Win More Customers With a Website That Works As Hard As You Do
Custom website design and SEO for tradespeople, contractors and trade businesses across Hampshire and Sussex. Build a digital presence that generates enquiries while you're on the tools.
Trusted by trades from Portsmouth to Brighton
Is Your Website Costing You Customers?
No work showcase
Your best jobs are invisible. No photo galleries, or before/after shots to prove your quality
Invisible on Google
Customers search "electrician Portsmouth" or "plumber Hampshire", your competitors rank but you don't
Unclear services
Visitors can't quickly understand what you do, where you cover, or how to get a quote from you
Missing trust signals
Gas Safe, NICEIC, CHAS, Trading Standards, Which? Trusted Trader badges aren't displayed
Outdated design
Your site was built years ago, making customers choose a competitor who looks more professional
Not mobile-friendly
Over 70% of trade searches happen on mobile, but your site is impossible to navigate on a phone
The Real Cost of an Underperforming Website
The average trade job is worth £500-£5,000. If your website fails to convert just 3-4 visitors per week into enquiries, that's £75,000-£250,000+ in lost revenue every single year.
Our leading Trade projects in Hampshire & Sussex
From established multi-van operations to ambitious sole traders and growing trade businesses, we've partnered with a diverse range of tradespeople to deliver outstanding results. Our expertise spans complete rebrands and digital transformations to upgraded SEO and lead-generating websites. We ensure every project not only looks exceptional but also performs powerfully.
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We partnered with BCT, a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor, to completely transform their outdated website into a modern, high-performing digital presence. The new site reflects the scale and professionalism of their operations, with strategic design, clear service breakdowns, and SEO-focused content that drives real traffic. The result is a competitive platform that showcases BCT’s expertise and supports their continued growth across the South of England.
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We supported Martyr Group in elevating their brand presence through a full suite of design and digital services. This included the creation of a premium visual identity, social media content, and printed marketing materials such as Heras fencing and scaffold banners, all aligned with their values of honesty, quality, and craftsmanship. We also optimised their online presence by building a fully customised and new website, improving search engine indexing, and ensuring consistency across directories. The end result is a cohesive, high-end brand that reflects the company’s expertise in bespoke building and renovation projects.
Work & Project Showcase
Photo galleries - Clients browse your work by job type (installations, repairs, renovations, new builds)
Before & after photos - Visual proof of your quality that converts browsers into enquiries
Job-specific case studies - Show the problem, your solution, and the happy customer outcome
Video walkthroughs - Showcase completed jobs to build trust before they call (optional)
Customer testimonials - Social proof from homeowners and businesses you've worked for
Recent jobs feed - Blog/news section showing current work (keeps site fresh and builds trust)
Result: Potential customers see proof of your quality within 30 seconds of landing on your site.
Accreditations page - Prominent display of Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, CHAS, CITB, Which? Trusted Trader
Insurance & guarantees - Public liability, employer's liability, workmanship guarantees displayed
Qualifications & training - Relevant trade certifications, apprenticeships, CPD credentials
Company information - Years in business, team size, areas covered, typical job types
Downloadable resources - Company profile, insurance certificates, qualification docs (where relevant)
Quality assurance - What makes you different, your process, your standards
Result: Customers and property managers find the reassurance they need to choose you with confidence.
Trust Signal Display
Multi-location targeting - Rank for Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Chichester, Brighton, Hampshire, Sussex
Google Business Profile optimisation - Appear in map pack when customers search near them
Local citations - Consistent listings across trade directories (Checkatrade, TrustATrader, MyBuilder)
Service area pages - "Electrician in Portsmouth", "Plumber in Southampton", "Builder in Fareham"
Job type location tags - Every project tagged by location and trade for local SEO boost
Result: When homeowners and businesses in your area search for your trade, you're on page 1.
Local & Regional SEO
Our Services
Think of us as your digital business partner, whatever your plans we can help. Whether you need to update the design of your current website or you want bring your whole business into the AI era, we have tools and the expertise to help.
