Web Design + Visibility Support — Middlesbrough & Teesside

Get Found, Trusted and Chosen Online

Affordable web design is the starting point. I also help with Google visibility, social proof, and ongoing support so small businesses keep winning local enquiries.

Let’s have a cuppa and a chat when you’re ready.

Michael Bourne, founder of Local Roots Digital
Hi, I’m Michael

I help independent businesses across Teesside and the Tees Valley get found online — from websites and Google visibility to social content and practical ongoing support. If customers can’t find you, they’ll choose someone they can.

Based in Teesside Local & accessible
No Contracts Cancel anytime
Plain English No jargon, no waffle
Fixed Prices What I quote is what you pay

Not every business is in the same place online

“I use Facebook/Instagram/TikTok only”

A Facebook page isn’t a website. When customers see that it starts flashing the alarm. When someone’s been recommended you and Googles your name, they find nothing — or nothing convincing. Doubts creep in. If that’s where you are, the first step is straightforward.

You might not think you need a website — but your customers do.

Find the right package →

“I have a website but it’s broken / needs a facelift”

A website that nobody can find, or that looks old or clunky, can actually put people off. I can look at whatever is holding it back and fix it — or build something better if that’s what it needs.

See Website Rescue →

“I’m online but need to keep growing”

The website is the start, builds trust and reputation, but how can you keep ahead and up at the top when people are looking for you? You don’t need to know all the jargon, or pay through the nose for marketing. I take a look month by month and keep you getting found.

See monthly support →

Whatever your business needs
to show up and be chosen

Websites

Professional, mobile-friendly sites built to rank on Google and turn visitors into enquiries. From a clean one-pager to a full multi-page site.

From £295 →

Google & Local Search

Your Google Business listing set up properly so you show up in local searches. SEO improvements so the right customers find you first.

From £75 one-off →

Social & Reputation

Social media content written in your voice, review responses handled professionally, and your reputation actively built month by month.

From £59/month →

Ongoing Support

Monthly plans that keep everything active and improving — so you can focus on running the business while your online presence does the work.

From £59/month →

See how your business could look online

Tap any site to explore — these are demo websites showing what’s possible

Browse the full gallery →

Getting started is straightforward

1

We have a chat

Tell me where your business is right now and what you want to improve online. No jargon, no sales pitch, no obligation. Just a straightforward conversation.

2

I sort what you need

A website, a Google listing, social content, or all of it — scoped to what will actually make a difference for your business, at a price that’s agreed upfront.

3

Your business gets easier to find

More people find you, more of them trust what they see, and more of them get in touch — while you get on with running the business.

See what’s right for your business →

Fixed prices, no commitment — takes less than a minute

Michael built an outstanding website that transformed how local businesses connect with customers. Businesses were eager to be featured, sharing the site widely and using it as a stepping stone to grow — from sole traders to teams of 14. Michael was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the process. His work didn’t just create a website; it created a thriving local network.

Richard Business directory platform project

Let’s have a conversation

No brief to write, no long forms to fill in. Just tell me about your business and what you’re trying to improve online — I’ll come back to you with an honest view of what would actually help.

Everyone who gets in touch receives our free Getting Online guide — practical advice for small businesses on websites, search, and social media.

What to expect

  • A response within 24 hours — usually the same day
  • Honest advice, not a sales pitch
  • A clear idea of what would help and what it would cost
  • No obligation to go ahead
  • Based locally — happy to meet in person if that’s easier
Get in touch