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Chichester
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Looking for web design in Chichester? Websites that look credible, load quickly and make it easy for local customers to enquire.

We have been building bespoke WordPress websites for businesses across West Sussex since 2013, including clinics, firms and independent retailers in the city. The aim is simple: a professional site that explains your services and brings in the right enquiries.

The best sites for city businesses feel as considered as a good shopfront on North Street. We avoid off-the-shelf builds and plan each site around your services, your clients and the way people in and around the city choose who to contact.

For Chichester cafés, clinics, professional firms and harbour businesses, that means pages planned around how people actually choose you, with booking and contact routes that still work on a busy Goodwood weekend.

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The people behind your website

Designed, built and supported in-house

Direct team

No account-manager shuffle. No faceless production line.

The people you meet are the people who build it. iwebsitez.com is run by Pete and Lauretta, covering design, WordPress development, technical SEO, branding, hosting and ongoing support.

Your project is never passed down a chain. We plan, design, build and support the site ourselves, so the advice you get, whether you run a clinic, a firm or a café, comes from people who do the work.

Design + UXClear layouts and sharp visual direction.
Build + SEOWordPress, speed and search foundations.
Meet the people building itOur Bognor Regis office is about 20 minutes from Chichester city centre. We are happy to meet at your premises, so planning happens face to face rather than over a video call.
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pete SEO

Pete

Founder | Technical SEO Specialist

Pete has spent 13+ years optimising site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and conversion performance, helping local businesses with SEO since 2013.

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Lauretta

Lead Web Designer | Brand & UX

Lauretta designs it, builds it, and brands it. Website design, development, and logo creation — all handled in-house with a sharp eye for what converts visitors into customers.

What we build for you

Website design, ecommerce websites and launch support

A law firm, a café inside the walls and a harbour boatyard need very different structures. Some need practice-area pages and credentials, some need menus and booking, some need price guides and facilities. We agree the right one first. In and around the city, we are most often asked for hospitality and booking-led sites, professional-services sites for firms and clinics, and practical sites for harbour and rural businesses.

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Small business websites

Polished WordPress sites for independent shops, consultants and start-ups that need to look credible from the first click.

02

Service business websites

Trust-led sites for law firms, clinics, accountants and consultancies where every enquiry is valuable.

03

Website redesigns

A considered rebuild for older sites that no longer match the quality of your business, keeping the rankings you already have.

04

Ecommerce websites

WooCommerce shops for independent retailers who want to sell beyond the city walls.

Local landing pages

Focused pages for each service or practice area, so clients and Google understand exactly what you do.

Web development and launch support

Hosting, updates and content changes after launch, including event-season updates for hospitality clients.

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Local by design

Websites shaped around the local market you serve


Local strategy

Websites built for a small city with a big visitor calendar.

Chichester is a small city with a big visitor calendar. Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, Revival and Glorious Goodwood, the Festival Theatre season and a steady flow of day visitors to the cathedral and Pallant House Gallery all push people onto their phones looking for somewhere to eat, stay, shop or book. A Chichester business website has to work for those visitors and for the local customers who come back all year. We design WordPress websites that do both: clear on a phone, quick to load on busy event-day signal, and built so your opening hours, booking links and contact details are never more than one tap away.

The Chichester businesses we speak to tend to fall into three groups. Independent retailers and cafés inside the city walls, along North Street, East Street and the Pallant, who need a site that feels as considered as their shopfront. Professional firms, clinics and consultancies, where the website is the first check a new client makes before picking up the phone. And the harbour and coastal plain businesses out towards Bosham, Birdham and Chichester Marina, from boatyards to growers, who serve customers well beyond the city. Each needs a different structure, so we plan pages around how your customers actually choose you rather than starting from a template.

Local relevance is not about repeating the city name. It is about making it easy for clients to see what you do, where you are, why you can be trusted and how to get in touch.

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Clear service pages

Clear services, visible credentials and an easy way to book or call back.

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Built for West Sussex

We work with independent retailers, cafés, clinics, law and accountancy firms, consultancies and harbour businesses.

03

Nearby area coverage

We also support nearby areas including Fishbourne, Portfield, Whyke, Donnington and Lavant.

