Web design for small businesses in Wetherby
Wetherby sits on the River Wharfe, about 15 miles from York, just across the county line in West Yorkshire. I work with small businesses in Wetherby and the villages between it and York, including Boston Spa and Bramham.
A commuter town with its own high street
Wetherby is between Leeds, York and Harrogate, and the A1(M) runs past it. Many residents work somewhere else and shop, eat and book services close to home in the evening or at weekends. That is when they look at websites, so the page needs to work when you are closed.
Late opening, Saturday hours and "can I book for after work" are the questions that matter here, and the site should answer them without a phone call.
Appointments and services
Wetherby has a good number of service businesses: accountants, physiotherapists, tutors, dog groomers, beauty rooms, driving instructors. For these, the website is mostly a quiet contact page. It says what you do, who it is for, what it costs and how to book. I add a booking or enquiry form that asks for the details you need, such as the service, a preferred day and a mobile number, and sends them to your email.
If a customer wants to message you rather than ring, I add a WhatsApp button too. See salons and barbers for the same idea applied to appointments.
Shops and cafés on the high street
On the high street, a good page shows what you sell, today's hours and where to park. Wetherby shoppers often drive in, so parking details are useful. The "open now / closed" sign follows your hours, and you can post a notice about a late opening or a closure from your phone. Websites for shops covers more detail.
Prices
A new site is £350, half up front and half when you are happy and it is live. Refreshing an existing site is £250, and fixes start at £60. There is no monthly hosting fee, and the domain is about £10 a year in your name. I am based in Easingwold, and Wetherby is a straightforward drive from me, and York and Tadcaster are on the way.
Questions people ask
Is Wetherby in your area even though it is in West Yorkshire?
Yes. I cover Wetherby and the villages between it and York, as well as the rest of North Yorkshire.
Can customers book outside opening hours?
Yes. The form works any time and the request is waiting in your inbox when you open.
Can I add a WhatsApp button?
Yes. It opens a chat with your number. It is up to you whether to include it.
What does a care plan include?
Backups, security updates, monitoring and help with the editor, for £45 a month. It is optional and has no contract.
If your customers live in Wetherby but look you up from the train or the sofa, a clear page is how they find you. Every site I build has a free check first: send me your address, or your Facebook page if you have no site, and I reply with what I would fix and what it would cost.
Prefer to talk? Ring or WhatsApp 07356 082474, or email [email protected].