Hand-Coded Websites for Yorkshire Businesses
Every site starts with a blank file, not a template. We hand-code in HTML, CSS, and PHP so your site stays fast, secure, and built around how your business actually works. No bloated theme stack. No plugin roulette.
Grab a Virtual CuppaWhy hand-coded matters
Most agencies rely on page builders and stacks of plugins. It can look fine on day one, then get slower and messier as updates pile up.
We build only what your business needs, so your site stays lean, stable, and easier to trust long term.
- ⚡ Speed: Our sites typically load in under 2 seconds. Google loves this (and so do your customers).
- 🔒 Security: We don't use 50 random plugins that might get hacked. We write secure code using modern standards.
- 🔑 Ownership: You aren't renting your design from a theme marketplace. You own the code 100%.
Flat-Pack vs. Fitted
Templates
Wobbly & Generic
Hand-Coded
Solid & Bespoke
Recent Work
Real projects, real results. See how we've helped businesses like yours.
Cloud Nine Play Cafe
Custom Laravel booking system with Stripe integration.
Read Case StudyD.E.S.T Football
Bespoke coaching platform replacing messy spreadsheets.
Read Case StudyAccudo Solutions
WordPress migration to lightning-fast static HTML.
Read Case StudyThe Punch Bowl Silsden
Rapid 3-day redesign for a traditional pub.
Read Case StudyHarvey T Ross LTD
Building authority from zero for a Newport plumber.
Read Case StudyUnity Tech
WordPress migration to hardened static HTML for enterprise IT.
Read Case StudyTransparent Pricing
No hourly breakdowns. No guesswork invoices. Every quote starts with a proper scoping conversation so you know exactly what you're getting. Technical SEO is included on every build. Managed hosting is available from £15/month on UK servers.
The "Get Online"
Landing Page
Perfect for campaigns, events, or businesses testing a new idea before committing to a full site.
- ✓One hand-coded page, built from scratch — not a template with your logo dropped in.
- ✓Lead capture form with spam protection included.
- ✓Mobile-first and responsive across all screen sizes.
- ✓Technical SEO baked in: meta tags, schema markup, and fast load times as standard.
- ✓You own the code outright on final payment.
From £395
The "Business Standard"
Brochure Website
Perfect for established businesses that need a proper digital home — not just a holding page with a phone number.
- ✓Up to 10 pages of bespoke, hand-coded design.
- ✓Full technical SEO setup: meta tags, schema markup, sitemap.xml, robots.txt, and structured data.
- ✓Contact forms, Google Maps, and social integrations included.
- ✓No themes to keep up to date. No plugins to babysit. Just solid, clean code.
- ✓You own the code outright on final payment.
From £1,200
The "Full Penguin"
Web Application
Perfect for businesses whose needs go beyond a brochure site — booking systems, customer portals, staff dashboards.
- ✓Custom functionality built around how your business actually works.
- ✓Secure admin panel so you can manage your own data without calling us for every change.
- ✓Payment integration (Stripe and similar) available where it's needed.
- ✓Built on PHP and Laravel — the same stack behind companies like the BBC and Pfizer.
- ✓Every project scoped and quoted individually — no ballpark figures, no nasty surprises.
Example: the booking engine we built for Cloud Nine Play Cafe.
From £3,500+
(Quoted per project)
What happens after launch?
The build is a one-off. What you do with it afterwards is up to you. We offer a couple of options if you want us in the background keeping things sharp.
Site Care Plan
Static sites
For businesses that want someone keeping an eye on things without a fuss.
- ✓Hosting via Unity Tech (agreement direct with them)
- ✓Monthly Google Business Profile check
- ✓1 hour of ad-hoc updates per month
- ✓Priority response when you need us
£75/month
No contract. Cancel any time.
Web App Care Plan
Web applications
Everything in the site care plan, plus the stuff a live application actually needs.
- ✓Everything in the site care plan
- ✓Uptime monitoring
- ✓Database health checks
- ✓Security patches applied promptly
£120/month
No contract. Cancel any time.
Monthly Site Growth
For businesses in competitive markets
Three hours of focused work each month. One defined task, guided by what the data actually shows needs doing.
- ✓New service area pages
- ✓Content and copy updates
- ✓Schema fixes and Google Business Profile posts
- ✓Internal linking improvements
- ✓Short written note each month: what was done and why
£120/month
No contract. Cancel any time.
One honest thing about these options.
None of these plans bring customers to your door on their own. A website is a tool, not a marketing team. The businesses that do well online are the ones that actively point people towards their site, ask happy customers for a Google review, and keep showing up. We keep the site sharp. The rest is still down to you.
Monthly Site Growth in particular is not a replacement for you promoting your own business. If you stop asking for reviews, stop mentioning the site when you quote jobs, stop posting on social media, no amount of monthly work on our end will fill that gap. It keeps the site working properly in the background. The business still has to do its own legwork.
🐧 The "Penguins with Purpose" Discount
We support those who support others. If you are a Registered Charity (with a valid Charity Number), we apply a 20% Discount to all development costs. Read more about our commitment here.
Based in Wakefield or West Yorkshire? Learn more about our local web design services.
Modern Tools. Old-School Craftsmanship.
Behind the sites you just looked at, there's a deliberate stack. No trendy frameworks we'll have to swap out in two years. Just tools we know inside out.
The Foundation
Semantic HTML5 and Tailwind CSS for pixel-perfect, accessible, and lightweight interfaces.
The Engine
PHP 8.x and Laravel. The same robust technology used by companies like Pfizer and BBC.
The Efficiency
We use AI to handle the boilerplate, allowing us to focus purely on your custom business logic.
Common Questions (No Waffle)
How long does it take?
A landing page? 48 hours. A full brochure site? About 2 weeks. A complex app? We'll tell you the timeline before we start, and we stick to it.
Can I update it myself?
It depends which type of site you have. For web applications, yes — we build a custom admin panel so you can manage your own data, update content, and keep things ticking without calling us. For brochure sites and landing pages, the code is static by design (that's why they're fast). Content changes go through us directly, or through a Site Care Plan if you'd prefer a regular arrangement.
How does hosting work?
We build the site. Hosting is provided by Unity Tech — our IT and infrastructure partner — on enterprise-grade UK servers with SSL, daily backups, and 99.9% uptime. Your hosting agreement and payment goes directly to Unity Tech, not through us. Costs start from £15/month for a simple static site. More complex applications with higher traffic will sit in a different tier — Unity Tech will give you a clear quote before anything is set up.
Do you really use AI?
Yes, but not to write the strategy. We use it to write code syntax faster and check for errors. Every line of code is reviewed and implemented by a human developer (Rob). It saves you money and gets you online faster.
Do you build online shops?
No — and we'll tell you why. Shopify and WooCommerce exist specifically for product-based e-commerce. They handle PCI compliance, payment security, inventory management, and a thousand other things we'd have to rebuild from scratch. Using us to build a custom shop would cost you more and give you less. Use the right tool for the job. If you need to take payments as part of a web app (deposits, booking fees, subscriptions), that's different — we do that.
Ready to ditch the template mess?
Grab a Virtual Cuppa and we'll map out what your site needs, what it doesn't, and what it will cost.
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