A focused proposition and content hierarchy for a complex technical mission.
Independent UK web studio
Strategic websites.
Working systems.
We design and build professional websites and secure back-office tools that help UK businesses and organisations work clearly, confidently and efficiently.
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01 — What good looks like
Your website should make the next decision easier.
A strong website does more than look polished. It explains why you matter, makes the organisation feel trustworthy and gives every visitor a clear next step. That is the standard we design around.
02 — Selected work
UK Resilient
Communications Service
The brief
Make a complex new organisation understandable and credible.
UKRCS needed a public platform capable of explaining a technical, safety-conscious mission while supporting several very different audiences—from prospective volunteers to community organisations and resilience partners.
We created the structure, messaging and responsive experience needed to present the organisation clearly without overstating its founding-stage status.
Visit the live website →Purposeful routes for volunteers, support requests, fundraising and governance.
Prominent boundaries, status information, safeguarding and accountability content.
A responsive multi-page system ready to expand with the organisation.
Studio case study · 02
Fidget Forge
online shop
A colourful ecommerce demonstration with product choices, a working basket, delivery rules, Stripe test checkout and an order-management journey.
View the Fidget Forge case study →
Studio project · Live platform
The Web Cartel
business platform
A public website, enquiry journey and protected office built as one connected system. This studio project demonstrates how a professional website can support the work that happens after a customer gets in touch.
View studio case study →03 — Services
One studio.
One joined-up process.
Strategy, design and development stay connected from first conversation to launch. That means fewer handovers and a more coherent result.
Strategy & structure
Positioning, audience journeys, page planning and content direction before visual design begins.
Web design
A distinctive, accessible visual system shaped around your organisation—not a recycled template.
Development
Fast, responsive websites with forms and integrations handled properly. When needed, we can also build a secure back office that keeps enquiries and everyday tasks together.
SOP & Process Documentation
Clear, practical procedures created from your existing processes, notes and team knowledge.
Facebook Management
Professional Facebook content planned, written, designed and scheduled for businesses that want to stay consistently visible.
Business Email
Professional email hosting using your own domain, with up to 50 email addresses and 40 GB shared mail storage.
Web Hosting
Professional web hosting for business websites, with secure customer account access and optional domain registration and business email services.
Launch & support
Final checks, domain setup, handover and practical support once the website is working in the real world.
Independent by design
Direct collaboration, without the agency layers.
The Web Cartel is a focused independent studio. You work directly with the person planning, designing and building the website, so context is not lost between account managers, designers and developers.
That keeps communication straightforward, decisions quicker and responsibility clear from the first conversation through to launch.
- One point of contact
- From discovery to delivery
- UK based
- Remote collaboration nationwide
- Plain English
- Clear advice and honest scope
Working across the UK
Remote by design. Personal throughout.
The Web Cartel works remotely with businesses, charities and organisations throughout the United Kingdom. Location does not get in the way of clear communication, thoughtful planning or dependable delivery.
Discuss your project from anywhere in the UK →UK-wide service
Work with The Web Cartel from anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Online project meetings
Discovery, reviews and key decisions are handled through straightforward video calls.
Simple feedback & approvals
Feedback, content and approvals can be handled digitally, keeping the project organised and moving.
Remote launch & handover
Testing, launch and handover are managed remotely, with clear guidance at each stage.
04 — Website packages
Clear packages.
Secure checkout.
Choose the website package that fits your project. A 50% deposit starts the project, with payment handled securely through Stripe.
A focused professional website for a small or new business.
- Up to 5 pages
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact form
- Domain connection
- Basic search-engine setup
- SSL
- Launch support
A larger business website with stronger customer journeys and more content.
- Up to 10 pages
- Custom business-focused design
- Mobile-friendly design
- Contact and enquiry forms
- Domain connection
- On-page SEO
- Analytics
- SSL
- Launch support
A professional online shop with secure checkout and payment integration.
- Professional online store
- Product catalogue
- Basket
- Secure checkout
- Payment integration
- Mobile-friendly design
- Domain connection
- Core SEO
- Launch support
Small content updates, performance checks and priority assistance after launch. See website care plans →
Website packages are paid in stages. The checkout collects the 50% project deposit. Any additional work outside the selected package is discussed and agreed separately.
05 — Process
Clear from the start.
No mysterious agency machinery. You always know what is happening, what we need from you and what comes next.
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Choose
Select the website package that fits your project.
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Brief
Tell us about your business, requirements, domain and project goals.
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Deposit
Pay the 50% project deposit securely through Stripe.
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Create & launch
Design, development, refinement, testing and launch.
Before we begin
Common questions.
If your question is not covered, send it with your enquiry. You will get a clear answer before committing to anything.
What is included in the project price?
The package page shows exactly what is included in each website package. Any additional work outside that scope is discussed before it is added.
How much do I pay to start?
The website checkout collects a 50% deposit: £297.50 for Starter, £497.50 for Business or £875.00 for E-commerce.
How long does a website take?
Timescales depend on the selected package, content readiness, feedback and any additional integrations required.
Who provides the website content?
You provide the essential business facts and source material. We use that information to build the agreed website.
Are hosting and domain costs included?
Web hosting and domain registration are separate from our website design packages unless specifically included in your agreed project. Hosting can be purchased separately through The Web Cartel.
How are payments handled?
The initial 50% website deposit is paid securely through Stripe. The remaining project balance is handled according to the agreed project terms.
Who owns the finished website?
Once the agreed project balance is paid, the finished website and supplied project assets belong to you, except for clearly identified third-party services, fonts, software or licensed materials.
06 — Start a project
Have something worth building?
Ready to buy a website package? Use the website package page. For anything else, send the details below and we will come back to you.
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