Custom Website Design & Build
We design and build from scratch, which means everything is built to the brief rather than squeezed into a template. The design’s led by what the project needs, the build is clean and properly structured underneath, and the CMS is set up so your team can manage it without needing a developer every time something changes.
We’ve built websites for clients across finance, public sector and consumer brands, and the work looks as different as those sectors do. A campaign microsite and a marketing site for a financial services brand are very different things, and that’s exactly how we approach them.
Website Design
Engaging website design that’s shaped around the project rather than an off-the-shelf layout. We design responsively across every screen size, giving proper weight to wherever the audience actually is — which is often mobile, but not always, and it’s worth knowing which before the design starts. UX, site structure, wireframing and full visual design, created so everything holds together as the site grows.
Website Build
Custom WordPress website development, built from scratch rather than adapted from a theme. Bespoke content types and fields, a CMS set up around how your team actually works, and a site that does exactly what you need it to rather than what a template allows.
Management & Maintenance
Ongoing support once the site’s live, so it keeps doing its job long after launch. We can handle updates, content changes and new pages as they’re needed, keeping things moving without it becoming another job on someone’s list. Sites that get looked after properly stay useful for a lot longer than ones that don’t.
“Umpf exceeded expectations on our project, combining outstanding speed, efficiency and an excellent can-do attitude to deliver exceptional results seamlessly with total confidence.”
Hiten Ganatra | Visionary Finance
Case Study: Visionary Finance Website Design & Build
Mortgage company Visionary Finance came to us to redesign their website. The existing site had good content on it but no clear structure, which made it difficult for visitors to find what they were looking for. The aim was a modern, well-organised site where insights on both consumer and commercial mortgages were easy to navigate, we also refreshed the brand along the way, and built bespoke finance calculators covering bridging, buy-to-let, mortgage repayment and stamp duty.
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Website Design & Build FAQs
What’s the difference between a custom website and a template?
A template is a pre-built layout you fit your content into, which is quick and cheap but limits what the site can do. A custom site is designed and built around what the project actually needs, so nothing gets compromised to fit an existing structure.
What is a CMS?
A content management system is the part of a website that lets you add and edit content without touching any code. WordPress is the most widely used, which means it’s well supported and most teams already know how to use it.
How much does a website cost?
It varies a lot depending on scale and complexity. A campaign microsite and a full marketing site with multiple templates and content types are very different projects, so it’s worth having a conversation about what you actually need before anyone talks numbers.
What is responsive web design?
Responsive design means a site adapts to whatever screen it’s being viewed on, from a phone through to a large desktop monitor. Rather than building separate versions, the layout adjusts so the experience works properly at every size.
Do you handle SEO as part of a website build?
We build sites with sound technical foundations, but we’re not an SEO agency. Where a project needs proper SEO input, we work alongside SEO consultants, as we already do with a number of clients, and can recommend people we trust.
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Brand Design
Your brand is more than a logo. We build the whole identity (guidelines, assets, tone, the lot!) so it holds up whether it’s on a website, business stationery or social content.
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Campaign Design & Event Promotion
If you need creative support for a campaign, we’ve got it covered. From initial concept through to artwork and multi-channel rollout, our team handles the whole process.
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Animation & Motion
We’ve got experience in motion design, delivering animated elements across social media, web, internal comms and explainer videos.
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Illustration
Illustration is one of the most flexible things we do – bespoke iconography, hand-drawn work, infographics, diagrams and illustrated elements for animation.
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Social Media Creative
Social content is something we produce a lot of, across organic posts, carousels and animated assets, for channels including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and TikTok.
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