Dashwood Web DesignDashwood Web Design
I build fast, modern websites for bars, cafés and independent businesses in Brighton and East Sussex. Every site looks great on any device, is easy for you to update, and is set up to help customers find you on Google. Clear prices, plain English, and friendly support from start to finish.
- Websites
- from £600
- Most sites take
- 2–6 weeks
- First step
- A free, no-obligation chat
What I can do for you
Websites that look great on any device
Your site will look and work perfectly on phones, tablets and computers.
Sites you can update yourself
Change your menu, events, prices or photos in minutes, with no technical knowledge needed.
Get found on Google
I set your site up so local customers can find you when they search, and connect it to Google Maps and your Google Business Profile.
Online bookings and enquiry forms
Let customers book a table, request a quote or get in touch any time, day or night.
Fast-loading pages
A quick site keeps visitors from leaving and helps you rank higher on Google.
Accessible to everyone
Easy to use for all your customers, including people with visual or physical impairments.
Safe and secure
Secure connections, spam protection and regular updates keep your site and your customers’ details safe.
Know how your site is doing
Simple reports showing how many people visit your site and what they look at.
Website check-ups
Already have a site? I’ll review it and give you a clear list of what to fix and improve.
Ongoing care
I’ll look after hosting, backups and updates, so you can focus on running your business.
Plain English, no jargon
I’ll explain everything clearly, keep you updated and show you how to use your new site.
Pricing
Every project is quoted individually after a free, no-obligation chat. Domain, hosting and third-party software costs are billed separately. Care plans cover looking after your hosting, not the hosting bill itself.
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Starter
from £600
A simple, mobile-friendly site of up to 3 pages, with a contact form, privacy policy, Google Maps, social links and basic SEO.
Ideal for new businesses and sole traders.
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Business
from £1,200
A 5–8 page site that you can update yourself, with a gallery, booking or enquiry form, privacy policy, analytics and Google Business Profile setup.
Ideal for bars, cafés, restaurants and local shops.
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Custom
Quote on request
For online booking systems, shops, ticketing or integrations with other software.
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Add-ons
- Extra pages
- from £75
- Booking system setup
- from £200
- Newsletter setup
- from £100
- Copywriting
- from £50 per page
Monthly care plans
- Basic
- £30/month
- Standard
- £60/month
- Growth
- from £120/month
Includes hosting management, backups, security updates and, on higher plans, small changes and monthly reports.
Website audits
from £75
A clear report on what’s working, what’s not and how to improve it.
Compare monthly care plans
| Basic £30/month | Standard £60/month | Growth from £120/month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Sites that rarely change | Businesses that update menus, prices or events regularly | Businesses that want more customers from their site |
| Hosting management and uptime monitoring | Included | Included | Included |
| Security and software updates | Included | Included | Included |
| Backups | Weekly | Daily | Daily |
| Contact form and booking checks | Monthly | Monthly | Weekly |
| Small changes (text, prices, menus, photos) | Charged separately | Up to 1 hour a month | Up to 3 hours a month |
| Visitor report | Not included | Monthly summary | Monthly report with recommendations |
| Google Business Profile | Not included | Kept up to date | Kept up to date, plus regular posts |
| Speed and SEO check | Not included | Every quarter | Monthly, with fixes made |
| Catch-up call | Not included | Not included | 30 minutes a month |
| Response time | 2 working days | 1 working day | Same day for urgent problems |
How we’ll work together
Most websites take 2–6 weeks from start to finish, depending on size and how quickly content is ready.
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Free chat
We’ll talk about your business, what you want your website to do and your budget. There’s no cost and no obligation.
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Your quote
I’ll send a clear proposal with exactly what’s included, the timeline and a fixed price, so there are no surprises.
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Agreement and deposit
Once you’re happy, we’ll sign a simple agreement and you’ll pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot.
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Gathering your content
You send me your logo, photos, text, menus and any other details. Not sure what you need? I’ll give you a simple checklist.
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Design preview
I’ll show you how your homepage and key pages will look. You can request changes until you’re happy, then approve the design. A 25% payment is due at this stage.
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Building your site
I build your website on a private preview link, so you can watch it come together and share feedback along the way.
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Testing
I check everything works properly on phones, tablets and computers, including forms, bookings, links and speed. You’ll give it a final check too.
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Launch
Your new website goes live. I’ll set up Google Maps, your Google Business Profile and visitor tracking so customers can find you. The final 25% is due at launch.
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Training
I’ll show you how to update your site yourself, and give you a simple guide to keep.
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Ongoing support
I’m here if you need help. You can choose a monthly care plan, and I’ll look after updates, backups and security for you.
Who I work with
Most of my work is for small, local businesses that need a website that’s clear, quick and easy to look after.
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New businesses and sole traders
A simple site that tells people what you do and how to reach you, ready to share as soon as it’s live.
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Bars, cafés and restaurants
Menus, opening hours, events and table bookings that you can keep up to date yourself.
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Local shops
Your products, opening times and location, with Google Maps and your Google Business Profile set up.
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Businesses that need more
Online booking systems, shops, ticketing or links to software you already use.
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Businesses with a website already
A clear audit of what’s working and what to fix, or ongoing care to keep your site running smoothly.
About
Hi, I’m Ethan Dashwood, a freelance web designer based in Brighton. I build websites for local businesses across Brighton and East Sussex, from bars and cafés to shops and sole traders.
You deal with me from the first chat to launch and beyond, so you always know who is doing the work. You get a fixed price agreed up front, regular updates, and a private preview link to watch your site come together.
Every site is built to load quickly, work on any device and be easy for everyone to use, including people with visual or physical impairments. When it’s finished, I’ll show you how to update it yourself, and I’m still here if you need help.
At a glance
- Your designer
- Ethan Dashwood
- Based in
- Brighton
- Working across
- Brighton and East Sussex
- First step
- A free chat
Questions
Can’t see your question here? Send me a message and I’ll get back to you.
How much does a website cost?
Websites start from £600 for the Starter package and £1,200 for the Business package. Bigger projects, like online shops or booking systems, are quoted on request. Every project gets a fixed price after a free chat, and domain, hosting and third-party software costs are billed separately.
How long will it take?
Most websites take 2–6 weeks from start to finish, depending on the size of the site and how quickly your content is ready.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes. The Business package includes a site you can update yourself, so you can change your menu, events, prices or photos in minutes. Before launch, I’ll show you how and give you a simple guide to keep.
What do I need to provide?
Your logo, photos, text, menus and any other details about your business. Not sure what you need? I’ll give you a simple checklist.
How do payments work?
A 50% deposit secures your spot, 25% is due when you approve the design, and the final 25% at launch.
Will you look after my site once it’s live?
If you’d like me to. Monthly care plans start at £30 a month and cover hosting management, backups and security updates. Higher plans add small changes and monthly reports.
I already have a website. Can you help?
Yes. A website audit, from £75, gives you a clear report on what’s working, what’s not and how to improve it.
Contact
Tell me about your business and what you’d like your website to do.
The first chat is free and there’s no obligation. I’ll reply to the email address you give.