FAQ’s
Services & Capabilities
What types of websites do you design?
We design all types of websites from small brochure style and portfolio websites to large web applications and E-commerce stores. Take a look at Our Work page to see the different types of websites we have designed. If you are unsure on what type you need, you can read our blog post about types of websites here or get in touch and our expert web designers will be happy to help.
Do you offer e-commerce solutions?
Yes. We help you the whole way through your e-commerce journey, we can help set up your product catalogue, personalise your shop, add functionality including vouchers and loyalty discounts as well as digital products and more. Just ask!
Can you help with branding and logo design?
Yes. We have designed a range of branding and logo designs for a variety of businesses. Our branding package delivers a range of creative options for you to choose from including revisions, proofs, final files for web and print and a comprehensive brand guidelines document. Take a look at our branding examples here.
What print design services do you provide?
We offer a variety of print design services, a few things we regularly design are Business Cards, Letterheads, Compliment Slips, Invoices / Receipts and more. If you are after something not listed, please get in touch as we design lots of other things too!
Do you offer digital marketing and SEO services?
We offer digital marketing and social media as well as SEO services. We generally focus on Paid Search (Google Ads), Paid Facebook/Instagram Advertisements, Website Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and Social Media Marketing.
Is website maintenance included in your services?
We can either carry out website maintenance on an ad hoc basis as and when you need it, or we can provide an ongoing regular maintenance service, which can include a specified number of hours per month.
Do you provide web hosting and business email solutions?
Yes, we provide comprehensive hosting services for both websites and business email. Our UK-based, award-winning hosting partner provides fast cloud-based systems that are both robust and reliable.
Pricing & Process
How much does a new website cost?
The price of a website will depend on a number of factors, including the number of pages and functionality required. Also, whether or not you choose to have a content management system with comprehensive training. Once you have spoken to our friendly team and we have discovered how your business works, we will be happy to provide a free quotation!
What is your typical project timeline?
The timeline will vary depending on the requirements of the project, but typically, a new website can take anywhere between 2 – 6 weeks.
What is your process for starting a project?
After your initial consultation, we start by researching your business and competitors, and thinking about ideas for a layout, colour schemes, and typography. We then design 2-3 key pages (including a mobile preview) and send them to you as an initial PDF concept for feedback. Once the design has been finalised and approved we proceed to build your website on a temporary development server. The build phase also has plenty of opportunities to provide further revisions. Following this phase we then carry out testing and once this is complete, we launch your live site, submit to Google and carry out any training required.
Do you require a deposit before starting work?
We typically request a deposit at the start of the project to cover any upfront costs, and then the remaining balance is due on completion.
Technical & Support
Will my website be mobile-friendly and responsive?
Of course, every site we build is fully mobile-friendly and responsive. A large proportion of website traffic originates from mobile devices in the current digital world, so we thoroughly test your website across devices to make sure it not only looks good but also functions as it should.
Do you provide training on how to update my website?
Yes, we provide a range of training on things like content management systems and e-commerce stores. Most of our training is carried out via Zoom or Teams and is recorded to ensure you can replay the sessions as many times as you like. We are also available to answer questions via telephone and email to ensure you’re always supported with your new website.
Can you assist with domain registration and setup?
Yes, we provide domain registration services and can manage your renewals going forward to ensure you don’t have to worry about missing the expiry dates.
Do you offer secure hosting and backups?
Yes, our UK-based, award-winning hosting partner prioritises security, employing robust measures to protect your website and data within their reliable cloud servers. These measures include firewalls, anti virus scans and a 40 day automated backup system for website files, emails and databases.
Clients & Coverage
Do you work with clients outside of Somerset?
Yes, we are proud to work with both local clients from all over Somerset including Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Minehead. We also have a number of clients from further afield including Bristol, Bath, the South West and the rest of the UK! As most of our work is done online, we can use Zoom or Teams to keep you up to date with progress or any training needed.
What industries have you worked with?
We’ve worked with a variety of businesses across numerous sectors. Just to give you an idea, our experience includes working within the health sector, food industry (including pubs and restaurants) and the hospitality sector (with hotels and Airbnbs). Beyond that, we’ve also partnered with care homes, architects, construction, engineering and events companies. For those operating in the digital space, we’ve supported numerous online stores, and we also work with professional service providers such as accountants, mortgage brokers, financial advisors and property management companies.
This list is by no means exhaustive – we’ve helped many more businesses across various industries! Our approach allows us to understand the needs of different businesses and deliver tailored solutions.
Can I see examples of your previous work?
Please do take a look at our project portfolio here which we update regularly, but you can also keep an eye on our blog, where you will see our newest website projects.
Compliance & Security
Are your websites GDPR compliant?
Yes, building websites with adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a key consideration for web designers. We focus on best practices to help ensure the websites we develop are GDPR compliant.
Do you offer Cyber Essentials certified solutions?
Yes we are Cyber Essentials certified to ensure you are working with a fully accredited company that takes areas such as data security seriously.
How do you ensure website security?
We include security modules with all of our websites, and they are hosted on servers that include firewalls, anti-virus scans and network protection to keep your website safe.
Contact & Communication
How can I get in touch with your team?
You can either contact our friendly team using the contact form on our contact page, or alternatively, if you would like to speak to someone, you can call our office phone number on 01823 333050.
What are your office hours?
Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Do you offer consultations before starting a project?
Yes we do, we offer consultations over the phone or on Zoom/Teams. Or if you prefer an in-person consultation, we can arrange a meeting either at your business or at our office, which is easily found in the Enterprise Centre near Junction 22 of the M5.
“Working with Alistair Whiteley Web Design was a pleasure from the start. Alistair and his team took the time to understand our vision and transformed this into a striking user-friendly website, creating a bespoke online identity for our business that exceeded our expectations. I worked with Chrissie to bring our ideas to life. Chrissie was fantastic and very patient throughout; she made the entire process seamless. Any alterations and tweaks were welcomed and produced for approval. We felt in complete control throughout the process, from initial design that transitioned into the final product.
If you’re looking for a web designer who is professional, reliable, look no further. Highly recommended!”