Creative Website Templates for SMALL BUSINESSES
Premium Semi-Custom Website, Ready to Launch in Just 2 Weeks!
Customised from a professionally designed template using your branding and content.
IT WILL LOOK LIKE IT WAS BUILT FOR YOU
A semi-custom website offers the perfect balance of customisation and efficiency.
Semi-custom websites combine the efficiency of a professionally designed template with expert setup and brand customisation. Instead of building everything from scratch, I customise a proven layout using your branding and content. This allows you to launch a polished, professional website faster and at a lower investment than a fully bespoke design. This service is ideal for businesses who are ready with their content and want a professional website launched quickly.
PROFESSIONAL WEBSITE IN 2 WEEKS
STUNNING DESIGN WITHOUT THE HIGH COST
ADAPTABLE TO YOUR BRAND
Semi-custom website
Explore The DESIGNS
Everything You Need for a Professional, High-Performing Website
What’s Included?
Brand Customisation
Your chosen template will be customised with your brand colours, fonts, and imagery so the final website feels cohesive and aligned with your business.
Streamlined Process
To keep semi-custom websites efficient and affordable, clients provide all final website text and images before the design stage begins. Optional content guidance is available as an add-on for clients who would like help structuring their content.
Optimised for Success
Mobile-friendly and responsive design with essential SEO setup, Google Analytics connection, and email signup form integration to allow visitors to join your mailing list. Email marketing campaigns and automations are not included but can be added as an additional service if you would like help setting up your email marketing.
Hassle-Free Launch
Once your design is complete, I will handle the technical setup and launch so your website goes live smoothly and professionally.
HOW IT WORKS
STEP 1
Template Selection Call
We’ll confirm your template choice and review the key details of your project before the build begins. This is a short call to ensure we are aligned on the structure of your website and the overall direction. It also gives us the opportunity to confirm your pages, features, and timeline before moving into the preparation stage.
STEP 2
Preparation
STEP 3
Brand Styling
Your website will be customised using the brand colours and fonts you provide. If you already have brand guidelines, these will be applied to your chosen template. If not, you will need to select your preferred colours and fonts before the design stage begins. Brand styling support is available as an optional add-on if you need help choosing these.
STEP 4
Website Creation
STEP 5
Review & Revision
Once the website has been built, you will have the opportunity to review the design and request updates. Two rounds of revisions are included to refine the layout and ensure everything looks and functions as expected. Any additional revisions beyond the two included rounds will be billed at £75 per hour.
STEP 6
Launch & Celebration
Is a Semi-Custom Website Right for You?
- You want a fast, professional website without the investment of a fully custom build
- You want a beautiful design without the complexity of a fully custom site
- You are starting a small business, creative brand, or service-based business
- You already have your website text and images ready to provide before the build begins
"When I found Shuga Designs, I finally got the website exactly the way I had envisioned it. The attention, dedication, and love that Sammy put into the work truly made a difference. She was able to reflect the same passion I have for my business through the website. I highly recommend her work—it’s incredibly detailed, unique, and of the highest quality. I 100% recommend Shuga Designs, and I will definitely continue working with them on future projects!"
DAYANE SENA
Frequently asked questions
What is semi-custom website?
With the semi-custom approach, you choose a pre-designed template, and I will personalise it with your content, branding, colours, and fonts while retaining the template’s layout.
How do I Choose a template?
You can explore the template selection here. I am available to offer suggestions based on your business needs and preferences. Once you have chosen a template that resonates with you, I’ll customise it to fit perfectly with your brand.
Do I need to have any additional subscriptions?
You’ll only need web hosting to start. The Elementor subscription, which is the fantastic plugin that gives your website its design, is included for the first year. After that, you’ll need to maintain an active subscription to continue using it. You can find more details here.
Where is the website hosted?
My preferred hosting plan is with IONOS, which includes a company email address and an SSL certificate (a secure website). You’ll pay a small monthly fee, along with a small yearly fee for your domain name. I’ll assist you with setting everything up.
What platform do you use?
I use WordPress & Elementor platform for semi-custom launches, providing easy management for future updates.
What If I don't have a logo?
