How much does a website cost in the UK?

Website costs vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. Visit our Price Guide page for a full breakdown of our ranges across all services.

How long does it take to build a website?

Most standard business websites take between four and eight weeks from brief to launch. We’ll give you a detailed timeline before we start.

What makes Whelan different from other UK web agencies?

We’re British-owned, we’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and we offer the full digital spectrum under one roof — including AEO and AI search optimisation, which very few UK agencies currently provide. We’re also honest: if something isn’t the right investment for your business, we’ll tell you.

Will I be able to manage my website myself?

Yes — we build most websites on WordPress, which has a straightforward content management system. We provide training before handover and are always on hand if you need help.

Do you offer website maintenance after launch?

Yes — we offer monthly care plans covering updates, security monitoring, backups and content changes. Visit our Website Maintenance page for more details.

Can you help with SEO and digital marketing as well as web design?

Yes — we’re a full-service digital agency. We cover SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, email marketing, AEO and AI search optimisation, all under one roof.

Are there grants available for web design in the UK?

Various funding schemes exist for UK businesses investing in digital presence, including through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and local growth hubs. Get in touch and we’ll help you explore what might be available for your project.

Web Design for Bedford, From a Team Just Down the Road

Web Design & Digital Marketing for Bedford Businesses

We build high-performance, conversion-focused websites for Bedford businesses that are serious about growth. No templates. No shortcuts. Just results.

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Is Your Website Costing You Bedford Customers?

Get a free website audit and find out exactly what’s holding your site back — no fluff, no jargon, just straight answers. We’ll have it back to you within 48 hours.

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Is Your Website Letting Bedford Customers Slip Away?

Most Bedford businesses are losing enquiries every day without even realising it. Sound familiar?

Slow on Mobile

With most local searches happening on a phone, a sluggish site loses visitors before they’ve scrolled past the first screen.

Not Showing Up Locally

Without proper local SEO, you’re invisible for the exact searches Bedford customers are making right now.

No Clear Next Step

Visitors landing on a site with nothing obvious to click simply leave

Looks Tired

An outdated design quietly costs you trust before a customer even picks up the phone.

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Why Bedford Businesses Choose Whelan

British-Owned. British-Run.

We’re not an overseas agency with a UK phone number. We’re a genuinely British-owned and British-run agency — based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, and proud of it.

A Dedicated, Personal Team

You’ll have a single point of contact who knows your project inside out — no call centres, no account managers who don’t know your name.

AEO-Ready Builds

Every website we build is optimised not just for Google, but for the new era of AI search — helping your business get found in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Perplexity.

Full Scope Capability

From branding and web design to eCommerce, SEO, Google Ads, email marketing and AI search optimisation — everything under one roof, working together.

How We Work

Every project follows the same proven process, so you always know what’s happening and what’s coming next.

Pre-Sales Meeting

We assess fit and make sure we’re the right studio for your project before anything else happens.

Discovery

A proper audit of your business, competitors and market, with fixed project pricing confirmed here.

Content Integration

Professional copywriting and collection of everything your site needs.

Design & Branding

Custom UI/UX design, with logo and brand identity work where needed.

Development

The full technical build, on WordPress, Shopify or a custom stack.

Training

We make sure your team knows exactly how to manage and update your new site.

Testing

Performance, security and full quality assurance before anything goes live.

Marketing

Post-launch growth through SEO, AEO, Google Ads and social advertising.

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Meet the Team

Abby founded Whelan Web Design with one straightforward ambition — to give UK businesses access to genuinely expert web design and digital marketing, with the honest, personal service that most agencies promise but rarely deliver.

Over the years, the team has grown — but the values haven’t. Every project we take on gets the same level of care, attention and expertise, regardless of size.

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Everything Your Bedford Business Needs, Under One Roof

WordPress Development

Custom-built, fast-loading websites, scalable and secure from day one.

Shopify Development

eCommerce stores built to actually drive sales, not just sit online.

Custom Software

Bespoke web applications and tools built around how your business works.

Digital Marketing

Google Ads, Social Ads, SEO and AEO, driving the right traffic to your new site and keeping it growing.

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What Clients Say

Whelan completely transformed our online presence. Since the new site launched, our enquiries have more than doubled and the feedback from customers has been brilliant.

Roger Abbot, Managing Director

The team at Whelan were professional from day one. They guided us through the whole process and delivered exactly what they promised — on time and on budget.

Liam Keating, Chief Executive Officer

We’d tried other agencies before but none of them got it the way Whelan did. They understand Irish business and they built us something we’re genuinely proud to show off.

Michael Phelan, Owner

Whelan helped us build our brand, website, and booking system from the ground up. The result is a strong digital presence that continues to support our growth.

Willie Corcoran, Owner

Whelan delivered a modern, user-friendly eCommerce website that’s easy for customers to navigate and aligned perfectly with our vision. The project was handled professionally from start to finish.

Thomas McCarthy, Founder

A high-quality website designed to match our business needs, combining strong visual design with a seamless user experience. The project was delivered with professionalism and attention to detail.

David Foy, Managing Director

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Proudly Serving Bedford and the Surrounding Area

Whether you’re based in the town centre or out toward Kempston, Elstow or Great Barford, we’re close enough to properly understand your market — and ready to help you compete in it.

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