Web Design Hampshire
SCALABLE WEBSITES DESIGNED FOR SPEED & LONG-TERM SUCCESS
HIGH-PERFORMANCE & BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED WEBSITES
boxChilli, a web design agency in Hampshire
Since 2006, boxChilli has supported businesses across Hampshire with professional website design and development, delivering websites that are intuitive to use, fast to load and built to convert from day one. From first-time builds to full redesigns and complex eCommerce platforms, every project is shaped around clear business goals so your website works as a practical commercial asset while presenting your brand clearly and confidently online.
Our in-house team, based just outside Portsmouth in Waterlooville, designs and develops bespoke WordPress websites using our exclusive SDK, a modular and lightweight framework that allows each site to evolve as your business grows. By combining considered design with the latest development languages, we create secure, high-performing websites that are easy to manage, flexible by design and built to deliver long-term value for businesses across Hampshire.
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SEAMLESS WEBSITE MIGRATION PROCESS
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SEO-FRIENDLY, FAST & SECURE WEBSITES
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MOBILE-FIRST & RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN
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TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE LAUNCHES IN HAMPSHIRE
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WANT YOUR WEBSITE TO WORK HARDER & GENERATE MORE REVENUE?
A Hampshire web development company that gets it
WE'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...
Are dealing with a slow, unreliable website that frustrates users and holds back enquiries, leading to a loss of sales or leads
Need a website that loads quickly, works seamlessly across devices and delivers a strong first impression to customers
Want a website built to support business growth, with the flexibility to scale as your services, team and ambitions expand
Are running an online store and need user journeys designed to convert Hampshire customers more effectively
Need a Hampshire-based web design and development team that understands local competition and business pressures
Want a platform that your internal marketing team can update easily while remaining secure, stable and future-ready
HAMPSHIRE WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DESIGN-LED WEBSITES BUILT FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
Over the past 20 years, our web development services across Hampshire have consistently gone beyond front-end builds, with APIs, third-party platforms and bespoke functionality used to support how online businesses actually operate. From connecting websites with booking systems, CRMs and payment gateways to integrating external data sources, our work is shaped around real operational requirements rather than off-the-shelf solutions.
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Record revenue and engagement across every channel
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Delivering a UX-driven website for Horizon Leisure
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40:1 ROAS and 91% increase in primary keyword impressions
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A welcoming website for a welcoming town
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A complex eCommerce website for Gigant
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Combining design, development and SEO for Orange Solar
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Transforming performance with SEO-led design and strategy
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Launching a brand-new veterinary hospital from the ground up
WORDPRESS, ECOMMERCE AND BESPOKE WEB DESIGN
SPECIALIST HAMPSHIRE WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Website design and development covers a wide spectrum of requirements, and in order to develop solutions that work across mobile devices, achieve better search rankings and has a beautiful digital design, it often depends on how a business operates, sells and manages content day to day.
From Portsmouth and Southampton through to the South Downs, we work with organisations that range from service-led businesses and professional firms to retailers and multi-location operators, each requiring a different type of platform, whether that is a flexible WordPress website to support marketing activity, a robust WooCommerce setup to manage products and transactions, or bespoke functionality supported by a carefully managed website migration from an existing platform.
To reflect that range, our website design and development services are structured into dedicated areas, each focused on a specific type of build or technical requirement. This structure allows Hampshire businesses to explore the services most relevant to their situation in more detail, with clear insight into how different website types are approached, built and supported using clean code and our in-house development team.
WordPress Websites
With a deep understanding of WordPress, our in-house team designs and develops fully responsive WordPress websites that give Hampshire businesses a flexible, reliable platform to support marketing, content and day-to-day operations. Built using our proprietary SDK rather than off-the-shelf themes or page builders, each site is structured around how your business actually works, allowing for tailored layouts, clear content management and room to evolve as requirements change.
This approach gives you full control without unnecessary complexity, making it easy to update content, add new pages or introduce integrations as your business grows. With a considered CMS structure and a codebase designed for long-term maintainability, your WordPress website remains straightforward to manage internally while providing a solid foundation for future development.
WooCommerce Websites
WooCommerce is a powerful alternative to hosted platforms like Shopify and Magento, particularly for businesses that want greater control over functionality, data and ongoing costs. Built on WordPress using our proprietary SDK, WooCommerce websites are structured to support real trading requirements, from complex product setups and promotions through to payments, fulfilment and reporting, without locking you into restrictive templates or pricing models.
With a clean, modular build, stores remain straightforward to manage while supporting integrations with payment providers, shipping tools and third-party systems. This means helping businesses in Hampshire have the flexibility to adapt product ranges, customer journeys and operational processes over time, without needing to rebuild the platform as the business evolves.
eCommerce Websites
Selling online places very different demands on a website, depending on products, customers and operational workflows. Our eCommerce websites are designed for businesses that need tailored user journeys, clear product structures and platforms that support how they sell day to day, whether that involves building on WooCommerce, working with platforms like Shopify or Magento, or migrating from more complex systems such as Drupal.
