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Your website is the first chance you get to make an impression, so make sure it stands out with an engaging design, simple UX and content that has impact. Our developers and designers deliver technical expertise and design flair to every single project. That’s why our web design team keeps picking up awards (Not that we’re boasting).

 

Design Methodology

Examine & Understand

If we don’t understand you, how can we help you? Every project starts with in-depth analysis and detailed questioning to make sure you never miss an opportunity. When we understand you, we can create something which is truly outstanding, from top-to-bottom.<

Client Collaboration

Developers are important. So are designers. But your goals always come first, and they underpin our whole process. Combining our industry knowledge with your experience and understanding, we’ll create a bespoke web design that honestly and accurately represents your business.

Improve

We will work with you to make sure your website works harder, getting the results you need.

Experience

All our insight, all your passion – it all counts for nothing if your users can’t easily and intuitively find what they need. We use every user experience tool and technique at our disposal to make sure your website is as functional as it is beautiful.

Coding Capabilities

Manage Your Content

We love WordPress, and so will you when you see how simple it is to update your content and images from anywhere in the world.

Fully Responsive

Device compatibility is a must. Whether your customer uses a desktop, a mobile or a tablet, they’ll reap the rewards of our accessible, user-focused designs.

Selling Made Simple

We use WooCommerce and Magento to make buying and selling simple for you and your customers. From landing page to checkout in just a few clicks. That’s our goal.

Cross Browser Compatibility

Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer. No matter the browsers you or your customers use, we’ll test and test again to make sure your site looks the part and functions correctly at all times.

Bespoke Development

We don’t believe in “one size fits all”. Your website will be designed from scratch to meet your exact specifications and objectives.

Cutting Edge Tech

Our Stockport based developers never stand still. If new technology will make your website better, or our agency’s processes slicker, you can bet we’ll already have implemented it.

The Sugar Coating

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Web Hosting

Our sister company, WebHost81, will host your site on a fully monitored and protected UK-based server. Speed, security and reliability are guaranteed.

Maintenance

Publishing your site is only the beginning. We also offer structured support contracts to give you peace of mind that your site is always up to date and functioning in the best possible way.

Optimisation

Building a responsive, eye-catching website isn’t enough to get found. If you want to ensure growth, your site needs to be seen by the right people. That’s where our search engine optimisation services come in.

WEB DESIGN & BUILD

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to build a new website with Platform81?

Most of our websites take between 8-12 weeks from kick-off to launch, depending on the complexity and how quickly you can provide feedback. We don’t rush the important bits like planning and testing, because cutting corners at the start means headaches down the line. That said, if you’re in a proper hurry, we can discuss faster timelines for simpler projects.

What's your approach to making websites that actually convert visitors?

We start with understanding what makes your customers tick, not just making something that looks nice but doesn’t perform. Our design process combines your business objectives with user experience best practices and data-driven insights from previous projects we’ve delivered for similar businesses. The result is a website that not only looks the business but actually brings in the business too.

Do you build websites that we can update ourselves?

Aye, we build most of our sites on user-friendly content management systems that give you control without needing to be a tech whizz. We’ll provide training for your team so you can confidently make day-to-day updates, but we’re always on hand if you need help with the trickier bits.

What's the difference between your websites and cheaper options like Wix or Squarespace?

Our websites are custom-built around your specific business needs rather than forcing you into templates that thousands of other companies are using. We focus on creating unique, high-performance sites that are properly optimized for search engines, load quickly, and give you much more flexibility to grow and adapt as your business evolves.

How do you make sure our website works properly on mobile phones?

Every website we build is designed with a mobile-first approach, meaning we start by making sure it works brilliantly on smaller screens before scaling up. We test extensively across different devices and screen sizes to ensure your customers get a proper good experience whether they’re on their phone on the train or sat at their desk.

What happens if something goes wrong after our website launches?

We don’t just build your site and scarper – we offer ongoing support packages to keep everything running smoothly after launch. Our team responds quickly to sort any issues that crop up, and we proactively monitor site performance to catch potential problems before they affect your customers.

Can you integrate our website with other systems like our CRM or booking software?

We’ve got loads of experience connecting websites with all sorts of business systems to create seamless workflows and avoid double-handling of data. Whether it’s Salesforce, HubSpot, booking systems, payment gateways, or bespoke internal software, we’ll find a way to make everything talk to each other properly.

Will our new website be secure?

Security isn’t an afterthought for us – we build it into every site from day one with proper encryption, secure hosting, and regular updates. We follow industry best practices for data protection and can advise on GDPR compliance to make sure your customers’ information stays safe and sound.

How much input will we have during the design process?

You’ll be involved at every stage, from initial concepts through to the finished product, with plenty of opportunities to give your two cents. We believe the best websites come from proper collaboration between our expertise and your knowledge of your business, so we’ll never disappear for weeks and then present you with a finished site you’ve never seen before.

What ongoing costs should we expect after our website launches?

You’ll need to budget for hosting, domain renewal, and any premium plugin licenses that your site requires. We recommend setting aside a bit for ongoing maintenance and improvements too, as websites that don’t evolve tend to fall behind the competition before long.

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Iain Twiss
Iain Twiss
14:07 15 Jan 26
We have worked with Platform 81 for several years and they are always a pleasure to deal with. True experts in their field, the team are all incredibly friendly and have supported us immensely.
Andrew Percy
Andrew Percy
09:09 19 Nov 25
It has been a pleasure working with the team at Platform 81. No request or change is too much, they are always accomodating and always willing to help. I would highly recommend them to any company looking to develop their web presence.
Claire Dickinson
Claire Dickinson
14:56 02 Oct 25
It has been a pleasure working with the Platform81 team during our website transformation process. They have taken our rebranded assets and created a digital presence that not only showcases who we are today, but also what we aspire to be as a brand in the future too. Every aspect of the process was carefully considered and it created a great amount of peace of mind knowing our website was in safe hands. Thank you to Eve, Brad and Mark for their hard work especially.
Brittany Delany
Brittany Delany
11:34 14 Aug 25
I couldn’t recommend the Platform 81 team enough. They’ve been looking after our website for over 10 years and truly take the time to understand our business needs. Their services are constantly evolving, keeping us ahead of the competition.Callie, our account manager, is a star! She provides monthly SEO reports and a detailed breakdown of the tasks the team are working on. Our regular Teams meetings give me the chance to check in and share updates about anything new in the business.It’s great to see how the SEO reports correlate with our business turnover — we’ve recently had our busiest month to date, and the website data reflects this perfectly.
Jill Smith
Jill Smith
08:42 12 Aug 25
The service from Platform81 has been exceptional from start to finish - they work more collaboratively than most website/tech firms, building up a great relationship with both your Brand and your team/people, and it is reflected in better results than we could have imagined. Oli in particular is FANTASTIC, I've never seen a more seamless go-live happen and his efficiency, training and assistance have been brilliant throughout.JillBrave Bold Brilliant
Claire Wolstenholme
Claire Wolstenholme
07:52 16 Jul 25
We have used the service of Platform81 well over 7 years. From the initial meeting with Nick he understand our needs and priorities and came up with solutions. All the staff are so friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Nick and his team.
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