FAQ

Web design questions, answered

What a build involves, what it costs to run, and when a template is enough. 13 answers, written before anyone is asked to sign anything.

A custom site here starts at £3,400 and takes 2 to 6 weeks, with the scope and price agreed in writing first. A template is enough when the content, structure and brand are sound and only the surface is dated; a rebuild earns its price when the structure is why enquiries go missing.

Web design

What does a web design studio actually do for a founder?

I build the site that turns your traffic into calls and signups. That means strategy, layout, copy direction, and a custom website your team can run on its own after launch.

How much does a custom website cost?

Builds start at £3,400 and scope decides where above that yours lands: page count, whether the copy exists, and how many tools need connecting. Every published figure is on pricing. The floor is not the quote, though. You get one fixed number after a short call, and the audit that sets it is delivered in 5 working days.

How long does a website take to design and launch?

Usually two to six weeks: a focused site near two, bigger builds with custom pages or a CMS towards six, and you get a dated timeline before any work starts.

Do you build responsive websites that work on phones?

Yes. Every site I ship is mobile responsive by default, and I test it on real phones and tablets rather than just shrinking a browser window.

Should I use a template or hire a web designer?

Hire someone if the site has to sell. Templates are fine for a hobby page, but a service business website needs structure built around how your buyers actually decide.

Why does my service business website matter that much?

Because it is often the first real impression a buyer gets. A vague or dated site makes a strong business look risky, and you lose leads before anyone reaches out.

Can you redesign my current site instead of starting over?

Yes. If the foundation is solid I keep what works and fix the parts that lose people. When the whole thing fights you, a rebuild usually costs less than patching.

What is website strategy and do I need it?

Website strategy is deciding what the site has to do before anyone opens a design tool. You need it, because a good-looking site with no plan just sits there and quietly underperforms.

How do you handle brand positioning in the design?

I pull it out of you first. A short session on who you serve and why you are different shapes the messaging, so the design actually says something.

Do your web design services include the copy?

I handle direction and structure, and I can write the words or work from yours. Either way the copy and the layout get designed together, never bolted on at the end.

Is ORD Studio a good fit for early-stage founders?

Yes, once there is an offer and some client flow. I work mostly with founders and small B2B teams, so the process stays direct and fast, with no agency layers between you and the person doing the work. Before any revenue, I am not the right fit yet.

What happens to my website after it goes live?

You own it, and I stay on if you want me to. Ongoing support covers edits, new pages, and fixes, so the site keeps up as the business changes.

Do I need an agency or a freelancer?

Neither, in the usual sense. An agency adds coordination and a freelancer usually covers one slice. I cover design, build and support myself, which is why there are no handoffs to manage and no account manager in the middle.

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Question not on the list?

Book a free 30 minutes. Bring your site and roughly how many enquiries you get. You leave with the two or three things I would fix first, whether or not we end up working together.

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