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Web Design · Colchester Web design in Colchester that works as hard as you do

WEBSITES THAT LOAD FAST, RANK HIGH AND ACTUALLY WIN YOU CUSTOMERS

Thinksay builds websites for businesses across Colchester and Essex that don't just look good — they perform. Our sites load in under a second, score 95–100 on Google's PageSpeed test, and are built from the ground up for SEO. While most local agencies are still building on WordPress (average score: 45–65), we use next-generation Astro technology to give your business a genuine edge.

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Speed matters YOUR WEBSITE IS PROBABLY TOO SLOW

Here's a number that matters: Google's own research shows that 53% of mobile visitors leave a site that takes more than 3 seconds to load. The average WordPress site in the UK takes 4–8 seconds. That means most business websites in Colchester are losing over half their visitors before anyone sees the homepage.

Our websites load in under 1 second. Not because we've made a marginal improvement — because we've switched to fundamentally better technology.

Thinksay (Astro)Typical WordPress

Google PageSpeed95–10045–65

Load time< 1 second3–8 seconds

Core Web VitalsAll greenMixed/red

Plugins required015–30

Security patches/month02–5

DatabaseNone neededMySQL (attack surface)

Everything included WHAT YOU GET

What a Thinksay website includes

✓Custom design — no templates, no page builders, no themes
✓Mobile-first, responsive layout
✓SEO-first architecture (meta, schema, sitemap, Core Web Vitals)
✓WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility
✓SSL certificate and security headers
✓Google Analytics and Search Console setup
✓Content management (where needed)
✓UK hosting on renewable energy servers
✓30 days of post-launch support

And because we're a full-service agency, we can also provide the photography, copywriting, brand identity and ongoing marketing to make the most of your new site — all from the same person.

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What does web design in Colchester cost?

Brochure website (5–10 pages)From £1,200

Custom design, mobile-responsive, SEO-ready, hosted.

Business website (10–20 pages)From £2,500

Deeper content, blog, contact forms, integrations.

Ecommerce starter (up to 50 products)From £3,000

Product catalogue, payments, shipping, stock management.

Ecommerce growing (50–500 products)From £4,500

Advanced filtering, customer accounts, marketing integrations.

Ecommerce B2B / tradeFrom £6,000

Trade pricing, account management, bulk ordering, API integrations.

Ongoing hosting & supportFrom £150/year

Reliable hosting, monitoring, backups and minor support.

These are starting points — we'll give you a clear, fixed quote before any work begins. No surprises.

Built around Essex businessesRECENT WEBSITES

Stanway Building Solutions

Website overhaul and SEO for a Colchester builder. Clean design, fast loading, built to generate trade enquiries.

View case study →Goldstones Game Shoots

Modern website and logo refresh for a rural Essex business. Elegant, fast, and easy for the client to update.

View case study →Westminster Underlays

Full B2B ecommerce platform for a national trade supplier. Complex functionality, simple user experience.

View case study →Lexden Springs Special School

Sensitive, accessible website for a Colchester special school. WCAG compliant, parent-friendly, Ofsted-ready.

View case study →

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The right tool NOT ALWAYS WORDPRESS

We're not anti-WordPress. For schools, charities and organisations that need a familiar CMS with lots of contributors, WordPress is still an excellent choice — and we build WordPress sites too.

But for most business websites where speed, security and SEO performance are the priority, Astro is simply better technology. No plugins to break, no database to hack, no maintenance overhead. Just clean, fast code that Google loves.

We'll always give you an honest recommendation — even if that means telling you to stick with what you've got.

SEO is built into every website we build. For dedicated ongoing search marketing, see our SEO agency Colchester page.

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★★★★★ 5.0 — 29 reviews on Google

"Nick quickly interpreted my ideas by producing clear and concise web pages. He further helped by suggesting adding a FAQ section which has been invaluable. Professional, creative and genuinely invested in getting it right."

Samantha Kensdale, via Google

"We had an outstanding experience with Nick at Thinksay Creative Communications. From start to finish, Nick demonstrated exceptional professionalism and creativity."

East Coast Appliances Ltd, via Google

Based in Colchester (7 Crown Court, Clough Road, CO4 9TZ)
15+ years working with Essex businesses
UK hosting on 100% renewable energy
Founder-delivered — no account managers

Common questionsGOOD TO KNOW

How long does a website take to build?

A typical brochure site takes 4–6 weeks from signed-off design to launch. Larger sites and ecommerce projects take 8–12 weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline before we start.

Do I need to provide content?

Not necessarily. We can write copy, take photographs and create all the content for your site. Many clients prefer this — it's one less thing to worry about.

Will my website work on mobile?

Every site we build is mobile-first. We design for phones and tablets first, then scale up for desktop. Over 60% of your visitors will be on mobile — we build for that reality.

What happens after launch?

We include 30 days of post-launch support with every project. After that, our ongoing hosting and support package (from £150/year) covers hosting, security monitoring, backups and minor content updates.

What's Astro? Do I need to know about it?

Astro is the technology we use to build your site. You don't need to know anything about it — that's our job. All you need to know is that it makes your site dramatically faster, more secure and better for Google rankings than a conventional WordPress build.

Can you redesign my existing WordPress site?

Absolutely. We regularly take existing WordPress sites and rebuild them on Astro. The result is typically a 40–60% improvement in PageSpeed score, better rankings, and a site that's genuinely pleasant to use on a phone.

Need a website that actually works? LET'S TALK

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what your business needs from its website.

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