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Our 9 Favorite Website Design Agencies in Glasgow
How we picked
Expertise –
We checked out each agency’s qualifications such as the team’s educational background (if applicable), years in the industry, and client base.
Reputation –
We took a look at their awards and recognitions as this proves their competence and skills.
Customer service –
We checked out the kind of support they offer their customer, from initial consultation to post-launch support.
Process –
It’s important that they have a solid outline to complete the project. So, we looked at their web design flow to ensure that the project is following a streamlined path.
1. Hausman Graphics
Services: Web design
Website: https://www.hausmangraphics.com/
Address: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contact details: +44 7493 183556; [email protected]
Business hours: Monday to Saturday: 7 AM – 8 PM; Sunday: 10 AM – 7 PM
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Facebook reviews score | 5/5 |
Fizz Designs reviews score | 5/5 |
Total reviews | 4/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 4/5 |
Reputation | 4.5/5 |
Customer service | 4/5 |
Process | 4/5 |
Pros
- Designs are optimised to be mobile and tablet-friendly
- Can seamlessly integrate features
- Provides ongoing maintenance after launch
- Consistently on track with timeline
- Open on Saturdays
Cons
- Signature aesthetic may not appeal to all clients
If your personal taste is clean, minimalist and sophisticated, then we highly suggest checking out Hausman Graphics. They’re well-known for creating simple yet eye-catching web designs across various industries.
However, we were a bit iffy about the fact that they seem to lean towards a specific theme. So, their style may not appeal to all clients.
Nevertheless, we appreciate that they’ve featured some of their past work on their website. We think this is a great way to see if their personal style resonates with what interested clients are looking for.
It’s great that their designs are optimised to be mobile and tablet-friendly. This way, clients won’t have to worry about the design looking wonky on different devices.
Another pro is that they can seamlessly integrate a ton of useful features that we think will come in handy, especially for e-commerce or hospitality sites. This includes booking and payment integrations among others.
One of the ways they consistently stay on track is by asking for regular feedback. According to past clients, they appreciate being in the loop and how patient their team is with endless queries, especially the technical ones.
We think that the icing on the cake is their aftercare services. They’ll provide ongoing maintenance even after the site’s launch at an hourly rate, or clients can opt for one of their maintenance packages.
2. Maraid Design
Services: Web design
Website: https://maraid.co.uk/
Address: 93 Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LD, United Kingdom
Contact details: +44 7968 372977; [email protected]
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Featured Customers reviews score | 4.8/5 |
Nice Local reviews score | 4.9/5 |
Total reviews | 4.5/5 |
Score consistency | 4.9/5 |
Expertise | 4.5/5 |
Reputation | 5/5 |
Customer service | 4.5/5 |
Process | 5/5 |
Pros
- 17+ years in the industry
- Mainly does sites related to education, culture, heritage, not-for-profit, and the arts
- Provides a thorough and intimate approach
- Consistently on track with timeline
- Clients and sites are fully supported after launch
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- A small operation
Maraid Designs has been in the web designing industry for the past 17 years. They craft attractive and accessible websites, mainly for projects related to education, culture, heritage, not-for-profit, and the arts.
They have a number of well-known clients such as the National Trust for Scotland, Museum of Science and Industry, University of York, Leeds City Council, and the National Railway Museum among others.
So, it’s understandable why many of their clients in these industries seek their services, considering it is their forte.
Here’s the hitch: they’re a small operation. To us, this poses a concern that it could take them a while to begin entertaining interested clients.
However, this does work in clients’ favour as well because of their thorough approach. This means that things don’t go forward unless they’re according to plan and make the client happy.
Lots of past clients that we’ve spoken to were happy with the outcome of Mariad Design’s services. Many commend their open communication from the get-go and the stellar aesthetic functionality of their new sites.
Aside from a lasting relationship, clients can expect to be fully supported even after the site has launched. This means clients have someone to turn to if they have any questions, advice, seek training, or want to dive into new projects.
3. Vecro Tech
Services: Web design
Website: https://vecro.tech/
Address: 1455 Maryhill Rd, Wyndford, Glasgow G20 9JA, United Kingdom
Contact details: +44 141 946 6405
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Clutch reviews score | 5/5 |
Trust Pilot reviews score | 4/5 |
Total reviews | 4.5/5 |
Score consistency | 4.8/5 |
Expertise | 4/5 |
Reputation | 4/5 |
Customer service | 5/5 |
Process | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Free 30-minute initial consultation
- Free research of the marketplace
- Uses WordPress and Drupal
- Designers are responsive even after hours
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- Doesn’t have an online portfolio
What makes Vecro Tech quite unique is that they place high importance on doing in-depth research before taking on a project. To be specific, they will do thorough research on the marketplace, client, and the project.