Real-world examples

What a Chichester website needs, page by page

Take an independent café or restaurant inside the city walls. The site that wins bookings usually has:

  • Opening hours and a Book a table button visible on a phone without scrolling.
  • A menu written as text, not a PDF, so Google can read it and diners can check allergens quickly.
  • An events page updated for Goodwood weekends, the Festival Theatre season and Christmas.
  • Private hire and functions, with capacity, sample menus and an enquiry form.
  • Find us, with nearby car parks and walking directions from the Cross.
  • Recent reviews pulled from Google so they stay current.
Or take a Chichester law firm, accountant or private clinic. The site that wins new clients usually has:

  • A page for each service or practice area, saying who it is for.
  • Team profiles with qualifications and regulator details.
  • Pricing information where your regulator expects it, written clearly.
  • A booking or call-back form that asks the right first questions.
  • Parking and access notes, because city-centre parking is limited.
  • Reviews from clients who agreed to be quoted.

Every site starts with a page plan agreed with you, because a solicitor, a café and a boatyard need very different structures.

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What people say about us…

“We were looking for a web designer in the Chichester area who could bring our website & online presence up to date … The end product is amazing, we could not be happier and the ongoing support from the team is second to none.”

Chris K. · Google review

Rated 5 out of 5 from 48 reviews on Google and Facebook. Every review below is imported directly from our Google Business Profile and Facebook page.

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Chris K
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We recently partnered with Iwebsitez to design and launch our new business website, and we couldn't be more impressed with the results. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of our brand, goals, and industry. They were responsive, creative, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout the entire process. The design they delivered is not only visually stunning but also highly functional and user-friendly. Our customers have already commented on how easy it is to navigate and how professional it looks. Behind the scenes, the site runs smoothly, loads quickly, and is optimized for all devices. Communication was seamless—every question we had was answered promptly, and any changes we requested were handled quickly and with a great attitude. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. If you're looking for a website design company in Arundel, Littlehampton, Worthing, Bognor Regis or any surrounding areas in West Sussex that combines technical expertise with outstanding customer service, look no further! We highly recommend them and want to take this oppourtunity to personally thank them for all of their hard work and dedication!

Owner's reply
Always good to work with you and for the amazing service you provide too. A great team we make!
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Jack
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I recently had the pleasure of working with iwebsitez to create my website and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Based in Arundel they brought a unique blend of creativity, professionalism and technical skill to the project. From our first consultation they listened carefully to my ideas and goals and translated them into a beautifully designed, functional website that truly reflects my brand. The layout is clean and the overall aesthetic is modern yet personal. They also made sure the site works perfectly on both desktop and mobile, which was important to me. They are very knowledgeable and know there stuff about websites. My website is ranking very well and works smoothly and efficiently. The entire design process was smooth and collaborative. Iwebistez kept me updated at every stage and was always open to feedback. They also offered great suggestions I hadn’t considered which really elevated the final result. If you’re in the Arundel or West Sussex area and are looking for a talented and reliable web designer I highly recommend iwebsitez. Their eye for design and attention to detail are truly outstanding. Thank you again. JJ Valets

Owner's reply
Lovely to work with a young entreprenurial man who knows his job inside out and humble enough to seek professional help when needed. JJ Valets is an amazing company that will only grow with Jack at the helm.
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Jack
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I’ve been looking for a good web designer for some time now and I came across iwebsitez. I had a look at his portfolio and had a brief chat about what I was wanting and told him a bit about my business. Iwebsitez were understanding and took the time to explain everything that is involved with creating and designing my website and got to work. All I can say is wow. The customer satisfaction and support I’ve received from the team and the consistent updates and checking everything done I was happy with throughout was next to none. I couldn’t be happier with the end result and the continued support from the team. Massive thank you again. I’ll be recommending you to everyone!

Owner's reply
Amazing, thanks Jack. You are an entreprenuer and will go far!
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Falola P
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Iwebsitez delivered a website that is both aesthetically pleasing and technically robust, ensuring that every potential customer has a smooth and engaging experience regardless of their device."

Owner's reply
Thanks for your kind words, we love providing web design & SEO to good people.
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Omolola O
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"Thanks to the SEO work these guys did on my site, my business is now ranking higher on Google. The website they designed is responsive and works effortlessly across all devices, which is crucial in today’s mobile-first world. The entire process was smooth from start to finish, and their attention to detail was spot-on. If you’re in Chichester and looking for a professional team to design and optimize your website, I highly recommend them!

Owner's reply
Thanks omo, always a pleasure. We love to help with SEO and watching a business thrive.
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Olaleye P
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Fantastic service from start to finish. My business website looks amazing and functions flawlessly on all devices, which was a major priority for me. The team ensured that the site was not only designed to look great but also optimized for search engines. The results have been incredible — my website is ranking higher, and I’m seeing more traffic and enquiries. Highly recommend this company for anyone looking to create or revamp their website in Chichester.

