Web Design Staffordshire that wins you customers
If you need a website that actually works for your business, you’re in the right place. Thunderhat is a Staffordshire web design and SEO agency. We build fast, affordable websites and help local businesses get found on Google. We’ve been doing this since 2004, so we know what works and what doesn’t.
- Since 2004
- Based in Cheadle, Staffordshire
- Fast, mobile-first builds
- SEO baked in from day one
- Direct contact with Tim
A Staffordshire web designer who answers the phone
Thunderhat is Tim Laws, a web designer, developer and SEO-er based in Cheadle, Staffordshire, building websites since 2004. No account managers, no hand-offs, no disappearing after launch. You talk to the person who designs it, builds it, and still picks up when you need something changed.
Every site is built around your business, not a template: fast to load, easy to use on a phone, and structured so Google understands it from day one.
More about Thunderhat →Websites, shops and rankings done properly
Four services, one goal: a website that brings you business. Each page explains what's included, what it costs and what to expect.
Web Design
Clear, effective websites for small businesses in Staffordshire and beyond, built to generate enquiries.
Learn more →E-Commerce
Practical e-commerce websites that make buying straightforward for your customers and manageable for you.
Learn more →SEO and Marketing
Practical SEO and marketing that helps the right customers find your business.
Learn more →Website Care
Ongoing website maintenance and support for Staffordshire businesses, from software updates to small changes.
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Time for some trumpet blowing — 20+ years of web design & SEO in Staffordshire.
Twenty years in, still fussy about the details
Built to bring enquiries, not just look pretty
Clear messaging, strong calls to action and layouts tested on real local businesses. Pretty matters; but enquiries pay the bills.
Fast, secure and easy to manage
Lean builds, optimised images and honest hosting advice. Most clients manage their own content with a 10-minute handover.
SEO from day one, not bolted on later
Keyword research, local signals and technical foundations are part of the build, so your rankings start compounding from launch.
Latest web design & SEO work
Local web design across the West Midlands
Based in Cheadle, Staffordshire — building and ranking websites across the county and the wider West Midlands.
What clients say
I've worked with Thunderhat for the past few years on a variety of projects and he's always gone above and beyond. My sites are super quick and Tim is a super bloke!
Cannot recommend Thunderhat enough — besides making my vision for my pictures on my website look amazing, Tim is always on hand with ideas on how to improve my website. My website was up and running within days of meeting Tim to discuss the design!
Full rebuild plus local SEO — ranking at the top of page one for high-value local searches within a month. Real enquiries, not vanity traffic.
Blog & latest news
How Local SEO Works for Small Businesses in Staffordshire, Without the Jargon
Local SEO feels mysterious, but it comes down to one thing: showing up when someone nearby searches for what you do. Here's how, in plain English.
Read post →The Complete Guide to Small Business Web Design and SEO in Staffordshire
The full picture: what a Staffordshire small business actually needs from its website and Google presence — and what it can skip.
Read post →Why Staffordshire Tradespeople Need Better Websites Than Ever
Word of mouth still rules the trades — but customers Google you before they call. What they find decides whether the phone rings.
Read post →Answers before you pick up the phone
Can't see your question? Call or send a message and we'll answer it.
How much does a website cost?
Most small business sites fall between £300 for a starter brochure site and £500+ for a growth site with SEO foundations. Ongoing SEO and care plans start from £100 a month. You only pay for what you actually need.
How long does it take?
A typical small business site takes two to four weeks once content and images are ready. Larger or e-commerce builds take longer, you'll always get a clear timeline up front.
Do you only work in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire and Stoke are home turf and where most clients are, but we've worked on projects all over the world. Recent work spans Berkshire, Kent, London and Italy.
Will I be able to update the site myself?
Yes. Most sites ship with an easy content manager and a short handover. And if you'd rather not touch it, Website Care plans cover updates for you.
Ready to get found?
Tell us about your business and what you need — a new website, better rankings, or both. Free, no-obligation chat with Tim.
- Straight answers, fast
- Clear, upfront pricing
- Still here after launch