How to Choose the Right Web Designer for Your Business
Hiring the wrong designer is expensive. Hiring the right one is just mildly stressful. Here’s how to stack the odds in your favour.
Find and hire the UK's best freelance web designers and web developers across the UK. Browse our curated directory of talented professionals ready for your next project.
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London • ££
Rob Fenech is an award-winning freelance web designer and developer based in the UK, with over 20 years of industry experience. He specializes in creating high-performing, visually appealing websites for a wide range of clients including startups, SMEs, SaaS businesses, and agencies lacking in-house development resources. Operating primarily out of London and Cambridgeshire, Rob offers comprehensive services including custom web design, front-end and back-end development, WordPress development, e-commerce solutions using WooCommerce, SEO optimization, and content production. He places strong emphasis on clean code, user experience, search engine visibility, and sustainable design practices. Rob has developed websites for notable clients such as Europa Capital, Third Space, and Brand and Deliver. He does not perform small site edits or updates to existing websites, focusing instead on new builds and complete rebuilds. Rob typically works directly with clients or collaborates with design agencies, and also offers handover-ready design files for development. Projects generally start from £2,500 plus VAT and timelines vary depending on complexity. Clients retain full ownership of the delivered code.
London • £££
Chris is a freelance web designer and developer trading under the brand 'The Lonely Pixel,' based in London and Hertfordshire, and serving clients across the UK. With over 15 years of experience, he has designed, developed, and launched over 200 websites for a wide range of clients, from global brands to local organizations. Chris specializes in creating low-carbon, high-performance websites that are fast, accessible, and scalable. His services include bespoke web and UX design, website development, eCommerce solutions, WordPress maintenance, and UX audits. He emphasizes end-to-end project delivery, handling everything from design to deployment. Chris is proficient in modern web technologies and platforms including WordPress, Craft, Statamic, Astro, and Prismic, with a focus on sustainability, user-centered design, and adherence to SEO best practices and Google’s Core Web Vitals. Client testimonials highlight his technical expertise, creativity, clear communication, and ability to deliver efficient and engaging digital experiences.
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Reading
Dreamkatcha is a Berkshire-based freelance web design company specializing in bespoke website design, branding, logo creation, graphic design, SEO, and secure hosting services. Founded 25 years ago, Dreamkatcha is operated by a single designer, emphasizing personalized client relationships and consistent communication throughout each project. The company designs responsive and custom-built WordPress websites without templates, offering users an intuitive content management system to make their own updates. Dreamkatcha also incorporates SEO best practices from the ground up, ensuring optimal performance in search engine rankings. Security is a major priority, with websites equipped with the latest plugins, regular updates, and daily backups. Additional services include custom graphic design for promotional materials, startup business branding, video and audio editing, and ongoing support and aftercare. Dreamkatcha has received recognition for its work, including top rankings among UK web designers and customer accolades for design quality and service reliability.
Bournemouth
Matt Freeman is a freelance web designer based in Bournemouth, UK, specializing in User Experience (UX) design. Since 2009, he has worked with small companies and digital agencies locally, nationally, and internationally to create and build websites and applications. His services include UX and User Interface (UI) design, website design, WordPress development, User Experience reviews, and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO). Matt is skilled in creating wireframes, user stories, site architectures, and custom WordPress themes. He focuses on building highly usable, visually appealing websites and applications that meet both user needs and client requirements. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of clients from small local businesses to global brands.
Bournemouth
Steven Litton is a full-service freelance digital professional based in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK. With over 15 years of commercial experience, he specialises in front-end web development, photography, video production, and digital marketing. Steven has a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design / Interactive Media from Bournemouth Arts Institute and has worked on a diverse range of projects for clients across the UK, including London, as well as internationally in the USA and Germany. His service offerings include custom website builds (WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and Craft CMS), website maintenance, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design, ecommerce development, digital marketing strategy, SEO, and video and photography content creation including drone and 360-degree media. He also offers tailored training, consulting, and live support sessions. Notably, Steven assists businesses in improving conversions and leads through effective website optimisation, SEO audits, and data tracking. In addition, he provides video SEO, ecommerce consultancy, custom training videos, equipment hire, and digital content resources. Emphasising responsive, mobile-first design and clear client communication, Steven prioritises sustainable work partnerships and has contributed to traffic growth and technical improvements for numerous clients. He has received highly positive feedback for his reliability, technical expertise, and hands-on, collaborative approach.
Plymouth
Dave Hallett is a freelance web designer based near Plymouth, UK, who works with clients nationwide. He specializes in building creative brands, developing bespoke websites, and crafting digital marketing strategies that aim to deliver measurable results. With support from a team of expert web design specialists, his focus is on helping businesses grow through user-friendly, responsive, and visually driven web solutions. Dave’s services include design, development, hosting, SEO, e-commerce, and website maintenance. He emphasizes a user-centered approach, combining strong visuals with functionality to meet client goals across any industry or audience. Featured projects include work for recruitment agencies, e-commerce brands, joinery firms, cleaning services, and music education organizations. Each project highlights a combination of services such as front-end development, custom WordPress themes, branding, copywriting, photography, and SEO. Dave values honesty and collaboration and offers tailored solutions to address specific business challenges. His work is supported from his base at Duchy Square Centre in Princetown, Devon.
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