Looking for professional web design in Essex? Design Thing is an award-winning Essex web design agency creating bespoke WordPress websites for startups, ambitious growing brands and established companies across Essex, London and the UK.
Your website is often the first place potential customers decide whether your business feels credible, capable and worth contacting. We create custom websites that look the part, clearly explain what you do and make it easier for the right people to take the next step.
Whether you are launching a new venture, growing into new markets, replacing a dated website or refreshing an established brand, every website we create is designed from scratch around your business, audience and goals.
There are no off-the-shelf templates, generic layouts or websites that look suspiciously similar to the company down the road. From the first page layout through to navigation, content structure and calls to action, we create websites that give businesses a stronger, more professional online presence.
We create professional websites for startups, scale-ups and established companies across a wide range of industries. This includes estate agents and property businesses, construction companies and trades, recruitment agencies, finance companies, care homes and nurseries, health and beauty businesses, fitness and leisure brands, food and drink companies, manufacturers, automotive businesses, schools, charities and professional services.
Whether you are launching a new company, expanding an established service, modernising a corporate website or creating a more capable platform for growth, we take the time to understand your business and create a website that feels right for your industry rather than simply looking nice on a screen.
A great website needs to be easy to use as well as good to look at. Every website we design is built to work smoothly across desktop, tablet and mobile, with clear navigation, well-structured content and simple routes for visitors to get in touch.
We also build strong SEO foundations into every project, including clear page structures, keyword-focused content areas, logical headings, mobile-friendly layouts and essential technical setup. It gives your website the best possible starting point for being found on Google, without making it read like it was written for a robot with a clipboard.
Whether you are starting from scratch, replacing an outdated website or investing in a stronger online presence for the next stage of your business, we can tailor the right approach around you. Our new business startup package combines website design, logo design and branding for companies that need the full set of professional essentials from day one.
For established businesses, our website and brand refresh package is ideal for modernising an outdated online presence, refining your identity and making sure your website reflects the quality of your business today. We also create ecommerce websites for companies selling products online, as well as one-page websites for focused campaigns, launches and service-led businesses.
A new website involves more than design and development. We can also arrange your domain name, business email addresses and website hosting, helping keep the important technical bits under one roof and your launch a little less headache-inducing.
Once your website is live, we can continue to support its growth with SEO services, website updates and digital marketing options. The aim is simple: a website that gives your business a professional foundation now and room to grow later.
Our website design packages include a bespoke WordPress website created around your business, mobile-friendly layouts, basic SEO foundations, calls to action, hosting options and support with domain names and business email setup where required.
Yes. We work with businesses across many industries, including construction and trades, estate agents, recruitment, finance, care, education, food and drink, health and beauty, fitness, manufacturing, automotive and professional services.
Yes. Every website we create is designed to work smoothly across mobiles, tablets and desktop computers, giving visitors a clear and consistent experience wherever they find you.
Every website includes strong SEO foundations, including clear page structures, responsive design and search-friendly content areas. More advanced SEO services are also available for businesses that want ongoing support with rankings, content and local visibility.
Yes. We build our websites using WordPress, making it straightforward to update pages, add news, change images or grow your website over time. We can also provide ongoing support where needed.
Our website design and development packages are suited to new startups and small businesses as well as established companies and larger brands seeking a refresh. You’ll enjoy a complete suite of essentials including:
You won't get a template website with us. The web designs we produce are bespoke and tailored to you.
Websites need to display well on a whole host of devices, so our websites are built mobile friendly.
Grow your allegience of loyal customers and guide them to your social media pages.
You've got a website, so let's make sure it's found. Basic SEO is included. Advanced packages available.
Our super fast hosting is free for the first year. Your own place in the cloud where people find your website.
We'll purchase a domain name for you, something nice and easy to remember, so your site is found easily.
We'll get you setup with professional email addresses, to make you look the part (Hotmail, who?)
If your phone snaps don't quite cut the mustard, we can step in with our stock image library.
Keep track on who is visiting your site, there's no better way to do this than with Google Analytics.
Let's make sure it's easy for your clients to find you. We'll plugin in Google Maps which shows your exact.
We'll submit your website to Google the second it goes live so Google can start indexing it.
A single one-off payment, no monthly contracts, no hidden fees. You'll also own the full copyright.
Get in touch to discuss your website design requirements. We’ll learn about your business, goals, and audience, then define the structure, features, and strategy for your new website. This ensures your business starts with a clear plan built for results.
We design your website from scratch, creating a bespoke layout tailored to your brand. Once approved, we build your site using WordPress, focusing on performance, mobile responsiveness, and SEO-ready foundations.
After thorough testing and final refinements, your website will be ready to launch. You’ll receive a fully optimised website, along with clear training on how to manage images, text and day-to-day updates with confidence.