Are you a small business owner looking for a professional website without the headache of DIY builders or bloated templates? We’ve got you covered. LumenForges builds bespoke, hand-coded websites — no WordPress, no page-builder bloat — so your site runs on lean, high-performance code tailored to your business. We even start with a free homepage mockup, no purchase or card details required, because we’re confident you’ll love the results before you ever spend a penny.
In today’s world, customers research online first, and a poor or missing website can cost you inquiries and trust. That’s why we focus on creating a fast, modern site that represents your brand and converts visitors into customers. The best part? You own the website’s source code outright from day one. No long-term contracts or lock-ins – just an affordable one-time investment for a site that you control. If you’re ready to establish a powerful online presence risk-free, read on to see how we make it happen for businesses like yours.
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Why Choose a Bespoke Website for Your Small Business?
Many small businesses settle for cookie-cutter templates or do-it-yourself site builders, only to end up with slow-loading pages and generic designs. A bespoke website, on the other hand, is built specifically for your business goals. Here’s why going custom makes all the difference:
Faster Load Times
Our hand-coded sites avoid the heavy plugins and bloated themes that drag down speed. A lean custom build delivers quick load times, keeping visitors engaged (no more frustrated customers waiting on a slow site).
SEO-Ready Structure
We code with clean, semantic HTML and include all the essential meta tags and sitemaps, giving your site an SEO boost from day one. In short, Google will have no trouble finding (and ranking) your pages.
Tailored Design & Branding
Your website won’t look like everyone else’s. We design your layout and visuals from scratch to match your brand’s personality and your customers’ needs. A unique, professional design builds instant credibility with visitors.
Full Ownership & Flexibility
Unlike many subscription website services, you’ll own your entire site’s source code upon completion. That means total freedom – host it anywhere you want, update it how you see fit, and never worry about a provider suddenly taking your site down. No lock-in, ever.
Mobile-Friendly & Accessible
Every site we build is fully responsive and works seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops. We also follow modern accessibility best practices (keyboard-friendly navigation, high-contrast design, proper alt text) so all users can navigate your site easily. You won’t turn away customers due to an unusable mobile layout or inaccessible features.
“Exactly what we needed without WordPress overhead. Great communication.” – A. Patel, Director (a happy client)
We strive to make the web design process smooth and the end result perfectly aligned with your business – without the bloat or maintenance hassles that come with templated sites. In short, a bespoke site gives you a faster, more SEO-friendly, and more secure foundation to grow your business online.
Affordable Web Design Packages for Small Businesses
We offer transparent, budget-friendly packages to get your small business online quickly and effectively. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to upgrade an existing site, our plans are designed to deliver maximum value with minimal fuss. No surprise fees or ongoing charges for things you don’t need. Choose the setup that fits your needs and budget:
Launch Package – £500 One-Off
Our most popular option for small businesses. The Launch package provides everything you need for a professional web presence at an affordable one-time price. Here’s what’s included:
- Custom Designed Website (3–7 pages): A bespoke design tailored to your business, fully coded (no WordPress involved).
- Responsive & Accessible: Mobile-friendly layout that looks great on all devices, with accessible navigation and high-contrast design for usability.
- Performance & Basic SEO: Clean code and static hosting for fast load times, plus fundamental on-page SEO setup (meta tags, Open Graph, sitemap) built-in.
- Content Tweaks: One round of content/design revisions after the first draft, so you can fine-tune text or images once you see your site live.
- 1 Year Free Hosting: Enjoy a year of managed hosting at no extra cost to keep your site online and secure. (Includes SSL certificate and uptime monitoring by us.)
For a flat £500, you get a complete, launch-ready website in as fast as 24 hours if you need it urgently. And remember, you’ll receive the full source code upon payment, so you truly own your site moving forward.
Business Package – £900 One-Off
Our Business package is ideal if you want to start off with more pages or extra features for growth. It includes everything in the Launch package, plus additional perks to solidify your online presence:
- Larger Site (7+ pages): We design and build a bigger website to accommodate all the content your business requires (great for those needing multiple service pages, a blog, galleries, etc.).
- Google Business Profile Setup: We’ll set up or optimize your Google Business Profile listing, which boosts your local SEO so nearby customers can find you more easily on Google Maps and search results.
- Custom Domain Email: Get a professional email address at your domain (e.g. [email protected]) configured for you. This enhances your brand’s credibility when communicating with clients.
- Customer Reviews Carousel: Showcase your testimonials! We can integrate a rotating reviews section on your site’s homepage to build trust with new visitors.
- Extra Content Revision Round: Need more tweaks? This package gives you an additional round of content or design adjustments after seeing the first version of your site.
- 2 Years Free Hosting: Enjoy two full years of managed hosting included at no charge (twice as long as the Launch package) — worry free.