Owner's reply
Responsive web design is our food and drink and always happy to help good people.
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John O
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"Excellent experience working with this team. My website is not only visually appealing but is also mobile-optimized, ensuring my business is accessible on any device. I particularly appreciate their attention to SEO, which has already started driving more traffic to my site. They also helped with hosting and ongoing maintenance, making sure everything stays updated and secure. If you're looking for a professional, reliable company to handle your web design and SEO needs, look no further."

Owner's reply
No problem John, our pleasure to help.
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Chris K
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We were looking for a web designer in the Chichester area who could bring our website & online presence up to date. After a brief discussion with iwebsitez, it was clear that this was the best company that we had spoken to! Not only do they display a vast understanding to web design, they took the time to listen to our needs & explain everything in detail regarding the best options for our business. The end product is amazing, we could not be happier and the ongoing support from the team is second to none. Thank you for all of your hard work.

Owner's reply
Thanks Chris, always a pleasure.
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Amy K
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Needed an experienced, skilled and dependable web design company to bring out company's online presence up to date. Iwebsitez delivered! - They spent a long time explaining all the details to us, discussing our requirements and designed a product to meet our needs which far surpassed our expectations. Cant thank you enough for all of the hard work so far and look forward to working with you moving forwards.

Owner's reply
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you are happy with what we have done and we too look forward to working with you going forward.
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Mark G
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Absolutely brilliant 👏

Owner's reply
Thanks
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Chris F
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Can’t say enough about the service provided by Pete and Lauretta! Well above and beyond. Didn’t just produce a quality site, their guidance was so helpful. Can’t thank you guys enough!! Looking forward to continuing work with you both! 5/5

Owner's reply
Thanks Chris it was amazing to work with such a responsive client and believe me, this makes a change! You are an honest and lovely man and we wish you the very best with this venture and rest assured we will help you every step of the way.🤝
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Joanna G
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Fantastic help and team work :) I highly recommend!
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Lee C
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We was having some issues with our website and wasn't able to resolve it ourselves so we hit Google and found a list of local web developers. Lucky for us we found iwebsites, we called them and the phone was answered promptly. We was given a very warm welcome and was connected to a very helpful engineer Pete, who not only resolved my problem within the hour, also took the time to advise on other areas I could improve myself. Really would recommend iwebsitez for a very professional service.
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Carla C
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I hired this company to perform some SEO work on my website, they started 4 months ago and I am now getting more enquiries, I would strongly recommend this company as they do exactly what they say which is pushing you up the listings in Google for your chosen keyword! Just brilliant.
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Sal J
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Pete and the team at iwebsitez have designed and built an excellent website for me and have been able to reflect my brand perfectly. From brief to the finished product they were helpful, flexible and creative to get my requests done leaving me with a stylish, fully functional site. I would highly recommend them. Sal Jefferies.
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Aaron T
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I can't express enough how good these guys are at there job. Pete and the team are amazing. They genuinely make what vision you have for a website happen plus so much more. Thanks guys IPhone ambulance

Recent website projects

Real work from real business websites

Judge the work by the finished websites.

If you are comparing web designers, look at the finished work first. Every site in our portfolio is live, so you can judge the design quality and attention to detail for yourself.

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FocusEnquiries

Our web design process

From first call to live website

You always know what is happening, what we need from you and when there is something to review.

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Brief

We talk through your services, your clients, how they find you and what the site needs to achieve.

02

Plan

We agree the pages, practice areas or menus, the enquiry routes and any regulatory information that needs to appear.

03

Design and build

We design and build the site, add the agreed content and connect booking or call-back tools.

04

Feedback and refine

You review the build, we gather feedback from you and your team and refine it before sign-off.

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Launch

We test forms, booking links and speed, then put the site live once everything is approved.

Most small business sites are complete within 2 to 6 weeks, depending on the number of pages, content and approvals.

Hospitality or event supplier? Start around 10 weeks before the Festival of Speed, so new pages are live and indexed before visitors book for the summer events.

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Web development, launch checks and technical SEO

Built with SEO in mind from day one

Launch ready

A finished website should not need basic fixes after launch.

Professional clients judge the whole experience. Page speed, clean headings, sensible internal links and tidy metadata matter as much as the design, because they are how Google understands each service.

Clean page structureLogical headings, service pages and internal links.
Mobile performanceFast pages that still load quickly on busy event-day mobile signal.
Metadata and schemaTitles, descriptions and structured data that help each service or practice area appear properly in search.
Analytics and trackingSo enquiries, visits and key actions can be measured.
Security and backupsSSL, regular backups and core software updates checked before launch.
Peak-traffic speedLightweight pages and caching, so booking and menu pages stay quick on congested event-day mobile signal.

