Web design in West Sussex
Bespoke Optimised Websites
Looking for website design in West Sussex? We create bespoke optimised websites for lead generation and sales with a unique user experience that help businesses grow. We are ecommerce & SEO Experts. We’re based in Newhaven, East Sussex, and we work with companies in West Sussex and throughout the UK.
We don’t just build websites, we optimise them. Optimised website design means we analyse competitors, we analyse their websites both technically and on page, and we work out the best way to improve on their search engine position.
Throughout your website build, we’ll work with you to ensure that the website reflects your brand and is fully optimised for visitor conversions and search engines.
Whether it’s a brochure website or an ecommerce website, the same strategy applies.
It’s web design with SEO built in from the start.
"Results have been excellent, enquiries are up, sales are up"
"We worked with Plus 8 Digital to build our new website to then run our SEO and more recently our PPC campaigns. The results have been excellent, enquiries are up, sales are up and this week after running a sale for us, we are absolutely flat out, we can barely keep up. Which is great. Hats off to you guys"
Ali Watson | Used Mobility Scooter Shop
How to choose a web design company in West Sussex?
We’re a Sussex based web design company creating fast, mobile-first websites with SEO built in.
We’re reliable, results-driven, and easy to work with. Schedule a call or get in touch.
With that said, do we fit your project? Here’s a rundown of the options when looking for a web design company in West Sussex, to see if we’ll be a good fit for you.
Freelancer or agency
How do you choose, how do you select the right web designer for you? First thing to do is the obvious search for a web design company near me on Google, then use lead generation sites like Bark or Yell. Ask for recommendations from colleagues. And consider what type of company you want to work with. There’s quite a difference between the companies.
- Freelancer
- Small Agency
- Large Agency
You will need to find the right type of company for your project, and that depends on budget, skill set, experience, the type and quality of service that you need and a number of other factors that you will need to consider.
Budget & Location
In terms of budget, costs for web design will depend on the type of company that you select. Freelancers will charge from £10 to £50 per hour, sometimes more.
Small Agencies will charge between £50 and £100 per hour, and a large agency will charge upwards of £100 – £150 or more per hour.
For more detailed information on this, see our post on how to choose a web design agency. We fall into the small agency bracket.
Location can be a factor. Do you want to be able to call in, have a chat? We are happy to work remotely, but we also like to keep in touch with local companies in the Sussex area
skillset & specialities
Speciality is an important factor. If you just want an informational website that clients will see when they look you up then a freelancer will work for you. If you want a more optimised approach with competitor analysis and SEO built in then we would be a good fit.
If you want ecommerce website development, then that’s different. Ecommerce is much more complex, and the more products and sales and orders the more complex it gets. We specialise in ecommerce stores.
REviews & Protfolio
Reviews are always important, so ensure that the company you choose has good reviews. You can check our reviews on the home page.
How long has the company been trading, and what experience do they have? We’ve been working in web design for over 10 years and have a wealth of experience so we fit there. Find a selection of our work here.
For more questions to ask, see our FAQ, you’ll find most of the questions that you need to ask answered there.
Support & Maintenance
Does the company have ongoing support and maintenance packages. Most companies do, but what are the ongoing costs?
We have support and maintenance packages that are flexible and adaptable to need business needs. Every website is different and we have a package to fit every business.
Ongoing SEO & PPC
Does the company offer ongoing SEO and PPC? Maintaining ongoing position in search results is essential. Whether that is through organic search and working on position in the search results or paying for advertising in results, an ongoing strategy is a must.
We provide ongoing SEO & PPC to provide that ongoing push to gain position, sales and leads.
Why Choose Plus 8 Digital
We don’t just build beautiful websites, we create smart, conversion focused websites tailored to your business goals. With years of experience, a personal approach, and proven ecommerce expertise, we help you attract more visitors, convert more sales, and grow with confidence.
Tailored Solutions
We understand that every business is unique. Our team works closely with you to design a website that reflects your brand and meets your specific needs.
Proven Expertise
With over 10 years of experience, we've helped numerous businesses increase their online presence and achieve their goals.
Quality & Integrity
Quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do, we are committed to creating the very best web, and digital marketing solutions to achieve your goals.
Web Design
We create bespoke websites that showcase your brand and are optimised to generate leads and sales.
Ecommerce
We have over 10 years of experience working with ecommerce websites in various sectors as well as with multi-channel sales integration.
Marketplace Integration
We integrate your website with multiple marketplaces, like eBay and Amazon, with stock synchronisation and single platform order management.
Search Engine Optimisation
We optimise your online presence with SEO audits, On-page optimisation, content creation, link building, analytics and tracking.
Paid Search
We manage and optimise PPC advertising to drive customers to your website. We handle every aspect to drive high-quality traffic and boost conversions.
Technical Support
Once all the work is done and your website is live, we provide technical support to help you work with your CMS or ecommerce system
Website Maintenance
We provide ongoing maintenance services, with updates, patches, fixes and new features to ensure your website stays secure and up to date
Magento
Magento 2 is feature rich and fully customisable to fit any business need. We have extensive experience with Magento development.
