# Web Design in Portsmouth

Source: https://dijitulwebdesign.co.uk/locations/portsmouth/

> Portsmouth defence suppliers, marine firms, Southsea cafés and visitor attractions can all get a custom website from dijitul. We design and build sites remotely from Mansfield, mobile-first and structured to earn enquiries. Prices start from £250 + VAT for a small business website, from £500 + VAT for a Business site and from £750 + VAT for ecommerce.

Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, and its economy has been tied to the Royal Navy for centuries. His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth is home to much of the surface fleet, including the aircraft carriers, and a large defence supply chain has grown around it. BAE Systems carries out ship support work at the base, and many smaller engineering, electronics and marine businesses serve the sector.

Defence and engineering suppliers need websites that are clear, factual and careful. Buyers want to see capabilities, quality and security accreditations, such as ISO standards or Cyber Essentials where held, and a contact route that reaches the right person. These sites should be fast, secure and free of anything that looks like an unsupported claim.

Heritage and tourism are just as important. The Historic Dockyard, with HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose, draws large numbers of visitors, as do the Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays. Southsea adds a seafront, independent shops, cafés and an active evening economy. Hospitality and attraction sites need booking links, opening times and pages that load quickly on visitors' phones.

Portsmouth International Port runs ferries to France, Spain and the Channel Islands, and Wightlink connects the city to the Isle of Wight, supporting travel, freight and logistics businesses.

The University of Portsmouth brings a large student population, which supports student landlords and lettings agents who need clear, searchable property sites. Lakeside North Harbour is the city's main office park, and Queen Alexandra Hospital is a significant employer.

Local search in Portsmouth is compact but busy, because the island geography concentrates competitors close together. Specific service pages and a well-maintained Google Business Profile make a real difference. See engineering and manufacturer websites and event websites.

## Who we build websites for in Portsmouth

- Defence and marine engineering suppliers
- Shipbuilding and maintenance subcontractors
- Ferry, port and logistics businesses
- Attractions and tour operators
- Hotels, bars and restaurants
- Student landlords and letting agents
- Independent retailers in Southsea
- Office-based professional firms

## Prices

Prices (from, + VAT): Starter £250 (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); Business £500 (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); Ecommerce £750 (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); changes £45 an hour. All prices are "from" and exclude VAT. Every project gets a fixed quote before work starts. Domain registration, stock photography, premium plugins or apps and hosting are listed in the quote, never added later. You own the website and the domain. Aftercare: Hosting from £1 a day + VAT (https://dijihost.co.uk/); Website care plans from £25 a month + VAT (https://dijitulsupport.co.uk/). Contact: https://dijitulwebdesign.co.uk/contact/ · 01623 650333 · info@dijitul.uk

### Do you build websites for defence and engineering suppliers?

Yes. We build clear B2B sites that set out capabilities, accreditations and sectors served, with fast, secure pages and careful wording. We avoid vague claims and focus on the information buyers and procurement teams actually look for before making contact.

### Do you cover Southsea, Fareham and Havant?

Yes. We work with businesses across Portsmouth and nearby, including Southsea, Cosham, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Waterlooville. Everything is done remotely from Mansfield, with video calls and a staging link for reviews.

### Can a Southsea café or bar take bookings through its website?

Yes. We add table booking through a trusted booking system, show menus as real text and keep opening hours easy for you to update. A Starter site from £250 + VAT covers most cafés and bars.