One Clear Job Per Page
Every page has a purpose: get a call, a quote request or a booking. We plan the layout, the words and the buttons around that, so visitors know what to do next.
Web Design Middlesbrough
Web Design in Middlesbrough
and Teesside.
Fast, hand-coded websites for businesses in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar and across Teesside. We are a small studio in Sunderland, about 45 minutes up the A19, and we build sites that turn visitors into enquiries.
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5.0 Google Reviews
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80+ North East brands
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13+ years
Web Design Middlesbrough
No fluff. No jargon. Just proper work that moves your business forward.
Mobile First
We design for a phone screen first, then tablet and desktop. Every page is tested on real devices before it goes live.
SEO Ready at Launch
Page titles, meta descriptions, headings, schema, a sitemap and Search Console are all set up before launch, so Google can find and understand your pages from the first day.
Hand-Coded and Yours
No page builders and no locked-in platforms. We write clean code, and you own the domain, the code and the content outright.
Why It Matters
What a Better Website Does
for a Teesside Business.
Whether you run a trade business in Thornaby, a shop in Yarm or a firm near Middlehaven, your website is often the first thing a new customer sees. If it is slow, confusing or hard to use on a phone, they go back to Google and call the next name on the list.
- ✓ Show up when Teesside customers search for your trade and your town
- ✓ Load quickly on mobile data, not just on Wi-Fi
- ✓ Put your phone number, quote form and reviews where people look for them
- ✓ Track which pages bring in enquiries so you know the site is paying for itself
Website Design Teesside
Working With a Web Designer
for Middlesbrough.
Northern is based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland. We do not have an office on Teesside, and we will not pretend otherwise. We build websites for businesses across the North East, and Middlesbrough is an easy drive down the A19 when you want to meet in person. Here is how a project works, what it costs and what to look for in any Middlesbrough web designer.
What you get
- A first call about your business, your customers and the work you want more of
- A look at your current site and the Teesside competitors who rank above you
- A page plan and wireframes that you approve before design begins
- Mobile-first design and a hand-coded build
- Help with the words: we edit your copy or write it with you
- Launch with redirects, Google Analytics and Search Console set up
- A walkthrough so your team can make simple changes
What it costs
Most of our websites cost £1,500 to £6,500, with bespoke builds from £10k. A small brochure site sits at the lower end. Ecommerce, bookings or lots of new copy and photography push it towards the top. Every quote is fixed, with half paid up front and half at launch.
Support and SEO after launch are optional and roll monthly. There is no 12-month contract.
How long it takes
Most brochure websites take two to five weeks. Bigger builds take longer: the Gentoo Homes rebuild took 4 months and raised views per user by 58.61%.
Do you need a web designer based in Middlesbrough?
Not necessarily. What matters is whether the designer understands your customers, answers your calls and builds a site that works. Much of a website project happens on video calls and shared documents anyway. When a face-to-face meeting helps, such as at kickoff or for a photo shoot, we come to you.
If you would rather work with someone in town, that is a fair choice. Use the questions below to compare us with them.
Questions to ask any Teesside web designer
- Can I see sites you have built, and how fast do they load on a phone?
- Will I own the domain, code and content? (With us, yes.)
- Is the price fixed, and what is not included?
- Who builds the site: you, or someone you subcontract?
- What does support cost after launch, and is there a minimum term?
Why Northern
Why Teesside Businesses
Work With Northern.
Dave Head has 13+ years in web design, from North East housing to global hotel brands. You work directly with him and the specialists he brings in, with a fixed quote before we start.
Fixed Quotes
You know the full price before we start. No hourly surprises.
No Lock-In
You own the site. Support is monthly, so you stay because it is useful, not because you are stuck.
Measured Results
We set up tracking at launch, so you can see which pages bring in enquiries.
Global Experience
We led design and art direction for citizenM Hotels across their properties worldwide.
Across Teesside
Websites for Middlesbrough,
Stockton and Beyond.
We build websites for businesses in Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Thornaby, Redcar, Yarm, Billingham and Guisborough. Book a call or a video meeting, and we will travel down for the meetings that matter.
