Your website should be doing more than looking smart. Too many Cheltenham businesses pay for a site that wins compliments but never wins customers.
We build websites designed to convert visitors into enquiries and enquiries into sales, so what you spend online actually comes back to you.
We were honoured to be nominated among the top 3 website designers in Gloucester 2026 by ThreeBestRated; an award based on a 50 point criteria checklist to determine the top performing, highest rated web design agencies across the UK.
Most business websites do very little. They look presentable, they list a few services, and then they sit there, quietly costing you customers. Your website should be your hardest-working salesperson: online every hour of every day, showing people why you are the right choice and guiding them to get in touch.
The trouble is that a lot of websites never do that job. They load slowly, they are awkward on a phone, they bury the information that matters, or they simply do not show up when someone searches. Every one of those problems sends a potential customer straight to a competitor. If your existing website is not bringing in enquiries, the answer is rarely that it looks too dated. It is that it was never built to sell.
We build websites that earn their place. Every page is designed around your customers and what you want them to do next, so visitors do not just browse. They book, buy or call.
You do not have to take our word for it. Businesses across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire have trusted us with their websites, and they are happy to say so.
When you work with The Web Alchemist, you get a website built properly from the first line of code, and everything that goes with it handled for you. No chasing separate suppliers for hosting, security or updates. We handle the lot, so you can get on with running your business.
Your website will look sharp and work flawlessly on mobiles, tablets and desktops. Responsive websites perform better everywhere, and with most people now browsing on their phones, a site built for every device keeps visitors engaged instead of bouncing to someone else.
If you sell online, we build e-commerce websites designed to shift stock, not just display it. Clear product pages, a checkout that works, and an online shop that is simple for you to manage.
Fast, secure UK-based hosting with SSL certificates as standard, business email, and ongoing support whenever you need it. Your site stays quick, safe and online, with regular updates, backups and security monitoring all taken care of.
You get complete control of your website through an easy content management system, so you can update text, images and pages yourself. We will show you how, and we are always here if you would rather we handled it.
Everything we build is above board. GDPR and cookie compliance handled properly, white-hat SEO that keeps you on the right side of Google, and properly licensed images and software throughout. Your website should be an asset, never a liability.
We keep the process clear from start to finish, so you always know what is happening and when. Here is how a typical website project runs.
We start by understanding your business, your customers and your goals. Good web design begins with getting the brief right, so we work closely with you from the very start to map out exactly what your site needs to do and the pages it needs to do it.
Next we design the look and feel. We create a design built around your brand and your target audience, focused on guiding visitors towards getting in touch. You will usually see a first draft within two to three weeks.
Once you are happy with the design, we build it properly. Fast, responsive and optimised for search engines from the ground up, because a site should be built with SEO in mind, not have it bolted on at the end.
Nothing goes live until you are happy. We review the site together and make revisions until it is right, so the finished website reflects your business exactly the way you want it.
We handle the technical side of going live, then we stick around. Most websites are ready within four to six weeks, and after launch you get ongoing support, hosting and updates whenever you need them.
A website that looks good is the easy part. A website that brings in customers is the hard part, and it is the only part that matters. Here is what sets us apart from every other web design agency you have spoken to in Cheltenham.
Your website should be bringing you business, not just sitting there. Let us build you one that does. Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we will talk through what your site needs to do and how we can help.
There is no fixed price, because every project is different. The cost depends on things like how many pages you need, whether you want e-commerce, and any custom features. Most business websites run to fewer than ten pages, but yours might need more. Tell us what you are after and we will give you a clear, honest quote.
No. We are upfront about everything. The only ongoing cost is hosting, which we agree with you before we start, and you are never locked in. Some agencies bury a clause forcing you onto their hosting. We do not. Host with us or take it elsewhere. It is your website and your choice.
Most websites take around four to six weeks from start to launch, depending on how complex the build is. You will usually see a first design draft within two to three weeks, and a simple brochure site is quicker to build than a large online shop.
Yes, completely. Every site we build belongs to you and your business. We have heard too many stories of firms spending thousands, then finding the small print says the agency owns the site. That is never how we work.
Yes. You get complete control through an easy content management system, so you can change text, images and pages whenever you like. We will show you how, and if you would rather leave it to us, we are happy to help.
Yes. We offer fast, secure UK-based hosting and ongoing support packages, so your website stays quick, safe and up to date. Regular updates, backups and security monitoring are all part of it.
Yes. Every website we build is fully responsive, so it works on mobiles, tablets and desktops, and every site comes with an SSL certificate as standard to keep it secure.
Yes. We build e-commerce websites designed to sell, with clear product pages and a checkout that works, all simple for you to manage.
Yes, and it is one of the biggest things that sets us apart. Building a website is one job. Getting people to it is another. We build every site with SEO in mind and offer search engine optimisation as an ongoing service, so your site climbs the rankings instead of just sitting there.
Not at all. We work with businesses across Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury and the wider Cotswolds, as well as further afield. Local knowledge helps when you are targeting customers in Gloucestershire, but we work with clients wherever they are.
All sorts. We work with local businesses across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, from small businesses and brand-new ventures to established companies looking to grow. Whether you want a simple site or more advanced professional web solutions, our web design is shaped around your business and your customers, never a one-size-fits-all template. Take a look at our portfolio to see the kind of sites we create.
Absolutely. A new website project can feel overwhelming, especially if you have never had one before or your existing website is badly out of date. That is exactly what we are here for. We guide you through every step, from the first idea to launch, and keep it simple the whole way. You end up with a great website that is easy for users to navigate, backed by creative web design and, if you want it, the digital marketing to bring in more customers. No jargon, just a cost-effective site that works.
