Website Development Agency Stockport
Your website should be one of your best salespeople. If it’s slow, clunky, or hard to use, you’re slamming the door in your customers’ faces. You don’t need a digital brochure; you need a high-performance business tool. We are Platform81, the Stockport web agency that builds fast, secure, and scalable websites designed to convert visitors into revenue.
We don’t rely on bloated templates or “drag-and-drop” guesswork. We are a team of proper developers based right here in Stockport, writing clean code that Google loves and your customers enjoy using. Whether you need a bespoke brochure site in Bramhall or a complex e-commerce platform for a town centre retailer, we build digital experiences that deliver a return on investment.
Our Web Development Services
Custom WordPress Development
WordPress powers the web, but most agencies use it lazily. We build high-performance, custom WordPress themes tailored to your brand. We strip away the unnecessary bloat found in commercial themes to give you a site that is lightning fast and secure. We give you a flexible backend (CMS) that makes it easy for your team to update content without breaking the design.
Shopify E-commerce
If you are serious about selling online, Shopify is a powerhouse. We design and build high-converting Shopify stores that turn browsers into buyers. From customising the checkout experience to integrating complex product variants, we help Stockport retailers compete with the national giants. We ensure your store is optimised for mobile sales and integrates seamlessly with your inventory systems.
Website Maintenance & Support
A website is like a car; it needs regular servicing to stay safe and run smooth. We offer proactive maintenance packages to keep your site secure. We handle the plugin updates, security patches, and daily backups so you don’t have to worry about hackers or downtime. If something does go wrong, our Stockport support team is just a phone call away to fix it.
UX/UI Design
We don’t just make things look pretty; we make them intuitive. Our User Experience (UX) design process focuses on how real people interact with your site. We simplify navigation, clarify calls to action, and remove friction points. The result is a website that guides users effortlessly towards the enquiry form or checkout button.
Why Partner With A Stockport Web Agency?
We Are Developers First
Many agencies are just marketers who install plugins. We are engineers. We understand the complex code that powers the web. This means we can build bespoke functionality that off-the-shelf templates simply can’t handle. If you need your website to talk to your CRM, your stock system, or your accounting software, we have the in-house technical skills to make it happen properly.
SEO Baked In, Not Bolt-On
A beautiful website is useless if nobody can find it. Because we are also an SEO agency, we build websites with search engines in mind from day one. We ensure the site structure, schema markup, and loading speeds are fully optimised for Google before launch. We don’t build a site and then try to fix the SEO; we bake it into the foundation.
100% In-House UK Team
We never farm your project out to cheap overseas developers. Every line of code is written right here in our Stockport studio. This means you have direct access to the people building your site. If something needs changing, we can do it sharpish. It guarantees quality control, better security, and a site that is built to British standards.
Future-Proof & Scalable
We build websites to last. We don’t use “hacky” fixes that break the moment you update a plugin. We write clean, compliant code that is secure and easy to maintain. As your business grows, your website grows with you. Whether you add ten products or ten thousand, the platforms we build are robust enough to handle the load.
Web Development FAQs
How much does a new website cost?
We don’t do “cookie-cutter” prices because we don’t build cookie-cutter sites. A simple brochure site for a local tradesperson will cost significantly less than a bespoke e-commerce platform for a national retailer. We provide a transparent, itemised quote based on your specific requirements. We focus on value—building a site that pays for itself through generated revenue.
How long will the build take?
Again, it depends on complexity. A standard brochure site typically takes 6-8 weeks from discovery to launch, while a complex e-commerce build might take 12 weeks or more. We provide a clear project timeline at the start so you know exactly what to expect. We prefer to do it right than do it rushed.
Will I be able to update the site myself?
Absolutely. We believe you should own your website, not be held hostage by it. We build our sites on user-friendly platforms like WordPress and Shopify. Before we launch, we provide full training on how to add pages, change text, and upload images. You’ll have full control over your day-to-day content.
Do you write the content for us?
We can do! Content is often the biggest bottleneck in web projects. If you don’t have the time or the in-house skills to write persuasive copy, our copywriting team can handle it for you. We write SEO-optimised content that captures your brand voice and helps you rank in Google.
Will my website work on mobile phones?
It’s non-negotiable. Google ranks sites based on their mobile version, and most of your customers are browsing on their phones. We design “mobile-first,” ensuring that your site looks and functions perfectly on every screen size, from the smallest smartphone to the largest desktop monitor.
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