higher bounce probability when a page takes 3 seconds to load instead of 1
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Custom Web Development Services That Convert
Fast, secure websites built to win enquiries, rank on Google and grow with your business.
Cyber Ghost is a UK web development agency building custom websites and web apps for small and growing businesses. Every project has a fixed price agreed in writing, most sites launch in 2–4 weeks, and you own everything we build.
- UK-basedteam
- Fixed-priceprojects
- 2–4 weekstypical launch
- You ownthe code
Overview
Why Your Website Needs to Do More Than Look Good
Your website is often the first conversation a customer has with your business. For many small businesses, that conversation goes wrong before it starts.
Pages load slowly on mobile. Content is hard to update without a developer. The site looks dated next to competitors, and it was never built with search engines in mind. According to Google, 53% of mobile visitors leave a page that takes longer than three seconds to load. Those visitors do not complain; they simply choose someone else.
A custom website fixes this at the foundation. It is built to load quickly, work on every device, rank in search and turn visitors into enquiries, and it stays easy for your team to manage.
Did You Know?
of mobile websites pass Google’s Core Web Vitals
Source: HTTP Archive Web Almanac 2024average online cart abandonment rate
Source: Baymard Instituteof shoppers leave because checkout is too long or complicated
Source: Baymard InstituteOur services
Web Design and Development Services
From a five-page business site to a full customer portal, we cover every stage of web design and development around how your business works.
Business and Corporate Websites
Professional websites that explain what you do clearly, build trust and turn visitors into calls and enquiries. Built on a content management system so your team can update pages, news and services without technical help.
Custom Web Design
As a custom web design company, we design every site from scratch around your brand and your customers, never from a theme. We start with wireframes to plan the user journey, then design key pages for your approval before development.
WordPress Development
Custom WordPress themes and plugins built for speed and security, without heavy page builders. Get the flexibility of WordPress with the performance of a custom build.
Ecommerce Website Development
Online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce or a custom platform, with fast product pages, simple checkout and secure payments. Designed to reduce abandoned carts and make repeat buying easy.
Web Applications
Customer portals, booking systems, dashboards and database-driven tools that replace spreadsheets and manual admin.
Custom Functionality and Integrations
Connect your website to the tools you already use, including CRM, booking, payment and accounting systems, so data flows automatically and nothing is entered twice.
Website Redesign and Migration
Rebuild your site on a modern platform while protecting the rankings you have earned. We map old URLs, set up redirects and check search performance after launch.
Get a Redesign QuoteBuilt around your business
Small Business Website Design in the UK
Most of our clients are UK small and growing businesses that need a website to do real commercial work, not just exist online.
When a custom website is the right choice
A custom build makes sense when your website needs to generate leads or sales, when you need features such as booking or integrations, or when your current site is holding back your credibility. It can grow with your business instead of being replaced as soon as your needs change.
When a template is enough
If you are testing an idea or need a simple online presence quickly, a template or DIY builder can be a sensible start. We will tell you honestly if that is the better option. Our Launch Site package offers a professional starting point without the limitations of DIY tools.
Included in every project
What Every Website Includes
These are standard on every project we build, not paid extras.
- Clean code, logical heading structure, schema markup, XML sitemap and correct redirects
- Optimised images, efficient code and quality hosting setup
- Responsive layouts for phones, tablets and desktops, designed with accessibility in mind
- SSL certificates, secure configuration, backups and testing on real devices and browsers
- Google Analytics 4 and Search Console, with tracking on forms, calls and bookings
The Process
Our Website Design and Development Process
A clear seven-stage process, with your approval at every step. Timings are for a typical business website; stores and web apps are scheduled in your quote.
- 1
Discover
A free 30-minute call to understand your goals, customers and competitors, plus a review of your current website. (Week 1)
- 2
Define
A written plan covering pages, features, technical requirements, timeline and fixed price, delivered within 48 hours of the call. (Week 1)
- 3
Design
Wireframes and visual designs for key pages, refined with your feedback. If you already have designs, we review and prepare them for development. (Weeks 1–2)
- 4
Develop
We build the front end, back end, content management system and custom features, sharing progress every week. (Weeks 2–3)
- 5
Test and Optimise
We check functionality, speed, accessibility, security and major devices before launch. (Weeks 3–4)
- 6
Launch
We handle go-live, redirects and Google setup, then train your team to manage content. (Week 4)
- 7
Support and Scale
After launch you get 30–90 days of support, then optional care plans for maintenance, improvements and new features as you grow.
