Web design in Hereford and Herefordshire
Rooted Web is my web design and brand photography studio, based about 40 miles west of Hereford in Llandrindod Wells. I build fast, distinctive websites for independent businesses in Hereford and across Herefordshire, from city-centre shops to farms and food producers.
Hereford at a glance
90.3%
of Herefordshire businesses are micro businesses with 0 to 9 staff
21.3%
of Herefordshire businesses are in farming, forestry or fishing, the largest sector
A city that serves a rural county
More competition, so stand out
Hereford has more businesses competing for the same searches than a small Welsh town, so a generic template site gets lost. A distinctive design, real photos and clear words about what makes you different help you get chosen once people find you.
Your customers are often rural
Herefordshire Council's figures show around a third of the county lives in Hereford and more than half lives in rural areas. Your customers may be coming in from the villages, so make it easy to find your opening hours, parking and how to get to you.
Built for small businesses
More than nine in ten Herefordshire businesses employ fewer than ten people. That's exactly who I work with: owners who need a website they can update themselves and that earns its keep, not an agency-sized project.
Across the county
As well as Hereford itself, I work with businesses in the towns and villages around it, including Ledbury, Bromyard, Leominster, Kington, Ross-on-Wye, Weobley, Credenhill, Bodenham, Lugwardine and Fownhope. See my pages for Ledbury and Ross-on-Wye.
How I can help
Websites and photos for Hereford businesses
Web design
Fast, accessible websites planned around your customers' questions, that you can update yourself.
About web designBrand photography
Honest photos of you, your place and your work, taken on location in Hereford.
About photographyLocal SEO
A complete Google Business Profile and a site that clearly says where you work, so nearby customers find you.
Read my local SEO guideWebsite care
Updates, backups, monitoring and friendly help after launch, so your site keeps working.
About website careQuestions
Web design in Hereford: common questions
Do you work with businesses in Hereford?
Yes. I'm based in Llandrindod Wells, about 40 miles from Hereford, and work with businesses across Herefordshire. We can meet in Hereford or at your premises, and much of the work can be done online.
How much does a website cost in Hereford?
Prices are similar across the UK. Most small business websites from a freelancer cost between £500 and £4,000, while studios and agencies often start around £3,000. I'll give you an itemised quote after a chat. Read more in what a website really costs.
Can you help my farm or food business sell online?
Yes. Farming is the largest sector in Herefordshire by number of businesses. I can build a simple shop for farm-gate sales, boxes or produce, or a clear site that sends customers to the places they can buy from you.
Do you offer brand photography in Herefordshire?
Yes. I can photograph you, your premises and your products on location in Hereford or anywhere in the county, so your website shows the real business rather than stock photos.
Can you help me show up on Google Maps in Hereford?
Yes. I'll make sure your Google Business Profile is verified and complete, with the right category, accurate hours and real photos, and that your website clearly says where you are and what you do. Google is clear that you can't pay for a better local ranking.
Do you build WordPress websites in Hereford?
Yes. I build on WordPress when it's the right fit, for example when you want to manage lots of pages or blog posts yourself. For simpler sites a lighter build can be faster and cheaper to run. I'll recommend whichever suits your business.
Can you look after my website and hosting?
Yes. My website care covers updates, backups, monitoring and small changes, and I can help you choose reliable hosting and keep your domain renewed. See website care.
How do I choose the best web designer in Hereford?
Look at their recent work, ask who will actually do the work, check what's included in the price, make sure you'll own your domain and website, and ask what happens after launch. A good designer will answer all of that clearly and in writing.
Other areas I work in
Great ideas grow here
Let's make something worth finding.
Tell me a little about your business and what you need, and I'll get back to you for a proper chat.