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Affordable Small Business Web Design Services

If you’re a small business owner, you don’t need a complicated website project – you need something clear, professional and affordable, built by someone who understands how real businesses work.

Based in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, Tall Hut creates clean, mobile-ready, SEO-friendly WordPress websites for small businesses across the UK. Friendly communication, transparent pricing and a simple, stress-free experience – that’s the Tall Hut approach.

What “Affordable Web Design” Means at Tall Hut

Affordable web design means building a website that’s professional, fast and easy to use, without unnecessary extras or technical overwhelm.
Most of the small business websites we create include 4–6 core pages, a clean bespoke layout, mobile optimisation and basic SEO.

You get a site that feels custom without the cost and complexity of a large agency build.

Who We Are

Tall Hut is run by Mark Dunn, a web designer and developer who has been creating websites since 2006. Self-taught and practical, Mark focuses on helping small businesses get a website that simply works – without jargon, pressure or upselling.

We’ve built 20+ websites for small businesses, trades, consultants, local services, and independent professionals across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Who We Work With

Our affordable web design service is ideal for:

  • sole traders
  • small local businesses
  • trades
  • beauty and wellness professionals
  • coaches and consultants
  • online service providers
  • growing businesses needing a redesign

If you want a straightforward process, honest advice and a website that helps you get more enquiries — you’re in the right place.

What’s Included in Our Web Design Service

We keep things simple and transparent. Every project includes:

Custom Design & WordPress Setup

You’ll get a clean, professional design built on WordPress — easy to update, reliable and ideal for small business websites.

Mobile-Friendly & Fast

Your website will be fully responsive, quick to load and built with good structure so visitors can find what they need easily.

Essential SEO & Contact Features

We include sensible on-page SEO, clear navigation, and a simple contact form so customers can reach you without hassle.

Training, Access & Handover

Once your website is ready, we’ll show you how to update it confidently and make sure you have full access and ownership.

"If something won’t genuinely benefit your business, we’ll tell you. Simple as that."

Mark Dunn, Tall Hut

"Professional, quick to respond, incredibly helpful…"

Susie Oakes, SO Aesthetics NI

What’s Not Included (Unless You Request It)

Some things fall outside a standard affordable web design build, but can be added as optional extras:

  • full copywriting
  • branding or logo design
  • custom photography
  • stock image licensing
  • premium plugin licences
  • advanced SEO
  • email setups or marketing integrations
  • complex systems (custom booking, memberships, etc.)

If you need any of these, we’ll explain options clearly — no pressure, no surprise costs.

Project Timeline & Revisions

Small business informational websites:

  • Around 3 weeks, depending on how quickly content is supplied.

Websites with booking systems or higher complexity:

  • At least 6 weeks on average.

Unlimited Revisions

We keep adjusting your design until you’re genuinely happy.

What We Need From You Before Starting

  • your logo
  • photos
  • any content you already have
  • access to your domain/hosting if you already have it

If you need help sourcing photos or improving content, we’re happy to guide you.

What You Get After Launch

On-going support (if you want it)

We offer monthly maintenance plans for updates, security, backups and general assistance once your site is live.

SSL & Security

Every site we build includes SSL and sensible security practices so your site stays safe.

Better Results From Day One

Clients typically see:

  • a more professional online presence
  • clearer messaging
  • increased trust from customers
  • more enquiries and bookings

Website Redesigns Also Available

If you already have a website but it feels outdated, difficult to update or no longer represents your business, we can redesign it with a clearer layout, faster loading times and improved usability.

Why Choose Tall Hut?

  • straight-forward communication
  • no jargon or pressure
  • reliable timelines
  • fair and transparent pricing
  • WordPress specialists
  • support available after launch
  • flexible to your needs

From Our Clients

“Professional, quick to respond, incredibly helpful…” –  Susie Oakes, SO Aesthetics NI

“Mark was such a great help with redesigning my very out of date/slow website. He was able to translate exactly what I wanted into my website, he kept me fully informed at every stage of the process, he was extremely efficient and he explained everything to me in plain-english. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone in the future!!“ – Donna Murphy, Impact Garage Supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

Web Design Costs & Pricing

The cost of web design in the UK varies depending on what you need. A simple brochure site for a small business can cost from £600 with Tall Hut, while larger or more complex websites are priced based on features and functionality. We are upfront about every cost so you only pay for what benefits your business. You can check an estimate with our Website Cost Checker: https://tallhut.com/website-cost-checker/.

