Who is Pettifer Works?
Pettifer Works is a Colchester, Essex online visibility partner for UK trades and small businesses — custom websites plus Google Business setup, local SEO, reviews, and AI search readiness.
Services
Specialist web services for UK businesses
Pettifer Works offers complete online visibility — custom websites, Google Business Profile setup, local SEO for trades, AI search ready structure, and managed hosting. Based in Colchester, Essex, serving the UK.
Each service has its own page — who it is for, what is included, and how we work. Pick the one that matches your goal, or build your package. View pricing.
- Complete online visibility — not just websites
- Trade Launch from £499 — Google, reviews, local SEO
- Custom code you own — no Wix lock-in
- AI search-ready structure built in
- Plain-English reporting on retainer
Online visibility
A website alone is not enough. Pettifer Works builds the full online visibility system around your business — website, G…
Learn moreGoogle Business Profile
For many local businesses, Google Business Profile matters as much as the website. We set up and optimise your profile s…
Learn moreAI search ready
Search is changing. Customers use AI tools and answer-style results to compare businesses. We structure your website so …
Learn moreLocal SEO for trades
Trades live on local search. We structure your website and visibility foundations so Google understands what you do, whe…
Learn moreWeb design
Your website is often the first impression customers get of your business. We design sites that look sharp, feel trustwo…
Learn moreWeb development
Design only works if the code behind it is fast, reliable, and easy to maintain. We build with modern frameworks, write …
Learn moreSmall business websites
You do not need a six-figure agency budget to look professional online. We build focused, fast websites for trades, cons…
Learn moreAffordable web design UK
Professional web design should not require an agency-sized budget. We build clean, credible business websites from £250 …
Learn moreWeb design for trades
Trades customers search on their phone, often in a hurry. Your site needs to load fast, show what you do clearly, displa…
Learn moreNext.js development
Next.js is our core stack for business websites that need speed, SEO, and room to grow. We build with React, TypeScript,…
Learn moreManaged website hosting
Hosting should not mean wrestling with cPanel, surprise renewal bills, or downtime you hear about from a customer. We ma…
Learn moreGoogle Cloud Run hosting
Google Cloud Run is Google's serverless container platform. Your site scales automatically with traffic, ships over HTTP…
Learn moreWebsite refresh
Your business has moved on but your website has not. A refresh updates the design, fixes performance problems, and impro…
Learn moreLanding pages
A landing page has one job: convert visitors from a specific campaign into leads or sales. We strip away distractions, s…
Learn moreLocal business websites
Local customers search on their phones, check your site in seconds, and call the business that looks most trustworthy ne…
Learn moreSEO & website optimisation
A beautiful site that nobody finds is a wasted investment. We bake search optimisation into the build — fast load times,…
Learn moreAreas we serve
Based in Colchester, Essex — working with businesses locally and across the UK.
Web design ColchesterWeb design EssexWeb design AberdeenWeb design BathWeb design BelfastWeb design BirminghamWeb design BournemouthWeb design BradfordWeb design BrightonWeb design BristolWeb design CambridgeWeb design CanterburyWeb design CardiffWeb design ChelmsfordWeb design CoventryWeb design DerbyWeb design DundeeWeb design EdinburghWeb design ExeterWeb design GlasgowWeb design GloucesterWeb design HullWeb design IpswichWeb design LeedsWeb design LeicesterWeb design LiverpoolWeb design LondonWeb design LutonWeb design ManchesterWeb design MiddlesbroughWeb design MidlandsWeb design Milton KeynesWeb design NewcastleWeb design NorthamptonWeb design NorwichWeb design NottinghamWeb design OxfordWeb design PeterboroughWeb design PlymouthWeb design PortsmouthWeb design PrestonWeb design ReadingWeb design SheffieldWeb design South EastWeb design SouthamptonWeb design Stoke-on-TrentWeb design SunderlandWeb design SwanseaWeb design SwindonWeb design WolverhamptonWeb design YorkWeb design Yorkshire
How we build
From first sketch to live on Google Cloud
A transparent, four-stage process — select a step to see what happens at each phase.