We can create a simple text-based logo to complement your new website design. This will be in the same font style you see on the template or from the main heading font you choose to change it to. If you wish to have a custom logo designed now or later, then have a look at our brand identity service here.
Will this work for me?
Semi-custom process is ideal for various businesses, including photographers, bloggers, and coaches, but may not suit large online stores or businesses with extensive existing content. If you are interested in having a custom website designed then have a look at the custom web design service here.
How do payments and payment plans work?
We require a 50% upfront payment, with the remaining 50% due upon completion. However, we offer payment plans to accommodate your needs. These plans come with a 10% interest rate and can be extended over up to 6 monthly installments.
For example, if your project costs £1250, you can choose:
- Standard Payment: 50% upfront (£625), with the remaining £625 due upon completion.
- 6-Month Payment Plan: The total cost, including 10% (£125) interest, would be £1375. This means 6 equal monthly payments of £229.17.
Please note that until the payment is completed in full, Shuga Designs retains ownership of the website and reserves the right to take it offline if payment is not made as agreed.
What do I need to prepare?
To keep the semi-custom process efficient and affordable, clients provide all final website text and images before the design stage begins.
After booking, you will receive a content checklist outlining exactly what is required for each page of your website. All website content must be submitted before the design stage begins.
Content guidance is available as an optional add-on for clients who would like help structuring their content.
How long does the process take?
Two weeks from when I have everything I need.
Once your deposit is paid and all website content and images have been submitted, I will begin building your website. The two-week timeline starts only after all required materials have been received.
Week 1
Your template is customised with your brand colours, fonts, images, and website content.
Week 2
Your website is fully built within the template, including SEO setup, integrations, and backend configuration. By the end of the second week, your website will be ready to launch.
Please note that this timeline depends on receiving all required content before the design stage begins and on timely communication during the build process.
Can I make changes to the site myself?
Your website will be set up so you can make simple edits, such as updating text or images if needed.
At the end of the project, I will provide a short walkthrough showing you how to make basic updates.
Many clients prefer to have me handle changes to ensure everything continues running smoothly. Ongoing website updates and support are available as a separate service.
If you would like a more in-depth training session to learn how to manage your website yourself, this can be booked as an additional service (£100).
What if I don’t want to use the whole website template?
That’s not a problem. We can use part of the website. In some instances there are different layouts for the service pages, you can pick the one you like the best and we can replicate it, or we can use a different one for each service.
If you’re not ready to have a blog or other features, I can make those sections private so they can be activated later when you need them. However, once the website is completed to the point of launch, the job will be considered complete, even if you are still making payments on a payment plan.
If you’d like these sections activated later or need any updates, I’ll be happy to do them at my hourly rate. Your website is built to grow with your business, and I will always be here for any additions or changes you may need.
Is a booking system included?
No, but if you’d like to use one, it can be easily integrated into the website. However, a booking system isn’t necessary—customers can simply call or email you to make appointments. If you do decide to set up a booking system, you can choose the option that works best for your business. Once it’s set up, you can provide us with a link to add to a button or the shortcode to embed it directly on the page.
What about google my business?
This is very important for any business even without a physical location. You can get customers to leave reviews for you here. I will link the review button here if you have one. You will need to set this up and verify it. Start here.
Can I add to the website at a later date?
Yes, your semi-custom website is designed to grow with your business. While the initial setup includes everything outlined in your chosen package, you are not limited to just that. If you would like to add extra pages, features or content in the future, such as a blog, booking system, online shop or newsletter sign-up, this can be done at any time for an additional cost.
Ongoing updates and customisations are not included in the original price. However, I am always happy to help with changes as your business evolves. Your website is built on a flexible platform that makes it easy to develop and expand over time.
Do you offer a maintenece package?
I don’t offer a set maintenance package, but I am always just an email away if you ever need updates or changes to your website. I value my clients and believe in building long-term relationships, so I’ll be here whenever you need me.
Every request is different, and the time required will depend on the complexity of the work. Simple updates might take as little as 15 minutes, while more involved changes could take longer. I’ll always give you an estimate before starting so you know what to expect. Work is billed at my hourly rate.
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