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website design dorset/

We're a web design studio in Bournemouth. We design and build fast, accessible websites for businesses across Dorset that need to be found on Google, in AI search and on mobile, and that turn visitors into calls and bookings.

Every project gets a fixed-price quote, a named designer you can meet in person, and a site you own outright.

Get a free quote Call 01202 028 608

  • Wix Legend Partner
  • Wix Studio Expert Developer (Aug 2026)
  • Based in Bournemouth, BH1

why choose us/

Why Dorset businesses choose our web design

Local and easy to reach

We're in Bournemouth, so you can meet us across Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Wareham, Dorchester and Weymouth. You won't be passed to a call centre or an offshore team.

Fixed price, no surprises

You get a written quote that lists what's included: design, build, copywriting, SEO setup, redirects from your old site, and training.

You own it

The domain, the content and the design are yours. No lock-in contracts.

Built to be found

Technical SEO, local SEO and structured data come as standard, so Google and AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Google's AI Overviews can understand what you do and where you do it.

Fast and accessible

We build to WCAG 2.2 AA and test on real phones. This page scores 100 for accessibility in Google Lighthouse.

this page, measured/

  • 100accessibility

    Google Lighthouse accessibility score for this page, on mobile and desktop.

  • 100seo

    Lighthouse SEO score, on mobile and desktop.

  • 100best practices

    Lighthouse best practices score, on mobile and desktop.

  • 100desktop performance

    Lighthouse performance on desktop. On its tougher simulated mobile test, this page scores in the high 80s.

Measured with Google Lighthouse 12 on 27 October 2026.

three routes/

Three ways to build your custom website

We'll recommend a route at your free consultation, based on your budget, how often you'll update the site and what it needs to do.

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Bespoke hand-coded websites

Designed from scratch and hand-coded, with no templates and no plugins to break. This is the fastest-loading, most secure option, and the best fit when performance and search rankings matter most.

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AI-assisted bespoke CMS websites

A bespoke design with a simple editor we build for you, so you can change text, images and pages without touching code. AI helps us research and draft your content, and every word is checked with you before launch. It's often our quickest route to a bespoke site, and it's how we built this website.

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Wix Studio websites

Custom-designed by a certified Wix Legend Partner, on a platform you can easily edit yourself. A good fit for businesses that want to stay hands-on, with bookings, online shops, memberships and payments built in.

Need custom design plus real business features? We also build Wix Headless sites: a hand-built front end that runs on Wix's e-commerce, bookings and payments. It's more than a brochure site needs, but ideal when you need both.

website redesign/

Redesigning an existing website?

Many of our projects replace an older WordPress, Wix, Squarespace or agency-built site. We:

  • audit your current site and Google rankings before we start
  • keep the pages and content that already bring in traffic
  • set up 301 redirects so you don't lose rankings or links
  • move your domain, email and analytics over with no downtime

Started your own Wix or WordPress website and got stuck? Our website rescue service can finish it or move you somewhere simpler.

Want a quick view of your current site first? Try our free website health check.

seo and ai search/

Getting found on Google and in AI search

More people now ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google's AI Overviews for "a good plumber in Poole" or "holiday cottages near Swanage" instead of scrolling through search results. Every site we build is set up for both:

  • Local SEO: location pages where they make sense, a properly connected Google Business Profile, and consistent name, address and phone details
  • Structured data (schema): your business, services, reviews and FAQs in a format search engines and AI tools can read
  • Clear, well-structured content: plain answers to the questions your customers actually ask, which is what AI tools quote
  • Core Web Vitals: fast loading and stable layouts, which affect both rankings and enquiries

included as standard/

What's included as standard

  • Mobile-first design, tested on real devices
  • Accessibility to WCAG 2.2 AA
  • Technical and local SEO setup, including schema markup
  • Professional copywriting, or editing of your own copy
  • Contact forms and click-to-call wired to your inbox
  • Google Analytics 4 and Search Console set up
  • Cookie consent that meets UK GDPR rules
  • SSL, secure hosting and daily backups
  • Training so you can update the site yourself
  • 30 days of post-launch support

who we work with/

Who we work with

We build websites for Dorset businesses of all sizes, including:

  • Trades and home services: builders, electricians, landscapers, cleaners
  • Tourism and hospitality: holiday lets, cafés, restaurants, attractions, B&Bs
  • Professional services: accountants, solicitors, consultants, estate agents
  • Health and wellbeing: clinics, therapists, gyms, salons
  • Charities and community organisations

View our portfolio

website cost/

How much does a website cost?

This is the question we're asked most, so here's a straight answer. Our prices are fixed and agreed before any work starts. Every project gets a written quote after a free consultation, so you know the full cost before anything begins.

WebsiteGood for
Starter website (up to 5 pages)sole traders and new businesses
Business website (6–15 pages)established local businesses
E-commerce or bookingsonline shops, holiday lets, appointments
Bespoke or headless buildcustom features and integrations

Hosting and care plans are paid monthly, and you can cancel at any time.

Be wary of very cheap quotes. They often leave out copywriting, SEO setup, redirects from your old site or training, and those costs come back later.

Get a fixed-price quote

how it works/

How it works

  1. Free consultation

    In person in Bournemouth or by video. We learn about your business, your customers and your goals.

  2. Fixed-price proposal

    A written quote, timeline and recommended build route.

  3. Design

    You see and approve the design before we build.

  4. Build and content

    We build the site, write or polish the copy, and set up SEO.

  5. Launch

    We test everything, set up redirects, and go live with no downtime.

  6. Support and growth

    Training, updates and optional ongoing SEO.

common questions/

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to build a website?

Most websites take 4 to 6 weeks from sign-off to launch. AI-assisted CMS projects can take as little as 2 to 3 weeks. How quickly content and feedback come back is usually the biggest factor.

How much does a website cost in Dorset?

It depends on size and features. Every project gets a fixed quote after a free consultation, so you know the full cost before anything starts.

Do I own my website?

Yes. Your domain, content and design belong to you. If you ever move to another provider, we'll help you take everything with you.

Can I update the website myself?

Yes. Our CMS and Wix Studio sites let you edit text, images and pages without any code, and we train you before launch.

Will my website work on mobile?

Yes. Every site is designed mobile-first and tested on real phones and tablets. Most of your visitors will arrive on a phone.

Do you write the content?

We can. We research your market, structure the pages and write the copy (with AI assistance on some routes), then review it with you so it sounds like your business.

Will my website rank on Google?

Every site launches with technical and local SEO in place, which gives you the right foundations. Ranking for competitive terms usually also needs ongoing content and reviews, which we can help with.

Will my business show up in ChatGPT and AI search?

We build sites so AI tools can easily read and trust them, with clear structure, schema markup and straightforward answers. No one can guarantee a mention, but a well-built site gives you the best chance.

I already have a website. Will I lose my Google rankings if I redesign?

Not if it's done properly. We map your existing pages and set up redirects so your rankings and links carry over.

Do you only work with Dorset businesses?

Most of our clients are in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the rest of Dorset, but we work with businesses across the UK.

Do you offer hosting and maintenance?

Yes. Our care plans cover secure hosting, backups, updates and small content changes.

Which is better, a bespoke site or Wix?

Neither is better for everyone. Bespoke gives you the best speed and flexibility. Wix Studio is easiest to manage yourself and has bookings and shops built in. We'll recommend the right one at your consultation.

get in touch/

Ready for a website that brings in work?

Tell us about your business and we'll come back with honest advice and a fixed-price quote. There's no obligation.

Get a free quote Call 01202 028 608

Cirrus Design Studio, Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3NE

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