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Solar Web Design is an Essex based web design agency that builds professional, bespoke websites for businesses right across the county. Whether you are in Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Basildon, Braintree, Southend-on-Sea or anywhere in between, we will build you a website that looks great, works brilliantly on mobile and gets found by the customers you are trying to reach.
Essex is home to an enormous range of businesses, from independent tradespeople and family run retailers through to growing professional services firms and ambitious startups. Whatever sector you are in and wherever in Essex you are based, we have the experience and the local knowledge to build a website that delivers real results for your business.
We are based in Chelmsford, right at the heart of Essex. That gives us a genuine understanding of the local market, the businesses that operate across the county and the customers that Essex businesses are competing for. We are not a national agency that happens to serve Essex. We are an Essex agency, and the businesses we work with are the businesses we see every day.
From the commuter towns of west Essex to the coastal communities along the Thames Estuary and the market towns of north Essex, we understand the variety that makes up the county and we bring that local knowledge to every project we work on.
We offer a complete range of web design and digital services for Essex businesses:
Find out more about each of our services on our services page.
We work with businesses across the whole of Essex. Some of the towns and areas we cover most regularly include:
If your business is based somewhere in Essex that is not on this list, please do get in touch. We work with businesses all over the county and we are always happy to discuss a new project wherever you are based.
Being based in Essex means we understand the local business environment in a way that an agency based elsewhere simply cannot. We know the market, we know the competition and we know what Essex customers respond to.
Every website we build is designed specifically for the client it is built for. We do not recycle designs, reuse templates or take shortcuts. Your website will be unique to your business and your brand.
With the majority of searches now happening on smartphones, every site we build is designed and developed with mobile users as the priority. Your website will work perfectly on every device your customers use to find you.
We give you a clear, fixed price before any work begins. What we quote is what you pay. There are no surprise invoices halfway through a project and no costs you did not budget for.
We do not disappear after your website launches. Our hosting and maintenance packages mean there is always someone to call on when you need help, whether that is a quick update, a technical issue or something more substantial.
If you are ready to invest in a website that genuinely works for your business, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation conversation about what you need and how we can help.
Websites from £499. Bespoke designs, mobile first builds and ongoing support included as standard. Contact Solar Web Design today and let us get started on your new website.
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What we do
Beautiful, bespoke websites designed from scratch. No templates, no compromises — just a site that's unmistakably yours and built to convert.
Deliver pixel-perfect WordPress websites under your agency's brand. We build in the background so you keep the client relationship — and the credit.
Every site we build is fast, accessible, and search-engine ready. We make sure your investment actually gets found by the right people.
Shopify and WooCommerce stores designed to sell. From product pages to checkout, every detail optimised for conversion.
Ongoing care plans to keep your site secure, fast, and up-to-date. Think of us as your dedicated web team — without the overheads.
Let's have a chat. We'll listen, advise, and point you in the right direction. Please get in contact through our enquiry form.
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Essential hosting for new businesses
Billed annually — £120/yr
Enhanced security & faster support
Billed annually — £300/yr
Priority everything, dedicated support
Billed annually — £600/yr
Questions
Yes. Whilst we are based in Chelmsford, we work with businesses right across Essex and beyond. Distance is not a barrier and the majority of our project communication can be handled remotely if that suits you better.
Our websites start from £499 for a professionally built, bespoke WordPress website. The final cost depends on the size and complexity of your project and we will always give you a clear quote before any work begins.
Yes. We build SEO foundations into every website we create and also offer a dedicated SEO service for businesses that want to go further. Local SEO is particularly valuable for Essex businesses competing for customers in their immediate area.
Most projects are completed within 2 to 4 weeks. We will agree a realistic timeline with you at the start of the project so you always know when to expect your new website to be ready.
Yes. We offer managed WordPress hosting starting from £10 per month, which includes daily backups, SSL certificates and ongoing support. It is the ideal solution for Essex businesses that want their website looked after properly without any technical hassle.
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