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Websites and SEO, handled end to end.

Nine core services, all delivered directly by a Mansfield-based developer with 15+ years of WordPress experience. New builds, ongoing maintenance and the complicated integration work other agencies turn down.

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Web design, WordPress and SEO from one Mansfield developer

Everything on this page is done by me, from the first conversation to the final launch checklist. I’m a Mansfield-based developer with more than 15 years of WordPress experience, and I offer a small set of services that fit together: building websites, running them properly, and helping them get found on Google.

Some people come to me for a brand-new website, some for an online shop, and some because the site they already have is slow, out of date or looked after by nobody. Whichever it is, the work is scoped up front and quoted at a fixed price, so you know what you’re getting before anything starts. Below you’ll find a quick guide to choosing between the services, and how they work together.

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Which service do you need?

Not sure where to start? Match your situation to the closest description:

How the services fit together

Most websites need three things over their life: a build, somewhere reliable to run, and steady effort to be found. Treating them as separate jobs means separate suppliers, separate invoices and nobody quite responsible when something goes wrong. Because I do all three, they’re designed to work together.

A typical path looks like this. I design and build the site, host it on WordPress hosting set up for speed, keep it updated and backed up on a care plan, and then add SEO to bring in visitors. You can take any of these on its own and add the others later if you need them.

How pricing works

Every project is scoped and quoted up front. For a build, you get a fixed price and the payments are staged across the work, so you’re never paying for something that hasn’t happened yet. There are no surprise hourly charges.

Ongoing services work differently. SEO and website care run month to month with 30 days’ notice, so you stay only as long as they’re worth it. Pay-monthly websites have their own terms, which are agreed in writing before anything starts. One-off jobs, such as a fix or a new feature, are quoted at a fixed price for that job.

Questions worth asking any web designer

Whoever you choose, a few questions will tell you a lot before you commit anything:

  • Who will actually do the work? With me it’s one person, from the first call to the launch.
  • What exactly is included in the price? A fixed quote should spell out the pages, features and revisions, so nothing appears later as an extra.
  • Who owns the site, the domain and the hosting? You should, and it should be in writing.
  • What happens after launch? Sites need updates, backups and security checks, so ask who does them and what it costs.
  • How will you know it’s working? Ask what you’ll see, whether that’s enquiries, calls or search traffic, and how it’s reported.

I’m happy to answer all of these before you spend a penny, and my answers are the same in writing as they are on the phone.

One developer, start to finish

When you get in touch you’re speaking to the person who will design, build and look after your site. There are no account managers, no hand-offs and nothing outsourced. That is why I can reply quickly, usually the same day, and why changes don’t get lost between departments.

Everything is handled by phone, WhatsApp, email and video call, and I’m around every day from 09:00 to 21:00. That works just as well whether you’re in Mansfield or elsewhere in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire or the UK. See the areas I work in, or send me a message to get a fixed price.

How engagements are priced

Every project is scoped and quoted up front. No hourly surprises, no open-ended retainers you can't leave.

Fixed-price project
Quoted up front
Scope agreed in discovery, price fixed before a line of code is written. Staged payments across the build.
Monthly plan
From £65/mo
Build, hosting, updates and support rolled into one monthly cost. Cancel with 30 days' notice.
Ad-hoc & day rate
By arrangement
For one-off fixes, migrations or specialist Oxygen work alongside your existing team.

Questions about my services

Do you offer fixed packages?
Not off-the-shelf packages. Every project is scoped and quoted up front, so the price reflects what you actually need. Guide prices start from £850 for web design and £300 a month for SEO, and you get a fixed quote before anything begins.
Can I take on just one service?
Yes. Each service stands on its own. Plenty of clients start with a website, or with hosting and care for a site they already have, and add SEO or other work later.
Do you do everything yourself?
Yes. Design, build, hosting, care plans and SEO are all done by me, with nothing outsourced. You always deal directly with the person doing the work.
Can you take over a website someone else built?
Yes. I start with an audit so you know the state of the site, then quote a fixed price for anything that needs fixing. From there it can move onto hosting and a care plan if you want it looked after.
What do I need to get a quote?
A short description of your business and what you want the website to do, plus the address of your current site if you have one. WhatsApp, email or the contact form all work, and most enquiries get a reply the same day.
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Not sure which service you need?

Send a two-line description of what you're trying to do and you'll get a straight answer on scope, price and timescale — usually the same day.

Same-day reply on most enquiriesEvery day 09:00–21:00
Fixed-price quotes, scoped up frontNo open-ended hourly billing
Built and maintained by one developerNothing outsourced, ever
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Simon has been fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand the business, what I was trying to achieve, and how important it was for the website to feel professional and trustworthy. He was patient, helpful, and easy to communicate with throughout, and I’m really pleased with the finished result. I strongly recommend Simon to anyone looking for a website developer who listens, understands, and delivers.
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Excellent service, top quality, highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Great service from start to finish. Simon clearly explained each step of the process, delivered a high-quality website at a competitive price and was always readily available to address any queries. Responses were prompt, making the entire experience seamless and efficient. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable web developer.
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Worked with Simon for a number of years and he has been professional in development and delivery of his services from development of new sites to updates and upgrades. Highly recommend
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Simon was fantastic when sorting out my website, locating the issue quickly and offering a solution. In this case, he transferred my site to a new theme with some slight amendments that was compatible with the latest wordpress and elementor updates. He was very quick, efficient and professional, and had no problem explaining what he needed to do in plain language to this novice website owner! I would not hesitate to use Simon's services again as his wealth of knowledge and experience clearly showed in our interaction. Highly recommended.
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Contacted Simon after reading reviews of his work to resolve a few issues I had with an existing site which I couldn't solve. I found Simon to be professional, very knowledgeable and honest. He doesn't charge the earth and is always available if you have a problem. It makes a refreshing change to have a 1 to 1 service instead of repeating the issues to a different person every time. So impressed with his work ethic and stylish designs that I've commissioned a brand new site from him.
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Chelsea Leigh
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Simon migrated my site from Squarespace to Wordpress. From the get-go he was very friendly and eager. Throughout the process he was patient with me (I had a lot of edits) and even though the site build was very complex he was happy to do it. I'm extremely happy with the end result—my website has never looked so good! 🤩 I'm looking forward to working with Simon as my website host, as I know if I have any issues he will be able to sort it for me. Thank you Simon! 🌟 If you want to see another example of what Simon can do, check out www.cherrychumagazine.com 💜
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Jennifer Wheeler
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Simon Was referred to us by a friend. Oh my word, He is totally fantastic. Made the time to help us out of a corner very quickly and expertly. Can’t wait to work with him on the next project. Thank you, Simon.
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Simon was fantastic to work with. He offered an excellent price and delivered outstanding web design and development services for us. Highly recommend his services.
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Simon was an excellent choice for this project. He was extremely helpful, responsive and patient. The result is way better than the Real Athenians team envisaged. Highly recommend Simon and we are extremely grateful to him.