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Small biz web designer at your service

Shall we have a chat?

Are you a small business owner looking for help with your website?

Whether you know exactly what you want or you are still figuring things out I find that it’s usually easier to just have a good natter and talk through your website struggles.

You can book a call below or if you prefer email, fill out the contact form and I’ll get back to you within a couple of days.

Book your free 20 min call

Let’s get to the bottom of where you need website help. I’m a pretty good sounding board for this kind of thing.

If there isn’t a time that suits, fill out the contact form below and we can work out an alternative time.

Prefer email?

No probs - fill in the form or email me directly: hello@designbyish.com
I’ll get back to you within a couple of business days.

FAQ

  • Custom websites start at £2,200 for a service-based website. I charge a flat rate (not hourly), so the price we agree on is the final price.

    Payment is split 50/50: half upfront to secure your spot and get started, and the remaining 50% due when your site is finished and you're happy with it.

    We'll chat through your specific needs and budget on our call so we can find the right fit for you.

    Find out more about custom websites →

  • Yes! If you don't need a full website build, then a refresh day is probably what you need. These are focused sessions where I work through the tasks your site needs to get it back on track.

    The best thing to do is get in touch with a link to your website so I can have a look through and then we can chat about where I think I can best help and next steps.

  • This is really common. Sometimes when you're too close to something, it's hard to step back and see where the problem areas are.

    But that's literally my job, and I'm pretty good at talking through website issues and brainstorming next steps. We just need to make an action plan.

    So if you don't know where you need help, drop me an email or book a call and we'll take it from there. If you have an existing site, it's super helpful if you send me a link before our call - that way my brain can start percolating on things before we chat.

  • You're not wasting my time. I promise.

    The call is to get to know each other, find out where you're at, see if we'd be a good fit, and answer any questions or thoughts you have.

    If you're in the research phase, I'd say booking a call is exactly what you should do to help clear up any questions.

    You can't make decisions until you have all the facts.

  • Totally get that. Running a small business is tough - budgets and cashflow are always a challenge.

    I do think having a strong online presence is a really important part of growing your business (and ultimately making more money!), but there are other options rather than a full custom website.

    • Refresh Day (if you have an existing site that needs sorting) – starts at £200

    • Squarespace templates: professionally designed websites at an affordable price, built with small businesses in mind. Launching Spring/Summer 2026.

    • Take my free Skillshare course: if your budget is non-existent right now, you can DIY your site with my guidance

    Let's have a chat and we can figure out what makes sense for where you're at.

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Hi! I’m Ishbel

Squarespace web designer based in Glasgow. I work with independent small business owners who need help with their websites.

I've run my own small business for years (jewellery making before web design), so I completely get what it's like to be juggling everything.

I'm here to make the website bit way easier for you.

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