Your First Website,
Made Simple
Whether you're starting a new business, changing careers, or now is the time — I'll build a website that feels like you.
A simple, beautiful website to get you started
You don't have a website yet and perhaps now is the time. Every time someone asks "do you have a website?" there's a little wince, and a promise to yourself that you'll sort it soon. Meanwhile you're sending people to Instagram, or a Google Doc, or nothing at all.
You don't need a big, sprawling site with ten pages you'll never update. You need something manageable, warm, and genuinely yours: a home for your business online that tells people who you are, what you offer, and how to get in touch. That's exactly what I build.
What’s included:
A small website usually means four pages:
Homepage – a warm, clear introduction to you and your business, so visitors immediately know they're in the right place
1 x Sales page – where you explain what you offer and gently guide people towards booking or buying
About page – the page people read when they're deciding whether to trust you, so it needs to sound like you
Contact page – simple and easy
SEO Basics with an option to upgrade - SEO is what gets your website showing up in search results
A few things to factor in
You'll need to cover your Squarespace subscription, which comes in at around £200 a year.
You'll also need to bring the copy with you. I know writing your own website words can feel like a big ask, so I'll share a guide to help you get it ready. Should you wish to work with a copywriter, I’d be happy to send you a couple of names.
For the template, I'd suggest starting with one of Squarespace's free ones. If you've already bought a template you love, or you'd like to invest in a new one, that's absolutely fine too.
And a note on customisation: this package works best when you're happy to build on what the template already offers. If you're dreaming of something more unique, or you need features the template can't give you, a longer website project would suit you much better, and I'd be happy to refer you to a web designer who specialises in custom builds
"Working with Clare on my first-ever website has been an incredibly positive experience. With my limited knowledge of web design, I was honestly a bit daunted by the process—but Clare guided me through every step with patience, clarity, and genuine support."
— Vic Roye Talent
As an affordable web designer, I build every website by adapting a template available through Squarespace - I believe it can be the right choice when you're starting out and not needing all the bells and whistles…yet!
A template gives us the underlying structure and layout, the bones of the site. What makes it yours is everything I build on top of it: your brand colours and fonts, your photography, your words, and the way I shape the layout so it actually fits how you talk about your business. I choose a template with you in mind from the start, then adapt it to fit with you and your business goals.
The upside for you is: it's quicker to get live, far more affordable than a fully custom build, and it's built on a foundation that already works well, loads quickly, and is set up with search engines in mind.
For a first website, that's exactly what you need: something considered and lovely, without paying for hours of design work you don't need yet. And because it's Squarespace, it's yours to log into and update yourself afterwards.
It’s your first website for your business
You are looking for an affordable website option to get your business out in to the world
You have your imagery ready to go
You don’t know where to start! I can guide you
This is for you if:
This might not be for you if:
You already have a website and are looking for a re-design. I know amazing website designers who can help with re-designs - just ask
You are looking for a built from scratch, custom website (I use Squarespace templates which keeps the cost down for you)
You are looking for an extensive website (happy to refer you if needed)
You are needing an e-commerce website
My process
We’ll book a call and talk through your goals, ideal clients, and must-haves to create a roadmap for your site.
Discovery + Planning
We’ll plan and organize your content so every page has a purpose and guides visitors where they need to go. I will guide you through this process and domain purchase if required.
Content + Strategy
I’ll create a website that feels like your brand and functions seamlessly. SEO basics will be built in for increased online visibility, option to upgrade to the bells and whistles SEO strategy
Design + Development
Review
Together we’ll refine the site and test everything
Website Launch
The day arrives! A website you’re proud to launch in to the world
Investment
from £850 GBP
payment plan available
pricing is for: homepage, 1x sales page, about page and contact page plus
basic SEO to get your website found online
if you’d like additional pages or my in-depth SEO implementation
I’d be happy to quote for those
