I’m James. I build your site, host it, and keep it working, so you have one person to message instead of an agency to chase. First draft ready within 1-2 weeks, from £495 (with flexible payment plans).
The small business reality
You don’t need ten pages or a clever design.
You need one clear page that says what you do, where you do it, and how to get hold of you.
You built it on Wix or Squarespace one weekend. It looks fine on a laptop, but it’s slow and awkward on a phone, and a phone is where most people will find you.
A page designed for phones first, with your number and enquiry button always one tap away.
Thousands of pounds, months of meetings, and an account manager who has never met the person building your site.
A fixed price agreed up front, and you talk directly to the person doing the work. That’s me.
Stock photos and vague wording that never says where you work, why you’re good, or what to do next. Visitors look, shrug, and leave.
Clearly show what you do and who for, real reviews, and one obvious next step: call, message, or book.
What you get
One page, set up properly, and looked after. That covers basically everything that most small businesses need. Plus, you can always add to it later when you need more or your business grows.
Designed and built from scratch around your business, with no template that fifty other firms are already using. I write the words with you, so you’re never staring at a blank page.
New businesses, or anyone replacing a site they’re embarrassed by
Plenty of local customers find you on Google Maps before they ever reach your website. I set up or tidy your Google Business Profile, so your site, your map listing, and your reviews all point the same way.
Businesses that rely on local customers
Once it’s live, I keep it live. Hosting, security, backups, and updates are handled, and when your prices or hours change, you send me a message and it’s done.
Owners who never want to log in to a website
Need more than one page? Booking systems, online shops, email, and automating the dull admin are all things I do. Ask and I’ll quote it.
Recent Work
Cafés, clinics, taxi firms, opticians, therapists, and shops. I’ve worked with them all. Here are a few.
Who You’ll be dealing with
I’ve been building websites for over 10 years, and I spent a good chunk of that time working in marketing, both at agencies and in-house. So I care less about whether your site wins a design award and more about whether you’re getting enquiries.
When you work with Altus Axis, you deal with me directly. I’m the one who reads your message, builds your site, and fixes it when something breaks. It’s just a fancy name to package my business.
I’m also handy with the things that sit around a website: Google listings, SEO, email, booking systems, and automating the dull admin. You won’t need any of that on day one. When you do, you won’t have to go and find someone new.
—— James
Pricing
No hidden extras and no long contracts.
Pick the level of help you want once you’re live, and change it whenever you like.
One-Page Website
Starting from £495 (more for bigger sites).
Pay it all upfront, half now and half at launch, or in three monthly payments.
Google Business Profile Setup
£200 one-off fee.
Your profile created or cleaned up, filled in properly, and linked to your site, so you show up on Google Maps. Add it with your build or at any point later.
For people happy to make their own edits.
For owners who’d rather send a message than log in.
For businesses that want to be found by more local customers.
Plans are monthly with no minimum term. You own your domain and your content, and if you ever want to move, I’ll hand everything over.
Need extra pages, a booking system, or a shop? Tell me what you’re after and I’ll give you a fixed price.
How it works
You’ve got a business to run. I do the heavy lifting and keep what I need from you short.
Fill in the short form and tell me whether it’s a brand new website or a rebuild. I’ll reply with any questions and confirm the price and start date. No call needed, unless you’d like one.
2 minutes
I send you a questionnaire about your business, your customers, and what you want more of, and ask for two or three websites you like the look of. That’s what I write and design from.
15-20 minutes
I design and build your page with the words written, then send you a private link. You tell me what you like and what to change. I’ll then go away and change it, then deliver the updates.
Day 7-14
I connect your domain, set up Google Analytics and Search Console, test everything, and put it live. Then I look after it with a hosting plan.
After you approve
20+ small business websites
Real quotes from real people!
"I needed my website updating and wanted to add new services and James was really helpful. He provided knowledgeable advice and useful suggestions from the start of the planning process right through to the production of the final website design. He listened to my ideas and to what I needed for the website to work and was very flexible in his approach. He also worked at a pace that suited me, which is very helpful when trying to juggle lots of different things! I am very grateful for his help and expertise and am pleased I know I can reach out to ask him to help with any website issues that come up in future. I would highly recommend him 🙂"
"James was brilliant at putting our website together. He transformed the existing one into a highly polished, professional and yet user friendly domain which balanced information with language and visual content perfectly. The colours and text boxes allowed a beautiful flow of content so that the reader can scroll and view the aspects they desire. He was flexible with ideas able to adapt the site to accommodate all of our needs! Cannot recommend him enough 😁"
"The process of getting my website up and running with James was a really positive experience. James talked through the process and helped me shape my ideas for making the website a reality. I am really proud of how the website looks and the message it sends to potential clients. I cannot thank James enough in getting it done."
