Hi, I'm Tom, the WordPress web designer behind SO Web Designs.
WordPress Web Designer Based in Hampshire Since 2009
About SO Web Designs
- 2009 Established
- 500+ Websites built
- 5.0 ★ 41 Google reviews
- 4 hrs Typical reply time
Personal web design and ongoing support for small businesses
Your Web Designer, From Start to Finish
I've been building websites for small businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire since 2009, and every website I deliver is designed, built, and supported by me personally.
No account managers. No outsourced development. Just straightforward, honest web design from someone who genuinely cares about getting you results.
How SO Web Designs Started
I started SO Web Designs in 2009 after spending years building websites and seeing the same problem play out over and over: small businesses were being charged thousands of pounds for websites that looked outdated within six months and offered no real support once the invoice was paid.
I wanted to build something different: a local web design business where clients always deal with the same person, get a fair price, and aren't left to figure things out on their own after launch.
More than fifteen years later, that's still how we work. We've built over 500 websites for businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire, from sole traders and local restaurants to established retailers and professional services firms.
Almost all of our work comes through referrals and Google, which I think says more about the quality of what we do than any marketing campaign could.
What Makes SO Web Designs Different
When you contact SO Web Designs, you speak to me. Not a salesperson. Not an account manager who passes your project to a team you've never met. I handle the design, build, SEO setup, and ongoing support myself. That means you get consistent communication, no dropped balls between departments, and someone who actually knows your website inside out when you call for help six months after launch.
I also build on-page SEO into every website as standard, not as an upsell. Your meta titles, headings, image alt text, page speed, and internal linking structure are all set up correctly before your site goes live. Many of our clients tell us they went with SO Web Designs after getting quotes from larger agencies and realising they'd be paying two or three times the price for less personal service.
Our websites start from £695 for a professional 5-page WordPress site, with clear, itemised quotes and no hidden costs.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call us, or send a quote request, and we will reply within 4 business hours. Free, no-obligation advice.
Who We Work With: Local Small Business Clients
Most of our clients are small to medium-sized businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire, tradespeople, professional services firms, restaurants, retailers, and local service providers who need a website that works hard for their business without a six-figure budget. We work particularly well with businesses that have been let down by a previous web designer, who have outgrown a template site, or who have never had a website before and don't know where to start.
We’re based in Web Design Aldershot and regularly work with businesses across Web Design Farnborough, Web Design Fleet, Web Design Farnham, Web Design Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Web Design Bracknell and Web Design Basingstoke. We’re happy to meet clients in person where practical, although most projects are managed smoothly through email, phone and video calls.
If you'd like to talk through your project, call Tom directly on 01276 501465.
What Our Clients Say About Us
I hold a 5-star rating across 40+ Google reviews, and almost all of my work comes through referrals from existing clients. That means more to me than any marketing campaign, it tells me the work speaks for itself.
Visit our SO Web Designs portfolio
See some of our recent work
Take a look at some of the websites I've built for businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire. Every project is different, from local trades to e-commerce stores, but they all share the same foundations: clean design, fast performance, and SEO built in from day one.
Let's start your website project today!
Let's take the next step together!
Whether you’re looking to enhance your online presence or need expert advice, we’re here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out and discover how we can support your business goals.
Call SO Web Designs on 01276 501465
Common Questions Our Customers Ask
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Who runs SO Web Designs?
SO Web Designs is run by Tom. Every project, design, development, SEO setup, and ongoing support is handled by me personally. You won't be passed between departments or account managers. When you call, you speak to the person who built your website.
How long have you been in business?
Since 2009. I've been designing and building WordPress websites for small businesses for over 15 years, and I've worked with clients across Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire throughout that time.
Do you work on your own or have a team?
I handle all design, development, and client communication myself. For specialist requirements, professional photography, copywriting, or print design, I work with trusted freelancers I've built relationships with over the years.
What kind of businesses do you work with?
Mostly small to medium-sized businesses, trades, professional services, restaurants, health and beauty, retailers, and local service providers. I also build specialist sites for niche industries like fisheries. I work particularly well with businesses that have been let down by a previous web designer or have outgrown a template site.
Can I meet you in person?
Yes. I'm based in Aldershot, Hampshire, and I'm happy to meet clients locally. That said, most projects are managed perfectly well over phone and email — I work with clients across the region without needing to meet face-to-face for every conversation.
What if I'm not happy with the design?
I involve you at every stage; you see designs and approve them before I build. If something isn't right, we adjust it. I don't move to the next stage until you're happy with the current one. I'd rather take an extra day getting it right than launch something you're not proud of.
Do you only build WordPress websites?
Yes. WordPress is the platform I specialise in, and it's what I recommend for virtually every project. It's flexible, scalable, excellent for SEO, and easy for you to manage yourself. I use Elementor Pro as my page builder, which gives full control over layout without sacrificing performance.