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Website Design
Based upon years of experience designing apps, graphics and beautiful websites, we create websites which are not just functional, but also blow your customers away.
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Search Engine Optimisation
We build websites that are designed to be seen. We tailor every aspect of your website to grow your rankings in local areas and for what your customers are searching for.
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Branding & Marketing
We help businesses with more than just websites. We have built clients’ brands from scratch, printed physical marketing for sites, and even designed work vans and logos.
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Lead Management
In the world of AI, businesses like yours can’t be working with techniques of the past. We offer simple tools which nurture potential clients and automate your communication.
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Social Media
From full blown cross-platform Social Media strategies, to consistent posting, we help businesses win on socials at any stage of your journey.
Our Step-by-Step Process
Discovery & Strategy
Free audit of your current website and Google rankings
Competitor analysis (who's ranking above you and why)
Keyword research (what customers in your area are searching for)
Review your branding, photos, and existing content
Define your target areas, trade specialisms, and ideal customer
Design & Development
Create custom design concepts for your approval
Write customer-focused copy for all pages
Build your website on a secure, fast platform
Add all features (quote forms, photo galleries, testimonials, blog)
Optimise for mobile and speed
Content & Optimisation
Professional photography session (optional add-on)
Customer testimonials and reviews integration
SEO tools setup
Google Business Profile optimisation
Training on how to update content yourself
Launch & Beyond
Final testing and your approval
Website goes live & any domains transferred over
Submit to Google for indexing (tells Google you're here)
Set up analytics and tracking
Monthly SEO and performance monitoring begins
About Us.
Our Business First Approach
As a business owner, I understand that investing your hard-earned money into a website or SEO is no easy decision, especially when agencies are proposing eye-watering quotes and monthly retainers which seem too far out of reach. This is why I started SC Web Solutions, to provide an alternative. We offer a fairly priced, effective service that you can use to attract more clients and maximise your return on investment. If you are looking for a one-on-one partnership with a designer who really cares about your business’s success, this is your solution.
Sam Court (Founder)
FAQ: Common Questions from Tradespeople
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Honest answer: 3-6 months for meaningful results. You'll have a professional website immediately that builds trust with potential customers, but Google rankings take time. Most trade clients see their first website enquiries by month 2-3, with significant growth by month 6-12. SEO is a long-term investment, not a quick fix.
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Word of mouth is great, but it's not consistent or scalable. A professional website works 24/7 generating enquiries while you're on the tools. It also validates referrals - when someone recommends you, the first thing a potential customer does is Google you. If your site looks poor or doesn't exist, you lose that referral.
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Ideally yes, but we have options if you don't. We can arrange professional photography as an add-on service, work with phone photos initially, or use high-quality stock imagery as a starting point. Photos of your actual work always perform best and build the most trust with potential customers.
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Our monthly retainers include regular content updates. You send us job photos and details, we add them to your site. Alternatively, we train you to update the site yourself using WordPress - it's straightforward and takes just a few minutes per job.
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Absolutely. We create location-specific service pages for every area you cover, such as Electrician Portsmouth, Plumber Southampton, and Builder Fareham. Each page targets local searches and showcases relevant jobs in that area. This significantly increases your visibility across your entire service area.
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Yes. We can add instant quote request forms, online booking systems, and even callback request tools to your website. These work 24/7 capturing enquiries even when you're on a job and can't answer the phone. All enquiries come straight to your email or phone.
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Clients on monthly retainers get priority support. Urgent updates are typically completed within 24-48 hours. Whether you need to add a new service, update your coverage area, or change contact details, we turn it around quickly.
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Yes. Typical structure is 30% upfront to start the design process, 40% at design approval to begin the build, and 30% on launch. For ongoing retainers, monthly payment is standard. We are flexible and happy to discuss options that work for your cashflow.
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We build custom websites, not templates. Your site is designed around your specific trade, location, and target customer. We combine strong visual work showcases, clear accreditation displays, genuine customer reviews, and local SEO to ensure you stand out in your area and convert more visitors into paying customers.