Are you using a template or website builder, or is it fully custom-built?
Fully custom-coded, not a drag-and-drop template or an off-the-shelf theme. Every site is designed and built around your brand specifically, so it doesn't end up looking like every other Norfolk business that used the same builder. Most of the "quick and cheap" sites we get asked to fix started life as a drag-and-drop builder like Wix, put together in an afternoon and never touched again: a lot of what's out there is just that, functional enough to exist, but not built to earn trust or convert anyone who lands on it.
| Custom-coded build | Drag-and-drop builder |
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| Design | Built around your brand specifically | Generic template, easy to spot |
| Page speed | Built lean, no bloat | Often slow, loaded with builder scripts |
| Ownership | You own the domain, hosting, and code | Often locked into the builder's platform |
| SEO foundation | Search Console and indexing from day one | Frequently an afterthought |
I already have a website. Do you build a new one, or improve what's there?
We always build fresh. Rather than trying to patch or redesign an existing site, we take over your existing domain, build the new site from scratch, and connect the domain to it once it's ready. That way you get a proper, fully custom result instead of something bolted onto an old structure.
Do you handle the domain and hosting, or do I need to sort that myself?
We take control of the domain transfer and get everything plugged into Google Search Console and indexed for Google as standard, so it's set up properly from day one rather than left for you to figure out.
Is SEO included, or is that extra?
Every site launches with an SEO-focused approach built for Norwich businesses: domain set up properly, wired into Google Search Console, and submitted for indexing. If you want to push further after that, a monthly SEO package can be added on top whenever you're ready.
Will my website actually show up on Google, or rank locally?
The initial SEO-focused setup gives you the right foundation: proper indexing, technical basics, and a site structure Google can actually read. That foundation matters because Core Web Vitals and page experience are aligned with what Google's core ranking systems reward, so a site built lean and fast from the start has a real head start. Ranking well for competitive Norwich search terms takes ongoing work on top of that, which is what the monthly SEO package is for. Anyone promising guaranteed page-one rankings from a website build alone isn't being straight with you.
Do I need a separate SEO agency in Norwich?
Not to get started. The initial SEO-focused setup covers the technical foundation your site needs to be found at all: proper indexing, a structure Google can read, and no drag-and-drop bloat slowing it down. If you want to push further and compete for harder local search terms once that foundation's live, that's what the optional monthly SEO package is for, not a requirement to launch.
How much does website design cost in Norwich?
It depends on the size of the site and what you actually need built, so we don't publish a fixed price. It's priced for a fully custom, hand-coded build, not a template with your logo swapped in, and the exact figure gets covered on the free Discovery Call once we know your project.
How long does a website build take?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly we get what we need from you: content, images, and feedback on the initial design. We'll give you a realistic timeline specific to your project on the Discovery Call, rather than a generic promise that doesn't hold up in practice.
What happens to the website if I ever leave? Do I own it?
Yes. The domain, the hosting, and the site itself are yours. If you ever left, you'd take all of it with you, not just the design files.
