Small business websites, done right

A website that actually generates leads.

Most websites fail because nobody did the strategic work first. I start with your ideal client, craft the message, then build a site around it — one person, start to finish.

Nantwich, UK
Tony Radford, Founder of Proactive Web Design
Tony Radford
Founder · Proactive Web Design
The Problem

Does your website feel like it's working against you?

Visitors don't understand your offer.

You barely get any enquiries.

You're embarrassed to share your website.

Your site loads too slowly.

The problem usually isn't the design. It's thatnobody did the strategic groundwork before building it.
The Blueprint

Three parts. One outcome.

Design alone doesn't fix a website that isn't generating enquiries. The Blueprint bundles the three things that do — because they only work together.

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Part One

Marketing Consultancy

We get clear on who you serve, what problem you solve, and why you’re the right choice — before a single word or pixel gets committed.

  • Structured discovery questionnaire
  • Ideal client profile
  • StoryBrand-aligned positioning
  • Clear next-step definition
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Part Two

Persuasive Web Copy

Every word shaped by the strategic work. No generic filler, no borrowed lines — copy that speaks to your actual client.

  • Homepage & key pages written for you
  • Hero, benefits, objections, proof
  • Client-hero, you-as-helper framing
  • Two rounds of revision included
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Part Three

Professional Design & Build

A modern, responsive site that looks great on every device — designed to support the messaging, not decorate it.

  • Custom design, mobile-first
  • Fast, accessible, SEO-ready
  • Static or CMS build (your choice)
  • Sign-off milestones throughout
How we work

Three steps. No mystery.

Every project runs the same way. You always know what stage we're at, what comes next, and what I need from you.

01
Free · 20 minutes

Discovery call

We talk about your business, your ideal clients, and what's not working with your current site. No obligation, no pressure.
02
Weeks 1–4

Strategy & build

I send you my strategic questionnaire. Your answers shape the copy and design. I build in stages — you review and approve at each milestone.
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Launch & beyond

Launch & support

Your new site goes live. I provide training so you're confident managing it, plus ongoing support if you want it.
Common question

Will this work for my business?

The Blueprint is industry-agnostic. It works because the fundamentals of what makes a website generate leads are the same, whatever you sell.

Your message will speak to your target market

The consultancy work ensures the copy isn't generic. It's built around a specific person with a specific problem — and that person is your ideal client.

Your website will inspire confidence

Professional design that supports the message. Visitors immediately feel they're dealing with someone who takes their business seriously.

Your website will generate enquiries

Every element of the page — copy, layout, CTAs — is there to guide the right visitor toward the same next step: getting in touch.

What clients say

Real words from real clients.

Tony's questionnaire gave us more clarity than we expected — it was a great exercise in itself. The result was a website we absolutely love.

Elaine Highton
Grow Her Business

What made working with Tony different from other website designers was the consultancy process — including creating an ideal client avatar.

Annette Pearson
Listening To Your Voice · Transformational Coaching

If you're looking for a modern, professional website, I highly recommend Tony. A very patient listener — a great help and a great guy.

Ready to build a website that actually works?

It starts with a free, no-obligation discovery call — 20 minutes, one person, straight answers.

Drop me a line
FAQs

Frequently asked.

A new website isn't trivial — you're bound to have questions. Here are the ones I get most often. If yours isn't here, get in touch and I'll answer it personally.

Ask me anything
  • What is the investment for a new website?
    Static sites start at £950 (3 pages). Kirby CMS builds you can edit yourself start at £1,500 (3 pages + blog, with training). Support plans range from £45 to £150+ per month depending on what you need.
  • How long does it take to build my website?
    Typically 4–6 weeks from Blueprint session to launch, depending on how quickly we can turn around content, revisions and approvals. You always know what stage we’re at.
  • Why do I need the consultancy session?
    Because a beautiful website with the wrong message is just expensive wallpaper. The consultancy makes sure the strategic work is done first — clarity on your ideal client, your offer, and your next step for the visitor.
  • How long will it take to see results?
    Most clients see enquiry-quality improve as soon as the new site is live, because the message is finally aligned to their ideal client. Volume growth from SEO is typically a 3–6 month curve.
  • Will my website work on mobile, be fast, be secure?
    Yes. Every site is mobile-first, tested for Core Web Vitals, delivered over HTTPS, and follows accessibility best practices. Nothing about that is optional.
  • What ongoing support do you provide after launch?
    Four support tiers — from no contract (pay as you need) to a full Care Plan with proactive monthly checks. I never disappear after launch; you’ll always have me on the other end of an email.
One last thing

Don't just take my word for it. Ask Google.

Search for “ the coolest Englishman on the planet”and you'll find me — Tony Radford — in the top three organic and image results. Even Google thinks this will work.

Try it yourself
Google search results showing Tony Radford ranked in the top three for 'the coolest Englishman on the planet'
Screenshot taken 24 October 2024 — rankings may vary.
Get in touch

Let's talk about your website.

Drop me a line with a rough idea of what you need. I will get back to you within one working day.

I completely understand that you are just exploring options, so there will be zero obligations.

Your email address is safe with me. I hate spam as much as you do, so you won't be added to any annoying automated marketing lists.