Websites for Northern Ireland businesses
Northern Ireland has a few web design needs of its own, and most of them come from trade across two borders. Under the Windsor Framework, VAT-registered businesses moving goods to or from the EU use an XI VAT prefix, and an online shop here may be selling to customers in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and the wider EU on the same day. That affects delivery zones, tax settings, invoice templates and whether the checkout shows sterling, euro or both. We set those rules up in WooCommerce or Shopify after you have confirmed the tax treatment with your accountant, rather than guessing.
Belfast has a strong software, fintech and cyber security sector, with Catalyst at Titanic Quarter supporting start-ups and Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University producing graduates and spin-outs. Those companies need a site that looks credible to investors and enterprise buyers, loads fast and explains a technical product in plain language. Agri-food is one of the biggest industries outside the city, covering dairy, meat processing, bakery and drinks, and producers increasingly want trade pages, product ranges and stockist finders.
- Agri-food producers: trade and consumer sites with product ranges and stockists
- Online shops trading with GB, NI and the EU: delivery and currency rules set up correctly
- Belfast tech and cyber start-ups: fast, clear sites for investors and buyers
- Tourism on the Causeway Coast and in the Mournes: booking-led sites
- Engineering firms: B2B sites with capability pages and quote forms
Local search competition is strongest in Belfast, where trades, clinics and professional firms all chase the same phrases. Smaller towns are easier to win with a page per service and an accurate Google Business Profile. We have no office or staff in Northern Ireland. Everything is designed and built in Mansfield, with briefs and reviews over video.
Who we build websites for in Northern Ireland
- Agri-food producers
- Online shops selling to GB, NI and the EU
- Software and cyber security start-ups
- Engineering and manufacturing firms
- Tourism and hospitality businesses
- Solicitors and accountants
- Trades and construction firms
- Charities
How it works for Northern Ireland
We design and build websites remotely from our base in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with video calls and a private preview link so you can see the site take shape. dijitul has built websites for UK businesses since 2006. You get a fixed quote before anything starts, and you own the finished website and domain.
Website prices for Northern Ireland
Starter
Sole traders and new businesses who need to exist online properly.
- Up to 5 pages
- Custom design, not a template
- Mobile-first build
- Contact form and click-to-call
- Google Business Profile set up
- Basic SEO foundations
- Analytics and Search Console
Typically live in 3 to 4 weeks.
Quote for StarterBusiness
Established businesses with several services who want to be found for all of them.
- Up to 15 pages
- A page per service, written to rank
- Copywriting included
- Full schema markup
- Local SEO groundwork
- Speed optimised to pass Core Web Vitals
- Conversion tracking configured
- Training session and recorded walkthrough
Our most common project. Typically 5 to 6 weeks.
Quote for BusinessEcommerce
Anyone selling products online, whether that is 20 items or 2,000.
- Shopify or WooCommerce
- Product and category structure built to rank
- Payments and delivery rules configured
- Click-and-collect and local delivery
- Accounts or EPOS integration
- Google Merchant Centre feed
- Abandoned cart recovery
- Staff training on order management
Shopify or WooCommerce.
Quote for EcommercePopular in Northern Ireland
Areas in Northern Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Can my online shop handle customers in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the EU?
Yes. We set up separate delivery zones, tax settings and, if you need it, euro pricing alongside sterling. The exact VAT treatment depends on your business, so we confirm the rules with you and your accountant during scoping and then build them into the checkout.
Do you build websites for Belfast businesses?
Yes. We design and build websites for Belfast firms remotely from Mansfield, from tech start-ups to trades and clinics. Websites start from £250 + VAT and ecommerce from £750 + VAT, and you review everything on a private staging link before launch.
Will you need to travel to Northern Ireland for my project?
No. Web design does not need a site visit. Briefs, design reviews and staff training all happen over video calls and screen shares, so there are no flights or travel costs added to your quote.
Get a fixed quote
Free chat, clear price, a website you own. Websites from £250 + VAT.