Website Design

Internet Direct understands that your website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers. It's not just a digital brochure - it's a powerful tool for building credibility, generating leads, and driving sales. Since the 1990s, we've been crafting websites that combine design with robust functionality, helping businesses across all sectors establish and grow their online presence.

Our approach to website design goes beyond aesthetics. We take the time to understand your business, your industry, your competitors, and most importantly, your customers. This understanding allows us to create websites that not only look good but also help deliver a return for your business.

Our Website Design Process

From initial strategy to post-launch support, our comprehensive process ensures your website is strategically designed, expertly developed, and built to drive results for your business.

Discovery and Strategy

Every successful website project begins with discovery. We invest time in getting to know your business. What products or services do you offer? Who are your target customers? What makes you different from your competitors? By answering these questions, we develop an understanding that informs every design decision we make.

User Experience Planning

Great websites are built around user experience. We map out customer journeys, considering how visitors will interact with your site from their first click to conversion. This includes planning your site's information architecture, navigation structure, and content hierarchy. We ensure that your most important messages are front and center, and that visitors can easily find what they're looking for.

Visual Design

This is where your website comes to life visually. We create websites that truly reflect your brand identity while incorporating modern design principles and best practices. We carefully select color schemes, typography, imagery, and layout elements that resonate with your target audience. Every design element serves a purpose - whether it's building trust, conveying professionalism, or encouraging action.

Development and Programming

We use code that ensures your site performs reliably across virtually all browsers and devices. Whether you need a simple brochure site or a complex e-commerce platform with custom functionality, we have the technical expertise to bring your vision to reality.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Before launch, we rigorously test every aspect of your website. This includes checking all links, forms, and interactive elements; testing on multiple browsers and devices; verifying load times and performance; and ensuring all content displays correctly. We don't launch until we're confident your site provides an excellent experience for every visitor.

Launch and Beyond

Launching your website is just the beginning. We are always available for updates, amendments and enhancements. As your business evolves, your website can evolve.

What's Included in Our Website Design Service

Responsive Design

Today's users access websites from countless devices - desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones of all sizes. Every website we create is fully responsive, meaning it automatically adapts to provide an optimal viewing experience regardless of screen size. Your content remains accessible and attractive whether viewed on a 27-inch monitor or a 5-inch phone screen.

Search Engine Optimisation

A beautiful website is only valuable if people can find it. We build SEO best practices into every site we create, including clean code structure, proper heading hierarchy, optimised page titles and meta descriptions, fast loading times, and mobile-friendliness. This foundation gives your site the best possible chance of ranking well in search engine results.

Security Features

Website security is paramount. We implement SSL certificates to encrypt data transmission, keep all software and plugins updated, use secure hosting environments, and follow security best practices in our coding. Your website and your visitors' data remain protected against common threats.

Performance Optimisation

Website speed directly impacts user experience and search rankings. We optimise images, minimize code, leverage browser caching, and implement other performance enhancements to ensure your site loads quickly. Fast-loading sites keep visitors engaged and improve conversion rates.

Types of Websites We Design

Corporate and Business Websites

Present your company professionally with a website that showcases your services, builds credibility, and generates leads. Whether you're a startup or an established enterprise, we create sites that reflect your brand values and business objectives.

E-commerce Websites

Sell your products online with a secure, user-friendly e-commerce website. We design online stores that make shopping easy, with intuitive navigation, detailed product pages, streamlined checkout processes, and secure payment integration. From small boutiques to large catalogs, we have the expertise to build your online retail presence.

Portfolio and Creative Websites

Showcase your work with a stunning portfolio website that lets your creativity shine. Perfect for photographers, designers, artists, and other creative professionals, these sites put your work front and center with elegant galleries and engaging layouts.

Service Business Websites

Whether you're a consultant, contractor, professional service provider, or local business, we create websites that clearly communicate what you do, build trust with potential clients, and make it easy for people to contact you or book your services.

Why Choose Internet Direct for Your Website Design

Decades of Experience

Since the 1990s, we've been designing websites for businesses across all industries. We've seen trends come and go, technologies evolve, and user expectations change. This wealth of experience means we know what works and what doesn't. We apply lessons learned from thousands of projects to create websites that deliver results.

Diverse Portfolio

Our client portfolio ranges from major PLCs to single-owner businesses, spanning industries from manufacturing to retail, professional services to e-commerce. This diversity means we bring fresh perspectives to every project. We strive to understand the unique challenges and opportunities in your sector and can adapt our approach accordingly.

Complete Service

When you work with Internet Direct, you're partnering with a team that can handle every aspect of your online presence. Beyond design, we offer hosting, domain registration, email services, SEO, and ongoing support. Having a single point of contact for all your web needs simplifies management and ensures everything works together seamlessly.

Transparent Communication

We believe in clear, honest communication throughout the design process. You'll always know what we're working on, where the project stands. We explain technical concepts in plain language and involve you in key decisions. Your input is valued and incorporated into the final product.

Long-Term Partnership

We don't view website design as a one-time transaction. We're interested in building long-term relationships with our clients. Many businesses we started working with in the early days of the internet are still clients today. As your business grows and evolves, we're here to support you with updates, enhancements, and strategic guidance.

Investment and Timeline

Every website project is unique, and pricing varies based on complexity, functionality requirements, content volume, and custom features. During our initial consultation, we'll discuss your needs and budget to develop a proposal that outlines exactly what's included.

Timeline also varies by project scope. A straightforward business website might be completed in 4-6 weeks, while a complex e-commerce site with custom features could take 12-16 weeks. We provide realistic timelines upfront and keep you informed of progress throughout the project.

We believe in transparency about costs and never surprise you with unexpected charges. Our proposals clearly break down what you're paying for, and any additional work beyond the original scope is discussed and approved before we proceed.

Ready to Get Started?

The first step is a conversation where we learn about your business, your goals, and your vision for your website. There's no obligation, and we're happy to answer any questions you have about the process.

Contact us today at 01243 607171 or email sales@idms.co.uk to schedule your consultation.