WEB Design

In our remote landscape, a website is often the first place a customer “meets” you. Whether you’re a guesthouse in Poolewe or a joiner in Gairloch, your website should work as hard as you do—showcasing your craft, answering questions, and taking bookings while you’re out on the job.

At The Business Bothy, we don’t build over-complicated, “big city” sites. We build clean, functional, and beautiful digital spaces that reflect the authentic character of your business and the landscape we live in.

Why Your Business Needs a Website

Even with the rise of social media, a website remains the only piece of the internet that you truly own and control.

• Professionalism & Trust: A dedicated website shows customers you are established, reliable, and open for business.
• 24/7 Visibility: Your “front door” stays open even when you’re offline, allowing tourists and locals alike to find your services at any hour.
• A Central Hub: From price lists to galleries of your work, a website keeps your most important information in one easy-to-find place.

Our Approach: Simple, Local, Effective

We specialise in in-house web design for small-to-medium businesses. We focus on “Brochure Sites”—websites that look stunning, load quickly on rural internet connections, and are easy for you to manage.

• Mobile Friendly: Every site we build is “Responsive,” meaning it looks perfect on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop.
• Local Imagery: We believe a Highland website should look like the Highlands. We help you source or capture imagery that feels rooted in Wester Ross.
• Search Ready: We build with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) in mind from day one, ensuring Google knows exactly where you are and what you do.

Website Rescue & Maintenance

You don’t always need to start from scratch. Many local businesses have websites that have served them well for years but have become difficult to manage, or perhaps you’ve lost touch with the original builder.

If you have an existing site that needs a little love, we can help:

• Small Tweaks & Updates: No task is too small—from updating seasonal opening hours to changing a phone number or adding new photos.
• The “Tech Translator”: If you’re struggling with hosting renewals, domain names, or confusing “tech-speak” emails, we can take over the admin for you.
• Login Recovery: If you’ve been locked out of your own site, we can help you regain control and get things moving again.
• Content Refreshes: Sometimes a decade-old site just needs a fresh set of eyes to sharpen the text and make it relevant for today’s customers.

The “Bothy” Promise

If your needs are highly complex—such as a massive e-commerce platform or a custom-coded booking engine—we will be honest with you. In those cases, we act as your Creative Guide, helping you write a professional brief and find the right specialist agency so you don’t get lost in jargon or overspend.

Rates & Packages

I believe in total transparency. You will always know exactly what you are paying upfront, with no surprise bills or ongoing retainers you don’t need.

• Initial Consultation: £0
  • The coffee and the first hour’s chat are always on me. We can look at what you need your website to do with zero obligation.
• The “Business Showcase” Package: Starting from £250
  • Perfect for local trades, smaller accommodation providers, or shops. A clean, modern 3-page website (e.g. Home, Services/About, Contact) with a mobile-friendly design, basic SEO setup, and a full handover training session.
• The “Standard Growth” Package: Starting from £500
  • Ideal for businesses needing up to 5 dedicated pages (e.g. adding a separate About page and a Project Gallery). Includes full copywriting for all pages and high-quality imagery setup.
• The “Premium Growth” Package: Starting from £750
  • Designed for larger local operations needing between 6 to 10 pages, such as hotels wanting separate pages for different room types, restaurants with multiple menus, or providers with various activity listings. Includes full copywriting and advanced navigation setup.
• Website Tweaks & Updates: £25 per hour
  • For when you already have a website but just need some help fixing a broken page, updating your text, adding new images, or giving it a general tidy-up.

Please Note: Any external platform costs (such as your website domain name or hosting fees) are paid directly to the providers, meaning you retain full financial ownership and control of your site.

Let’s build your window to the world

A simple chat to see how we can tidy up your existing site or build you a brand new one.