For firms that want more than a website, we can also help with local SEO, content planning, Google Business Profile and ongoing search work.

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Web design pricing guide

Business & e-commerce websites

Website design services pricing

We offer transparent, value-based pricing for our website design services, with solutions to fit various budgets and requirements. Our website design packages start at £1,000, and e-commerce solutions start at £2,000.

Every project receives a detailed proposal outlining all deliverables, timelines, and costs, with no hidden fees or surprises.

Business website

from£1000

Custom responsive design
5 core business pages
Contact form & maps integration
Local SEO foundation
Google Business Profile setup
Social media integration
Analytics tracking

Details

  • Ideal for: Small businesses, professional services, and local companies.
  • Timeline: 2-6 weeks, depending

Recent Results:

  • Average 30% increase in visitors
  • 1.5-second average load time
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Ecommerce website

from£2000

WooCommerce integration
Unlimited products
Secure payment processing
Inventory management
Order tracking
Mobile shopping optimisation
Marketing integrations

Details

  • Ideal for: Small to medium businesses and local companies
  • Timeline: 3-8 weeks, depending

Recent Results:

  • Average 40% increase in online sales
  • 65% improvement in mobile conversion
  • 1.5 second average load time
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Additional services

Website amendments for iwebsitez.com clients are free for 10 minutes, which covers most small tweaks and changes. After that, we charge £80 p/h.

Google Business setup
Logo design
WP Maintenance
Web hosting
SEO
Content creation
Schema setup

Factors influencing website design pricing:

  • Project complexity and functionality requirements
  • Number of unique page designs needed
  • E-commerce and transaction processing capabilities
  • Integration with third-party systems and APIs
  • Content migration and creation requirements

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Web design FAQ

Common questions, answered

How much does web design cost in Chichester?
Business sites start from £1,000 and ecommerce sites from £2,000. Professional-service sites with many practice areas, or booking integrations, cost more. You receive a fixed quote before work starts.
Can our website handle Goodwood and festival season in Chichester?
Yes. For hospitality, accommodation and event suppliers we make it easy to update availability, event dates and offers yourself, keep booking and contact links one tap away on a phone, and keep pages fast when visitor traffic peaks around Goodwood weekends and the theatre season.
Do we need separate pages for Chichester and the harbour villages?
Usually not. One strong page per service, with a clear list of the areas you cover such as Bosham, Fishbourne and the Witterings, performs better than near-identical village pages. A separate page only makes sense if you have a genuinely different offer, team or set of projects in that area.
Does a law firm or clinic in Chichester need anything special on its website?
Regulated businesses often do. Solicitors must publish certain price and service information under SRA transparency rules, and healthcare providers should show registrations and qualifications. We build those into clear, readable pages rather than burying them in the footer.
What is included in a new business website?
For a firm or clinic it usually includes service or practice-area pages, team profiles, a booking or call-back form, mobile layouts, on-page SEO, optimised images and full testing. Hosting and maintenance are available.
Do you create bespoke websites or use templates?
Every site is planned around your business, services and clients. We do not drop content into a stock theme. The structure follows how your clients actually decide.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business sites are live in 2 to 6 weeks. Regulated firms should allow a little longer for approving compliance wording.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. If your site looks dated, is slow or no longer reflects the standard of your business, we can redesign it with clearer messaging and stronger enquiry routes.
Can you help my website rank in Chichester?
Yes. Chichester results are shared with Bognor Regis, Selsey and the harbour villages, so we check which area you should target, build a clear page for each service, and support your Google Business Profile with consistent details and reviews.
Will I be able to update my website myself?
Yes. You can update team profiles, services, events and news yourself, and we can handle changes if you prefer.
Do you provide hosting and ongoing support?
Yes. Fast UK hosting, maintenance, security checks and content changes keep the site reliable, including through the busy summer season.
Do you offer ongoing content, blog or SEO support after my website is live?
Yes. Many clients continue with local SEO, content, Google Business Profile management and performance improvements after launch.
Do you provide the content and images, or do I need to supply them?
We can write the core pages and source images, but team photos and pictures of your premises help clients trust you. Most projects use a mix.
What happens if I already have a domain name or hosting elsewhere?
No problem at all. We keep your existing domain and email, move hosting at launch and plan redirects for any pages that change address.
How many rounds of feedback or changes are included during the build?
Review rounds are included in the Plan and Feedback stages, including time for partners or colleagues to comment. After launch, sub-10-minute edits are free and larger work is £80 an hour.


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From our Bognor Regis office we build sites for businesses in the city and right across the coastal plain. These pages explain what we do in each nearby town.

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