Small business websites
Professional websites for small businesses — without agency prices
Pettifer Works builds small business websites from £250 — mobile-first, SEO-ready, custom-coded. Managed Google Cloud Run hosting from £15/month. Colchester, Essex studio serving the UK.
You do not need a six-figure agency budget to look professional online. We build focused, fast websites for trades, consultants, retailers, and local service businesses — designed to explain what you do, build trust, and make it easy to get in touch.
Who is this for?
Built for owner-operators and small teams who need a credible web presence without the complexity of a large corporate site.
Who it is for
Built for owner-operators and small teams who need a credible web presence without the complexity of a large corporate site.
- Tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, builders, installers
- Consultants, coaches, and freelancers
- Independent retailers and local shops
- New businesses launching their first website
- Sole traders replacing a Facebook-only presence
The problem
No website — or a bad one — sends customers to rivals
Most people search online before they call. If you have no site, or one that looks untrustworthy on a phone, they choose a competitor who looks more established.
- You rely on word of mouth but miss people searching Google
- Your Facebook page does not show up in local search results
- Competitors look more professional and win the enquiry
- You cannot easily share a link that explains your services
- Quoting and contact details are buried or hard to find on mobile
What's included
Everything in your project
- Up to 5 pages — home, services, about, contact, and one extra
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Contact form with email notifications
- Google Maps embed and click-to-call buttons
- Basic on-page SEO — titles, meta descriptions, headings
- SSL certificate and fast Google Cloud Run hosting
- Social media links and basic analytics setup
- Launch support and handover documentation
See pricing & hosting for plan details, or build your package for a clear estimate.
Typical process
How we deliver small business websites
Quick discovery
A focused call to understand your services, area, and what makes you different.
Content & design
We structure your pages and design a clean layout that builds trust fast.
Build & review
Your site is built, tested on mobile, and shared for feedback before launch.
Go live
Deployed with SSL, connected to your domain, and ready for customers to find you.
Examples
Work and mockups
Solarithm — small business credibility
Clear services, trust stats, and straightforward enquiry paths — the formula that works for local B2B.
Small business layout
A typical structure: hero, services, about, testimonials, and contact — optimised for mobile.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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