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< Website design & development >

Websites designed around your business, not a template

Every website we build starts with the same question: what does this business actually need the site to do? The design follows the answer — not the other way round.
Typical timescale
6–12 weeks
Built on
WordPress
Ongoing support
Direct to the builder
< Straight talking >
We won't sell you a new website if you don't need one.

Every project starts by understanding what is actually wrong with the current website, what the business needs to achieve and what needs to change.

Sometimes the right answer is a full redesign. Sometimes the existing website can be improved. Sometimes the priority is content, SEO or technical work instead. We'll explain which route makes the most sense before recommending a scope.

Understand the problem
What is holding the current website or customer journey back?
Recommend the right scope
No unnecessary functionality or inflated project specification.
Explain the reasoning
You should understand what is being recommended, and why.
< How we work >
Practical work, explained before it starts.

No jargon and no surprises. You'll always know what is happening and why.

We start by listening
Before a single layout is drawn we want to understand how enquiries reach you today, what your customers ask before they buy, and where the current site gets in the way. That conversation shapes the structure of the whole project.
Design that reflects the work
Your website should feel like the business behind it. We design bespoke pages, not stretched theme demos, so your products, projects and people are shown properly, on every screen size.
Built to be maintained
Sites are built on clean, documented WordPress foundations with editing in mind. You can update content without breaking layouts, and without waiting on us to change a paragraph.
< What's included >
Everything your website project needs.
Discovery & strategy
Business goals, audience, competitor research, structure and content planning.
Bespoke website design
Page-by-page layouts designed around the business and its users.
WordPress development
Responsive, maintainable development built around the approved design.
Performance & accessibility
Fast-loading, responsive and accessible across modern browsers and devices.
SEO foundations
Technical SEO, metadata structure, redirects, analytics and search-friendly architecture.
Integrations & handover
Forms, CRM integrations, tracking, training and ongoing support where required.
< Types of website >
Websites built for different business requirements.
Brochure websites
A clear, credible presence for businesses that win work on reputation and referral.
Lead-generation websites
Structured around enquiry journeys, with tracking so you know what is working.
Corporate websites
Multi-department structures, careers and news, built for larger content teams.
Service-led websites
Individual service and location pages that can rank and convert on their own.
Membership websites
Gated areas, logins and member-only content where the model requires it.
Bespoke WordPress websites
Custom functionality, integrations and tools built around how you operate.
< The process >
From first conversation to launch day.
Consultation
A straight conversation about the business, the budget and what is realistic.
Plan
Structure, content requirements and a clear scope with fixed pricing.
Design
Bespoke page designs reviewed together before anything is built.
Develop & launch
Responsive development, integrations, analytics and full testing, then deployment and a launch that protects your existing rankings.
After launch: hosting, maintenance and SEO are available where required.
< Built for future growth >
Built with future SEO in mind.
How a website is structured directly affects how well it can be found later.
Crawling and indexation
Service targeting
Local landing pages
Internal linking
Site speed
Content expansion
Conversion journeys
If SEO is part of the longer-term plan, we'll structure the website so you're not rebuilding it six months later when you want to target additional services, locations or content.
< After launch >
Your website doesn't have to stop at launch.
< Selected website projects >
Websites built around real business requirements.

< In their words >

What clients say once
the work is live.

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des brewer
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Very professional & friendly service.
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Chris Horn
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We cannot recommend Damon at Mello Agency highly enough! Damon has helped us massively over the years with creating, managing and hosting our website. He's always on hand whenever we need him and nothing is ever too much trouble.
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Karl Neal
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I was recommended Mello Agency for my website by a friend and I’m so glad I took that recommendation. Sorting my website was easier than I thought as everything was explained and Mello listened to my input also. Top work 👌🏼
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Paddock Wearhouse
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Amazing work on our website, smooth process and easy to work with 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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Derren Kay
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Mello Agency is fantastic. I could not recommend them any more. Damon has made multiple websites for me and the company I work for and I have nothing but glowing things to say. We have been using Mello Agency for over 8 years and we will not be stopping anytime soon!
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AJ Thom
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Mello Agency are, without doubt, well worth using if you’re looking for anything website related. From discussion to creation to outcome, seamless. What we thought we wanted versus what we got is, simply put, perfect. Damon is a talented imagineer, a brilliant version of human AI when it comes to web design, commercially confident, has a wealth of knowledge re social media, creating an online presence, and how to drive internet traffic to your website that manifests into real world work. Professional, knowledgable, trustworthy, easy to work with all round, the ‘above and beyond’ type you need when you know nowt about the inter-webs. Happily recommend Damon/Mello Agency to anyone needing a webmaster with a good heart, an eye for detail, and the ability to produce positive results.
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Russell Falder
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Excellent services and ongoing support. Very professional and efficient. Easy communication. Highly recommended. Thank you 404 Studios 🙂
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W M
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Great service - lots of communication and responsive to messages. Would recommend!
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Ben Bamforth
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Best of the best
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Neil Denning
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Used 404 Studios for several web development projects. Professional and all round excellent service.
< Questions >
Straight answers.
How much does a website cost?
Every project is scoped individually after the consultation. Cost depends on the number of pages, the functionality involved and how much content support you need. You'll get a fixed price before anything starts.
How long does a website take to build?
Most projects run between six and twelve weeks. Content availability and feedback turnaround are usually what decide whether it is closer to six or twelve.
Do you work with businesses outside Huddersfield?
Yes. We're based in West Yorkshire and work with clients across the UK. Most projects run over video calls with occasional visits.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Often, yes. Sometimes improving what you already have is the better spend. We'll review the current site first and tell you honestly which route makes sense.
Will I be able to update the website myself?
Yes. Sites are built for editing, and handover includes a walkthrough so your team can change content confidently without breaking layouts.
Do you provide website content?
We can help with structure, guidance and copy support. Many clients supply their own content and we shape it into the page designs.
Will my new website be SEO-friendly?
Technical SEO foundations, metadata, redirects, clean URLs and analytics are part of every build. Ongoing SEO is a separate service if you want to push visibility further.
Can you host and maintain the website after launch?
Yes. Managed hosting and maintenance plans are available, so the same people who built the site continue to look after it.

< Schedule a consultation >

Let's work out what
your business actually needs.

Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your website, current challenges and plans for growth. You’ll receive clear, practical guidance without an unnecessary sales pitch.

Based in

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Availability

Working with clients UK-wide