Web Development Devon

Making your website feel easy for visitors to use and easy for you to manage.

First impressions count

A website needs to balance performance with many other key features.

3 seconds

until a user leaves

If a page takes longer than 3 seconds to load, the probability of a user bouncing increases drastically.

7%

conversion drop

A 1-second delay can result in 7% loss in conversions, 11% fewer page views and a 16% decrease in customer satisfaction.

117%

ROI from technical SEO

Technical SEO returns 117% on average, versus 16% for basic content marketing.

Sources: 3 seconds · 7% · 117%

Website Development in Exeter

I build fast, reliable WordPress websites that are solid, responsive and ready to use. The technical side is handled carefully, so you are not left with a slow site, a confusing backend or a build that becomes difficult to update six months later.

WordPress Development

Built properly, from the ground up.

For small businesses and start ups who want a website that’s flexible, fast and easy to look after.

  • Clean, efficient code for fast-loading pages
  • Easy content editing in WordPress
  • Flexible layouts that grow with your business
  • SEO, security, and accessibility built in from the start
  • Contact forms and key integrations set up properly

Fast loading

I build with performance in mind from the start, keeping the site lean, optimising images, and developing pages that load quickly for visitors, search engines, and better for the planet by keeping sites small, therefore less space required on servers. I test with tools like Google PageSpeed Insights.

Easy management

You shouldn’t need a developer for every small update. I set up WordPress sites so you can change text, images, and key content with confidence. A clear backend so you’re in control after launch. I also provide a one-to-one training session after the site has launched.

Search-ready

Good development supports good SEO. I build the technical foundations in from day one: clean structure, mobile-friendly layouts, fast pages, and sensible metadata, so your site isn’t fighting technical issues.

Why I build in WordPress

WordPress gives you ownership, flexibility, and control — not a locked platform. Add pages, forms, booking, ecommerce, or integrations as you grow, without starting again. Built properly, it’s fast, secure, and familiar to edit.

FAQ

Yes. Your website will be built in WordPress, with the backend set up so you can manage key content yourself.

Yes, when it is built and maintained properly. I use sensible setup choices from the start, and I offer hosting and maintenance plans if you want ongoing updates, backups and security monitoring.

Yes. Performance is considered throughout the build, from clean code and image handling to avoiding unnecessary bloat.

Yes. WordPress is flexible, so your website can grow with extra pages, forms, ecommerce, booking tools or other integrations when you need them.

Yes. I offer hosting and maintenance plans for clients who want the technical care handled after launch.

See here for hosting and maintenance plans.

I’ll test the site, hand it over clearly and make sure you know how to manage it. If you want ongoing support, you can move onto a care plan so updates, backups and security are handled for you.

Happy clients

We definitely recommend Charlotte to help with your web design. She updated our website and made lots of improvements and was very quick and efficient.

St Thomas Community Food Hub, Love Food CIC

Highly recommend – really helped us capture our message in our website.

Fifty Minds | AI and Automation Consultancy

Charlotte is incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and approachable. She has helped me greatly with making improvements to my website and I can’t recommend her enough.

Ember Watch Company

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Web design & development in Exeter, Devon, building WordPress websites for small businesses across the UK.