CORE SERVICE
Website
Design
Custom WordPress and Astro design: no generic templates, no unnecessary bloat.
- ✓ Free, no-obligation quote
- ✓ Stirling-based, UK-wide reach
- ✓ Direct, no account managers
experience
THE APPROACH
Design decisions, made
deliberately.
Every website starts with the same question: what does this business actually need? Not a template, not a stock layout, but a site shaped around your customers, your content, and how people actually find you.
A website designer is responsible for more than how a site looks: the layout, the user experience, the structure, and how the whole thing performs once it's live. At Fractal Studio that goes beyond aesthetics: sites need to be fast, easy to navigate, optimised for search, and built to actually convert visitors into customers.
Every project runs the same way. A short discovery call, then the site's structure and page hierarchy mapped out before any visual design, then a bespoke layout built for your brand rather than pulled from a template. It's built cleanly on whatever platform fits, tested on real devices, and handed over with a plain-English walkthrough and full access. No lock-in: the site is yours.
THE BASELINE
How it works
Discovery
understanding your business, your customers, and what your competitors are doing.
Structure
mapping out the site's hierarchy, navigation, and the journeys visitors will take through it.
Design
a bespoke design built for your brand, not pulled from a template library.
Build & test
built cleanly, on whatever platform fits the project, and tested across devices and browsers before anything goes live.
Launch & support
a managed launch, with ongoing support available afterwards.
SCOPE
What you get
A site that's fast, secure, and easy for you to update
Mobile-first design that looks right on every device
SEO-friendly structure built in from day one, not bolted on afterwards
Full handover once the site is live, nothing locked behind an agency
MORE DETAIL
Why work with an independent designer
Direct communication
no account managers, no handoffs. You speak to the person actually building your site.
A more personal service
a limited number of projects at any one time, so each one gets proper attention.
Better value
competitive pricing without the overhead of a larger agency.
Continuity
the same person from first call to launch and beyond, so nothing gets lost re-explaining your business to someone new.
❝Custom WordPress and Astro design: no generic templates, no unnecessary bloat.
COMMON QUESTIONS
About Website Design
How long does a website design project usually take?
It depends on scope, but most projects move from discovery to launch within a few weeks once content and feedback keep pace. You'll get a realistic timeline as part of the quote.
Do I need to provide my own content and images?
Ideally, but it's not a dealbreaker: I can help structure what you have, and point you toward stock or commissioned photography if you're starting from nothing.
Will my new site work properly on mobile?
Every site is designed mobile-first and tested on real devices before launch, not just resized in a browser window.
How much does a new website cost?
It depends entirely on scope, so every project gets an individual quote rather than a fixed package price. Get in touch with a rough idea of what you need and you'll get a straightforward, no-obligation figure.
What platform will my site be built on?
Whatever fits the project: WordPress with Bricks, Divi, or Elementor, or a fully custom build with Astro. The platform gets chosen around what the business actually needs, not the other way around.
Do I own the website once it's built?
Yes, completely. There's no agency lock-in: the code, content, and hosting access are all yours at handover.
Ready to talk
it through?
Tell me about your project and I'll get back to you within a day or two.