The Business package ensures you launch with a bang, covering all the online essentials for a growing company. It’s a one-time £900 investment for a robust website setup, plus peace of mind that all the technical bits are handled from the start.
Website Renting Plan – £100 Setup & £20/month
Need a website on a shoestring budget? Our flexible Renting Plan might be the perfect fit. For a £100 initial setup and just £20 per month, we’ll build and host a bespoke website for you with 1–5 pages included, similar to our Launch package. This plan is about 5× cheaper than typical small-business website subscriptions (for example, those offered by Yell)! Here’s how it works: you get a fully custom, mobile-friendly site with managed cloud hosting taken care of, and you can cancel any time if you’re not happy or your needs change. There’s no long-term contract holding you down.
Keep in mind, the Renting Plan is essentially a pay-as-you-go option – because of that low monthly pricing, the full source code isn’t transferred to you unless you later purchase the site outright. It’s a great low-risk way to establish your web presence and see real results before deciding on a larger investment. And if you love it, you can always upgrade to ownership down the line.
Optional Add-Ons
Already have a site or looking to supercharge your new one? We’ve got additional services to help your business grow:
- Managed Hosting (£20/month): If you choose a one-off package but want us to handle hosting after the included free period, we offer fast, reliable hosting with free SSL and uptime monitoring. We’ll keep your site live, secure, and updated – cancel anytime.
- SEO Accelerator (£3,500/month): For businesses ready to aggressively boost their traffic, our monthly SEO program handles in-depth technical SEO, content strategy (blog posts, landing pages), and analytics/reporting to grow qualified visits. Think of it as an expert SEO team working to get you more leads.
- Custom Backend Development (Quote): Need advanced functionality like user logins, payment processing, or a custom database app? We can develop custom backend features tailored to your needs. Just let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll scope it out and provide a fair quote.
Investment vs. ROI: A professionally designed website is one of the best investments for your small business. In fact, many clients find that with a £500–£900 site, they only need a couple of new customer enquiries per month to pay for the website entirely. Everything after that is additional revenue driven by your online presence. In other words, your website can literally pay for itself in just a matter of months by bringing in new business.
Our Process – From Free Mockup to Launch in 5 Steps
Worried that building a website is a complicated, lengthy process? We’ve made it as straightforward as possible for busy business owners. Here’s how it works when you partner with LumenForges:
Discover
First, we chat with you to understand your goals, target audience, and the type of website you need. We’ll help outline the key pages (Home, Services, About, Contact, etc.) and features that make sense for your business. This step ensures we’re on the same page about what success looks like for your site.
Design
Next, we get to work on a free homepage design draft for you. That’s right – we design a preview of your website’s look and layout at no cost or obligation. We incorporate modern UX best practices and your branding. You’ll be able to review this high-fidelity mockup and give feedback.
Build
Once you approve the design, our developers hand-code your site using the Nuxt.js/Vue framework (a modern, efficient tech stack). We focus on pixel-perfect implementation, accessibility standards, and performance optimizations during the build. Because we don’t rely on clunky page builders, we can often turn around a complete 5-page site within 24–48 hours after design approval for rush projects.
Launch
Time to go live! We deploy your website to a fast CDN hosting environment, set up an SSL certificate for security, and ensure analytics are in place to track your traffic. Your site is now live for the world to see – we’ll double-check everything (forms, links, mobile display) to make sure the launch is smooth and error-free.
Grow
The project doesn’t have to end at launch. We offer ongoing support and can help you continue to grow your online presence. From adding new features/pages as your business expands, to driving more traffic through our SEO services, our team is available to assist with your evolving needs. Essentially, we’re here as your long-term web partner if you need us (but there’s no obligation to continue if you prefer to handle it on your own).
Throughout this process, communication is key. We keep you updated at every step, so you’re never left wondering about the status of your site. And because you get to try a draft for free early on, you can be confident that the final product will match your vision. No surprises, no last-minute disappointments.
Ready to Launch Your Website?
Your small business deserves a website that works as hard as you do. With LumenForges, getting that website is easy, affordable, and risk-free. You’ve seen how our approach cuts out the fluff (no needless plugins or ongoing fees) and delivers a fast, custom site that you own. Now it’s time to take the next step and put this asset to work for your business.
Imagine your new site – professional design, mobile-friendly, optimized to rank on Google – attracting local customers searching for services you offer. That can be a reality in just days. And remember, you can start with a free homepage preview with zero commitment. We’re confident that once you see your business come to life online, you’ll know it’s the right move. There’s absolutely no upfront risk to find out.
Ready to get started? Contact us today to claim your free website mockup and consultation. We’ll design your homepage draft at no cost, and if you love it (we think you will!), we can proceed to build out your full site and launch it within 24 hours. It’s that simple to go from idea to live website. Don’t let your competitors grab all the online traffic – take charge of your digital presence now.
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