Smart Websites
Web Designer specialising
in WordPress and Shopify
I am a Salisbury based Web Designer who creates beautiful, bespoke and responsive websites that look great on all browsers and devices. The sites I create are primarily built-in WordPress, Shopify & WooCommerce. Your customer’s journey is always at the heart of my design, as is your website’s readability and SEO score in.
My clients not only love the design of their sites but also find the back end easy to manage and with a little training can manage their own content updates. Many choose to focus on other aspects of their business and ask me to support them as and when needed, others are completely self sufficient. It’s important to know that the work we create together will be a good investment, your website will be a sound foundation on which you can continue to build as your business grows.
I don’t just build from scratch, if you have and existing WordPress theme or Shopify store that you wish to update or are looking to move from Wix, Woo Commerce or Square Space then I can help with that too, just call 07930 497 461 or email me at hello@madebytess.co.uk
PLANNING YOUR WEBSITE
Where to start?
Knowing where to start can be overwhelming, especially when you are juggling your daily business tasks along with everything else life throws at you. Here are some helpful tips to get you started:
- Identify your goals – What do you want your website to achieve?
- Understand your target audience – Who is your site talking to?
- What’s your customer’s user journey?
- What are the unique selling points or services?
- Content – What do you want to say and how do you want to say it?
For those who struggle with getting ideas down on paper, fear not I love it and I’m always happy to help. I design with the user journey in mind making sure your site is user friendly, readable and with SEO in mind.
Websites should grow and change with your business, so for those who are just starting out it’s sensible to set your budget to cover the basics and then add elements and functionality over time as needed.
Achill Management
I have worked with Achill Management for 4 years now and we recently completed a brand refresh on their logo and brand website, take a look at their portfolio to find out more.
Lulu & Boo
Corrine Roberts the founder of Lulu & Boo had been managing the sales of her jewellery via her Facebook and Instagram accounts.
After an initial meeting, we decided that a Shopify store was the right e-commerce platform, find out about this site.
Dominic Fisher Poetry
Dominic was looking to update his site, after talking through the various e-commerce solutions, it was clear that Dominic didn’t require a platform like Shopify or WooCommerce, a simple PayPal button would do the job nicely. Check out his portfolio to find out more.
Doula Cally
Cally Edwards is a Birth & Postnatal Doula, who also offers group and 1:1 Consultations on a number of topics.
Cally’s first site was a self-build, view my portfolio to find out more!
A Dash of Adventure
Tori is a blogger who has a passion for travel, kitchen and home, this site has pulled together all of the projects she had, we split responsibilities with me designing the core pages and Tori owning the blogs, click into my portfolio to find out more!
TESTIMONIALS
What my clients think...
"Tess did an amazing job in developing a new website for the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA). She advised on a design and layout which reflected the professional nature of LSA members yet had a fresh and interesting feel. Her approach has also enabled us to dramatically reduce the clutter of the old site whilst making it far easier to access information via the new one. Tess is easy to work with, responsive, full of helpful ideas and suggestions and has been a valuable partner in ensuring the LSA has a strong web offering and profile."
Jim Haywood
Legal Sustainability Alliance
"Working with Tess is a delight. She not only got our ideas and concept straight away, she was able to translate it into a beautiful, practical and totally user friendly website. She combines professionalism with good humour and patience and as such the whole process was easy, stress free and enjoyable."
Amanda Carpenter
Achill Management
‘Working with Tess to create our website was thoroughly enjoyable, she made what seemed a daunting task look easy. Tess loves what she does & it really shows through her designs. She knew exactly what I wanted to achieve, she’s incredibly patient, enthusiastic & full of wonderful ideas. Our website continues to work wonderfully for our company, which is all testament to Tess’ fantastic design. Thank you Tess!’
Emma Boyle
True Wood Floors
Knowing that Tess is just up the road and a phone or email away makes it even more comforting to know that I’ve got a local, honest, helpful guiding hand to help me as I go forward. I’d completely recommend Tess. I'd give her 5 stars for
ease of use, value for money, listened to her brief and came up with extras. She really exceeded my expectations. Plus of course I think I’ve got a new friend, so that’s always a win!"
Cally Edwards
@Doula Cally
"If you looking for a well made, gorgeous and clean looking website for your small business, search no more! Theresa Tidmarsh is the person you need! She is great at communicating (with her super positive vibes), has the best eye for design and is good at troubleshooting. With her other half as a web developer, they are a team can do or fix anything related to websites."
Helga Soket
Chalke Valley Soaps