starting prices, plus a sample test certificate to build trust and a quick quote form.
Example · bakery & coffeeCrumb & Curlew
Big, warm photography and a magazine-style serif. A "today's bake" board shows what's fresh and what's sold out, a weekly baking calendar gives people a reason to come back, and there's a pre-order flow.
Example · dog groomerLather & Lurcher
A cheerful 70s-inspired look with chunky type, arches and sunbursts. Prices are shown by dog size, there's a reassuring section for nervous dogs, and a simple slot-picker for booking.
Hover over (or tap) the screens to scroll through each design. Businesses shown are fictional; photos are stock.
Prices & care plans
Clear prices. No surprises.
One fixed fee to build your website, then a small monthly plan to keep it looked after. You'll see your free mock-up before you decide anything.
Step 2 · The build
Your website, built properly
A simple, good-looking site designed around your business, written in plain English and made to work brilliantly on phones.
£99 one-off, for a one-page website
Need more pages? Ask for a quote.
- Custom design, never a stock template
- Mobile-first, with tap-to-call and directions
- Domain set-up
- Business email set-up
- Google Business Profile set-up, so locals can find you
Perch
Everything in Nest, plus small changes done for you.
£35/ month
- Everything in Nest
- Up to 30 minutes of edits a month: hours, prices, photos
- A reply within 2 working days
Hive
For busy businesses that change things often.
£49/ month
- Everything in Perch
- Up to 60 minutes of edits a month
- A seasonal refresh 4 times a year, such as your hero or offers
- A quick monthly check-in
Care plans: 3-month minimum, then cancel any time. The mock-up is free, so there's nothing to pay unless you say yes.
Why a local person
The middle ground you've been missing.
Website builders leave you doing it all yourself. Big agencies can be more than a small business needs. I sit in between: personal, local and affordable.
Question
DIY website builders
Big agencies
Wrenhive
Who does the work?
You, in your evenings
A team you may never meet
Me, from start to finish
See it before you pay?
You pick a template
Usually after a deposit
Yes, a free mock-up
Need a change?
Log in and work it out
Raise a request
Message me and I'll sort it
Knows the area?
No
Depends
I live in Stanway
What it costs
A subscription, plus your time
Often a bigger budget
£99 build, care from £25/month
Based in StanwayColchester, Essex
About me
Hi, I'm Daniel. Nice to meet you.
I live in Stanway and make websites for the cafés, salons, shops and tradespeople that give this corner of Essex its character. So many good local businesses are tucked away behind an old website, or none at all, and I love helping them look as good online as they are in person.
When you get in touch, you deal with me from the first chat to the day your site goes live, and every month after that. Plain English, honest advice, and a website you're proud to share.
Daniel
- 📍 Stanway, Colchester
- 📱 Mobile-first sites
- 🤝 One person, start to finish
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Can't see yours? Just ask. There's no such thing as a silly website question.
Is the mock-up really free?
Yes. I'll design a one-page mock-up of your homepage for free, with no obligation. If you don't love it, that's fine. You don't owe me anything.
How much does a website cost?
A one-page website is £99, one-off. That includes setting up your domain, a business email address and your Google Business Profile. Need more pages? Ask for a quote. After that, a care plan from £25 a month keeps it hosted, updated and backed up.
How long does it take?
Your free mock-up arrives within 5 working days. Once you say yes, your site usually goes live in about 2–3 weeks, depending on how quickly we can gather your words and photos.
I'm not techy. Is that a problem?
Not at all. That's what I'm here for. You tell me about your business in plain English, and I handle the technical side, from hosting to updates.
I already have a website. Can you help?
Yes. I can do a free mock-up showing how a fresh, mobile-friendly version could look, and we can talk about moving your existing domain across.
Do I own my domain?
Yes. The domain is registered in your name and is yours to keep.
What if I need changes?
On Nest, small edits are charged by the job. Perch includes up to 30 minutes of edits a month, and Hive up to 60 minutes, plus a seasonal refresh 4 times a year.
Can I cancel my care plan?
Yes. Care plans have a 3-month minimum, then you can cancel any time.
How do we talk things through?
Happy to chat by email, video call or in person locally, whichever suits you best. I'm based in Stanway and work with businesses across Colchester and nearby.
Free mock-up
Let's see what your website could look like.
Tell me a bit about your business and I'll get back to you personally. No sales patter, no obligation.
- 1You tell me about your businessTwo minutes with the form, or just email me
- 2I design your free mock-upA one-page preview of your new homepage
- 3You decide, no pressureLove it? We'll build it. Not for you? No hard feelings.