About JigiWeb

We provide professional business website design for UK businesses, startups and organisations, without the agency price tag or the DIY headache. We also offer flexible ad hoc website support whenever businesses need an extra pair of hands.

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One clear package. Content included. Built with WordPress and Gutenberg.

The big problem

Too many businesses and startups struggle to get a website that actually works. Traditional agencies are expensive and over complicated, while DIY builders promise simplicity but quietly drain time, energy, and confidence.

Business owners are left choosing between paying far more than planned or spending evenings and weekends wrestling with tools they never wanted to learn. Understanding the true business website cost is often difficult because prices vary so widely and essential services are not always included.

The result is often a website that feels unfinished, fails to clearly explain the business, and does little to generate enquiries or support growth.

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Along came JigiWeb

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JigiWeb was created to make professional websites more accessible for growing businesses and startups across the UK. Not every business needs a large agency, a long contract, or a complex build just to get online properly.

For businesses starting out locally, this includes delivering clear, affordable SME and startup business websites in Nottingham built to support growth from day one.

That’s why we offer one simple, well defined package, making professional business website design accessible without the complexity or inflated costs often associated with traditional agencies.

James Thornton
Founder, JigiWeb

More than a web design company

JigiWeb is a Community Interest Company (CIC). While professional websites remain at the heart of what we do, we also believe digital skills, confidence and support should be more accessible to the people and organisations that need them.

Alongside new website projects, we provide ad hoc website support, ongoing website support where needed, develop practical digital skills initiatives, and work towards community-focused projects that help organisations make better use of digital tools.

Our commercial website and support services help sustain this wider mission, allowing us to combine professional web design with long-term community benefit.

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Why we stand out

One clear package

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Everything you need for a professional business website is included in one simple package, delivered by a business web design company that keeps things clear and straightforward.

Content created

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We write your core website content as part of our business web design service, so you are never left staring at blank pages or trying to find the right words.

Tailored in WordPress

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Your website is built in WordPress using Gutenberg and Blocksy, giving businesses a fast, flexible website that is easy to manage, update, and grow.

Purposeful design

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As a business web design company our focus is to help visitors understand your business, trust your offer, and feel confident taking the next step.

Built-in quality

Structured for clarity and SEO

Every page is structured with clear headings, logical flow, and strong foundations for search visibility, making your business easy to understand at a glance for both visitors and search engines.

The aim is to help people scan content, quickly grasp what you offer, and move confidently through the site without confusion. This same structure supports SEO by using clean page hierarchies, sensible content ordering, and purposeful headings that improve indexing and long term visibility.

Rather than relying on gimmicks, the focus is on solid fundamentals that allow your business website to grow, evolve, and deliver long-term value from your investment in business website design.

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Accessible, fast and considered

This considered approach removes unnecessary friction. By avoiding heavy scripts, cluttered layouts, and trend led features that add little value, websites remain fast, stable, and accessible for small businesses over time.

Sites are built with performance and accessibility in mind from the start. Clean layouts, readable content, and sensible design choices create a better experience for every visitor, regardless of device, connection speed, or ability.

The result is a website that works reliably for real users, supports good usability standards, and performs well without sacrificing clarity, maintainability, or long term value.

No unnecessary complexity

Only tools and features that serve a clear purpose are used. Every element is chosen because it adds real value, not because it looks impressive or follows a passing trend, keeping websites focused and easy to understand.

By avoiding unnecessary complexity, business websites stay lighter, faster, and easier to maintain over time. There is less to break, fewer conflicts to manage, and more flexibility as your business evolves.

The result is a reliable, practical website that continues to perform well long after launch, without hidden technical debt or avoidable issues appearing later.

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Built with real users in mind

Every design decision is guided by how real people read, scan, and interact with a website, rather than trends or gimmicks. Content is structured with clear cues, sensible layouts, and predictable interactions.

This user first approach focuses on clarity, comfort, and trust. By designing for real behaviour, small business websites become easier to use, easier to understand, and more effective at doing their job.

The result is a website that feels natural to interact with, supports meaningful engagement, and works quietly in the background without getting in the way.

Built-in quality

Swipe left or right to learn more about the high standards our websites meet.

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Structured for clarity and SEO

Every page is structured with clear headings, logical flow, and strong foundations for search visibility, reflecting the approach of a small business web design company and making your business easy to understand at a glance for both visitors and search engines.

The aim is to help people scan content, quickly grasp what you offer, and move confidently through the site without confusion. This same structure supports SEO by using clean page hierarchies, sensible content ordering, and purposeful headings that improve indexing and long term visibility.

Rather than relying on gimmicks, the focus is on solid fundamentals that allow your small business website to grow, evolve, and perform reliably over time.

No unnecessary complexity

Only tools and features that serve a clear purpose are used. Every element is chosen because it adds real value, not because it looks impressive or follows a passing trend, keeping websites focused and easy to understand.

By avoiding unnecessary complexity, small business websites stay lighter, faster, and easier to maintain over time. There is less to break, fewer conflicts to manage, and more flexibility as your business evolves.

The result is a reliable, practical website that continues to perform well long after launch, without hidden technical debt or avoidable issues appearing later.

Accessible, fast and considered

This considered approach removes unnecessary friction. By avoiding heavy scripts, cluttered layouts, and trend led features that add little value, websites remain fast, stable, and accessible for small businesses over time.

Sites are built with performance and accessibility in mind from the start. Clean layouts, readable content, and sensible design choices create a better experience for every visitor, regardless of device, connection speed, or ability.

The result is a website that works reliably for real users, supports good usability standards, and performs well without sacrificing clarity, maintainability, or long term value.

Built with real users in mind

Every design decision is guided by how real people read, scan, and interact with a website, rather than trends or gimmicks. Content is structured with clear cues, sensible layouts, and predictable interactions.

