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Web design in BlackpoolWebsites that take work off your hands.

Custom websites and systems for local businesses, built around the way you work.

★★★★★ 5-star reviews from local businesses

An example of what a new website and booking calendar can do.

Four warning signs

Is your website quietly sending customers to your competitors?

Nobody tells you when they leave. They just call the next business on Google. Check yours against these four signs.

  1. You're hard to find.

    If you don't show up on Google, customers can't choose you.

  2. You lose them in seconds.

    An old or generic website makes people doubt you, so they move on.

  3. Nothing tells them what to do next.

    No clear way to book or get in touch, so they leave.

  4. You're doing it all by hand.

    Bookings by text, enquiries buried in your inbox, details on paper. Simple jobs take far too long.

Why custom

Built around you, not a template.

Most cheap websites are templates, on WordPress, Wix or Squarespace. Here's what that means for your business.

91%
of WordPress security problems found in 2025 came from plugins, and nearly half had no fix when they were discovered.
My websites don't use plugins.
Under 50%
of WordPress sites pass Google's speed test. Around 8 in 10 sites built the way I build them do.
Google uses speed when deciding who shows up first.
A template or website builder compared with a website built for your business
Template or website builderBuilt for your business
Will it stand out?
Template or website builder: Looks like thousands of others, so you blend inBuilt for your business: Designed so customers remember you, and choose you
Will it fit how I work?
Template or website builder: You change how you work to suit the softwareBuilt for your business: Works the way you already do
What do extras cost?
Template or website builder: Plugins and apps, each with its own monthly feeBuilt for your business: Built in from the start, with no add-on subscriptions
Can it grow with me?
Template or website builder: Stuck with what the template allowsBuilt for your business: Changed or added to whenever your business grows
Is it fast?
Template or website builder: Often slow, so visitors leave and Google ranks you lowerBuilt for your business: Fast on every phone, which Google rewards
Do I own it?
Template or website builder: Often rented. Stop paying and it disappearsBuilt for your business: Yours to keep once it's paid for

Sources: Patchstack, State of WordPress Security in 2026 · HTTP Archive, Core Web Vitals Technology Report, June 2025 · WebVitals.tools, 2026. The two speed figures come from different studies. The plugin list and scores above them are illustrations.

Custom builds

Ask me "is this possible?"

Most of the time, the answer is yes. And when it isn't, I'll tell you honestly what can be done instead.

JLP Labs asked

"Can we sell online if standard card payments aren't an option?"

Yes.

I built them a shop with its own payment and order system, stock control, and one dashboard to run it all.

18

days ahead
of schedule

An example orders dashboard, styled on the one built for JLP Labs. All details are made up.

Everything in one dashboard

Orders were only the start. This is what else I built into the JLP Labs system, so the whole shop runs from one place.

Stock control

What's on the shelf, what live orders have taken, and what's left to sell. Low stock is flagged before it runs out.

Products and prices

Add a product, its sizes and a sale price in minutes. Turn a size off and it leaves the shop on its own.

Discount codes

Percentage or money-off codes, with minimum spends, usage limits and expiry dates. Switch one off in a click.

Referrals

Customers earn commission on the people they refer. It's held until the order ships, then ready to pay out.

Picking and dispatch

Pick the item off the shelf, send the label to Royal Mail Click & Drop, then mark it dispatched with tracking.

Staff logins

Everyone gets their own login. Roles decide who can change what, so staff can run orders without touching settings.

What clients say

Don't take my word for it.

★★★★★

"Nothing was ever too much trouble and he listened to every little detail I wanted. The finished website looks clean, modern and exactly how I imagined it - actually better than I imagined it. Brilliant service, great communication and a genuinely lovely person to deal with."
Chi-ChiChi-Chi's Premier Pooches

★★★★★

"He took the time to understand my industry, rather than applying a generic approach, which really showed in the final design. His guidance went beyond just design and added real value to the business. I'd highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a well-designed, effective website backed by expert advice."
KailCloud Loot

★★★★★

"From start to finish Sam was quick and efficient at converting my request into an incredible outcome. I couldn't be happier with my new website - it looks fantastic."
RyanGeggs Getaways
Sam Cotterill, founder of Samcot Digital, in a cream knitted polo

Meet Sam

You'll deal with me, start to finish.

I'm Sam, born and bred in Blackpool. I've been into computers and code since I was a kid, and I'm in my final year of a management degree specialising in digital marketing. So I build around how your business wins customers, not just how the tech works.

A lot of my friends run businesses here, so I know the summer rush and the quiet winters first-hand. I build websites and systems that take jobs off your plate, simple enough that you'll be surprised you can run them yourself.

More about me

Honest pricing

The price you see is the price that works.

No hidden extras, no surprise bills. Running costs are shown up front, so you always know what you're paying for.

See full pricing
  • Websitefrom £1,500or £300, then £125 a month
  • Systemsadd from £500Optional: booking calendars, enquiries, tickets and more
  • Carefrom £49a month, from launch day
  • Yours once it's paid for
  • Fixed price, agreed up front
  • Your web address always in your name

How it works

Simple, from start to finish.

How I work, in detail
  1. We talk.

    Tell me about your business and what's slowing you down. I'll come back with a clear plan and a fixed price.

  2. I build.

    I design and build everything from scratch, and you see it take shape along the way.

  3. I look after it.

    Once it's live, I keep it fast, safe and up to date, so you can get on with running your business.

Questions

Good questions, straight answers.

How much does a website cost?

From £1,500, or £300 then £125 a month. Systems start from £500, and every price is on my pricing page.

How long does it take?

Most websites go live in one to two weeks. The quicker you can get back to me with feedback, words and photos, the sooner it's live. Systems take a little longer, and I'll give you a date before we start.

Why is there a monthly fee?

A website needs looking after, like a boiler needs a service. Care keeps it online, updated and safe, and covers small changes each month.

Who owns the website?

You do, once it's paid for. Your web address is always in your name.

Do I need to be technical?

Not at all. You can change your own words and photos, or just send them to me.

I already have a website. Can you help?

Yes. I can rebuild it and move everything across, without losing your place on Google.

Got something in mind? Ask me if it's possible.

Tell me about your business. No pressure and no jargon, just an honest answer and a clear price.

Get a quote

Quotes and calls are free.

  • Built from scratch
  • You own everything
  • Based in Blackpool