Web Design · Cork
A website that earns its keep.
Most websites are brochures. They sit there, look passable, and convert exactly nobody. The website you actually need is one that loads fast, says the right things in the right order, and turns curious visitors into enquiries.
I build websites for Cork businesses on WordPress, GitHub + Vercel (for fully custom builds), or Squarespace. Three-week turnaround. SEO-optimised from the foundation up. Mobile-first because most of your visitors are on phones.
Realistic timeline
How long it takes.
Three weeks from kickoff to launch. Then the site is live and earning its keep. No six-month agency builds.
Web design timeline
Week 1
Strategy and copy
Discovery, keyword research, sitemap, first-draft copy for every page written by me.
ROI InvestingWeek 2
Design and build
Moodboard locked, design applied to every page, built directly in your chosen platform.
ROI InvestingWeek 3
Revisions and launch
Two revision rounds per page, SEO checks, speed optimisation, mobile testing. Launch Friday.
ROI Ready to launchMonth 2+
Live and converting
Site is generating enquiries, rankings start climbing, post-launch support active.
ROI Returns startingThe Fit Test
Who web design is right for.
Right for you if
- Your current site is more than five years old and looks it
- You are planning to spend on paid ads. Sending traffic to a bad site is setting money on fire
- Your site does not work properly on mobile (test it on a real phone, not a desktop browser at narrow width)
- You are launching a new business, product line, or service and need a proper online home
- Your current site is on a builder you cannot edit yourself (Wix, an ancient WordPress build, custom code from a developer you cannot find)
Not for you if
- You want a quick template swap and €200 of design tweaks. There are cheaper builders for that
- You need a complex web app, a booking system custom-built, or a multi-language site. Outside my scope, I will refer you to a specialist
- You expect 50 pages built in two weeks. The three-week timeline assumes a focused scope
- You are not sure what you sell or who you sell to. The website cannot fix that. Strategy first, design second
What's included
What you get in a build.
Discovery and strategy
Before any design, we sit down (call) and work out what the site needs to do, who it is for, and what success looks like. Written brief, agreed by you.
Moodboard and direction
Visual direction agreed before I touch any pixels. References, type, colour, mood. Two rounds of revision included.
Keyword research and content briefing
What each page should rank for and what it needs to say to do so. Done before design, not bolted on after.
Copy you can actually publish
I write the copy as part of the build. You review, edit, and approve. No 'send us your content' deadlock that kills 90% of agency builds.
Design and build
One full design round, two revisions per page. Built directly in your chosen platform.
On-page SEO
Meta tags, structured data, image alt text, internal linking, sitemap, GSC connection. The full technical foundation done properly.
Mobile-first responsiveness
Designed for phones first, then scaled up to desktop. Tested on real devices. If it does not work on an iPhone SE, it does not ship.
Speed optimisation
Page speed scores 85+ on mobile, 95+ on desktop, or I keep working on it until they do. No exceptions.
30 days of post-launch support
Free fixes, tweaks, and questions for the first 30 days. Ongoing maintenance available as a separate engagement after that if you want it.
The Process
Three weeks. Two phases.
Weeks one and two are the build phase. Week three is the launch phase. Clear timeline because vagueness kills web projects.
Week 1. Strategy, research, and copy.
Discovery call, keyword research, sitemap, content briefing, and first-draft copy for every page. By the end of week 1 you have a written plan and the words that will go on the site.
Week 2. Design and build.
Moodboard locked, design applied to every page, built directly in your chosen platform. By end of week 2, the site exists at a staging URL and you can click through every page.
Week 3. Revisions, polish, launch.
Up to two revision rounds per page, technical SEO checks, speed optimisation, accessibility checks, mobile testing on real devices. Launch on Friday of week 3.
Platforms
What I build on. And why.
The right platform depends on what you need. I will recommend based on your situation, not what is easiest for me.
WordPress
The default for most builds. Maximum flexibility, easy to edit yourself, plays well with everything. Modern themes, no Elementor bloat.
GitHub + Vercel (custom)
For fully custom builds using modern frameworks like Astro. Best-in-class performance, unlimited design control, deployed via GitHub. This site is built this way. Requires my involvement for changes.
Squarespace
When you want clean, simple, and easy to maintain on your own afterwards. Lower ceiling on customisation, lower cost.
Pricing
What it costs.
Web design is project priced, not retained. Roughly €170 per week equivalent over a three-week build. Two pricing tiers depending on platform.
WordPress or GitHub + Vercel
From €600
Home page
Additional pages
+ €200 per additional page in the main nav.
Typical total
- 5-page site: ~€1,400
- 8-page site: ~€2,000
Squarespace
From €500
Home page
Additional pages
+ €150 per additional page in the main nav.
Typical total
- 5-page site: ~€1,100
- 8-page site: ~€1,550
What is and is not included.
Included: discovery, strategy, copywriting, design, build, on-page SEO, mobile responsiveness, speed optimisation, and 30 days of post-launch support.
Not included: hosting (a few euros a month with SiteGround, Vercel, or Squarespace), domain registration if you do not have one already, premium plugin licences (rarely needed), or custom photography and video. I will be upfront about any third-party costs before we start.
Web design projects do not carry a money-back guarantee because the work cannot be unmade once delivered. I do offer two revision rounds per page during the build to make sure you are happy with the result.
FAQ
Things people ask.
How long does a web design project actually take?
Three weeks if we both stay on schedule with reviews and decisions. Four to five weeks if timelines slip. The build itself is quick. What extends timelines is waiting on things like brand assets, copy sign-off, or feedback rounds, which is why I structure everything so we know exactly what is needed and when.
Do you write the copy or do I have to?
I write it. You review, edit, and approve. Most agencies expect you to send them content, which is why most agency builds drag on for six months. You hired me because writing is not your job. So I do it.
Can I edit the site myself after you build it?
Depends on the platform. WordPress and Squarespace are designed to be edited by non-developers. GitHub + Vercel custom builds require me to make changes, because they involve code. I will hand over login details for WordPress/Squarespace builds, run you through how to edit, and leave you with a 15-minute video walkthrough specific to your site. For custom builds, ongoing changes go through me on an hourly basis or a small monthly retainer.
Do I need to be in Cork to work with you?
No. Most of the build is done remotely anyway. I can meet in Cork in person at the start and end if you want. Cork-based clients get priority on response times during business hours, but the work itself is platform-independent.
Will it rank on Google?
It will be technically set up to rank. Whether it actually ranks depends on what keywords you are going after, who your competition is, and what you do for SEO after launch. I include the foundation. Ongoing SEO is a separate service if you want to push for rankings actively.
What happens if I need changes a year later?
You either make them yourself (WordPress and Squarespace only), or come back and I bill hourly (€60/hr) for one-off updates. Ongoing care plans for sites I have built can be arranged as a small monthly retainer.
Two ways to start.
Option 1. Book a 20-min call.
We talk. I learn about your business. You learn about how I work. No pitch deck, no pressure. If it is not a fit, I will tell you and point you at someone who is.
Book a callOption 2. Get the free audit.
Tell me your website and your industry. I spend an hour on it and come back with a report telling you exactly where you are leaking enquiries online. No call required. No follow-up unless you want one.
Get the free report