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Lee Renner
An excellent service provided by Greg, exceeded my expectations and delivered a brilliant, professional website for my business. Will definitely be using The Web People for my future business ventures.
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Great service and very helpful group of people that sorted us out with everything we needed! Highly recommend.
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Fantastic service, from start to finish all my queries and concerns were dealt with. The web peoples blue sky thinking brought a transformation that has been unequivocal not just for us but our loyal consumers. 10/10
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Just wanted to say a huge thank you. The new website has improved the traffic to our site 10 fold. We're number one on Google now which has drastically increased our turnover. Thanks again.
A local web designer creates websites tailored to your business and your audience. Unlike large agencies or overseas freelancers, a local designer offers hands-on service, understands your market, and is available when you need them.
Working with a local web designer means you get a partner who understands your community. Based in Newton-le-Willows and serving businesses across St Helens, Warrington, Liverpool, and the wider North West, we combine creative design with technical know-how to build websites that actually drive results.
From initial concept to launch and beyond, we handle every aspect of your website — UX design, responsive development, content management setup, and performance optimisation. We build on modern platforms like React, Next.js, and WordPress, choosing the right tools for each project.
Whether you're a startup needing your first website, or an established business looking to refresh your online presence, our St Helens web design services and wider regional offering give you access to professional web design without the agency price tag.
I've been working with The Web People on a new website for my business. They were incredibly efficient and knowledgeable, and the design perfectly captures what we were looking for.
We follow a proven process that combines creative design with technical excellence — ensuring your website looks great, loads fast, and converts visitors into customers.

Every great website starts with understanding your business, your customers, and your goals. We begin each project with a thorough discovery phase — learning what makes your business tick so we can design a site that truly works for you.
From there, we move into wireframing and information architecture. We map out how users will navigate your site, where key content should live, and how to guide visitors towards taking action — whether that's making an enquiry, booking a service, or buying a product.
Our UX process is rooted in real user behaviour. We consider accessibility, brand alignment, and conversion at every step, ensuring the final design isn't just attractive — it's effective.

We take a mobile-first approach to every build. With the majority of web traffic now coming from mobile devices, your website needs to look and perform brilliantly on every screen size — from smartphones to large desktop monitors.
Our developers use modern frameworks like React, Next.js, and WordPress to build fast, reliable websites. We choose the right technology for each project based on your needs, whether that's a content-rich marketing site or a dynamic web application.
Every site we build is tested across multiple browsers and devices before launch. We don't just check that it works — we make sure the experience is consistently excellent everywhere your customers visit.

A great website should be easy for you to manage day-to-day. We set up user-friendly content management systems — whether that's WordPress, Squarespace, or a headless CMS — so you can update your own content without needing a developer.
We provide hands-on training so you and your team feel confident managing pages, blog posts, images, and products. We also create clear documentation tailored to your setup, giving you a reference guide for common tasks.
Beyond the initial build, we help you plan an ongoing content strategy that supports your business goals and keeps your website fresh, relevant, and ranking well in search engines.

Speed matters. A slow website loses visitors and hurts your search rankings. We optimise every site for Core Web Vitals — Google's key performance metrics — ensuring fast load times, smooth interactivity, and stable layouts.
SEO is built into every website from the ground up. We structure pages for search engines, add proper meta tags and structured data, optimise images, and create clean URLs. This gives your new site the best possible foundation to rank well from day one.
For businesses wanting to go further, we offer dedicated SEO services including keyword research, local SEO campaigns, and ongoing optimisation to keep your site climbing the rankings.
Working with a web designer near you means better communication, faster turnaround, and a website that truly reflects your business and your local market.
Book a free consultation to discuss your project. We'll review your needs and provide a clear plan and quote — no obligation.
Common questions about hiring a local web designer and what to expect when working with us.
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