Web design and SEO in Brighton A freelance alternative to Brighton agencies

Brighton has no shortage of web agencies. What it's shorter on is one experienced person who'll build your site properly, do the SEO, and answer the phone themselves. I'm based just up the line in Hassocks, and that's how I work.

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  • FreelanceNot an agency
  • DirectOne point of contact
  • CustomCoded from scratch

Agency quality, without the agency layers

Brighton has a busy digital scene, which is great if you're a big brand with a big budget. For a small business it often means account managers, handovers between teams and paying towards a city-centre office.

Working with me, the person you speak to is the person doing the work - from the first call to the day your site goes live, and every SEO report after that.

  • No account managers or handovers
  • Pricing that reflects one person, not a building full of staff
  • A website you own outright, with no lock-in
  • A crowded marketFrom The Lanes to North Laine and out to Hove, Brighton businesses compete hard for the same local searches.
  • Searches that convertPeople searching "near me" in a city this size are usually ready to book. Showing up in the map results matters.
  • Just up the lineI'm in Hassocks, a short train ride north - close enough to meet when it helps, though most work happens on calls.

Built for small Brighton businesses

I'm a good fit for owner-run businesses that want things done properly without the agency price tag.

  • Independents and hospitalityShops, cafes and venues where the map results, reviews and a fast mobile site make the difference between a walk-in and a walk-past.
  • Clinics, salons and studiosAppointment-based businesses that need trust, clear treatment pages and booking that works - like the clinics and studios in my projects.
  • Trades and servicesService businesses covering Brighton, Hove and the surrounding area, who need clear service pages and an easy way to get a quote.

What I do for Brighton businesses

Pick what you need. Each service works on its own or as part of a bigger plan.

  1. Service Website designA fast, custom-coded website built to stand out in a city full of template sites - and built to turn visits into enquiries.
  2. Service Local SEOLocal SEO and Google Business Profile management for the specific searches your customers make across Brighton and Hove.
  3. Service Paid adsGoogle and Meta campaigns targeted at Brighton postcodes, for when you need enquiries now while SEO builds.

Questions from Brighton businesses

Anything else, just ask. Happy to have a straightforward chat.

Why choose a freelancer over a Brighton agency?
You deal with one person throughout, decisions happen quickly, and you're not paying for an agency's overheads. The trade-off is capacity - I take on a limited number of projects at a time, so I can give each one proper attention.
Can you compete in a market as busy as Brighton?
Yes, but it takes focus. Rather than chasing broad terms dominated by big players, I target the specific services and neighbourhoods your customers actually search for, and make sure your Google Business Profile is doing its job.
Do we need to meet?
Not usually - most of my work happens over phone and video calls. I'm in Hassocks, a short train ride away, so we can meet in person if you'd prefer.
Do you work outside Brighton?
Yes - across Sussex, including Lewes, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill, and with clients elsewhere in the UK.

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