Web design in Laois, built for real local businesses.
Custom websites for small businesses in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick and across Laois. Fast on mobile, clear on message, and built to bring in the customers you actually want.
A regional service business went from a slow, template-built site to a custom build with proper local SEO. Twelve months later, organic traffic was up over four hundred percent and most enquiries were coming from the website.
Everything your business actually needs.
Most small business websites in Laois are built by people who never met the customer. Generic templates, vague copy, slow on mobile, and impossible to update without paying someone every time. I do the opposite. Every site is custom, written in plain language, and structured around what people in Laois actually search for and click on. The kind of site that quietly does its job for years, not the kind you have to apologise for.
Custom design built around your Laois customers, not a recycled template
Mobile-first build, fast on rural broadband and 4G
Local SEO foundations so you show up for searches in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick and across Laois
Google Business Profile setup and on-page schema
Plain-English CMS so you can update opening hours, services and offers yourself
Core Web Vitals tuned for Google, accessible by default
Across all of Laois.
Most work is done remotely, but I am happy to meet in person for kickoff or strategy sessions. Whether you are in the middle of Portlaoise or out near Durrow, distance is not the issue.
Three steps, no surprises.
Conversation
A short call to understand your Laois business, your customers and what the website actually needs to do. No pitch deck, no jargon.
Plan and design
A clear written plan, then a custom design built around your messaging. You see real progress in weeks, not months.
Build, launch, grow
I build the site, set up tracking and local SEO, then keep improving it based on what real visitors do.
Built for how people in Laois actually search.
Local search is one of the most under-used opportunities for small Laois businesses. Most of your competitors have a website that was built five years ago, never updated, and never optimised for the way people search now, mostly on a phone, often with a town name attached.
I build websites that take that seriously. Each page is structured around real local intent, with proper schema, a properly set up Google Business Profile, and on-page content that talks about the places and services that matter. The result is a site that quietly turns into your best salesperson.
If you also want help with SEO, Google Ads or a Shopify store, those can roll into the same engagement.
Common questions.
Do you actually work with businesses in Laois, or just Cork?+
Both. I am based in Cork but most of the work is done remotely, so location is rarely an issue. I work with Laois businesses across Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Abbeyleix and the surrounding areas. We can meet in person when it matters, or run everything by call and email.
How much does a website cost for a small Laois business?+
Most small business websites land between €2,500 and €7,000 depending on scope. Ecommerce and larger builds are quoted separately. I will give you a clear, written quote after our first conversation, with no hidden extras.
Can you help my business rank for searches like 'plumber Portlaoise' or 'cafe Laois'?+
Yes. Local SEO is built into every site I build, including Google Business Profile setup, location schema, and on-page content targeting the towns and services you serve. For more competitive terms I also offer ongoing SEO retainers.
How long does a Laois web design project take?+
Most projects run 4 to 8 weeks from kickoff to launch. The biggest variable is how quickly content and feedback come back from your end.
Do you handle hosting, security and ongoing changes?+
Yes. Most clients move into a small monthly retainer that covers hosting, security, backups and incremental improvements. You always know what is happening and why.
Talk about a Laois web design project
Tell me a bit about your business and what you want the website to do. I will come back within a working day, with honest thoughts.
Start the conversation