Question 1

How much does a website cost in Salford?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you need. A simple one-page site for a local trade starts low; a full e-commerce build costs more. I quote a fixed price upfront based on the brief, and that price does not move once we have agreed it. Most Salford small businesses land somewhere in the middle, and I’m happy to walk you through the options before you commit to anything.

Question 2

Can you actually get my Salford business ranking on Google?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that’s the whole point. Every site I build includes proper on-page SEO, schema markup, fast load speeds, and a Google Business Profile setup focused on Salford. Most local terms ("plumber in Salford", "Salford hairdresser", and similar) are winnable for a small business with a decent site. Bigger broad terms take longer but follow the same playbook.

Question 3

I’m at the Quays, is your work agency-grade?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything is hand-coded, not templated. Performance benchmarks (sub-second LCP, 95+ Lighthouse), proper structured data, designed and built to brand. The difference vs a proper Manchester agency is the price and the fact you deal with the actual designer/developer rather than account managers.

Question 4

How long does it take to build a website?

Accepted Answer

Most projects go from first call to live site within 1 to 3 weeks. Simple sites can launch in under a week. I’ll give you a clear timeline before any work starts, and you’ll see progress along the way, no waiting in the dark for a month.

Question 5

Why work with a freelancer instead of a Salford agency?

Accepted Answer

Agencies charge a lot to cover account managers, project managers, and overheads, costs that don’t end up in your website. With me, you deal with one person from first call to launch. Faster, cheaper, and you get the actual person doing the work, not a sales rep handing you off to a junior.

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