The UK web design problem
The cheap end of the UK market locks you into a proprietary platform: cancel the subscription and the site disappears. The expensive end quotes by the day and drags the project out. We sit deliberately in between — a fixed price, a real timeline, and no dependency on any platform we would rather you kept paying for.
Everything we build is optimised for Core Web Vitals and structured for search from the first commit, because in the UK's competitive local markets a slow, poorly-structured site simply does not rank.
GDPR and UK data handling
UK GDPR is not optional, and most template sites get it wrong. We build contact and enquiry forms that collect only what is needed, store nothing they should not, and give you a clean basis for your privacy policy. No hidden trackers, no non-essential cookies dropped before consent.
VAT and invoicing
We invoice in pounds and can issue VAT-appropriate paperwork for your records. Pricing is fixed and quoted up front, so there is never a question about what the project costs — a written proposal with real numbers within 48 hours, not a vague "get in touch for a quote".
Industries we build for in the UK
Our UK work includes a split-screen editorial brand and subscription-commerce site for one of London's finest specialty coffee roasters, and a warm, conversion-focused site for an elevated fitness studio that turned online discovery into its strongest booking channel. Hospitality, retail, wellness and professional services are all familiar ground.
Fixed pricing in pounds, quoted up front
British businesses are used to the "price on application" quote that turns into a negotiation. We do the opposite: a written, fixed proposal in pounds within 48 hours, with a real number and a clear scope. A five-page business site, a ten-page growth build or a custom software project is priced before a line of code is written, and the price holds.
If your requirements change part-way through, we quote the change before doing it, so an invoice never surprises you at the end of the month. No day-rate meter, no scope-creep billing.
UK questions, answered.
Are your websites GDPR compliant?
Yes. We build forms that collect only necessary data, avoid dropping non-essential cookies before consent, and give you a clean technical basis for your privacy policy under UK GDPR.
Do you invoice in pounds and handle VAT?
We invoice in GBP and provide VAT-appropriate documentation for your records. Pricing is fixed and agreed in writing before work starts.
Do you work UK business hours?
Yes. Our hours cover the UK working day, and projects run on a shared board with a weekly written update so progress is always visible without waiting on a call.
Should I use WooCommerce or Shopify for a UK store?
It depends on your catalogue and how much control you want. We build on both and recommend the right one for your case — WooCommerce for full control and content depth, Shopify for speed of setup and lower maintenance.
Will I be locked into a platform?
No. You own all the code and files, and the site runs on standard hosting you control. There is no proprietary builder and no monthly licence holding your website hostage.
How long does a UK project take?
A standard business site takes two to three weeks from design approval; e-commerce and custom builds four to eight weeks depending on scope.
Do you offer maintenance after launch?
Yes. Optional monthly plans cover security and plugin updates, backups, uptime monitoring and small content changes, so your site stays fast and secure without you managing it.
Can you improve an existing UK website?
Yes. We rebuild underperforming UK sites for speed, structure, SEO and conversion, keeping the parts that work and fixing the parts that hold you back.
Ready to speak with a web, software & AI expert?
Email us at info@relicsol.com
- Web design, custom software and AI automation under one roof
- 200+ projects delivered for businesses in the USA, UK and Europe
- 4.9 / 5 average client rating across 8+ years
- Fixed-price proposals within 48 hours, response within 1 hour
“Relicsol built our website from scratch in under 3 weeks. It loads fast, looks premium, and has already brought in leads we would never have got with our old site.”

