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Web Design & Build Stockport

Your website is the first chance you get to make an impression, so make sure it stands out with an engaging design, simple UX and content that has impact. Our developers and designers deliver technical expertise and design flair to every single project. That’s why our web design team keeps picking up awards (Not that we’re boasting).

 

Design Methodology

Examine & Understand

If we don’t understand you, how can we help you? Every project starts with in-depth analysis and detailed questioning to make sure you never miss an opportunity. When we understand you, we can create something which is truly outstanding, from top-to-bottom.<

Client Collaboration

Developers are important. So are designers. But your goals always come first, and they underpin our whole process. Combining our industry knowledge with your experience and understanding, we’ll create a bespoke web design that honestly and accurately represents your business.

Improve

We will work with you to make sure your website works harder, getting the results you need.

Experience

All our insight, all your passion – it all counts for nothing if your users can’t easily and intuitively find what they need. We use every user experience tool and technique at our disposal to make sure your website is as functional as it is beautiful.

Coding Capabilities

Manage Your Content

We love WordPress, and so will you when you see how simple it is to update your content and images from anywhere in the world.

Fully Responsive

Device compatibility is a must. Whether your customer uses a desktop, a mobile or a tablet, they’ll reap the rewards of our accessible, user-focused designs.

Selling Made Simple

We use WooCommerce and Magento to make buying and selling simple for you and your customers. From landing page to checkout in just a few clicks. That’s our goal.

Cross Browser Compatibility

Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. No matter the browsers you or your customers use, we’ll test and test again to make sure your site looks the part and functions correctly at all times.

Bespoke Development

We don’t believe in “one size fits all”. Your website will be designed from scratch to meet your exact specifications and objectives.

Cutting Edge Tech

Our Stockport based developers never stand still. If new technology will make your website better, or our agency’s processes slicker, you can bet we’ll already have implemented it.

The Sugar Coating

Web Hosting

Our sister company, WebHost81, will host your site on a fully monitored and protected UK-based server. Speed, security and reliability are guaranteed.

Maintenance

Publishing your site is only the beginning. We also offer structured support contracts to give you peace of mind that your site is always up to date and functioning in the best possible way.

Optimisation

Building a responsive, eye-catching website isn’t enough to get found. If you want to ensure growth, your site needs to be seen by the right people. That’s where our search engine optimisation services come in.

WEB DESIGN & BUILD

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build a new website with Platform81?

Most of our websites take between 8-12 weeks from kick-off to launch, depending on the complexity and how quickly you can provide feedback. We don’t rush the important bits like planning and testing, because cutting corners at the start means headaches down the line. That said, if you’re in a proper hurry, we can discuss faster timelines for simpler projects.

What's your approach to making websites that actually convert visitors?

We start with understanding what makes your customers tick, not just making something that looks nice but doesn’t perform. Our design process combines your business objectives with user experience best practices and data-driven insights from previous projects we’ve delivered for similar businesses. The result is a website that not only looks the business but actually brings in the business too.

Do you build websites that we can update ourselves?

Aye, we build most of our sites on user-friendly content management systems that give you control without needing to be a tech whizz. We’ll provide training for your team so you can confidently make day-to-day updates, but we’re always on hand if you need help with the trickier bits.

What's the difference between your websites and cheaper options like Wix or Squarespace?

Our websites are custom-built around your specific business needs rather than forcing you into templates that thousands of other companies are using. We focus on creating unique, high-performance sites that are properly optimized for search engines, load quickly, and give you much more flexibility to grow and adapt as your business evolves.

How do you make sure our website works properly on mobile phones?

Every website we build is designed with a mobile-first approach, meaning we start by making sure it works brilliantly on smaller screens before scaling up. We test extensively across different devices and screen sizes to ensure your customers get a proper good experience whether they’re on their phone on the train or sat at their desk.

What happens if something goes wrong after our website launches?

We don’t just build your site and scarper – we offer ongoing support packages to keep everything running smoothly after launch. Our team responds quickly to sort any issues that crop up, and we proactively monitor site performance to catch potential problems before they affect your customers.

Can you integrate our website with other systems like our CRM or booking software?

We’ve got loads of experience connecting websites with all sorts of business systems to create seamless workflows and avoid double-handling of data. Whether it’s Salesforce, HubSpot, booking systems, payment gateways, or bespoke internal software, we’ll find a way to make everything talk to each other properly.

Will our new website be secure?

Security isn’t an afterthought for us – we build it into every site from day one with proper encryption, secure hosting, and regular updates. We follow industry best practices for data protection and can advise on GDPR compliance to make sure your customers’ information stays safe and sound.

How much input will we have during the design process?

You’ll be involved at every stage, from initial concepts through to the finished product, with plenty of opportunities to give your two cents. We believe the best websites come from proper collaboration between our expertise and your knowledge of your business, so we’ll never disappear for weeks and then present you with a finished site you’ve never seen before.