There’s no universal figure, but you should expect to invest in a site that genuinely helps your business grow. We tailor every quote to your goals with no cookie-cutter pricing or hidden fees.

Typical factors include page count, design complexity, custom functionality, content creation, and integrations such as booking systems or e-commerce. We walk you through each element before we start so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Freelancers, studios, and agencies all price differently. Tall Hut offers transparent, project-based pricing that’s competitive with typical UK web design costs, backed by real support and no surprise extras.

We don’t use one-size-fits-all packages. Instead, we provide clear, itemised proposals that reflect your specific goals and needs so you always know what’s included.

Yes, if you choose an ongoing support plan. We offer optional maintenance packages that cover regular updates, backups, and essential security checks. We can discuss the right level of support based on your needs.

E-commerce Web Design

Yes. We’re an experienced e-commerce web design agency offering custom, secure online shop solutions. Each e-commerce website is designed to convert visitors into buyers and integrates seamlessly with your payment provider.

Every e-commerce project includes strategic design, intuitive navigation, mobile-friendly layouts, and SEO-ready product pages. We build e-commerce websites on WordPress-friendly solution WooCommerce which is fully customisable to the extent to what to build your store, with a wide range of appropriate add-ons and integrations (Klarna, Clearpay and more).

E-commerce websites typically cost more than standard brochure sites due to product management and transaction features. A small online store might start around £1,000 with Tall Hut but depending on your range of products and other functionality you would like to have on the store, this may increase to ensure your solution is fully functionable and practical according to your business goals. We offer flexible payment plans.

Timeline depends on catalogue size and required functionality, but most small-to-medium online shops take around 6 weeks to launch. There is, of course, multiple factors that could affect this (for example, readiness of content, availability of product images, stock take etc).

Yes. We offer hosting, maintenance, and support services to keep your shop secure, fast, and performing well. You can focus on running your business – we’ll handle the technical side.

Process, Platforms & Functionality

Most small business sites are built on user-friendly platforms like WordPress, making it easy for you to manage content. This is our preferred solution as we find it can meet all business sizes and expectations and allows for an easy start, as well as increased scaling. If you prefer something else, we’ll advise on the best fit.

Absolutely. We’ll review your current website, identify what’s working, and improve what isn’t .

We can help structure and optimise your content for readability and SEO. We can help you write content, source photography and add-ons as we deem appropriate. 

Yes. Every website we build is fully responsive – designed to look great and perform smoothly on mobile, tablet, and desktop.

Yes. We design with SEO best practices from the ground up with on-page optimisation ready to go live to the world. If improving your rankings is a priority, our SEO services can help support your website after launch.

Yes, we can set up analytics at your request so you can track visitor behaviour and goals.

Ownership, Maintenance & Support

You do. Once the project is complete and paid for, you’ll have full ownership and access to your website. Any additional plugins used will be licensed accordingly. If there are any premium plugins requested during the build, you will be required to maintain these.

Yes. We can provide secure, reliable hosting with automatic backups and SSL certificates. Or, if you prefer, we’ll help you choose your own provider and set everything up.

We stay available for updates, maintenance, and advice. You’ll never be left unsupported. We offer maintenance plans to look after everything for you.

Yes, we can provide simple, jargon-free guidance so you can confidently make changes. For more technical terms, or side-by-side training, we offer these at an additional cost.

Working with Tall Hut

We keep things simple: Discover → Plan → Design → Build → Review → Launch → Support. You’ll always know what’s happening next, and we’ll keep communication open at every step.

Yes. Our focus is UK small businesses, but we’re happy to collaborate with clients internationally.

We’re a small, transparent agency that values honesty over sales. If something won’t genuinely benefit your business, we’ll tell you – simple as that. Want to see the kind of work we deliver? Explore our portfolio to view websites we’ve created for other UK small businesses.

Absolutely. We’ll listen first, offer honest advice, and only move forward if it’s the right fit. You can learn more about who we are and how we work on our About page.

Web design in the UK - done right.

Looking for affordable small business web design services anywhere in the UK? We’d love to hear more about your business and how we can help.

Next steps (no pressure)

We’ll listen first. Advise honestly. And if we’re a good fit, great, we’ll put together a clear, custom proposal. Contact us today.

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