Leading Web Design Studio in Teesside and the Tees Valley

Web Design Teesside

Branding-led web design for ambitious Teesside businesses

Popple + Kharlamova is an independent branding, web design and digital agency based in Middlesbrough, creating distinctive websites for businesses across Teesside and the wider Tees Valley.

For more than 20 years, we’ve helped businesses build stronger brands, create better digital experiences and grow their presence online.

We combine brand strategy, creative design, website development and SEO to create websites that look distinctive, communicate clearly and work hard for your business.

From a new business looking for its first website to an established organisation ready for a complete digital transformation, we’ll help you create a website that’s built around your business — not a template.

 

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Web design that starts with your business

Your website should do more than look good

Your website is often the first interaction someone has with your business.

It needs to communicate who you are, build trust, make it easy for people to understand what you offer and ultimately encourage them to take action.

That’s why our approach to web design in Teesside starts with understanding your business.

We look at:

What makes your business different

Who your customers are

What your competitors are doing

What you want your website to achieve

How people will use your website

How your website can support your wider marketing

How we can build a strong foundation for SEO

Only then do we start designing.

The result is a website that isn’t just visually impressive, but has a clear purpose.

 

A Teesside web design agency with a difference

We bring branding and web design together

Our background isn’t simply in website development.

We’re a branding and creative agency, and that makes a real difference to the websites we create.

Your website should be an extension of your brand.

Your visual identity, messaging, photography, typography, colours, tone of voice and user experience should all work together to create a consistent impression of your business.

With more than two decades of experience in branding and creative design, we understand how to take what makes your business different and translate it into a digital experience that people remember.

Brand strategy → Creative design → Web design → Development → SEO → Digital growth

One joined-up approach.

Bespoke Web Design Teesside

Websites designed around your business

We don’t believe every business needs the same website.

A manufacturer has different requirements from a professional services company.

An eCommerce business has different challenges from a local service business.

An established organisation may need something completely different from a start-up.

That’s why we create bespoke websites designed around your brand, your customers and your objectives.

Our services include:

Bespoke Website Design

Distinctive, user-focused websites designed to communicate your brand and turn visitors into customers.

WordPress Web Design

Flexible, scalable WordPress websites that are easy to manage and built around your requirements.

eCommerce Web Design

Online shops designed around your products, customers and sales journey, including WooCommerce and Shopify solutions.

Website Redesign

If your existing website looks dated, is difficult to use or isn’t generating the results you need, we’ll help you understand what’s wrong and create a better digital experience.

Website Development

From straightforward business websites to more complex functionality and integrations, we combine creative design with robust technical development.

SEO

We build SEO into the foundations of your website, helping search engines understand your content while creating a better experience for your visitors.

 

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Web Design Across Teesside

Local knowledge. Wider experience.

We’re based in Middlesbrough, at the heart of Teesside, and work with businesses throughout the region.

Our clients are based across:

Middlesbrough · Stockton-on-Tees · Redcar · Yarm · Hartlepool · Darlington · Stokesley · Guisborough · Billingham · Thornaby · The wider Tees Valley

But our work doesn’t stop at the Teesside boundary.

We’ve also worked with businesses and organisations across the UK and internationally.

That gives our clients the benefit of both:

Local understanding and broader experience.

We understand the Teesside business community, while bringing ideas, experience and creative thinking from projects far beyond the region.

 

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Why choose Popple + Kharlamova?

More than 20 years of experience.

We’ve been working across branding, design and digital for more than two decades.

Technology has changed dramatically during that time.

The fundamentals haven’t.

People still need to understand what a business does, trust its brand and be able to find what they’re looking for quickly.

That’s what we design for.

Branding expertise

We understand brands as well as websites, allowing us to create a much more consistent digital presence.

Bespoke creative

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter websites. Your website should look and feel like your business.

Strategic thinking

We look beyond individual pages and think about your customers, your competitors, your objectives and your wider marketing.

Creative and technical expertise

Design and development work together throughout the project, ensuring the finished website looks great and works properly.

SEO from the beginning

Search visibility shouldn’t be an afterthought. We consider site structure, content, performance and technical SEO from the start.

Long-term support

We’re interested in more than getting your website live. We can continue to support your website, SEO and digital marketing as your business grows.

 

Our approach

Understand. Strategise. Create. Build. Grow.

Every project is different, but our process is designed to keep things straightforward.

01 — Understand

We get to know your business, your audience, your competitors and what you want to achieve.

02 — Strategise

We establish the structure, content, user journeys and creative direction.

03 — Create

Our creative team develops the visual direction and user experience for your website.

04 — Build

Our developers turn the designs into a responsive, robust and easy-to-use website.

05 — Optimise

We make sure the technical foundations, performance, content structure and SEO are in place.

06 — Grow

Once your website is live, we can continue to support your SEO, content and digital marketing.

 

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Web Design & SEO

Building websites that can be found.

A great website needs visitors.

That’s why SEO is considered from the beginning of our web design process.

