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Portfolio Partnership Programme

A website for your business, a case study for mine

I’m partnering with two or three independent businesses to create a new website, with my design and development fee waived.

£0design & development fee
Limited to2–3 businesses
Tell me about your business

The partnership

What we each bring

Here’s what each of us brings to make the project a success.

What I bring

  • £0 design & development feeMy design and development fee is waived for the agreed scope.
  • Considered, bespoke designA website shaped around your business, your audience and your goals.
  • Clear communicationYou’ll know what’s happening and what comes next, from our first conversation to launch.
  • Honest recommendationsPractical advice on platform, structure and content, shaped around your goals.

What you bring

  • Your time and feedbackBe available for key discussions and share timely feedback.
  • Content and assetsProvide the text, images and other materials needed for the project.
  • Permission to feature the workYou’re happy for me to feature the finished website as a portfolio case study.
  • Running costsYour domain, hosting and any paid tools.

The process

How it works

We’ll work together from first conversation to launch. Most projects launch within three weeks.

  1. 01

    Tell me about your business

    Share your business and website goals.

  2. 02

    Chat and selection

    Have a short call to check whether the programme is a good fit. I’ll let you know within 3 working days of our call.

  3. 03

    Plan and design

    I’ll confirm the platform and agreed scope, then share the design for your feedback.

  4. 04

    Build and launch

    I’ll build the website, refine it with your input, and hand it over with launch support.

The scope

A clearly defined website project

My design and development fee is waived for the items listed here. I’ll confirm the platform and project scope with you before work begins.

Included

  • A custom website of up to five pages
  • One agreed platform, confirmed before work starts
  • Responsive bespoke design and development
  • Basic on-page SEO setup
  • One round of revisions, with feedback gathered together
  • Launch support and handover

Available at extra cost

  • E-commerce and online shops
  • Complex features or integrations
  • Custom web applications
  • Additional pages
  • Extensive copywriting or content production
  • Third-party subscriptions
  • Ongoing maintenance, available through a Care plan

If you need pages or features beyond this scope, I’ll discuss the options and provide a separate quote before starting any extra work.

Who it’s for

A good fit for independent businesses

  • An independent business

    You run an established independent business or small organisation.

  • A clear purpose

    You know who your website needs to reach and what it should help them do.

  • Ready to begin

    You’re ready to start the project within the next 1–3 months.

Not a good fit if you need an online shop or a website of more than five pages.

Out-of-pocket costs

Clear costs and full ownership

Any third-party costs are paid directly by you to the relevant providers.

Domain name

Your domain is registered and paid for directly by you. Domains usually cost around £10–£20 per year.

Website hosting

Paid directly to your hosting provider. On Squarespace or Wix, hosting may be included in your platform subscription.

Third-party tools

Any paid plugins, booking tools or other subscriptions are paid directly to their providers.

Prices are typical examples, not guarantees, and vary by provider.

You own your website

You have full ownership of the completed website and can change it, add to it or move it in the future. With your permission, I’ll feature the finished website as a portfolio case study, and you’ll approve its final content before it’s published.

Frequently asked questions

A few common questions

What’s the catch?

There isn’t a hidden one. My design and development fee is waived for the agreed scope, and in return you give permission for me to feature the finished website as a portfolio case study. You still pay your own running costs, such as your domain, hosting and any paid tools, and any work outside the agreed scope is quoted separately.

How do you choose which businesses to work with?

I’m reviewing a limited number of applications for two or three places. After you get in touch, we’ll have a short call to check whether your business and project are a good fit for the programme and its scope. I’ll let you know within 3 working days of our call.

What if I’m not selected?

I’ll let you know either way. If the programme isn’t the right fit, I’d still be happy to talk about your website at my standard pricing, with no obligation.

How long does the project take?

Once the scope, platform and content are confirmed, most projects take up to three weeks. I’ll confirm your timeline before work begins.

Which platform will my website be built on?

We’ll agree one platform before work starts. I’ll recommend the option that best suits your business, your budget and how you’d like to manage the website.

Will I be able to update the website myself?

Yes. I can set up the parts you’d like to edit yourself, such as text, images or opening hours, and the handover includes guidance on making those updates.

Do I need to sign anything?

Yes. Before work starts, I’ll send you a written agreement to review and sign. It covers the agreed scope, our responsibilities, out-of-pocket costs, ownership and portfolio permission.

What happens after launch?

I’ll hand over your website, access and guidance. You can manage the website yourself, or choose an optional Care plan for ongoing maintenance, from £59 per month.

Portfolio Partnership Programme

Tell me about your business

If this feels like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you. I’m reviewing a limited number of applications, so share a few details about your business and your website goals. I’ll reply within 3 working days.

Apply for the partnership

Reviewing applications until 30 November 2026.

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