WordPress
We create stores with WordPress and WooCommerce that convert visitors into customers. Add a touch of SEO and ROI will rocket!
Shopify
We help businesses with Shopify stores adapt and customise their stores to fit their needs. Add ongoing SEO, and the limits are boundless.
"More than happy with the result and can highly recommend"
"Plus 8 Digital took over our Magento 1 to Magento 2 Record Store rebuild half way through as the project had stalled. We worked through every feature and custom requirement needed, and there were a lot. More than happy with the result and can highly recommend Plus 8 digital to anyone needing a new ecommerce store"
Gerald Short | Jazzman Records
More than Web Design…
Ecommerce & SEO Specialists
Increase sales, retain customers, and optimise for search engines.
With over 10 years working with ecommerce businesses, we have gained a wealth of experience, which we draw on with every new website build.
From CD & vinyl retail across multiple sales channels, to mobility scooters, the underlying technology is the same.
For ecommerce websites, we use Magento, WordPress with WooCommerce, or Shopify.
We select the system that best fits based on your business model, number of products, the expected number of visitors and the ecommerce features that are essential to your business.
We increase sales with SEO, PPC and by integrating with multiple marketplaces to create a fully rounded digital ecommerce package.
FAQ & Questions We Think You might like to ask
How long have you been in business?
We have been in business for over 10 years.
Where are you based?
We are based in Newhaven, East Sussex
Do I have to be based in West Sussex to work with you?
No, we work with companies throughout the UK and Europe with communications by email and video call. There is no need for any client to be based in a specific location like West Sussex
What industries do you specialise in?
We started out working with retail stores selling vinyl records, and have worked with various ecommerce businesses over the last 10 years, as well as record labels and recording artists. Now we work with companies from various sectors from retail to service based client services and continue to specialise in ecommerce.
What sets you apart from other web design companies?
We build and optimise. The growth of sales, contacts, leads is at the root of what we do. That’s the point right. Every website has a purpose, a goal and that is what drives the process.
How do you approach the web design process?
We gather information, plan, discuss and produce inital drafts for review, we go through rounds of revisions, testing and development to get to the final website design and functionality. Then we focus on growth.
How do you approach UX user experience?
UX, user experience comes down to testing, we’ll test it, you test it and when everyone’s happy we put it live.
How do you approach responsive design?
Responsive design is at the core of every website build. Ensuring a website works on all devices from mobile to widescreen is essential and we take care to make sure this is in place.
Do you have experience with ecommerce stores?
Ecommerce is where we started and it’s something that we know how to do. Creating ecommerce stores with product listings, shopping carts, payment gateways, shipping rates and calls to action is what we do.
What tools and technologies do you use for web design and development?
We use Magento, WordPress, Drupal & Shopify for our websites. We host them on cloud based highly optimised servers which can include content delivery networks in the stack. Our developers use PHP, CSS, jQuery, HTML and a tonne of other codebases and tools to create whatever features are needed to fit the business requirements.
Are your websites optimised for search engines?
This is at the root of what we do. Every website is built with the idea of optimsing for search. We’ll do keyword and comptetitor research before we start to build the website. Once up and running we will analyse the data and start building on what we have with various SEO techniques to outstrip the competition.
How do you ensure that websites are accessible to users with disabilities?
Accessibility is important and Google has a tool that will tell you if your website is accessible. We use that to make sure that it passes.
Is your we web design custom or do you use templates?
The use of templates has now become the norm. Much like the use of content management systems like WordPress had become the norm. To build these things from scratch is a bit like reinventing the wheel and would cost more than most clients could afford, so, while we will use templates which makes development faster, every design will be customised to the point that it is unique.
Do you offer website maintenance post launch?
Yes, absolutely. Once the website is live we will be available for fixes, new features and general maintenance. Websites always need updates over time and we will provide the support for that.
Do you provide hosting and domain registration?
Yes, your website will be hosted on a dedicated cloud server that is fully managed.
Will I own the rights to my website and content?
Yes, copyright of the website and contents is transferred to you.
Will my website be secure?
Yes, we set up an SSL certificate for every website which ensures that connections to it are secure. If you need more in terms of holding customers credit card details then we can do that too.
How do you measure the success of a web design project?
The success of a project comes in tangable results; sales, leads, conversions. There’s very little point creating a website without a long term goal or purpose, which will always be to drive conversions. We will build the website with that in mind however that doesnot account for competitors so ongoing search engine optimisation, advertisting via paid search and other platforms such as facebook and linkedin will be essential to success.
Any other questions about West Sussex based web design, ecommerce or SEO?
If you have any other questions, pick up the phone, fill in our contact form, request a call, and we’ll be happy to have a chat.
"High attention to detail and extremely patient"
“Very competent & diligent. High attention to detail and extremely patient with clients (like us) who keep moving the goalposts. Would highly recommend the services they provide.”
Patrick Harrington | Retro Rarity