JBsparks.co.uk
trades · chesterfield · uk
Research shows what's important for a trade website: mobile-first, phone number in header & footer, prominent reviews & certifications as trust signals.
google lighthouse · mobile
100Perf100A11y100Best100SEO
Small business website design
High-performance websites for small businesses, hand-coded from £400.
Wix costs £300 to £600 a year for a slow site on their platform, not yours. A hand-coded, mobile-first custom site starts from £400. One payment. You own everything. Zero monthly fees. Delivered in days for clients across the UK, US, and Australia.
The honest cost comparison.
// the real cost of renting a template builder
"Web design agencies charge you thousands to build a Wix website using a template. I took that personally."
Wix or Squarespace
Year 1~£324
Year 2 (cumulative)~£648
Year 3 (cumulative)~£972
Site ownershipNone. Cancel and it disappears.
Google PageSpeed50 to 70/100
DesignTemplate shared by millions
Hand-coded with James
Year 1£800 (Interactive tier)
Year 2£0
Year 3£0
Site ownershipYours. Move host any time.
Google PageSpeed97 to 100/100
DesignBuilt for your business only
After 3 years, Wix costs ~£972. A custom site costs £800 total.
And you're still paying in year 4, 5, 6 with Wix.
What makes a custom build different.
// not a template, not an agency, something better
Hand-coded, not templated
Written specifically for your business from scratch. Not Wix, not WordPress themes. No one else on the internet is using your design.
97 to 100/100 Google PageSpeed
Google ranks faster sites higher. Every build scores in this range on mobile, which matters because 60%+ of web traffic is on phones. Wix sites typically score 50 to 70.
You own it outright
I hand over the source files at launch. Host it anywhere, modify it any time, hire any developer to work on it. No lock-in, ever.
Delivered in days, not months
Recent builds: investment portfolio in 1 day, restaurant site with CMS in 3 days, luxury brand site in 4 days. You get a real timeline upfront.
Recent projects.
// real builds, real results
Luxury vending, reframed as a venue partnership.
A premium brand needed a site that doesn't sell machines. It sells a hospitality upgrade. Built around editorial scale, restrained motion, and a frictionless partner enquiry.
- ◆Bespoke product catalogue with real venue configurations
- ◆Custom animation tells the guest experience story
- ◆Partner enquiry form direct to inbox
A credibility site for a founder-led investment portfolio.
Not a listings site. A private-office style showcase of Ben's track record and philosophy, plus a live invitation into ELLE Beachclub, a project he's personally co-invested in.
- ◆Portfolio as proof, past deals positioned as evidence, not inventory
- ◆Serif / sans pairing for editorial, brochure-grade weight
- ◆ELLE Beachclub spotlight with a private enquiry route for co-investors
Kasto Bali
restaurant · bali · cms
3 days to retire a Wix site, saving £300 / year, achieving massive performance & SEO gains while implementing a beautiful redesign with custom animations. A simple backend lets the team easily update the menu, blog, and event pages.
google lighthouse · mobile
99Perf100A11y100Best100SEO
Papaya Resto
portfolio · restaurants · tropical
Tropical sister concept. Lightweight spinning papaya logo animation. Same CMS, SEO and Postonero foundation as Kasto.
google lighthouse · mobile
99Perf100A11y100Best100SEO
Real stories from real people.
// every client so far has left a 5-star review
01/05
Our old Wix site was expensive and hard to manage. James delivered something beautiful, professional animations, a booking system, and a simple menu editor, in just a few days.
I kept putting off a new website, I thought it would take forever. James had something ready within a couple of days. We were genuinely surprised.
Technical mastery paired with a designer's eye. James is the rare developer who actually understands branding.
Walked in with no idea what to put on a trade website. James asked the right questions, came back with research on what actually converts, and showed me a few designs to pick from. Live in two days. Best £400 I've spent.
We spoke to James about putting together a simple customer guide. He came back suggesting an app instead. Finished product landed a few days later, and the quality genuinely surprised us. Everything just works.
Simple, transparent pricing.
// one-off fee, no monthly costs, you own everything
Starter
Portfolios & Personal Brands
from · supporter price£400*£800 standard rate · 48h turnaround
- ✓Up to 5 custom-built pages
- ✓Mobile-first responsive design
- ✓Contact & enquiry forms
- ✓Base SEO setup
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Standard
Small Business & Restaurants
from · supporter price£800*£1,200 standard rate · 3-5 day turnaround
- ✓Everything in Starter
- ✓Integrated CMS: update your own content
- ✓RSVP & event registration forms
- ✓Dynamic menus & service lists
Signature
Startups & Premium Brands
from · supporter price£1,200*£1,600 standard rate · 7-10 day turnaround
- ✓Everything in Standard
- ✓Brand kit & logo design
- ✓Advanced animations & booking
- ✓Digital assets for print & social
Want the full breakdown of what each tier includes? Compare small business website design pricing →
* The headline prices are this supporter rate. I offer a £400 discount across all tiers to anyone who supports We The Free, an animal advocacy non-profit, with a monthly donation of at least $10. Without it, the standard rates apply.
Common questions.
// the small business build, answered
What exactly do I get for £400?
Starter tier includes up to 5 custom-built pages, mobile-first design, a contact or enquiry form, and base SEO setup. Delivered in 48 hours. It's designed for portfolios, freelancers, and businesses that need a fast, professional web presence without the bloat.
Is there really no monthly cost?
For most small businesses, yes. Sites are deployed on Netlify's free tier, that's £0 per month until you hit significant traffic (tens of thousands of visits per month). I'll tell you honestly if your project needs paid hosting.
What if I already have a Wix site, can you rebuild it?
Yes. Most of my clients have an existing Wix or Squarespace site they want to replace. I replicate and improve your content, build clean custom pages, and migrate you across. Your old site stays live until the new one is ready.
How long does it actually take?
Starter tier is 48 hours. Standard tier is 3 to 5 days. Signature is 7 to 10 days. These are delivery timelines, not project start dates, I book slots one project at a time. Recent builds: investment portfolio in 1 day, restaurant site with CMS in 3 days, luxury brand site in 4 days.
3 spots available this month
Let's build something great.
No tech-speak, just solutions. Tell me what you need and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
I'm one developer who genuinely loves building websites. No team, no agency markup, no upselling. If a project is outside what I do, I'll say so upfront.
I only take on 3 new clients per month. Apply now to secure your spot.