If you've landed here, you're probably weighing up your options for a website, an app, or some kind of digital presence for your business. There are a lot of agencies out there — so here's what makes us different.

We Build Websites That Actually Work

Not just ones that look nice in a portfolio (though ours do). We mean websites that load fast, rank well on Google, work properly on every device, and — most importantly — help your business grow.

Every site we build runs on the same infrastructure used by companies many times our size: AWS hosting, SSL encryption, daily backups, and a 99.9% uptime SLA. You get enterprise-grade reliability without the enterprise price tag.

What We Offer

We keep things straightforward. No bloated packages, no mystery fees.

Website Design — from a clean single-page site to a full multi-page build, starting at £499
E-Commerce — online stores that are fast, secure, and easy to manage, from £1,499
Web Applications — custom tools, dashboards, portals — whatever your business needs, from £1,200
AI & Automation — streamline repetitive tasks and save your team hours every week
Hosting & Support — managed AWS hosting from £29/mo with real human support
SEO & Analytics — get found on Google and understand what's working, audits from £499

No Jargon, No Nonsense

We've been doing this for over 15 years. In that time, we've learned that most business owners don't care about frameworks or deployment pipelines — they care about whether their website brings in customers.

So that's how we talk. We'll explain what we're doing and why, in plain English. If something doesn't make sense, ask — we'd rather answer a question than have you nodding along wondering what on earth we're on about.

Chester-Based, But Not Chester-Only

We're based on Bouverie Street in Chester, and we love working with local businesses. We know the area, we know the market, and there's something to be said for being able to meet face-to-face over a coffee.

That said, we work with clients across the UK. Modern tools mean location doesn't have to be a barrier — we've built sites for businesses from North Wales to London without anyone needing to get in a car.

Why Businesses Stick With Us

We don't do lock-in contracts. There's no 12-month minimum, no cancellation penalty. Clients stay because the work is good and the support is real — not because they're trapped.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

24-hour response time — you'll always hear back within a day
Real people — no call centres, no ticket queues, just us
Transparent pricing — you'll know what it costs before we start
No surprises — we scope properly, deliver on time, and don't bill for things you didn't ask for

What's Next?

If you're thinking about a new website, a refresh of an old one, or just want to know where you stand — we offer a free website audit. It takes two minutes, costs nothing, and gives you a clear picture of what's working and what isn't.

Or if you'd rather just have a chat, get in touch. No pressure, no hard sell — just honest advice from people who genuinely enjoy what they do.

Rob Taylor, Porkenpence

What Porkenpence Does — And Why It Matters