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Ian & Katie - Web Design Sheffield

WEB DESIGN, EXPLAINED

What is web design, and what should it actually deliver?

Web design is the work of planning, designing, and building the website your business runs on. Done well, it does three things: bring in qualified leads, load fast on a phone, and rank for the searches that matter. Done badly, it's a slow, generic site that looks fine on a desktop and gets lost on Google.

We're a Sheffield-based agency and we've been building sites since 2016. Most of the projects we take on land in one of three buckets: a brochure site for a service business, a content-heavy marketing site for a growing brand, or a bespoke build for a team that needs more than a template can give them. Whichever it is, the work starts with what the site needs to do - not which template it'll sit on.

HOW WE BUILD

Four things every Web & Roll site does well.

Performance first.

Built on Next.js with server-side rendering, image optimisation, and edge caching from the first commit. Sites hit green on PageSpeed without a separate "performance pass" later.

SEO baked in.

Schema markup, semantic HTML, clean URLs, and a sitemap that emits real lastmod timestamps. The technical SEO is shipped with the site, not sold separately.

Bespoke code.

No themes, no shared templates, no bloat. The design is unique to you and the codebase only contains what your site actually needs to run.

Set up to convert.

Page structures planned around how your prospects actually move through a site — clear hierarchy, obvious CTAs, no dead-end pages.

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WHAT YOU GET

What's included in
every build.

  • Custom design tailored to your brand — no themes, no shared templates
  • Built on Next.js for server-side rendering and easy scaling
  • Core Web Vitals tuned at build (LCP, INP, CLS)
  • On-page SEO baked in: schema markup, semantic HTML, sitemap, canonical tags, clean URL structure
  • Mobile-first, accessible build (WCAG 2.2 AA target)
  • CMS so your team can update content without calling us
  • Hosting on Vercel's edge network with HTTPS and HSTS as standard
  • Full codebase handed over — your site, no lock-in
  • Three months of post-launch support included
  • Training for your team at handover


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WHY IT MATTERS

Why bespoke beats a template, every time.

Free site builders and template themes can get you online quickly. The trade-offs catch up later. Bloated code slows the site down. Rigid layouts make it hard to look any different from the next business along. Limited SEO options cap what you can rank for. And when you outgrow the platform, you're either stuck or starting again.

A bespoke site is built around your business, not around what the builder can do. The code is clean and lean. The structure is optimised for both users and search engines from the ground up. And when something needs to change in two years' time, it changes — instead of bumping into a paywall or a plugin conflict.

It costs more upfront. It pays back in leads, in rankings, and in not having to rebuild in three years.

HOW WE WORK

Our six-stage process.

Most projects run six to twelve weeks from kickoff to launch. We commit to a timeline at the end of Planning, not before.

Planning.

We start by talking. What does the site need to do, who's it for, what's getting in the way today? You leave with a written brief and a fixed scope before any design work starts.

Design.

Wireframes first, then visual design in Figma. You see the work in stages, not at the end. Two rounds of revisions are built in.

Development.

We build in Next.js, with content loaded into your CMS as we go. SEO best practice is implemented during the build, not after. You get a staging URL from week one.

Testing.

Cross-browser, cross-device, accessibility, performance, schema validation. We test before a single visitor sees it. You get a final review pass.

Launch.

Go-live, sitemap submission, redirect mapping, search console setup. The team trains yours on the CMS at this point.

Maintenance.

Three months of support included automatically. After that, optional retainers for hosting, updates, and ongoing SEO or PPC work

How we compare

Web & Roll vs. a typical agency.

We're not the cheapest option in Sheffield, and we're not trying to be. If you want a templated site, there are plenty of people who'll happily sell you one. If you want a site that earns its build cost back in leads, that's the conversation we're here for.

Why Sheffield businesses pick us.

  • Local since 2016. A Sheffield agency you can actually visit, not a faceless network with a Sheffield landing page.
  • 1000+ projects shipped across South Yorkshire and beyond — from sole traders to growing regional brands.
  • Google Partner agency with certified expertise across web design, SEO, and PPC. [Add verified Partner profile URL once re-certification is complete.]
  • You own your site. Full codebase handed over at launch. If you ever leave, you take everything with you.
  • You talk to the people who build it. No account manager acting as a buffer between you and the team writing the code.
  • Honest pricing, fixed quotes. We give you a written quote before any work starts. No mid-project surprise invoices.
Web & RollTypical agency
Build approachBespoke code, Next.js, server-side renderedWordPress + page builder, shared theme
Performance workBuilt in from day oneSold as an add-on after launch
SEO foundationSchema, semantic HTML, sitemap from launch"Technical SEO package" charged separately
HostingVercel edge network includedShared hosting, often slow
Who you talk toThe team that builds your siteAn account manager between you and the team
Codebase ownershipHanded over to you, no lock-inOften retained by the agency
Post-launch supportThree months includedHourly bolt-on

WHO WE WORK WITH

Web design for every sector.

Most of our work splits across a handful of sectors where the site has to do real work - generate enquiries, win trust, qualify leads. We've shipped projects across all of these and we know what each one's prospects expect from a site.

Recent WORK

Sites we've shipped.