We create websites with sensible structures, useful content, strong user journeys and technical foundations that give them the best opportunity to perform in search engines.

For businesses targeting customers in Teesside and the wider Tees Valley, that can include creating a clear local search strategy around the towns, services and audiences that matter to your business.

Our approach can include:

Keyword and search-intent research

Website structure

On-page SEO

Technical SEO

Content strategy

Internal linking

Mobile performance

Page speed

Local SEO

Ongoing SEO

A website shouldn’t just be designed to impress your customers.

It should be designed to help them find you in the first place.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of Teesside do you cover?

We’re based in Middlesbrough and work with businesses throughout Teesside and the wider Tees Valley, including Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar, Yarm, Hartlepool, Darlington and surrounding areas.

We also work with clients throughout the UK and internationally.

How much does a website cost?

Every project is different.

The cost depends on the size and complexity of the website, functionality, eCommerce requirements, content, branding and the level of strategy involved.

We’ll discuss your requirements with you and provide a clear proposal before any work begins.

How long does a website take to build?

The timescale depends on the size and complexity of the project.

A straightforward business website will naturally take less time than a large eCommerce website or a project involving a complete rebrand.

We’ll agree the scope and timeline with you before work begins.

Do you build WordPress websites?

Yes.

We design and develop bespoke WordPress websites for businesses across Teesside and the wider UK.

Do you build eCommerce websites?

Yes.

We create eCommerce websites designed around your products, customers and sales objectives, including WooCommerce and Shopify solutions.

Can you redesign my existing website?

Absolutely.

If your existing website is outdated, difficult to use, doesn’t reflect your brand or simply isn’t generating enough enquiries, we can assess what needs to change and develop a strategy for improving it.

Do you provide SEO?

Yes.

We can build SEO into your website from the beginning and provide ongoing SEO support to help improve your visibility and attract more relevant visitors.

Do you only work with Teesside businesses?

No.

Teesside is home, but our experience extends much further.

We work with businesses throughout the UK and internationally, so if you’re not based in Teesside, don’t let that stop you getting in touch.

 

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We offer many services under our ‘digital’ umbrella in Middlesbrough, Teesside and Tees Valley:

Website Audit

Site Maintenance Plans

Search Engine Optimisation

e-Commerce Websites

Webflow and WordPress

One to One Training

Google Advertising PPC

Social Account Advertising

Website Copywriting

Bespoke Website Design

Location

Based in Middlesbrough (Teesside) and Frankfurt – we’re here to begin your project. We help our clients drive their brands forward across all media, disciplines and platforms.

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We are fortunate enough to work with some amazing brands. Here are just a few.

Other questions you might have

We offer a wide range of web design services in Middlesbrough, including website design and development, responsive design, e-commerce solutions, content management systems, search engine optimisation (SEO), and website maintenance.

A professional website is essential for any business in today’s digital age. It serves as your online storefront, allowing you to reach a larger audience, showcase your products or services, and establish credibility. A well-designed website can significantly impact your online presence and help you attract and retain customers.

Responsive web design ensures that your website adapts and displays correctly on various devices and screen sizes, such as smartphones, tablets, and desktops. With the increasing use of mobile devices, having a responsive website is essential for providing a seamless user experience, improving engagement, and boosting your search engine rankings.

SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is the process of optimising your website to improve its visibility and ranking on search engine results pages. By implementing effective SEO strategies, your website can attract more organic traffic, increase brand awareness, generate leads, and ultimately drive more conversions and revenue for your business.

Our web design agency in Middlesbrough follows industry best practices for SEO. We conduct thorough keyword research, optimise on-page elements such as meta tags and headings, create high-quality content, build quality backlinks, improve website speed and performance, and implement other SEO techniques to enhance your website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results.

Absolutely! We offer website maintenance services to ensure that your website remains up-to-date, secure, and functioning smoothly. Whether you need content updates, security patches, software upgrades, or regular backups, our team will take care of all the technical aspects, allowing you to focus on your core business.

The timeline for website design and development varies depending on the complexity of the project. Simple brochure websites can be completed within a few weeks, while larger e-commerce websites or custom solutions may take several months. During the initial consultation, we will discuss your requirements and provide you with a realistic timeline for your specific project.

Yes, we offer website optimisation services for existing websites in Middlesbrough. Our team will conduct a comprehensive audit of your website, identify areas for improvement, and implement SEO strategies to enhance its visibility and ranking. We will work closely with you to understand your goals and devise a customised plan to achieve optimal results.

We take pride in our expertise experience we have gained over 20 years, and commitment to delivering world-class digital services. Our team consists of skilled professionals who stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. We focus on understanding your business needs and goals to create unique, visually appealing, and user-friendly websites that drive results. Additionally, our dedication to providing excellent customer service sets us apart, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the entire web design process.

Getting started is easy! Simply reach out to us through our website (click here) and our team will be happy to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your requirements, answer any further questions you may have, and provide you with a cost before we begin.

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