Web design in Huddersfield: what local businesses should expect
If you run a business in Huddersfield, Holmfirth or anywhere in Kirklees, your website is often the first place a new customer meets you. It should make it obvious what you do, where you work and how to get in touch. We are based in Holmfirth, so this is our patch. Here is what we think local businesses should expect from a web designer.
A site built for local customers
Say where you work: Mention Huddersfield and the areas you cover on your home page and your service pages. It helps customers and it helps Google match you to local searches.
Make contact effortless: A phone number you can tap, a short form and your opening hours. Most local searches happen on a phone, often by someone ready to act.
Show local proof: Reviews, photos of real jobs and names people recognise do more than any slogan. If you have worked for a business down the road, say so.
Link your Google Business Profile: Your website and your Google listing should match: same name, same address, same phone number.
How the process should run
A proper brief: A good designer starts with questions, not colours. Who are your customers, what do they ask, and what do you want them to do?
Design you can react to: You should see the design before it is built, and have a clear number of rounds to ask for changes.
A build that is fast and tidy: Quick to load, easy to use with one thumb, and set up so search engines can read it.
A handover: You should leave with logins, a short walkthrough and someone to call if something breaks.
A local example
A recent example is Greenhead Dental Practice in Huddersfield. The aim was simple: make it easy for patients to find the practice, understand the treatments and book. You can see it on our web design page.
What it should cost
Our websites start at £1,950 for a complete portfolio site, with running costs of £99 a month for hosting, updates and security. We wrote a fuller guide to what a small business website costs if you want to compare options.
Why local matters
We can meet in person: Some things are quicker over a brew than over email. Being a short drive away helps.
We know the area: We know the difference between Holmfirth and Honley, and why it matters to your customers.
We are easy to find: If something needs fixing, you know where we are.
Looking for a web designer in Huddersfield or Holmfirth? Say hello and tell us about your business, or see our web design process and prices.
Written by the Funnal team. Illustration: Funnal.
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