What ongoing costs should we expect after our website launches?

You’ll need to budget for hosting, domain renewal, and any premium plugin licenses that your site requires. We recommend setting aside a bit for ongoing maintenance and improvements too, as websites that don’t evolve tend to fall behind the competition before long.

Testimonials

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Nick Howard
Nick Howard
13:54 07 Apr 25
It’s been a great experience working with Harry on our PPC strategy. He’s clearly highly knowledgeable, extremely professional, and always willing to go the extra mile to deliver results. We've seen a significant improvement in our ROAS since working with him. Highly recommended.
Thomas Robins
Thomas Robins
08:57 02 Apr 25
A great agency that is perfecting for supporting small businesses such as ours with an array of small and complex needs from marketing to web development and more.My personal experience with my point of contact Callie was faultless. She was always extremely responsive and happy to help, keeping me updated with all our projects every step of the way.
Sean Donkin
Sean Donkin
21:53 18 Mar 25
Worked with Platform81 for the creative and build of our new website aligning to our rebrand - guys did a first class job, couldn't have asked for a more supportive team, and our website is performing well, really well received but our SLT & industry, thank you.
Ben Pollard
Ben Pollard
15:38 08 Nov 24
British Judo have worked Platform81 throughout 2024 as we launched a brand new website. The team worked tirelessly to get the website launched against the clock in November. We are pleased to say the new website developed offers a significant upgrade on look and feel across the site with positive feedback across the judo community.Despite an ever-changing brief, we can't thank the team enough for their flexibility and hardwork including Oli, Dan, Ryan and the rest of the P81 team.We look forward to working with them moving forwards and developing the site further with new and enhanced features.
Ben Garner
Ben Garner
13:20 05 Nov 24
A brilliant digital marketing agency! A brilliant team who run two websites for us, PPC, SEO and social media. Very happy with every piece of work they have completed for us!
matheen bukhari
matheen bukhari
12:58 01 Nov 24
Professional bunch of people!They have worked for us on multiple websites, and every-time delivered the best quality, better UI/UX and stunning websites.Highly recommended
Annella Williams
Annella Williams
11:33 14 Oct 24
Absolute pleasure to work with this team and would definitely work with them in the future. They delivered 2 beautiful websites which exceeded expectations :)
Jenni McDougall
Jenni McDougall
11:58 08 Oct 24
Platform81 have created for us a wonderful new website, it includes all of the functionality we need and we are delighted with it.
Gemma Ordidge
Gemma Ordidge
09:16 29 Jul 24
This is the first time I have worked with Platform81 and I must say I have been impressed from start to finish with our web development project. Great communication, a fab team who are super helpful and flexible - they really did feel like an extension of the team. Strongly recommend.
Vinesh Mistry
Vinesh Mistry
11:06 19 Jul 24
We have been using Platform 81 for many years to manage our company website and to also complete our SEO. They have an experienced team who are very helpful and supportive to our business. They have helped us grow and move forward with the ever changing landscape of web design and management. Highly recommended.
Shelley Dyer
Shelley Dyer
14:44 18 Mar 24
I've worked with Platform 81 for over five years now. They have provided a variety of work for me for two different companies including new website builds, ecommerce sites and SEO. They are exceptional at everything they do. The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and they place the needs of the customer at the heart of everything they do.
The Magic Tractor
The Magic Tractor
07:50 08 Feb 24
Big shoutout to Matt and David at P81! ???? These guys are amazing - super friendly and crazy smart. We've been working together for years, and we're excited to continue teaming up to help our clients. Thanks for being awesome, Matt, David and team! ????
Ethan Taylor
Ethan Taylor
09:09 02 Feb 24
We have used Platform81 for our new website and will be using them for another two upcoming website projects. They have both achieved and exceeded our expectations with regards to timeframes, design and functionality for our website.Big thanks to Nick, Caroline, Oliver, Sam and the rest of the team - looking forward to our continued work in the future!
Hamish Gill
Hamish Gill
14:36 30 Jan 24
Great experience - very happy with the work Platform81 have completed for me. Great guys too!
Tom White
Tom White
10:56 22 Jan 24
We used Platform81 for a whole website redesign and they have been great to work with - wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others!
CJ Micallef
CJ Micallef
09:21 20 Dec 23
Platform 81 are the best website provider we have ever worked with. The staff are highly responsive, committed to our vision, always diligently working away in the back ground to help our company achieve. Thank you for everything you have all done in 2023, we look forward to sharing further success in 2024.
Annelous Konijnenberg
Annelous Konijnenberg
11:01 06 Dec 23
The team at Platform 81 has been fantastic to work with. They were incredibly proactive & supportive throughout the process, making working with them & getting to a final product a very smooth experience. Thank you for the great work!
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