Web Design in Stockport
Custom WordPress websites to help your small business growHello, I’m John – a web designer based in Stockport with over 30 years’ experience. I create custom WordPress websites and memorable brand identities to help small businesses express themselves and grow. Working closely with my clients, I provide ongoing advice and support from my small home studio in Marple.
Web design and branding services in Stockport
Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative
Website redesign to help the Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative grow their membership.
A Person Centred
Branding and web design for a private Autism and ADHD assessment service.
Meredith and Eyre Trailers
Custom website for a leading Trailer manufacturer based in Greater Manchester.
Colebarn
Timeless branding and web design for a luxury interior design company based in an old Blacksmith’s Forge.
VRS Regulatory
Branding and web design for a recruitment business operating in the chemical, agrochemical and biocide sectors.
Earth While
Positive and colourful branding for a organisation promoting positive environmental working practices around Marple.
Marple Drama
Dynamic new branding for a local theatre group that develops honest and truthful acting skills.
Mothax
A modern sustainable website and a set of stunning isometric illustrations for an application security testing business.
Web design and branding services in Stockport
Website support plans
Website support plans free up your time so you can concentrate on running your business. Every website support plan features software updates, backups and priority time to make improvements to your website.
Web design consultancy
Unlock my design and coding skills to make improvements to your WordPress website. Get expert advice on improving speed, usability, accessibility and search engine optimisation.
Frequently asked questions
Typically the websites I build cost from £2,500 but the final cost depends on a number of factors including:
- The size and complexity of the website
- If you need my help in producing your website content – photos, illustrations, icons and text
- If you need me to purchase a domain name and hosting on your behalf
- If you need commercial licenses for WordPress plugins or web fonts
It depends on the size and complexity of the website and what stage you’re at with creating your content but a website project can typically take anywhere from 4-8 weeks.
Yes, I offer website support plans so you can concentrate on running your business and not your website. Support plans include core software updates, full site backups and a block of priority time every month to make improvements.
Yes, if you need a new visual identity for your business I can work with you to create a logo, suggest typography and colour palettes and produce a range of brand assets including icons and illustrations.
If you already have a visual identity in place I can work within its guidelines to make sure your website looks totally on brand.
Not at all. I’m based in Stockport and work with small businesses in Marple, Hazel Grove, Cheadle, Bramhall, Wilmslow, Poynton, Macclesfield and Glossop. However I also work remotely with a number of clients based all over the UK.
Kind words from my web design and branding clients
The Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative were looking for a web designer who could truly reflect the professionalism of the football club. John delivered exactly that, creating a fantastic website for our organisation. We’re extremely pleased with the final result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. John Giles, Stockport County Supporters’ Co-operative
I was looking for a web designer in Stockport at the start of the year and found John. He’s designed a fantastic website for my business that’s already generating enquiries and has also redesigned my logo. From the off he’s explained everything in very simple terms and guided me through the whole process. David Barnes, Colebarn
John’s advice and feedback were invaluable as was the support provided after the project completed. Great quality of work, very professional and easy to deal with too. Gareth Watkin-Jones, Mothax
The quality of John’s work is excellent and I can always rely on him to give me unbiased, straightforward advice. Our new website looks fantastic! Mark Towey, Stonehaus Bathrooms
Highly recommend John if you're looking for a web designer! His communication is excellent, he's competitive on price and extremely professional throughout. Even after the website was built John went that extra mile to send us some advice and extra tips! Thanks again :) Jody Hackney, Heatsave Services
John helped us create a modern, engaging website which has helped to push our business forward. John was easy to work with and was able to provide us with effective ideas which also reflected our thoughts and vision. We would highly recommend. Beverley Wilson, Paul Summers & Co.
Latest from my web design blog
14th October 2026
Notes from the studio 01 – original illustrations for a new website
This is the start of a series of posts to show you what I’m currently working on. This week I’ve been creating a small website for an experienced wood finishing business.
2nd July 2026
Are frequently asked questions on websites a good idea?
I look at how frequently asked questions on websites combined with schema markup could improve your search ranking and help you get noticed by AI systems.
30th March 2026
“Can I break this?” – Why websites need structure
How giving too much freedom on a website can make it harder to maintain consistency and how structured content can protect your brand.
2nd March 2026
What album artwork taught me about responsive web design
A look at the genius design of record sleeves, cassettes and CD artwork and what it can teach us about responsive web design.
23rd February 2026
Why are people leaving my website without contacting me?
I look at the potential reasons why your website is getting lots of visitors but no one is getting in touch.
17th February 2026
Reducing distractions on your website
How to guide people calmly through your website by removing clutter and distractions.
Let’s work together on a design project
I love to work with businesses who have a positive impact on the world and see the value of great design. If you need some help with a web design or branding project I’d love to hear from you.
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