Right then. You need a website for your Chepstow business. Fair play.

Problem is, most web designers will flog you some WordPress thing that loads slower than the M4 at rush hour. Then charge you monthly fees to keep the damn thing working.

We do things differently. Hand-coded websites that actually work. Fast as you like.

Why Chepstow Businesses Need Proper Websites

Chepstow's a tidy spot. Historic castle. Gateway to Wales. Proper businesses that deserve proper websites.

But here's the thing. Your customers aren't just local anymore. Someone in Cardiff might find you online. Or Newport. Maybe even further out like Swansea or Bridgend.

Your website is working 24/7. Even when you're not.

Trouble is, most websites are rubbish. Slow loading. Confusing navigation. Built on WordPress with 47 plugins that break every other Tuesday.

What Makes a Website Actually Work

Speed. That's the big one. Google measures site speed in milliseconds. Your customers measure it in patience.

Our sites load in under a second. Every time. Because we build everything on Google Firebase. No WordPress. No plugins. Just clean, fast code.

Then there's the mobile thing. Most people browse on their phones now. Your site needs to work perfectly on a tiny screen. Obvious stuff, but you'd be amazed how many designers get this wrong.

The Problem with Most Web Design Companies

They'll want a "discovery workshop." Video calls. Brand strategy sessions. All that corporate nonsense.

Then they'll build you a WordPress site. Chuck in a few plugins. Job done.

Six months later? Site's been hacked. Or crashed. Or both. Monthly maintenance fees start rolling in.

We skip all that. You tell us what you need. We build it. You pay once. Done.

Check out our portfolio if you want to see what proper websites look like.

Hand-Coded vs WordPress: Why It Matters

WordPress powers about 40% of the internet. It's popular because it's easy. Problem is, easy often means slow.

WordPress sites need databases. Themes. Plugins. Updates. Security patches. It's like building a house with 50 different contractors who don't talk to each other.

Hand-coding means we write every line ourselves. No unnecessary bloat. No security holes from dodgy plugins. Just clean, fast code that does exactly what it needs to do.

Our Firebase setup means sub-second load times. Always. Your Chepstow customers (and Google) will love you for it.

What We Actually Build

Websites, obviously. But proper ones.

Need e-commerce? We'll integrate Stripe payments. No monthly fees from some platform you've never heard of.

Want invoicing sorted? We connect everything to Xero. Automated. Tidy.

Customer service eating your time? AI chatbots that actually help people. Not the rubbish ones that just annoy everyone.

You can see the full range of our services if you're curious.

Local Knowledge, Modern Tech

We're based in Newport. We know South Wales. We know what works for businesses around here.

Whether you're a Chepstow restaurant wanting online bookings, or a Cwmbran retailer needing e-commerce, we get it.

But we use proper modern tech. Google Firebase. Automated everything. The kind of stuff the big companies use.

Practical Stuff You Can Do Right Now

While you're thinking about a new website, here's some free advice:

Test your current site speed. Go to PageSpeed Insights. Type in your URL. If it's not green, you've got problems.

Check it on your phone. Properly check it. Try to actually use it. If you're swearing at the screen, your customers probably are too.

Look at your analytics. How long do people stay on your site? If it's under 30 seconds, something's wrong.

Ask someone else to find your phone number. Sounds daft, but if they can't find it in 10 seconds, you're losing business.

What Good Websites Actually Cost

Proper websites aren't free. But they shouldn't cost the earth either.

Our starter sites begin at £899. That's a proper hand-coded website. Fast loading. Mobile-friendly. No monthly fees.

Need e-commerce or fancy integrations? Growth package starts at £1,899.

Want the full works? Premium from £3,500+.

One payment. No ongoing fees. No WordPress maintenance headaches.

Why We Don't Do Video Calls

Most agencies love meetings. Discovery sessions. Brand workshops. Hours of talking before any actual work happens.

We think that's daft.

You know your business better than we ever will. Tell us what you need. We'll build it.

Faster. Cheaper. Less faff.

Have a look through our blog for more thoughts on web design without the corporate nonsense.

Ready to get started? Get in touch and let's build you a proper website that actually works. No video calls required. Just good honest web design for Chepstow businesses who want something better than the usual WordPress rubbish.