Skip to content

Website design · WordPress · Laravel · Next.js

Bespoke websites that run like clockwork.

Twelve years of shipping serious websites across WordPress, Laravel, Next.js and custom PHP. We choose the stack around your content, workflows and growth plans, then build it for performance, accessibility and long-term maintenance.

  • WordPress, Laravel, Next.js or custom PHP chosen around the brief
  • Core Web Vitals green and WCAG 2.2 AA accessible by default
  • Free migrations and 30-day post-launch warranty
Design team
500+
Websites built since 2014
12yrs
Building websites, platforms and CMS tools since 2013
95+
Avg PageSpeed score at launch
0
Offshore handoffs ever

What's included

Every website build, no matter the stack.

A baseline we don't skip: the things clients thank us for eighteen months later when the site is still fast, editable and unbroken.

Performance engineered

Core Web Vitals green, LCP under 2 seconds on mobile. Image pipelines, font subsetting, caching done properly.

  • LiteSpeed / Redis object cache
  • Next-gen images (AVIF/WebP)
  • Critical CSS & lazy loading

Accessibility, WCAG 2.2 AA

Keyboard nav, colour contrast, screen-reader semantics. Audited with axe-core and tested with real users where budget allows.

  • AA contrast on every colour pair
  • ARIA roles & landmarks
  • Skip links & focus states

Secure by default

Secure configuration, 2FA where needed, hardened admin flows, validated writes, and sensible server rules. The boring stuff, done.

  • WAF & malware scanning where appropriate
  • CSRF, auth and permission checks
  • OWASP Top 10 review before launch

SEO-ready, not SEO-as-afterthought

Schema.org markup, clean URLs, sitemaps, Open Graph. GA4, Search Console and Looker Studio hooked up before you get the keys.

  • JSON-LD schema on every template
  • XML + HTML sitemaps
  • GA4 + GSC + GTM wired in

Editor-friendly admin

WordPress blocks, Laravel admin panels, headless CMS, or a custom editor. Your team can update key content without calling a developer.

  • WordPress, Statamic, Sanity or custom CMS
  • Reusable page sections and content models
  • Loom walkthrough on handover

Clean, owned code

Readable, git-tracked code with clear conventions and no lock-in. You own the repo. Leave us tomorrow: any competent developer can pick it up.

  • Git repo with full history
  • README, CHANGELOG and developer docs
  • No obfuscation, no lock-in

Get a quote

Three starting points. Custom scopes from there.

These are our most-requested build shapes. Your quote is based on the final content, integrations, timeline and technical scope.

Website design project optionsScoped to your content, stack, integrations and timeline. 30-day post-launch warranty on everything.
Quoted after scope

Brochure

Essential site

Up to 8 pages. Great for consultants, clinics, local businesses and small charities.

Get a quote

Delivered in 3–4 weeks

Get a quote
Pages
Up to 8
Stack
WordPress / static
Sections
2 custom sections
Contact / enquiry forms
Included
Blog / news
Included
Multilingual
—
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA
Warranty
30-day bug fix
Most popular

Business

Growth site

Up to 20 pages, deeper content structures, CMS fields and reusable components. The one most clients land on.

Get a quote

Delivered in 5–7 weeks

Get a quote
Pages
Up to 20
Stack
WordPress / Laravel / Next.js
Components
6 included
Content models
Up to 3
Forms & integrations
CRM + Mailchimp
Multilingual
Optional (WPML)
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA audit
Warranty
30-day + 3-mo priority

Custom

Bespoke build

Custom frontend, CMS, integrations, ecommerce or internal workflows. Built around a proper technical spec.

Get a quote

Delivered in 8–14 weeks

Get a quote
Pages
Unlimited
Stack
Fully custom
Components
Unlimited
Integrations
CRM / ERP / bespoke API
Commerce
WooCommerce / Stripe / custom
Multilingual / multisite
Available
Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 AA + user test
Warranty
60-day + retainer path

Technology

The right stack for the job.

We choose the platform around how your team works, how the site will grow, and what needs to happen after launch.

Editor-led websites.

WordPress and WooCommerce when your team needs pages, campaigns, products and landing pages they can update without waiting for a developer.

  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • ACF
  • Elementor

Custom workflows.

Laravel, custom PHP and API-first builds when the project needs portals, quote tools, booking logic, dashboards or rules a theme cannot handle cleanly.

  • Laravel
  • PHP 8.3
  • MySQL
  • REST APIs

Fast frontends.

Next.js and React when performance, interactive interfaces, headless content or product-style experiences matter more than a traditional template build.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • Headless CMS

Production layer

Built, hosted and measured like a live system.

The stack is only useful if it survives traffic, updates and real users. We pair every build with caching, deployment, backups, monitoring and analytics.

  • CloudflareCDN, DNS, caching and edge protection.
  • Redis + S3Object caching and encrypted backups.
  • Nginx / LiteSpeedHosting tuned around the application.
  • GitHub CIVersioned code, reviews and deployments.
  • GA4 + eventsConversion tracking and useful reporting.
  • Security passAccess, updates, backups and hardening.

Process

From scope call to launch, in five stages.

You see every stage before we move to the next. No surprises on invoice day.

  1. 1Week 1

    Discovery

    Goals, users, content reality and technical constraints. We tell you honestly whether WordPress, Laravel, Next.js or another route fits best.

  2. 2Weeks 1–3

    Spec & design

    Sitemap, wireframes, then Figma UI. You sign off the scope before code is written and the quote is locked.

  3. 3≈ 4–8 weeks

    Build

    Weekly staging demos on a dedicated URL. Shared Linear board so you see every ticket move.

  4. 4Weeks 6–8

    Content & QA

    We migrate, you review. Accessibility audit, Core Web Vitals pass, cross-browser QA.

  5. 5Week 8+

    Launch & care

    DNS cutover with zero downtime. 30-day warranty, Loom training, optional care plan.

Questions

Website questions, answered.

Something else on your mind?

Ask us directly

It depends on your goals. We recommend WordPress for content-driven websites, Laravel for custom business applications, and Next.js for high-performance, modern web experiences. We'll help you choose the best solution for your project.

Yes. We regularly redesign, optimise, repair, and extend existing websites. We begin with a technical audit before recommending the best approach.

Yes. We handle the complete migration process, including files, databases, DNS, and email configuration, with minimal or no downtime.

Absolutely. Once the project is complete, you own your website, source code, and project assets. There is no vendor lock-in, so you can work with any developer in the future.

Yes. We offer managed hosting, website maintenance, security updates, backups, monitoring, and ongoing technical support to keep your website running smoothly.

Yes. We develop bespoke functionality, including customer portals, booking systems, eCommerce solutions, CRM integrations, APIs, and other business-specific applications.

Yes. Every website we build is fully responsive and optimised to provide an excellent experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

Yes. We build websites with SEO best practices, including clean code, structured metadata, fast loading speeds, and search engine-friendly architecture.

Project timelines depend on complexity. A standard business website usually takes 2–6 weeks, while larger custom platforms may require additional development time.

Yes. We continue to support clients after launch with maintenance plans, feature enhancements, bug fixes, performance improvements, and technical assistance whenever needed.

Got a brief?
Let's size it up.

Share your goals, pages, rough budget and timeline. We'll come back within two working days with a real quote and a technical spec.

07495 462515info@skywebdesign.co.uk

Sky Web Design

Sky Web Design Verified

Typically replies instantly