+58.61%
Views Per User (Gentoo Homes)
+85.07%
Engagement Time (Gentoo Homes)
13+
Years Experience
2–5 Weeks
Typical Build Time
Web Design Middlesbrough Projects
Our Work in
Web Design Middlesbrough.
Fixed Prices
Website Packages in Middlesbrough.
Pick a package or spread the cost. Half up front and half at launch on one-off builds. Northern is not currently VAT registered.
Refresh
£1,500
One-off · about 2 weeks
Your existing site fixed and refreshed: navigation, calls to action, design.
Standard
£3,500
One-off · about 3 weeks
A new bespoke build. The usual choice for most small businesses.
Premium
£6,500
One-off · about 5 weeks
Website plus Northern AI Suite Starter: CRM, booking and automations.
Bespoke
From £10,000
Quoted to scope
Ecommerce, multi-location and custom integrations.
Monthly
£129 a month
£0 upfront · 12-month minimum
Same bespoke design, paid monthly. Yours after 12 months.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real recommendations from real people.
“I’ve been incredibly impressed with David’s quality of work since I started working with him back in 2014. He still amazes me with his creativity, the speed of delivery plus he always keeps his word when he sets a time frame. You couldn’t work with anyone else who could be as collaborative, as creative, as David.”
“Dave’s creativity was important to the creation of Gentoo’s outstanding new website. His designs are not only visually engaging but also meet accessible standards and user needs. He goes above and beyond to meet deadlines, displaying dedication and perseverance to ensure designs meet user needs.”
“Dave has an unmatched level of creativity and energy — when you place these two together you get a creative genius who does not stop until he takes the project from good to great. His commitment to the brand standards is contagious. I am confident Dave will be a true asset in any team.”
Web Design Middlesbrough FAQ
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about our Web Design Middlesbrough service.
Most of our websites cost £1,500 to £6,500, with bespoke builds from £10k. The price depends on pages, features like ecommerce or bookings, and how much content we create. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.
No. We are based at the Business & Innovation Centre in Sunderland, about 45 minutes from Middlesbrough by car. We work with Teesside businesses by video call and travel down for key meetings.
Most brochure sites take two to five weeks from kickoff to launch. Larger sites take longer. You get a dated plan at the start.
Yes. We build online shops with payments, delivery options and product pages set up for Google, and we improve existing shops. For Euro Pizza Ovens we reworked a 400-product store’s navigation, search and tracking.
Yes. We show you how to make everyday changes at handover. If you would rather we did it, monthly support is available with no minimum term.
Yes. Every site launches with on-page SEO set up. For ongoing work on rankings and Google Maps, see our SEO in Middlesbrough service.
Google Reviews
What clients say
Real reviews from businesses like yours.
I have really enjoyed working with Dave at Northern Design and Digital Marketing. Dave was quick to understand me and my wish to move away from WordPress and heavy-duty software and systems. I can now manage my own website quickly and easily on HTML5. He has interpreted my wishes - and brand values - to a T. I love my new website and brand.
Working with NORTHERN on the HERMIT UNIVERSE website has been a superb experience. Translating such a complex, visually rich and philosophically driven creative project into an immersive digital layout was no straightforward undertaking. NORTHERN approached it with embracing the concept, steady and extremely efficient work flow, patience and a genuine understanding of the vision. The result is a distinctive website that is receiving excellent, supportive feedback and captures the identity of Hermit Universe. We would very much recommend NORTHERN to anyone looking for a thoughtful, creative and collaborative approach to web design.
Dave has worked with two of my clients so far on projects I've written copy for. One was web design and development and one was a brand ID refresh and web. Design and development have been great in both cases. Simple, effective design, and incredibly fast without losing any quality. Dave cares about the outcome, is fair to clients, and listens to suggestions. All of these things are very reassuring.
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Free Homepage Mockup
See your new site
before you pay.
Tell us about your business and Dave will design what your new homepage could look like. Made for you, not a template. Free, and with you within two working days, with a price to build the whole site.
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