"I found James patient and hugely encouraging with my attempts to whip my website into better shape. I am not SM savvy or aware of all the technical considerations involved in the process and he answered my questions promptly and thoroughly. With his experience and support my Website is now clear and in place and out there and I can relax and feel it is doing its best to promote my work."
"The website is amazing and exactly what we were looking for. James was always available for any questions and even went the extra mile by creating a progress presentation and further suggestions page. So glad I found him, lifesaver."
"I needed my website updating and wanted to add new services and James was really helpful. He provided knowledgeable advice and useful suggestions from the start of the planning process right through to the production of the final website design. He listened to my ideas and to what I needed for the website to work and was very flexible in his approach. He also worked at a pace that suited me, which is very helpful when trying to juggle lots of different things! I am very grateful for his help and expertise and am pleased I know I can reach out to ask him to help with any website issues that come up in future. I would highly recommend him 🙂"
"James was brilliant at putting our website together. He transformed the existing one into a highly polished, professional and yet user friendly domain which balanced information with language and visual content perfectly. The colours and text boxes allowed a beautiful flow of content so that the reader can scroll and view the aspects they desire. He was flexible with ideas able to adapt the site to accommodate all of our needs! Cannot recommend him enough 😁"
"The process of getting my website up and running with James was a really positive experience. James talked through the process and helped me shape my ideas for making the website a reality. I am really proud of how the website looks and the message it sends to potential clients. I cannot thank James enough in getting it done."
"I found James patient and hugely encouraging with my attempts to whip my website into better shape. I am not SM savvy or aware of all the technical considerations involved in the process and he answered my questions promptly and thoroughly. With his experience and support my Website is now clear and in place and out there and I can relax and feel it is doing its best to promote my work."
"The website is amazing and exactly what we were looking for. James was always available for any questions and even went the extra mile by creating a progress presentation and further suggestions page. So glad I found him, lifesaver."
FAQs
For most small businesses, yes. One well-organised page covers what you do, where you do it, proof that you’re good, a guide to prices, and how to get in touch. It loads quickly, it’s easy to keep up to date, and nobody gets lost. If you need more later, the site is built so pages can be added.
Very little. A short questionnaire or a 15-minute call to start, then a look at the first version to tell me what to change. I write the words, and I’ll source images if you don’t have your own.
Me, James! I answer your messages, build your site, and make your updates. You won’t be passed to an account manager or stuck in a ticket queue.
Your site needs hosting somewhere, and hosting it with me means one person is responsible for keeping it fast, secure, and backed up. Plans are monthly with no minimum term. You own your domain and your content, and if you ever want to move, I’ll hand everything over.
Yes. I’ll send you a short video showing how to change text and photos. Or take the Care plan and message me instead.
You see a working version before launch and get two rounds of ‘major’ changes, like big section changes or new designs. Nothing goes live until you’re happy with it. You also get unlimited ‘minor’ revisions like text updates and image replacements, within reason.
The build takes one to two weeks from the day I have your questionnaire back. The time until going live depends on how fast you give feedback and sign off!
The standard build is £495 but can be paid in your local currency. Pay it all upfront, half now and half at launch, or in three monthly payments. Payable via invoice or Stripe.
Hosting and care plans are billed monthly from launch.
Not much. Your answers to a short questionnaire, two or three websites you like the look of as inspiration, and your logo and photos if you have them. I write the words and design the page from that.
Often, yes. Choose “Rebuild” on the form and send me the link. I’ll record a free video audit showing whether it needs a few fixes or a fresh start, and I’ll say so if you don’t need me at all.
Yes. SEO, Google listings, email marketing, booking systems, and automations are all things I do. Most clients start with the site and add the rest when they’re ready.
I use AI tools where they save time, like research and writing first drafts, which helps keep prices down. Every site is designed, built, and checked by me, and nothing goes live until I’ve read every word.
Tell me a bit about your business and what you need. I’ll reply within 2 working days with any questions, a clear price, and a start date.
You’ll hear back from me personally. No sales team, and no call unless you’d like one.
🔒 I respect your privacy and won’t spam or sell your data