Web design · London & the South Coast
Websites that win work for ordinary businesses.
South Star builds websites for trades, shops and local firms at one fixed price, agreed before we start. No hourly rates, no jargon, no surprise invoices — and the site is yours.
One fixed price, agreed in writing ✦ You own your site and domain ✦ Typical build: one week
Websites
Built to bring in enquiries, not to win design awards
Every site we build has one job: making it easy for local customers to find you, trust you, and get in touch. Everything else is secondary.
For trades
Plumbers, electricians, builders, decorators. Sites that show your work, list your services, and make your phone number impossible to miss.
See pricingFor shops & cafés
Opening hours, menus, directions and photos that do your place justice — so people choose you before they've walked past.
See pricingFor local services
Cleaners, tutors, accountants, salons. Clear pages for each service, reviews front and centre, and simple ways to book or enquire.
See pricingOur Process
A clear route from first call to launch
Four straightforward stages, with the scope, price, and next step agreed before we begin.
We talk
A short call or coffee to understand your business, the work you want more of, and what your website needs to achieve.
Around 30 minutes
You get a fixed proposal
We send you a written proposal covering the pages, features, timescale, and full project price.
The price only changes if you ask to change the agreed scope.
Within 2 working days
We design and build
We plan the structure, write the copy, design the pages, and build a working version for you to review.
You give feedback on the real website, not just a mood board or static mock-up.
1–2 revision rounds included
We launch and look after it
Once everything is approved, we connect the domain, test the site, and put it live.
Your monthly care plan then covers hosting, security checks, routine maintenance, and an agreed allowance for small updates.
Typical build time: around 1–2 weeks
Work
The kind of sites we build
Three example builds showing how we approach trades, shops and local services.
Working on something similar? Ask us to talk through a build for your line of work.
Pricing
One fixed price, agreed upfront
Pick a build, add extras if you want them, and we keep it looked after. Everything is priced before you commit to anything.
Choose your build
A one-off fee for the design and build. Every site is written for you, fast on mobile, and set up to be found locally.
One-Pager
A single sharp page for one service or offer. Ideal for getting online quickly and taking calls.
one-off build fee
- One page, built around your main offer
- All the words written for you
- Click-to-call and enquiry form
- Local search foundations
- Loads fast on any phone
Full Site
Home, about, services and contact — room to show off your work properly.
one-off build fee
Everything in One-Pager, plus:
- Up to 7 pages
- Photo galleries of past jobs
- Individual pages for each service
- Review and testimonial sections
Bespoke
For established firms that need custom features and full control.
quoted per project
Everything in Full Site, plus:
- Unlimited pages
- Bookings, payments or member areas
- Edit it yourself with a simple CMS
- Blog and case studies
- Priority support
Add what you need
One-off extras that make a new site work harder. Take any combination, or none at all.
Found on Google
Your Google Business Profile set up and tuned for Maps and local search, with analytics connected so you can see what's working.
Photo half-day
A local shoot of you, your team and your work. Real photos of real jobs win more trust than any stock image.
Keep it looked after
Every site includes our Hosting & Care plan, so it stays live, secure and up to date without you thinking about it.
Hosting & Care
The steady hand after launch.
- Fast cloud hosting with a global CDN
- SSL certificate, renewed automatically
- Uptime monitoring — we know before you do
- Domain and DNS help whenever you need it
- Security patches and updates handled
- Small edits included: new prices, new photos, new hours
After the first 12 months the plan rolls monthly and you can cancel any time. You own your domain and your site throughout — if you ever leave, everything goes with you. Bigger changes than a small edit are quoted upfront before we touch anything.
About
Straightforward websites, built around your business
South Star Web Design was founded by two cousins with one clear aim: to make professional websites easier for trades and small businesses to buy, understand and manage.
We design, build, launch and care for websites from one place. Before work begins, we agree the pages, features, timescale and full project price, so you know exactly what is included.
There are no hourly rates and no surprise additions to the invoice. Should you request something outside the original scope, we will explain the cost and ask for your approval before carrying out the work.
We work closely with every client, keeping the process clear from the first conversation through to launch. Once your website is live, we can continue to manage its hosting, maintenance and routine updates through one of our monthly care plans.
Your domain and completed website remain yours. Our role is to give you a professional online presence without unnecessary jargon, confusing costs or being tied to an agency you cannot leave.
Why South Star?
- Fixed prices agreed before work begins
- Clear communication throughout the project
- Websites designed for mobile, speed and enquiries
- Hosting and ongoing support available
- A straightforward transfer process should you decide to leave
One fixed price. Plotted before we set off.
Ready for a site that wins you work?
Tell us about your business and we'll send a fixed quote within two working days.
Prefer to write it yourself? Email arthur@southstarwebdesign.com or flynn@southstarwebdesign.com.