Web design for local business doesn’t always mean small business
At Splitpixel, we’ve been providing branding, web design and development for local businesses of all shapes and sizes since 2008.
When we started, our client list was almost entirely local businesses in our home town of Huddersfield. It quickly became clear from working with major local retailers, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and more, that a business focused on one location isn’t always a small business.
Our services developed with this in mind, allowing us to work with businesses of all kinds – from small startups to large employers, we’ll find a solution that fits your budget. And, of course, it’ll perform excellently for local SEO!
No matter your size or location, Splitpixel are an agency you can trust to help you grow.
Get in touchLocal business web design services we provide
Web design and development
Accessible, responsive, easy-to-use local business websites that let you generate leads, sell products, recruit staff, share case studies, and grow your brand.Analytics and support
Keep track of your site’s performance and identify areas for improvement with advanced conversion tracking and local SEO strategy from our marketing team.Our approach to website design projects
Easy to use and flexible page builder
Our WordPress CMS is fully updateable and modular – you can make hundreds of possible web page layouts with ease.Designed from scratch
All designs are prototyped in browser, so you can see the finished article before we go into build – what you see in design is what you get!Highly accessible, super fast
Our web builds are developed to a high accessibility standard and are fast to load – great for your users and the planet, and it keeps Google happy!We do everything
We take care of everything – content population, SEO audits and redirects are all included, giving you a market-ready website.Lead generation and search always in mind
Our team of marketers are involved at all stages of the project, from keyword research and competitor analysis, through to full SEO checks, conversion tracking and 301 redirects at launch.Quality support
We handle the aftercare for your website, with secure hosting and maintenance by developers who really understand the WordPress framework.Recent dentist web design projects

Junction Goole
We designed and developed a vibrant, colourful website for this local theatre, music venue and cinema, complete with ticket booking integrations.

Britannia Care
We created a new brand for Britannia Care from scratch, delivering their first website (complete with local SEO copywriting), signage, stationery, and more.

Harlow Business
Not a local business as much as a local business hub – Harlow Council approached us to help create this listing, events and resources portal for the town.
“It’s been fantastic working with Splitpixel. From initial contributions to the end point they have spent time getting to know our organisation and our aspirations. The team have regularly offered new ideas and have played a key role in guiding our decision making to deliver the best outcome. They’re a really friendly, focussed bunch who genuinely want to see your project succeed. We’re over the moon with the final result, and – most importantly – we’re seeing a marked increase in online sales as customers explore our range of events.”
Graham Whitehead, Head of Arts & Culture
Junction Goole
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Local Business Web Design FAQs
Some frequently asked questions about web design from our local business clients
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A local business-based web design agency designs websites for local businesses! We’re experienced in building websites with local SEO in mind, as well as creating digital brands that build trust whether you’re selling products directly or just generating leads.
A full service web design agency will also enhance your digital brand, research your audience, plan your user journeys, ensure accessibility at every stage, create content, build and develop your website, host and maintain it for you, and be on hand to help you out once it’s live to the world.
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An agency has all of the tools required to take you from your initial ideas all the way through to the finished product and beyond. If you seek out a freelance web designer, will they be able to develop it? If you find a web developer, can they support with ongoing marketing?
Working with a web agency means consistency and far-ranging expertise – we are experienced in every aspect of digital and print in your sector, from practice photography to service brochure design, referal-driven marketing campaigns, and much more.
However, whether you work with a local agency or not is up to you. While knowledge of your location is important – and, of course, it’s great to support your fellow local businesses – the right mix of services, expertise, and personality fit is just as important.
If you have specialist needs for your website, it makes sense to seek an agency that can service them. At Splitpixel, we’re used to working with companies from across the UK – learning about new businesses and new locations to deliver websites is all part of what we do. If a local business to us asked us to develop an app instead of a website, on the other hand, we’d probably struggle – it’s not our area.
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That depends! Every web designer and web agency will have their own pricing structure, and then the complexity of the project will also influence the final cost. Very low budget websites – your “website design for £200” deals – aren’t as common these days, but you can still find web services to fit just about any budget.
If you’re looking for a bespoke design or agency with lots of custom features and functionality, and you want to work with a website designer who specialises in your industry (and has marketing expertise in-house), you can expect that your web design quote is going to start at a few thousand pounds.
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The biggest driver for choosing a web design agency tends to be cost – whether the quotes fit your budget. But outside of this, you should look at a web agency’s specific experience, whether that’s directly in your sector, or in delivering similar web design services for other industries. Do you like the way their design portfolio looks? Is the work they do relevant to you? Beyond this, relationships are key. A good manufacturing web design agency will be easy to communicate with – collaborative, supportive, and seeking solutions, rather than placing barriers in your way.
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Every website design and build is different – different numbers of web pages and features, different audiences, different design requirements. And, of course, design is very subjective – what “good manufacturing web design” looks like is different for everyone, and with so many ways to achieve best practice, a lot of it can come down to personal taste. So while a web design project can be wrapped up in a few months, it can also take a year or more. Typical website projects in our studio – including design and build – tend to last four to six months.
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A web designer is responsible for the creative side. The user interface – colours, fonts, layouts, interactions. A web developer is responsible for the technical side. They take the designs and write code that brings them to life on the screen. A web design agency will typically have both in-house, allowing them to work together on a combined solution that excels technically while looking spectacular!
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We are a truly full service web design agency with the broadest experience, while still being a small, approachable studio. We don’t outsource any aspect of what we do, and are recognised as specialists in both digital marketing and web development.
Our web design services for local businesses are underpinned by expert digital marketing knowledge – we deliver websites that look great, but perform to exceptionally high local SEO standards, essential for businesses that need to stand out in their area.
We have also put accessibility and inclusivity at the heart of everything we do – our small team is a diverse group of specialists, focusing on delivering digital services that work for everyone, backed up by personal experience.
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