This user first approach focuses on clarity, comfort, and trust. By designing for real behaviour, small business websites become easier to use, easier to understand, and more effective at doing their job.

The result is a website that feels natural to interact with, supports meaningful engagement, and works quietly in the background without getting in the way.

Designed to grow

JigiWeb websites are built to last, not just to launch. At JigiWeb, everything is created using WordPress with Gutenberg and Blocksy, keeping your site flexible, fast, and easy to manage as your business evolves.

You are never locked into proprietary systems or complicated setups. Pages can be edited, expanded, or handed to another developer in the future without friction. If you simply need help making changes, JigiWeb also offers ad hoc website support without tying you into long-term contracts.

This approach keeps your website practical and future proof, whether you are adding new services, publishing new pages, or refining your message over time.

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Our expertise

Experience that matters

  • Hands-on experience across multiple website builders
  • Modern WordPress builds using Gutenberg
  • Focused on style, stability, and future-proofing
  • Strong grounding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Over 10 years building and growing businesses

The power of the word

  • Master’s degree in Creative Writing
  • Background in novels, scripts, and storytelling
  • Written content for thousands of business websites
  • Clear, structured writing that guides your audience
  • Words chosen to build trust and explain purpose

Know your audience

  • Every project starts by understanding your audience
  • Decisions shaped by real user needs and intent
  • Structure and flow guided by user behaviour
  • Clear journeys make websites easier to use
  • Audience-led thinking improves clarity and trust

Design led by clarity

  • Design decisions driven by purpose, not decoration
  • Layout, colour, and structure chosen with intent
  • Clarity always takes priority over decoration
  • Principles adapted to different industries and audiences
  • This website is a working example of our approach
MA Creative Writing 2022
Sherman Oaks Semi-Finalist 2019
Digital Marketing Fundamentals 2023
HTML5 & CSS3 Certification 2024
Creative Screenwriting Quarter-Finalist 2023
Lottie Certified Creator Certification 2026
Graphic Design: UI/UX Certification 2026
MA Creative Writing 2022
Sherman Oaks Semi-Finalist 2019
Digital Marketing Fundamentals 2023
HTML5 & CSS3 Certification 2024
Creative Screenwriting Quarter-Finalist 2023
Lottie Certified Creator Certification 2026
Graphic Design: UI/UX Certification 2026

Our expertise

Swipe left or right to learn more about our experience, areas of expertise and what we believe is important.

Experience that matters

  • Hands-on experience across multiple website builders
  • Modern WordPress builds using Gutenberg
  • Focused on style, stability, and future-proofing
  • Strong grounding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Over 10 years building and growing small businesses

The power of the word

  • Master’s degree in Creative Writing
  • Background in novels, scripts, and storytelling
  • Written content for thousands of business websites
  • Clear, structured writing that guides your audience
  • Words chosen to build trust and explain purpose

Know your audience

  • Every project starts by understanding your audience
  • Decisions shaped by real user needs and intent
  • Structure and flow guided by user behaviour
  • Clear journeys make websites easier to use
  • Audience-led thinking improves clarity and trust

Design led by clarity

  • Design decisions driven by purpose, not decoration
  • Layout, colour, and structure chosen with intent
  • Clarity always takes priority over decoration
  • Principles adapted to different industries and audiences
  • This website is a working example of our approach
University of Derby

MA Creative Writing 2022

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Sherman Oaks Semi-Finalist 2019

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Digital Marketing Fundamentals 2023

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HTML5 & CSS3 Certification 2024

Unique Voices Screenplay Contest Laurel Logo

Creative Screenwriting Quarter-Finalist 2023

Lottie Files Certified Creator Certificate for James Thornton.

Lottie Certified Creator Certification 2026

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Graphic Design: UI/UX Certification 2026

Ready to get started?

If you’re looking for clear, professional business website design without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs, or simply need reliable ad hoc website support, book a free chat with JigiWeb to see if we’re the right fit.

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faqs

Do you work with local businesses in Nottingham and the East Midlands?

Yes. We work with small businesses across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands, as well as clients across the UK. As an East Midlands web design agency, we offer a simple, virtual process that makes it easy to work together while still providing a personal, one to one service.

Do you outsource any of the work?

No. All design, content writing, and website build work is handled directly by JigiWeb. This keeps quality consistent, communication simple, and ensures your small business website is created by the same person from start to finish.

What if I’m not sure what I need yet?

That’s completely fine. Many small business owners are not sure what their website should include at first. The free chat is there to talk things through, answer questions, and help you decide whether our small business web design service is the right fit, with no pressure to go ahead.

Is JigiWeb a good fit for brand new businesses?

Yes. JigiWeb is a small business web design company built with new and growing businesses in mind. We regularly work on startup company websites for businesses that are just getting going and need a professional online presence without high costs or unnecessary complexity.

Will my website look different from everyone else’s?

Yes. While JigiWeb uses proven layouts and design patterns to keep small business web design efficient and affordable, every website is adapted around the business, its audience, and its goals. Colours, structure, and content are refined so the site feels right for you, without reinventing everything from scratch.

Can you help with updates after the site is live?

Yes. Your website is designed to be easy to manage yourself, but JigiWeb also offers flexible ad hoc website support. Whether a WordPress update causes an issue, you accidentally change something, or you simply need help making updates, we’re here when you need us without requiring an ongoing contract.

Do you only work with UK businesses?

Our small business web design company is focused on working with UK based startups and small businesses, as this allows us to offer clear communication, local understanding, and better support. If you are based outside the UK and think JigiWeb may still be a good fit, you are welcome to get in touch and we can have a quick chat.

Still looking for an answer to a specific question? Contact us and we will be happy to help.