Most of our work splits across a handful of sectors where the site has to do real work — generate enquiries, win trust, qualify leads. We've shipped projects in all of these and we know what each one's prospects expect from a site.

5.0 / 5 on Google
We’ve worked with Web & Roll for several years, looking after our website, SEO and online presence, and the results have made a huge difference to our business. Ian, Tom and the team understand what we’re trying to achieve, are always on hand when needed and genuinely care about helping our business grow. Our website and Google presence are now a major source of enquiries for AMPM Property Maintenance. A brilliant Sheffield company and a team we trust completely. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Am Pm
We’ve worked with Web and Roll across both SEO and consultancy partnerships and have always found them incredibly knowledgeable, proactive and on the ball. They’re consistently ahead of the latest trends and developments, bringing fresh ideas and valuable insight that genuinely helps us stay one step ahead. The team are responsive, easy to work with and always happy to offer advice when needed. A great company to work alongside and a partnership we really value. Highly recommended!
MorfittSmith Estate & Letting Agent
Great work from the boys at web & roll. We’ve had our new website designed, tweaked and constantly worked on until we got exactly what we wanted. A big thanks!
Russ Lees
Albert Carroll
Had an e-commerce site that wasn’t working correctly. They offered advice and helped us move to a different platform. Thanks so much!
Ellen Carroll
Anybody looking for a website marketing company this is the only company you need to deal with. These guys Ian and Tom know what they’re doing. Very very good and knowledgeable and don’t just take your money and do nothing in return they give excellent service. I was recommended to these guys after going through a very bad experience with another company and I wish I’d found them sooner. Nothing is too much trouble and there always there when I need advice and guidance. I’d give 10 stars if I could!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Julie Darby
Max White
We are thrilled with our new website! Excellent collaboration; we had a concept for our new website, and we achieved it and more. With its excellent modern design and quick loading speed, this has advanced our company. We were able to make sure we didn't overlook anything that could significantly improve our enquiries thanks to Web and Roll.
Kathy White
Fantastic job all around! Great person to work with, everything finished to a high standard. Didn’t just complete the work we sent across but also suggested improvements throughout where he could see fit. You can’t ask for more at all
Callum H
I have worked with Ian and Tom for a number of years. They have always been very helpful, explaining everything clearly and responding quickly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. Steph
Steph Stepney
We have had a long-standing relationship with Web & Roll for several years. They have always been prompt in their response, extremely helpful, and possess great knowledge in their field. They have a clear understanding of our work, priorities, and requirements. For all our web development and online marketing needs, they have proved to be our go-to team. We firmly believe that we have found a committed partner who is always ready to support us and deliver on our online needs.
Antony Scott
A very dedicated team and very professional with great results
Bookings Door 2 Door
Ian created my website a couple of years ago now and did a great job in advising me what to put in it. Since the website went live I’ve had hundreds of enquiries. I would definitely recommend this company if you’re thinking of creating a new website.
Lee Kettlewell
Would definitely recommend thanks if you need any help regarding website problems this company is fantastic went through it on the phone much appreciated
Martin Dickinson
Highly recommend. If you are struggling with anything relating to your website. Professional, excellent communication, great attention to detail and will speak to you on the telephone.
Stella Eden
Brilliant, can’t thank them enough so easy to work with highly recommend
George Baird
Tom and Ian did a great job of designing a new website for our business and providing general advice on how to increase our online presence. In the first month we have seen a marked increase in website traffic and average session duration, and a reduction in bounce rate. We have also received significantly more job applications, new business enquiries and general enquires through our new site compared with our old one.
Kayleigh Overend
We initially used Web and Roll for an SEO campaign which was very successful in achieving our aims. Following on from this Web and Roll have also designed us a new website which we are very pleased with, and run further marketing claims over Google and Facebook. Everyone we have dealt with has been responsive, knowledgeable and professional and we have been very happy with the results.
David Stebbings
Tom and Ian have been first class helping us set up our website and advising us on ongoing SEO and Google Ad campaigns. I recommend them to everyone struggling to get a great website up and running.
Chris
We have used Web and Roll for assistance with a Google Adwords account. I was sceptical at first as I was running it myself, but they clearly know what to do better than I did and I am getting a load more enquiries coming through than I was before. Would definitely recommend
Lee Drummond
Ian and Tom helped me bring my idea alive despite me knowing zero about web design. Approachable, enthusiastic and patient, all great qualities that helped me navigate my way into the unknown world of setting up my own business. They made it seem less scary, and worked with me at my pace, and with my time zone! Come to Florida Ian and Tom first rounds on me. Professional, quality and very reasonably priced. Will absolutely recommend. 5 stars from me.
Zoe Rosai
Tom and Ian not only created my lovely web site, but they are on hand to answer all my daft questions. Thank you.
Jen Coldwell
Absolutely fantastic service buy Tom and Ian. I couldn't ask for better people to make my site for my business for me, they were both constantly In touch and giving creative ideas and advice! Would highly recommend using these again as they were very fast and the cheapest price around....cheers lads.
Gmanp
Tom is amazing! He built me a new site and used key words and marketing that has changed my sales and my ranking on google substantially! l asked Tom if he could get me on the first page of google and he has done that where no one else could before. His rates are reasonable, he is friendly and professional and I highly recommend him!
Rowena Davies

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