SJ Website Design
SJ Website Design · Belfast, Northern Ireland

Websites I'd be happy to put my name on.

I'm Simon — a self-taught web designer from Northern Ireland. I build clean, custom websites and online shops designed to do one thing: turn the people who visit into customers. No templates, no jargon — just a site built around your business and the people you're trying to reach.

How it started

It started with a hobby — and a website I had no idea how to build.

My first website was for my own fitness blog. I didn't really know what I was doing, and I asked for a lot of help along the way. There were plenty of moments I wasn't sure I'd pull it off.

But then it worked. Watching buttons do what I told them, pages come together exactly how I'd pictured them, people landing on pages I never expected anyone to find — I was hooked. That's where the love for building websites came from.

Now I use what I've learned to help other people get an online presence they're actually proud of. And because I learned it the hard way, I take the time to understand a business properly before I build anything — so the site actually works for them, not just looks the part.

Websites aren't my whole story, either. I've spent years working face to face with customers — including time with names like Apple and Coca-Cola — helping sell everything from cars to technology. That side of things taught me what makes people choose one business over another, and I bring that straight into how I build: around your customers, not just your logo.

— Simon

A few I've built

Selected work
Luxury chalet · Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, France

Chalet Olimon

A full rebuild for a luxury alpine chalet near Morzine — designed to win bookings directly (cutting out third-party booking fees), show the chalet off properly with a full gallery, and help guests plan their stay across both winter and summer with easy direct contact to the owner.

Web DesignDirect BookingSEO
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Chalet Olimon website
Motor factor · Ballynahinch

Douglas Autoparts

A clean, easy-to-search site for a busy parts shop — showing off the range they stock, the brands they carry, and a simple way for trade and DIY customers to get in touch.

Web DesignLocal SEO
Coming soon
Douglas Autoparts logo
eCommerce · Belfast

Engine & Truck NI

A full online shop for a commercial-vehicle parts supplier — truck, van and trailer parts with a proper cart, categories and offers, set up for shipping right across the UK.

eCommerceOnline ShopSEO
Coming soon
Engine & Truck NI logo
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What I can help with.

Websites

Custom-built sites designed around your business — fast, easy to use, and looking right on a phone as much as a laptop.

Online shops

eCommerce set up properly — products, categories, payments and the SEO groundwork to help people find you.

Logos & branding

Logos and a visual identity that tie everything together — the website, your socials, and anywhere else your brand shows up.

AI tools Growing

I'm doing more with AI lately — automations and small tools that save you time on the repetitive stuff. Ask me what's possible.

Advice & direction

Not sure what you actually need? I'll look at where you are now and tell you straight what would make the biggest difference online — no jargon, no obligation.

The AI side

Smart tools that do the boring bits for you.

AI isn't about gimmicks — it's about giving you back time and catching work you'd otherwise miss. Here are a few practical things I can add to your site or business today:

01

Answer customers 24/7

A friendly chat assistant on your site that handles the common questions — opening hours, prices, "do you do this?" — so you're not replying to the same messages late at night.

02

Never miss an enquiry

Instant, automatic replies to new enquiries so a customer always hears back straight away — even when you're on a job — and gentle follow-ups for the ones who go quiet.

03

More reviews, less chasing

Automatically nudge happy customers to leave a Google review — building trust and helping you climb the local search results without lifting a finger.

04

Content without the blank page

Help drafting product descriptions, posts and updates in your own voice — so keeping your site and socials fresh stops being a chore.

05

Cut out the double-handling

Quietly connect your website enquiries to your inbox, calendar or a simple spreadsheet, so nothing gets typed out twice or slips through the cracks.

06

Not sure what'd help?

Tell me where your time goes or what you keep missing, and I'll suggest the one or two simple tools that would make the biggest difference — no jargon.

Kept sensible. Anything that talks to your customers is set up with clear limits and an easy way to reach a real person — so it helps without ever feeling robotic or getting things wrong on your behalf.

Free, no obligation

Not sure where to start?

Send me your website — or just tell me about your business if you don't have one yet — and I'll give you a free online presence review: an honest look at what's working, what isn't, and the few changes that would make the biggest difference. No cost, no hard sell.

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Why work with me.

01

I get to know your business first

Before I build anything, I take the time to understand what you do, who you're trying to reach, and what you actually want the site to achieve. The design follows from that — not the other way round.

02

Built around your goals, not a template

Every site is designed from scratch around your business and your customers. Nothing off the shelf, nothing generic — it's tailored and focused on the people you actually want to reach.

03

I understand customers, not just code

Before web design, I spent years in sales and customer experience — helping sell millions of pounds of products to thousands of people. I know what makes someone trust a business and take action, and I build that thinking into every site.

04

You deal with me, start to finish

No sales team, no account managers, nothing lost in translation. The person you talk to is the person building your site — and I stay involved after it goes live, not just up to launch day.

05

Plain English, and quick to reply

I taught myself all this, so I'll never bury you in jargon — and you won't be left waiting days for an answer. I keep things moving.

What working together looks like

Simple, no fuss
STEP 01

We have a chat

You tell me about your business and what you need. I'll ask the right questions and come back with a clear plan and a fixed price — no jargon, no surprise costs.

STEP 02

I design & build

I build your site from scratch, keeping you in the loop and showing you progress as it comes together. You'll get to shape it before anything goes live.

STEP 03

Launch & support

Once you're happy, your site goes live — and I'm still here afterwards for changes, questions and anything you need down the line.

Common questions

Good to know
How much does a website cost?

Every project is different, so I don't do one-size-fits-all pricing. Tell me what you need and I'll give you a clear, fixed price upfront — you'll know exactly what you're paying before we start, with no surprises.

How long does it take?

Most small business websites take a few weeks from our first chat to going live, depending on the size of the site and how quickly we can get content together. I'll give you a realistic timeline at the start.

Do I need to be technical?

Not at all. I taught myself all of this, so I know how confusing it can sound — I'll explain everything in plain English and handle the technical side for you.

Will my site work on phones?

Always. Every site I build is designed to look and work brilliantly on phones and tablets as much as laptops — that's where most of your visitors will be.

Do you help after the site goes live?

Yes. I don't disappear at launch. I'm here for updates, tweaks and any questions you have once your site is up and running.

Can you work on a website I already have?

Often, yes — whether it needs a refresh, a few fixes, or a full rebuild. Send me a link and I'll tell you honestly what I'd suggest.

Get in touch

Got something you want built?

Tell me a bit about your business and what you're after. I'll come back to you with how I'd approach it — no pressure, no hard sell.

I'll usually get back to you within a day.

I work with businesses right across Northern Ireland — from Belfast, Lisburn and Bangor to Derry/Londonderry, Newry, Armagh, Ballymena, Banbridge and everywhere in between — as well as the wider UK and Ireland.

Emailsimon@sjwebsitedesign.com Based inBelfast, Northern Ireland Working acrossNorthern Ireland · UK & Ireland