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Sites that load fast, read clearly and turn visitors into enquiries, looked after properly once they are live.

Cold is a web design agency in Basildon, Essex, working with businesses across the UK. We design and build in Webflow, write the words that go on the pages, and handle hosting, updates and search once the site is live.

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At a glance
Service
Web Design
Area
UK
Price from
£3,500
Typical build
4 to 6 weeks
Fixed prices · Answers in 60 seconds
01

Looks are not the job

Plenty of good looking sites never send an enquiry. Slow pages, vague words and no clear next step quietly cost you work every week.

02

Designed, written and built under one roof

Design, copy and build happen together in Webflow, so the words fit the layout and the site is structured for search from day one.

03

A site that keeps working after launch

Fast, findable and easy to update, with a team who answer the phone when something needs changing.

5.0
★★★★★
Google reviews · All five stars
150+
Projects shipped
98
Avg Lighthouse score
21
Days, audit to launch
What we do

Web Design Services That Work Harder

Custom Website Design

  • Tailored designs that reflect your brand identity.
  • Unique layouts that set you apart from competitors.
  • Accessibility-friendly interfaces that adheres to WCAG guidelines

Content Management System Integration

  • Implementing user-friendly CMS platforms for easy content management.
  • Customising solutions such as WebFlow to fit your specific needs.
  • Empowering you to update and manage your website effortlessly.

UI/UX Web Design

  • Intuitive navigation for enhanced usability.
  • Engaging visuals that captivate users.
  • User testing to refine and optimize experiences.

SEO-Friendly Web Design

  • Optimising websites with clean, structured code.
  • Improving rankings with faster loading speeds.
  • Local SEO strategies to boost your visibility.

Website Redesign

  • Revitalise outdated websites for modern appeal.
  • Improve site performance and user engagement.
  • Update functionalities to meet current standards.

Server Management

  • Ensuring your website runs smoothly with reliable server solutions.
  • Managing hosting environments for optimal performance.
  • Providing security measures and regular backups.
How we work

Audit. Build. Launch.

01 · Days 1 to 3

Audit

We tear down what you have and map what wins the work.

02 · Days 4 to 16

Build

Design and build run side by side. You see progress twice a week.

03 · Days 17 to 21

Launch

QA, a speed pass, then live. After that we tune what the data shows.

Why Cold

Web design that has to earn its keep.

A website is the one salesperson that works every hour of the week, so it should be judged on enquiries rather than compliments. That is the standard we build to.

Every site we make is built in Webflow, written by us unless you would rather write it yourself, and structured so search engines can read it properly from day one. We hand over an editor your team can use, and we stay on hand for the changes that come later.

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OUR PROJECTS

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Animation
Logo Design
Server Management
Analytics Tracking
Branding Guidelines
Magazine Print Design
Social Media Management
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Web Design
Web Development
Merchandise Design
Analytics Tracking
Full Company Branding
Yacht Buoy logo, a client of Cold for web design, web development, and full company branding in Basildon, Essex
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Web Design
Web Development
Web Maintenance
CMS Collection
Analytics Tracking
ALX sound, a client of Cold. For web design, web development, and logo design in Basildon, Essex
Web Design
Logo Design
Logo Design
Web Development
Analytics Tracking
Logo for ALX sound, a client of Cold. For web design, web development, and logo design in Basildon, Essex
Brand mockup for The Warren Clinic, a Cold client. For logo design, web development, and booking system design in Basildon, Essex
Web Design
Logo Design
Web Development
Booking System Setup
Signboard Design + Print
Business Card Design + Print
Black rectangular box with the word 'nexform.' in white and three small colored blocks (red, yellow, blue) to the left.
SEO
Web Design
Logo Design
Web Development
Branding Guidelines
CHP Surveyors branding designs. A Cold client for logo design, web development, and branding in Basildon, Essex
SEO
Branding
Web Design
Logo Design
Web Development
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Web Design
User Sign Up
Web Development
Ecommerce Website
Website Automation
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Our Reviews
Basildon HQ, a real office you can walk into
Clients across the UK, Southend to Glasgow
Same week changes on every care plan
Webflow Certified Partner badgeRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google Reviews
Local client
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Basildon

“Twenty minutes from our unit and they answer the phone. Try that with a London agency.”

Scott W,
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Nexform
Questions

Web design, answered straight.

Forty second answers with no jargon. Anything else, ring the office and ask whoever picks up.

How much does a website cost in Essex?

Between £3,500 and £12,000 for a professional build. Pages, copywriting and integrations move the number, not the agency postcode. Run the calculator for a fixed figure in about sixty seconds, and it does not move once agreed.

How long does a build take?

Most sites go from first call to live in four to six weeks. A five page build can be done in three if your copy and images are ready. Larger sites with CMS collections or ecommerce run eight to twelve weeks. The clock really starts when we have your content, which is where most projects slip.

Webflow or WordPress, which is right for my business?

Webflow suits most small businesses because hosting, security and updates are handled, and the site stays fast without a stack of plugins. WordPress earns its place when you need a specific plugin ecosystem or already have a developer maintaining it. We build in Webflow, so we will say plainly if your project belongs elsewhere.

Can I update the site myself?

Yes. Every site we build comes with the Editor set up so you can change text, swap images and add blog posts without touching the layout. We record a short walkthrough for your team at handover. Structural changes stay with us, so nothing breaks while you are editing on a Friday afternoon.

Do you redesign existing sites or only build new ones?

Both, and about half our work is rebuilding sites that no longer earn their keep. Where you have rankings worth protecting we audit first, map every URL, then rebuild with redirects in place from day one. If the branding is tired as well, doing both together usually costs less than doing them a year apart.

What does a care plan include?

Care plans start at £95 a month and cover hosting, backups, security updates, uptime monitoring and same week content changes. Larger plans add monthly reporting, speed checks and a block of design time. Nothing locks you in for longer than a month at a time, and you own the site either way.

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