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FAQs
Are you a web design agency or an SEO agency?
Both. We’re a web design and SEO agency in Manchester, and clients come to us for a new website, for SEO, or for both. We design and build WordPress websites with the SEO foundations set up before launch, then our monthly SEO helps more of the right people find them. Have a look at our web design packages or our SEO services to see what each one covers.
How much does website design cost in Manchester?
It depends on what your website needs to do. A five-page site for a local service business and an online shop with hundreds of products are very different jobs. We’ll ask about your business, your customers and the pages you need, then put a price on it. There’s more detail on our web design packages page.
How long does a website take?
Most projects take four to eight weeks from our first call to launch. Bigger sites and online shops sit at the longer end, and a smaller site can be quicker. The biggest thing that speeds a project up is quick feedback on each stage.
Do you only work with businesses in Manchester?
No. We’re based in Manchester, at Campfield on Lower Byrom Street, and we work with businesses across the UK and abroad, from London and Essex to Glasgow and Cyprus.
Is web design still worth it?
If it’s done properly, yes. Even when people find you on social media, Google Maps or through a recommendation, your website is usually where they decide whether to get in touch. A site that’s quick, clear and easy to use turns more of those visits into enquiries, and it gives Google something to rank as well.
What’s included when you design a website?
Every website we design includes the design itself, the copywriting, stock imagery wherever you don’t have your own photos, and the SEO foundations Google needs. It’s built in WordPress, works on every device and you own it outright. If you’d like us to look after it afterwards, our hosting plan covers updates and daily backups.
Why choose a web design agency over a freelancer?
A good freelancer can be a great fit for a small job. With a web design agency, you get the design, copywriting, build and SEO from one team, so nobody’s waiting on someone else to finish their part. And at Social Bay, you deal with the people doing the work from start to finish.