Small studio · Direct access
Websites that work.
Work we’re proud to show.
Judge us on the work, not the sales page. I’m Darren, and Web X Design Studio is my name over the door. You deal with me from the first call onwards, with a small team of specialists I trust working alongside me.
5.0 from 28 Google reviews
Hampshire, UK · Clients worldwide
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01 / Selected work
Every site here is live, and still ours to look after.
Most agencies hide their portfolio. Every site below is live, still looked after by us, and still working for its owner. Have a look.
02 / What we do
Design and build first.
Then everything after.
New sites and rebuilds for smaller businesses and startups. And because a website isn’t finished on launch day, we stay on to host it, look after it and keep it earning.
The main event
Website design & development
Designed around what your customers need to do, built to load fast, rank well and stay easy for you to update. From a five-page brochure site to a shop with a thousand products.
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Brochure sites
Advertise your services or products
Online shops
Sell online, manage it yourself
Online bookings
Classes, tables, appointments
Online courses
Host and sell what you teach
Portfolio sites
Showcase the work you’re proud of
Occasion sites
Weddings, anniversaries, celebrations
Maintain, refresh & retain
Your site evolves as your business does. We handle security, updates and fresh content, so it never quietly goes stale.
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Fast, secure UK hosting, the right domain name and professional email with 10GB mailboxes. One place to call about all of it.
More on hosting & email →Presence & marketing
Social media, Google Ads and email campaigns, explained in plain English and without the jargon.
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03 / How we’ll work
You’ll always know what’s happening, and who’s doing it.
01
A proper conversation
Free, no obligation. We talk about what your business needs to achieve online, not which package you’d like.
02
Something to react to
A sample of your site, early. Far easier to say what you want when you can see it.
03
Build, review, repeat
Regular reviews as it takes shape, with the right specialist on each part. Change your mind as often as you need; that’s the job.
04
Live, then looked after
Walkthrough videos so you’re never stuck, monitored hosting, and us on the end of an email for as long as you want us.
04 / Who you’ll be working with
Hello. I’m Darren.
Web X Design Studio is deliberately small, and deliberately senior. I lead every project, and I’m still the person you speak to two years after launch when something needs changing.
I’m not a one-man band, though. Alongside me is a small group of specialists I’ve worked with for years: developers, copywriters, SEO and advertising people. When a project needs their skills, or needs to move faster, they’re already briefed and ready. You never have to chase a stranger, and there’s always cover. It’s my reputation on the line, and I don’t leave that to chance.
10+
Years building sites
5.0
Average Google review
1
Point of contact, whole team behind it
05 / In their words
What our clients say
about working with us.
ultra_mad_lizzie
★★★★★
I've used Darren to create numerous websites for me over the years. His expertise, quality of work, customer service and speed at which he turns things around is exceptional. My coaching website is performing really well, getting me plenty of clicks and enquiries and Darren has set it up in such a way that I can make many adjustments myself which in turn saves me money. I have recommended Darren to others many times and if you are reading this review then please do reach out to him as he is certainly the right person for the job!
Carol Davies
★★★★★
Last year when I decided that my business needed a website I was referred to Darren. From day one he talked me through the various options and packages and he advised on what was best for a business like mine. Darren handled everything from the photos to the content and he has been handling my website with great success ever since. He has lots of experience in developing websites for smaller businesses and start ups and takes a personal interest in his customers website performance.
John Lee
★★★★★
I couldn’t recommend Darren high enough He has recently built My New website and it is much better than expected. He went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with everything. And did much more for me than he quoted for which I’m very grateful for his after-care service has been 2nd to none reaching out to me on a few occasions to notify me of a few things regarding my website if you’re looking for a website Look no further I highly recommend him to anyone.
WPMC Accounts
★★★★★
I have nothing but praise for Darren - he was so helpful and provided excellent guidance every step of the way with creating our new website. The layout and colours of the website are beautiful and we are delighted with the end product. He was generous with his time and also exceedingly patient with someone who lacks IT skills!
David Stokes
★★★★★
The man’s a wizard! I am delighted with both the results, a the process. Super responsive, efficient, patient, good-humoured and extremely knowledgeable. I would 100% recommend. I am very glad there are people out there who have the skill to turn my half-baked ideas into a beautiful, functional reality! Thank you.
Tim
★★★★★
Darren has been looking after our website for some time, and he’s been fantastic to work with. He’s reliable, proactive, and quick to resolve any issues that arise. Updates and changes are always handled efficiently, and he always spots what needs to be done before we even ask. It’s a real comfort knowing our site is in such capable hands — we’d highly recommend Darren to anyone looking for dependable website support.
Grants Administrator
★★★★★
Darren is a fantastic website designer and has made our website far more professional looking and user friendly. Darren is very quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to take our ideas and make them a reality. I would not hesitate in recommending Darren to others and look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.
Jessica Hughes
★★★★★
Highly recommend, very knowledgeable and has come up with some great suggestions of things we hadn't thought of. Plus ongoing support and new ideas. Very happy with end result and much prefer working with another small business such as ourselves!
Maison Pro
★★★★★
Darren has been so helpful and supportive in turning our website from something very basic to something smart, modern and user friendly. His advice and suggestions were also really appreciated when it came to the design of the site and we felt that he really took onboard our brief. We are really pleased with the end result - we would definitely recommend!
Glass Inspirations
★★★★★
From the very beginning, Darren has been open, honest and a true pleasure to collaborate with on our new website. His dedication and expertise throughout the process has been instrumental in creating an engaging website that we are incredibly proud of. Thank you Darren for your continued support and commitment to excellence - We'd highly recommend your services to any potential companies looking to spruce up their websites!
Jenny Goulding
★★★★★
Darren has fixed our previously broken website - making it much more user friendly/ accessible. He continues to support on an ongoing basis. Comms were excellent and speedy. Many thanks and happy to recommend.
Anna Malone
★★★★★
Darren has been great to work with whilst developing my website. He has been supportive and informative throughout the process resulting in a Website that I am delighted with. I would recommend Darren to anyone starting a business that needs a website and isn't sure what they should be doing. Thanks Darren!
Let’s have a chat about your website.
A free, no-obligation consultation. Tell us what your business needs to do online and we’ll tell you honestly what it would take, whether or not you hire us.