Did we mention that their marketplace research is free? We like that they value transparency and communication, making the interested client fully aware of the feasibility of their proposal.
Speaking of, it’s great that they offer a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss the details of the project and budget. From there, suggestions and tweaks can be made to ensure that the project attains its maximum potential.
We also like that they make their designs on two high-tech software tools: WordPress, which is ideal for large-scale projects, and Drupal, which is best for handling sizeable content and heavy traffic.
As for customer service, we were impressed to hear that their designers are prompt in answering their clients’ queries even after hours. We think this definitely helps alleviate clients’ stress and worries.
We were just a tad let down that they didn’t have an online portfolio where interested clients can browse through their past work. Aside from highlighting their best work, we think this definitely adds credibility and makes a good first impression.
4. FIZZ Designs & SEO
Services: Web design
Website: https://fizzdesigns.co.uk/
Address: 6 Barra Rd, Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow G60 5HS, United Kingdom
Contact details: +44 141 439 1439
Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Clutch reviews score | 5/5 |
Trust Pilot reviews score | 4/5 |
Total reviews | 4.5/5 |
Score consistency | 4.8/5 |
Expertise | 4.5/5 |
Reputation | 4.5/5 |
Customer service | 4.5/5 |
Process | 4/5 |
Pros
- Multi-awarded web designers
- 20+ years of industry experience
- Adept in HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress
- Inexpensive services
- Offers web design packages
- Clients and sites are fully supported after launch
Cons
- Closed on weekends
- Doesn’t have an online portfolio
With over 20 years of experience up their sleeve, FIZZ Designs and SEO is adept in creating web designs through HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress.
We like that they can help clients with sites that use older software and help them transition smoothly to WordPress.
It’s also worth mentioning that they specialise in creating sites for startups and small businesses, with over 455 million live websites worldwide. Needless to say, we think they’re nothing short of experts in this industry.
In our opinion, having an online portfolio would have helped interested clients visualise the kind of sites FIZZ makes. So, we were a bit bummed that they didn’t have that.
It’s also greatly appreciated that they extend their services even after the launch, helping clients with any improvements or updates. Aside from going the extra mile, we think this definitely helps build a strong relationship with their clients.
Another strong pro for FIZZ is that they have a series of packages that clients can avail of ranging from £250 to £500, with an additional £75 for extra pages.
If none of the packages work out, clients can opt for a customisable website for as low as £250. Overall, we think their services are quite inexpensive and definitely won’t break the bank.
5. Jamie Stewart Design
Services: Web design
Website: https://www.jamiestewartdesign.com/
Address: 2/1, 463 Clarkston Rd, Muirend, Glasgow G44 3LW, United Kingdom
Contact details: +44 7885 723543; [email protected]
Business hours: 24 hours daily
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Bark reviews score | 5/5 |
Nice Local reviews score | 5/5 |
Total reviews | 4.5/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 4.5/5 |
Reputation | 4.5/5 |
Customer service | 4.5/5 |
Process | 4/5 |
Pros
- Open 24 hours daily
- Quick turnaround times
- Clients and sites are fully supported after launch
- Designs are optimised to be mobile-friendly
Cons
- A small operation
- Has only 6 years of industry experience
Jamie Stewart Design is owned and operated by none other than Jamie herself. After earning a degree in Digital Art and Graphic Design, Jamie went on to establish his firm which has been gaining worldwide popularity for the last 6 years.
While we do admit that we think they run a small operation given that they’re only 8 on the team, we were impressed to find that they have launched nearly 300 projects and built 82 brands since their creation.
We think another reason a tonne of clients avail of their services is because their designs are optimised for both mobile and web use. So, clients don’t have to worry about their site looking a tad odd on different devices.
Another thing we loved about Jamie and the team is that they’re very responsive, so clients are always updated and in the loop when any progress is made or problems arise. To us, communication is definitely key to keeping the boat afloat, so they get a plus for this.
Apart from that, we also like their quick turnaround times with outstanding attention to detail. This is most probably the reason why many of their clients call on them for any other projects.
We highly suggest taking a look through their case studies as they have a number of past projects up which made a great first impression on us.
6. Super Simple Website
Services: Web design and social media services
Website: https://supersimplewebsites.co.uk/
Address: 102 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6PH
Contact details: 07542 084 926 | [email protected]
Business hours: Contact for more information
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Bark reviews score | 5/5 |
Nice Local reviews score | N/A |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Reputation | 5/5 |
Customer service | 5/5 |
Process | 4.5/5 |
Pros
- Best for sole traders, SME’s and start-ups
- Prices available on website
- Free homepage draft
- Fixed fee packages
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
Super Simple Websites was founded in 2016 by a then 21-year-old Claudia Kirkwood. They like to put small and growing businesses at the heart of what they do instead of simply using them as portfolio-builders.