Stage preview
Hero section
Technology
Built with the best tools in the industry
We don't cut corners. Every site is built with modern development practices and deployed on Google Cloud Run — Google's serverless container platform.
CursorGoogle Cloud RunNext.jsTypeScriptDocker
Cursor AI Development
We leverage Cursor's AI-powered development environment to build faster, write cleaner code, and deliver projects in record time.
Google Cloud Run
Your site runs on Google's serverless container platform — auto-scaling, globally distributed, and pay-per-use.
Next.js & React
Modern JavaScript frameworks that deliver blazing-fast page loads, excellent SEO, and a premium user experience.
Enterprise Security
Automatic SSL certificates, DDoS protection, and Google's infrastructure security keep your site and data safe.
Global CDN
Content delivered from edge locations worldwide, ensuring fast load times for visitors wherever they are.
Analytics Ready
Google Analytics and Search Console integration so you can track performance and make data-driven decisions.
Why not a template?
Template sites vs Pettifer Works
Wix and Squarespace are fine for hobby projects. For a business that depends on its website, you need more.
| Feature | Wix / Squarespace | Pettifer Works |
|---|---|---|
| Custom design | ||
| Page load speed | Shared hosting | Sub-second on Cloud Run |
| SEO optimisation | Limited | Built-in from day one |
| You own the code | ||
| Hosting infrastructure | Flat monthly fee | Managed hosting from £15/mo |
| Auto-scaling | ||
| Support | Ticket queue | Direct contact |
| E-commerce ready | Add-on fees | Custom built |
| No monthly platform fee |
Honest comparison — we're confident enough to show you the difference.
About Pettifer Works — quick answers
Where is Pettifer Works based?
Pettifer Works is based in Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom. We serve businesses across the UK with remote delivery and local expertise.
How much does a Pettifer Works website cost?
Website Launch from £250, Trade Launch from £499 (website + Google + local SEO + reviews), Get Found from £1,199, Stay Visible from £99/month. Professional £999, Enterprise custom. Hosting from £15/month.
Does Pettifer Works use WordPress?
No. Pettifer Works builds custom websites with Next.js, React, and TypeScript — not WordPress themes or page builders.
Does Pettifer Works use templates?
No. Every Pettifer Works site is designed and coded from scratch for the client's business — never a generic template with a logo swapped in.
Who owns the website after completion?
Clients own their website code and content. No platform lock-in.
Does Pettifer Works provide hosting?
Managed Google Cloud Run hosting with SSL, auto-scaling, and monitoring — from £15/month.
Can Pettifer Works redesign existing websites?
Yes. Pettifer Works offers website refresh and redesign services — modernising design and performance while preserving SEO where possible. See /website-refresh for details.
Comparisons
Honest platform comparisons
Pettifer Works vs Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and more — when each option makes sense.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you build e-commerce websites?
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Yes. Our Enterprise tier includes e-commerce functionality with secure checkout and payment integrations. Smaller stores can be scoped on Professional plans.
Is SEO included?
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Every build package includes Basic SEO: page titles, meta descriptions, XML sitemap, robots.txt, and mobile-friendly structure. The Professional plan adds Advanced SEO: structured data (Schema.org), Open Graph tags, Google Analytics & Search Console, internal linking, and Core Web Vitals tuning.
What is the difference between Basic and Advanced SEO?
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Basic SEO (Small Site and above) covers Page titles, meta descriptions, XML sitemap, robots.txt, and mobile-friendly structure. Advanced SEO (Professional) adds Structured data (Schema.org), Open Graph tags, Google Analytics & Search Console, internal linking, and Core Web Vitals tuning.
Which plans include a CMS?
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A CMS is Admin dashboard to edit content without a developer — included on Enterprise only. Professional plans do not include a CMS — content updates after launch are billed at our hourly rate unless you upgrade to Enterprise.
What technology do you use?
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Modern React/Next.js front ends deployed on Google Cloud Run with SSL, auto-scaling, and performance monitoring.
Free tool
Free online visibility audit
Quick check on the services page — or open the full audit for Google profile checks, category scores, and package recommendations.
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