Service 01 • Web Design • Hertfordshire

Websites built
to rank, load,
and convert.

Hand-coded, conversion-focused websites for Hertfordshire businesses. Custom-designed around your customers, engineered for Core Web Vitals, and SEO-ready the day they launch.

Get a free quote What's included
24 hrsQuote turnaround
FixedPrice, never creeping
YoursCode, hosting, control
< 1s
Average load time on every site we create
100/100
Lighthouse accessibility & SEO scores
3-8w
Typical kick-off to live timeline
0
Retainers, lock-ins or surprise invoices
What's included

Every build, fully loaded.

Every website project comes with everything. No upsells and no "premium" tier.

Custom design

Designed around your brand, your customer and the actions you actually need visitors to take. Not a template you've seen on a thousand other sites.

Hand-coded build

Semantic HTML, modern CSS, lean JavaScript. No page-builder bloat. No 40 plugins fighting each other for control of the load order.

Technical SEO

Schema markup, XML sitemaps, clean URLs, Open Graph, optimised meta and rock-solid Core Web Vitals. Your site is Google-ready the day it launches.

Mobile-first, accessibility-first

Designed for the phone in your customer's hand. Tested against WCAG AA. Developed with 100/100 accessibility scores as a default, not a goal.

CMS you can actually use

If you need to edit content yourself, we'll hook up a lightweight CMS and train you on it. If you don't, we won't force one on you.

Analytics & tracking

Privacy-friendly analytics, conversion tracking and a dashboard you'll actually look at. We set it up. You get the insight.

Why it matters

Speed, SEO, and ownership, that's the lot.

"Their attention to detail and quick turnaround made the whole process effortless. We couldn't be happier with the result." - Co-Founder, Global Sports Representation Agency

  • Speed is the conversion lever nobody talks about.

    Google's data is brutal: a one-second delay in mobile load time cuts conversions by up to 20%. Most websites we replace are loading in five or more.

  • SEO baked in. Not bolted on six months late.

    Most "SEO services" exist because the website was built without it. Ours come with schema, structure and speed already sorted so you're competing on day one, not catching up.

  • You own it. Every line, every pixel.

    Code, hosting, domain, analytics, all yours. No "licence fees," no platform lock-in, no being held hostage by a retainer. If we ever fall out, you keep the entire site.

The honest comparison

Most agencies vs. us.

× Most agencies

  • Drag-and-drop builders bloated with 40 plugins
  • Quotes that "evolve" mid-project
  • Outsourced dev work in three time zones
  • Hidden retainers and platform lock-in
  • "SEO services" you have to buy separately
  • Account-manager hand-offs and slow replies

✓ DeadPixel Digital

  • Hand-coded by senior devs, no bloat
  • Fixed price, itemised, no creeping scope
  • Built in-house in Welwyn Garden City
  • You own the code, hosting and domain
  • Technical SEO included in every build
  • Direct line to the people actually building it
FAQ

Web design - answered honestly.

Costs can vary depending on your specific requirements, such as features, pages, and design. Once we chat about your needs, we'll provide a detailed quote to ensure everything fits within your budget.

Our timelines depend on the size and complexity of the project, but most websites take between 4-8 weeks to complete. We'll provide a clear schedule at the start and keep you updated every step of the way!

Yes 100%. You own the code, the domain, the hosting, the lot. No platform lock-in, no monthly licence fees, no retainer trap. If we ever stop working together, you walk away with everything.

Every site we build comes with technical SEO baked in. Schema markup, optimised meta, clean URLs, fast Core Web Vitals, and accessibility scores of 100/100. Ongoing SEO and content work is offered as a separate retainer if you want it.

Yes, we'd love to help! Whether it's a simple refresh or a complete overhaul, we'll work with you to improve the look, feel, and functionality of your current site.

We don't provide hosting or domain registration directly, but we're happy to help point you in the right direction. We can recommend trusted providers and guide you through the setup process to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We do! We provide ongoing support to keep your website secure, up to date, and running smoothly. Whether it's updates, backups, or adding new features, we've got you covered.

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Let's build something worth shipping.

Feel free to reach out to collaborate with us, or simply have a chat. We offer free quotes for all jobs, big or small and guarantee a reply within 24 hours.

Studio 18 Fountain House, Parkway
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6DS
Serving Welwyn Garden City · Hitchin · Stevenage · Letchworth · St Albans • across Hertfordshire and beyond
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