Web Design in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a major South Coast hub with thriving businesses — your website should work just as hard as you do.
I’m Neil Patmore, a freelance web developer with 30 years of experience. I design WordPress websites that are fast, secure and SEO-ready — helping Portsmouth businesses win more leads.
Why Portsmouth businesses choose me
- 30 years’ experience creating SME websites that work
- Conversion-focused design with SEO best practice built in
- WordPress builds you can update easily
- Straightforward communication and fair pricing
- A collaborative approach — I work like part of your team
- Remote-friendly workflow with quick video updates
What clients say
“Neil gave us a clear process and delivered a website that generates enquiries.” — Adam, Professional Services, Portsmouth
“Fast, reliable and easy to work with. We’re already seeing results.” — Sarah, Retail, Hampshire
“Our Portsmouth site now looks professional and performs well in Google.” — Claire, Trades, Portsmouth
Services I provide in Portsmouth
WordPress Web Design
Modern, responsive sites designed to attract visitors and generate leads.
Technical Setup & SEO
All builds launched with SEO essentials: speed, structure and schema.
Content & Messaging
I can write persuasive copy or provide tips on my blog.
Hosting & Care Plans
Fully managed hosting, backups and updates so your site stays reliable.
Ongoing Growth
I help Portsmouth businesses grow with local SEO and content campaigns.
My process
- Discovery – define your goals and audience.
- Planning – sitemap, wireframes and content mapping.
- Design & build – staging site for easy review and feedback.
- Launch – SEO checks, redirects and analytics tracking.
- Support – care plan and SEO growth to keep your site performing.
Timelines and pricing
Most websites take 3–6 weeks depending on scope and content readiness. Pricing is fixed upfront. If a refresh is better than a rebuild, I’ll recommend it.
Businesses I help in Portsmouth
- Professional services
- Trades and local services
- Healthcare providers
- Hospitality and retail
- E-commerce and niche brands
I work with clients across Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Fratton, Hilsea and Hampshire.
Quick SEO wins for Portsmouth
- Service pages matched to real search queries
- Clear CTAs on every page (get in touch)
- FAQ content optimised for snippets
- Internal linking across services, blog and case studies
- Consistent details across Google Business Profile and directories
FAQs
Do you work with Portsmouth SMEs and local services?
Yes — I work with trades, services, retail and professional firms in Portsmouth.
How long does a Portsmouth project usually take?
Most websites take 3–6 weeks depending on scope and content readiness.
Can you manage hosting and email setup?
Yes — I provide domains, hosting and email configuration as needed.
Will my site be mobile-first?
Yes — I build mobile-first and test across multiple devices.
Can I edit the site myself?
Yes — you’ll have a WordPress editor and training to update content easily.
Do you provide training?
Yes — Loom videos or a short live session are included with every project.
What if the site breaks later?
If you’re on a care plan, I’ll restore backups, apply updates and fix problems quickly.
Will the site be SEO-ready on launch?
Yes — SEO essentials like speed, schema and structure are included from day one.
More happy clients
“Neil’s process was clear and efficient — the site is already generating enquiries.” — Paul, Consultancy, Portsmouth
“Professional, approachable and dependable. Would recommend.” — Olivia, Services, Hampshire
Let’s get your Portsmouth website working harder
Want a site that performs for your business in Hampshire’s South Coast hub? Let’s talk.