Given so, we think they’re a one-stop-shop for sole traders, SME’s and start-ups. They’re the perfect option for those who are stuck in between time-consuming DIY websites, or feel priced out of larger agencies.
What we like is that they offer simplified web design packages, and all have fixed-fees that are available on their website.
We also like that all the inclusions for each package is laid out, unlike other companies that are vague about what each package entails.
When you select a package, you can get a free homepage draft!
Working with their team is a breeze. They’re quick, efficient and responsive.
Truth be told, we haven’t found a single negative review about them. We highly recommend!
7. Fractal Studio
Services: WordPress web design services
Website: https://fractalstudio.co.uk/wordpress-web-design-glasgow/
Address: Contact for more information
Contact details: +44 7942 275326 | [email protected]
Business hours: Contact for more information
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Bark reviews score | N/A |
Nice Local reviews score | N/A |
Total reviews | N/A |
Score consistency | N/A |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Reputation | 5/5 |
Customer service | 5/5 |
Process | 5/5 |
Pros
- Specializes in WordPress web design
- Slick looking websites
- Maintenance packages available
- Fair pricing
Cons
- Operating hours unavailable
Fractal Studio is a great option for those who want WordPress web design services.
They love WordPress, an open source and easy to update platform. They’ve built more than a hundred websites for clients and no one was disappointed.
What we like about them is they’re able to create slick looking websites that perform well on Google.
What’s more is their websites look good on any device, whether it be a table, phone or computer.
They even have maintenance packages available to keep your websites up to date.
We like that they collaborate with their clients and work to figure out exactly what they need. When they do, they effectively implement it.
Their services are also fairly priced, and we think they’ll also be within the budget of start-ups. We highly recommend!
8. Launch
Services: https://www.launchscotland.com/digital-marketing-services/
Website: https://www.launchscotland.com/
Address: 53 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 6TS
Contact details: 0141 286 1844 | [email protected]
Business hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Google reviews score | 5/5 |
Bark reviews score | 5/5 |
Nice Local reviews score | 5/5 |
Agency Vista reviews score | 5/5 |
Total reviews | 5/5 |
Score consistency | 5/5 |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Reputation | 3/5 |
Customer service | 5/5 |
Process | 5/5 |
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Takes time to understand a client to create a website that fits them
- Awarded company
Cons
- Closed on weekends
Launch is a creative marketing agency. They combine their creative input, build digital experiences and deliver game changing communication to provide rocket fuel for businesses to launch them to success.
Their services include website design, branding and graphic design to traditional and digital marketing, search engine marketing, social media campaigns, photography, video and animation.
For their web design services, we like that the first thing they do is to have a client meeting to determine and understand the initiative, aims, stakeholders.
This way, they’ll be able see how the design and messaging of the website will factor into those.
What we think is great about them is that they’re able to develop a plan and methodology for delivering the website on time, as well as within the budget.
They make sure that their websites provide engaging digital experiences for a business’ customers.
Although their offices are shut at the weekend, they do work throughout the weekend and at night if needed as they can operate from home as a hybrid working style.
They’ve been recognized as one of the Best Website Design Companies of 2020 by BestDesigns, and we understand why!
9. Parachute
Services: https://www.parachute.net/services
Website: https://www.parachute.net/
Address: 24 Newton Pl, Glasgow, G3 7PY
Contact details: [email protected]
Business hours: Contact for more information
Google reviews score | 4.9/5 |
Bark reviews score | N/A |
Nice Local reviews score | N/A |
Agency Vista reviews score | N/A |
Total reviews | N/A |
Score consistency | N/A |
Expertise | 5/5 |
Reputation | 5/5 |
Customer service | 5/5 |
Process | 5/5 |
Pros
- Diverse Expertise in Platforms
- Tailored Start-to-Finish Service
- Future-Oriented Approach
Cons
Parachute boasts a team of skilled web designers and developers proficient in various platforms, including WordPress, Umbraco, Magento, Shopify, and more.
We like that clients benefit from the agency’s versatility, as they can choose the CMS that best suits their needs and preferences. Whether it’s a simple WordPress website or a complex eCommerce project, Parachute has the expertise to deliver outstanding results.
Parachute offers a tailored start-to-finish creative and development service, ensuring that each client receives personalized attention and solutions aligned with their brand and objectives.
From initial consultation to final launch, the agency’s small but well-diversified team is dedicated to guiding clients through every stage of the website build process, resulting in high-performance sites that drive more enquiries, leads, and sales. We find them very impressive.
Parachute prides itself on being future thinkers dedicated to delivering electric results.
The agency’s diverse team is committed to creating bold websites, exciting designs, and innovative strategies that not only drive better business results but also contribute to a better world.
We highly recommend!