New websites & redesigns
A professional new site, or a modern refresh of the one you have, structured around what your customers need to know.
Website development
Websites that work as hard as your business
Clean, fast, mobile-friendly websites for small and medium-sized businesses – built, hosted and looked after by the same local team that supports your IT.
What’s included
Everything you need for a website that works
Mobile-friendly, fast & accessible
Built to load quickly and work well on phones, tablets and desktops, following accessibility good practice.
SEO basics
Clear page titles and descriptions, sensible headings, your local business details and a sitemap, so search engines can understand your site.
Hosting, domains & email
We can set up and manage your hosting, domain name, security certificate (HTTPS) and DNS, and connect it all to your Microsoft 365 email.
Forms, analytics & privacy
Contact forms that reach the right inbox, analytics that respect consent, and a cookie banner and privacy policy set up for UK GDPR and PECR.
Updates, support & migrations
Ongoing changes, security updates and backups. We can also move you from WordPress or another platform, redirecting old page addresses so you don’t lose visitors.
Who it’s for
Ideal if your website is holding you back
- You don’t have a website yet, or it looks dated on a phone
- Your WordPress site is slow, hard to update or worrying from a security point of view
- You want one local supplier for your IT support and your website
- You need contact forms, analytics, cookies and a privacy policy set up properly
- You’re moving domain, hosting or email and want it done without disruption
How we work
A simple, clear process
Free consultation
We talk through your goals, look at your current site and agree what the new one needs to do.
Plan & quote
We agree the pages, features and content, and give you a clear written quote before any work starts.
Design & build
You get a private preview link to review, so you can give feedback before anything goes live.
Launch & look after
We go live, check forms and analytics, and can look after updates and changes from then on.
Website care plans
Monthly website care plans
Keep your website secure, up to date and working for you, with one local team looking after it every month.
Essential
Keep your site safe and online
- 30 minutes a month for small changes and fixes
- Hosting and SSL certificate monitoring
- Software and security updates
- Regular backups
- Uptime checks, so we know if your site goes down
- Support by phone or email
Plus
For sites that change regularly
Everything in Essential, plus:
- 2 hours a month for content changes and updates
- Monthly analytics summary in plain English
- Regular security checks
Premium
For sites that are central to your business
Everything in Plus, plus:
- 5 hours a month for changes and improvements
- Priority support
- Regular review of performance and SEO basics
All plans are monthly and tailored to your website. Unused time doesn’t roll over to the next month, and extra work beyond your plan is quoted separately. We’ll recommend the right level and give you a written quote after a free consultation. Ask about plans
Why MicroConnect
One team for your IT and your website
- Plain English. No jargon – we explain options, costs and trade-offs clearly.
- Joined up with your IT. Your domain, email, Microsoft 365 and website are handled by people who understand how they fit together.
- Security-minded. HTTPS, sensible hosting, updates and backups are part of the job, not an afterthought.
- Privacy done properly. Cookie consent, a privacy policy and secure forms set up with UK GDPR and PECR in mind.
- Local and responsive. Based in the North West, with support by phone, email or remote session.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long does a new website take?
It depends on the size of the site and how quickly the content is ready. A small business website is usually much quicker than one with bookings or online payments. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.
How much does a website cost?
Every project is different, so we give you a clear written quote after a free, no-obligation consultation. You’ll know what’s included before any work starts.
Will I own my website and domain?
Yes. We recommend your domain is registered in your business’s name, and we’ll make sure you have access to your content and accounts. If you ever move to another provider, we’ll help with the handover.
Can you move my existing WordPress site?
Yes. We can move your content to a new, faster site and redirect your old page addresses, so existing links and search listings keep working wherever possible.
Do I need to provide the words and photos?
It helps, as you know your business best. We’ll guide you on what each page needs and can help structure and tidy up your wording.
Will my website be GDPR compliant?
We set up a cookie consent banner, privacy policy and secure contact forms in line with UK GDPR and PECR. Your business remains responsible for how it uses personal data, and we’ll explain what that means in plain English.
Will my site appear on Google?
We build in SEO basics such as clear titles, descriptions, fast pages and local business details. No one can honestly guarantee rankings, but a well-built site with clear content gives you a strong foundation.
Can you look after the site after launch?
Yes. We can handle updates, security, backups and changes to your content, so you have one number to call for both your IT and your website.
How do website care plans work?
They’re monthly plans tailored to your site. Essential includes 30 minutes a month for changes, Plus 2 hours and Premium 5 hours. Unused time doesn’t roll over, and extra work is quoted separately. We agree exactly what’s included and confirm it in a written quote after a free consultation. Notice and cancellation terms are agreed in writing before you start.
Can I change my care plan later?
Yes. If your needs change, we can move you to a different plan or adjust what’s included, and we’ll confirm any change in writing.
Ready for a website that works?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we’ll talk through what your business needs.