Web Design & Local SEO
We build clean, professional websites that look credible, rank on Google, and turn visitors into phone calls and bookings. No templates. No fluff. Just sites that do their job.
Our approach
We work with local businesses to create beautiful websites that are easy to update and packed with functionality, built for performance and to generate enquiries for your business.
A well-structured SEO campaign sits alongside that, helping you climb the search engine results pages and get found by the customers actively looking for what you do. We take the guesswork and stress out of design, development and SEO by providing detailed quotations, clear deliverables and seamless project management.
What we do
From your first website to ongoing SEO, we handle it all so you can focus on running your business.
Beautiful, fast, mobile-first websites built to convert visitors into enquiries. Brochure sites, e-commerce, redesigns and custom builds.
Learn moreGet your business showing up in the Google Map Pack and local search. Built for service-area businesses across the North East and beyond.
Learn moreFull-spectrum SEO covering keyword research, on-page optimisation, technical fixes and content. Get found for the searches that matter.
Learn moreFull GBP setup and optimisation so you stand out in the Map Pack and get more calls, directions and website visits straight from Google.
Learn moreMonthly retainers that keep you climbing the rankings. New content, technical maintenance, link building and reporting every month.
Learn moreGet cited in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and voice search. Future-proof your visibility for the next era of search.
Learn moreOfficial Shopify Partners. Custom theme design, store setups, platform migrations and ongoing optimisation for e-commerce businesses.
Learn moreHosting, security, daily backups, updates and priority support from £69/month. Keep your website running properly without lifting a finger.
Learn moreA no-obligation audit of your current SEO. We will look at rankings, technical issues and quick wins, then send you a clear report.
Get your free auditHow it works
A simple, structured process designed to be stress-free from start to launch.
A quick chat about your business, your goals and what you want from your website. No sales pitch, no pressure.
A written proposal with fixed price, clear timeline and exactly what is included. No vague estimates or surprise invoices.
We design and build on a private staging link you can review. Regular updates, nothing goes live without your sign-off.
Recent projects
A snapshot of recent client work across different industries.
Premium website for a new reformer pilates studio in Durham.
Premium website for a medically led aesthetics clinic in Newcastle.
Full website and local SEO for a trusted plumber in County Durham.
A calming, professional website for a counselling and psychotherapy practice in Newcastle.
A modern, calming website for a yoga studio based on the beautiful North East coast.
A luxurious website for a multi-award-winning hair, beauty and skin clinic in Wynyard Village.
What clients say
A few of the 99+ five-star Google reviews we have collected over the years.
"NE1 Web Design delivered an excellent service from start to finish, creating a professional and user-friendly website."
"Michael was extremely helpful, professional, and responsive throughout the whole process. Highly recommended."
"Second website Michael has designed for my business. Communication, willingness to help and end result outstanding."
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions we get every week.
Every project is different. We quote based on what you need, with a fixed price in writing before any work starts. Most business websites fall between £997 and £4,500 plus optional ongoing care. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Most websites take 2 to 4 weeks from signed proposal to launch. Larger or more complex projects can take longer. The biggest variable is usually content readiness from your side. The quicker we get text and images, the quicker we launch.
Local SEO is the work that gets your business showing up in Google Maps and local search results. For service-area businesses, ranking in the Map Pack is often the single biggest source of new enquiries. See our Local SEO service.
No. We are based in North Shields and most clients are in the North East, but we work with businesses across the UK. Everything is delivered remotely or face-to-face depending on what suits you best.
Full training and handover so you can manage your own content. Optional care plans for hosting and updates. Most clients also bolt on ongoing SEO to keep growing.
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No tech speak, no sales pitch, just an honest conversation about what your business needs.