Our toolkit
Technologies and Platforms
We recommend the platform that suits your goals and your team, not the one we prefer to work in.
CMS and ecommerce platforms
- WordPress
- Shopify
- WooCommerce
Front-end development
- HTML5
- CSS
- JavaScript
- React
- Next.js
Back-end development
- PHP
- Node.js
- Secure APIs
- Databases
Why work with us
What You Get From a Custom Website
The point of a new website is not the website itself. It is what the website does for your business.
The business impact
- Faster pages keep visitors engaged and support your Google rankings.
- Clear layouts, strong calls to action and simple forms turn visitors into customers.
- Your team can edit pages, posts and products without waiting for a developer.
- Add new pages, features and integrations as your business grows.
- Modern code, regular updates and backups help protect your business and customers.
Why Choose Cyber Ghost
- UK-based team who work in your time zone and respond promptly.
- SEO, user experience and conversion planning start before design.
- One point of contact from your first call through launch and beyond.
- Your code, domain, hosting, content and accounts are registered in your name; take them with you if you change provider.
- Choose a one-off project, monthly care plan or ongoing development support.
- Get a written fixed-price quote before work begins. If the scope stays the same, the price does too.
Client results
Web Development Projects and Results
A selection of published projects and the results they delivered.
Rebuilt for speed, restructured for search
300% organic traffic in 90 days
- SectorOnline retail
A growing online store was invisible for the product searches that mattered. Pages loaded slowly, category copy was thin, and every URL competed with another for the same term.
What we did
- Technical clean-up: speed, crawl paths, structured data and duplicate URLs
- Category pages rewritten around real buying searches
- Internal linking that pushed authority to the pages that convert
- Content plan mapped to the buyer journey rather than keyword volume
Outcome Organic traffic tripled inside 90 days, with growth concentrated on the categories that actually sell.
Read the full case studyStraightforward pricing
Pricing, Timelines and Engagement Options
The cost depends on the pages, features, integrations and content involved. Every project gets a fixed written quote; these starting points show where most projects begin.
| Package | From | Typical delivery | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Site | £299 | About 1 week | New businesses needing a professional one-page presence |
| Business Website | £799 | 2–3 weeks | Service businesses needing up to 10 custom pages |
| Growth Website | £1,499 | 3–4 weeks | Businesses needing booking, ecommerce or integrations |
| Web App or Large Store | Fixed quote | Scoped on a call | Portals, SaaS products and larger stores |
One-off projects or ongoing support
Most clients start with a fixed-price project. After launch, you can stop there or choose a monthly care plan for updates, security and improvements, or ongoing development support for new features.
What your quote includes and ongoing costs
Your quote covers planning, design, development, testing, launch and the support period. After launch, regular costs are hosting, your domain and any paid plugins or licences. Care plans start from £99 a month with no long-term contract.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
It depends on pages, features and integrations. Websites start from £299 for a Launch Site, £799 for a Business Website and £1,499 for a Growth Website. Every project gets a fixed written quote.
Most business websites launch in 2–4 weeks from sign-off. Stores and web apps take longer, and your quote includes a week-by-week timeline. Quick feedback on designs helps keep everything on schedule.
We choose what suits your goals and budget: WordPress for most business sites, Shopify or WooCommerce for stores, and React or Next.js for fast, app-like sites and portals.
Yes. Every site is designed mobile-first, tested on real devices and built with Google Core Web Vitals in mind. The document reports that 43% of mobile websites pass these checks.
Yes. Every site launches with clean code, schema markup, an XML sitemap, meta tags and redirects, plus Google Analytics 4, Search Console and enquiry tracking.
Yes. We build an easy-to-use content management system and train your team so you can edit text, images and blog posts without paying a developer.
Yes. Once paid for, your code, design files, content, domain and accounts are yours. If you change provider, we hand everything over at no cost.
A redesign should include a URL map, 301 redirects and preserved metadata. We monitor Search Console after launch to help protect existing traffic.
Every site includes an SSL certificate, secure configuration and backups. Care plans add ongoing security updates and monitoring.
Every project includes post-launch support. After that, choose a care plan from £99 a month for updates, security and changes, or take full handover with documentation. There is no long-term contract.
Web Development Quote
Get a Free Website Development Quote
Every month your website underperforms, potential customers choose someone else. Tell us what you need and we will reply within one working day to book a free 30-minute call. You will have a written plan and a fixed price within 48 hours of that call.
- UK-based team
- Transparent price
- Full site ownership
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