A strong focus on structure and usability ensures eCommerce platforms remain straightforward to manage while staying adaptable as requirements change. From catalogue management and checkout flows to integrations with external tools, each build is shaped to support ongoing trading, making user journeys for potential customers easy and make future development easy, regardless of the underlying platform.
Bespoke Websites
Not every Hampshire-based business fits neatly into a CMS or eCommerce platform, particularly where internal processes, data structures or user interactions are unique. Bespoke website development is suited to organisations that need tailored functionality, custom workflows or specialist integrations that go beyond standard off-the-shelf solutions.
Using our SDK as a stable foundation where appropriate, bespoke builds are designed with long-term maintainability in mind, allowing complex requirements to be delivered without sacrificing fast loading speeds or control. This approach makes it easier to extend functionality for your new site over time as operational needs change.
Website Migrations
Website migrations are often driven by the need to move away from restrictive platforms, outdated systems or sites that have become difficult to manage. Each migration is planned carefully to protect content structure, web presence, SEO rankings and business continuity, while improving how the website is managed and extended going forward.
Existing platforms are reviewed in detail before being rebuilt or transitioned, ensuring nothing critical is lost in the process. Whether consolidating multiple websites or moving to WordPress or WooCommerce, migrations are handled methodically to leave you with a cleaner, more dependable platform that supports future development.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q. How long does it take to build a website?
Most website design and development projects are delivered within around 16 weeks, although timelines can vary depending on the size and complexity of the build, as well as the speed of feedback and content supply. From the outset, we agree clear milestones and keep you informed throughout, so you always know where the project stands and what is coming next.
Q. What is the process for feedback, revisions and approvals?
Feedback and approvals are built into every stage of the process, with clear review points before the project moves forward. Designs are shared for discussion and refinement, and nothing progresses into development without sign-off, ensuring changes are made collaboratively and at the right time rather than rushed or retrofitted later.
Q. What ongoing support or maintenance services do you offer after launch?
After launch, we remain on hand to support your own website as it beds in and begins to be used day to day. This includes aftercare for any issues that arise, as well as optional ongoing support and maintenance services to help keep the site secure, stable and up to date as your business evolves.
Q. How much do your websites cost?
Our website costs vary depending on the scope, functionality and complexity of the project, with requirements differing between a brochure-style website and a fully featured eCommerce platform. Factors such as the number of templates, integrations, content requirements and technical considerations all influence the level of work involved. Rather than offering fixed packages, we provide clear, tailored proposals based on your needs, so you understand exactly what is included and how the investment supports your wider business goals.
Q. What software and tools do you use?
We use industry-leading tools throughout the design and development process to ensure clarity, collaboration and efficiency. Website designs are created in Figma, allowing layouts and interactions to be reviewed and refined easily before development begins, while builds are delivered using our proprietary SDK and a carefully selected technical stack suited to each project.
Q. What’s the difference between a custom WordPress site and a headless website?
A custom WordPress site uses the traditional CMS with everything closely connected – ideal for Hampshire businesses that need control and easy editing for their marketing team. A headless website separates the backend from the frontend, giving you lightning-fast performance, modern technologies like React or Next.js, and flexible integrations with third-party tools.
Q. Will my new website be optimised for SEO?
Yes, our web developers build every site with SEO in mind from day one. That means fast loading times, mobile-first design, clean semantic code, schema markup and optimised metadata. If you’re moving from another platform, we’ll manage redirects and preserve rankings so your Hampshire business doesn’t lose visibility.
Q. Do I need to rebuild from scratch or can you improve my existing website?
It depends on your goals and how your current site was built. If your site has a strong foundation, we can often make performance, design and usability improvements without starting from scratch. But if it’s holding back your growth, whether due to bloated code, poor structure or limited flexibility, investing in a brand new website may be more cost-effective in the long run.
Q. Will my website be mobile-friendly?
Absolutely. Making sure your new site is optimal for mobile users is standard in our process, and every website is tested across different mobile phones, devices and browsers. This matters in a county like Hampshire, where mobile-first browsing is common across sectors from retail to hospitality.
Q. What is a CMS and which one should I use?
A CMS (Content Management System) is what allows you to manage your website content without needing a developer. We typically recommend WordPress for its flexibility, SEO-friendliness and ease of use, but we also build with modern frameworks for clients who need more advanced content workflows, platforms that are highly functional or eCommerce capabilities like an online store.
Q. What’s your approach to web design and development?
We take a strategic, user-first approach. Our process starts with discovery and planning, where we explore your goals, customers and target audience. From there we develop wireframes and design concepts that align with your branding services and business needs. We then build clean, high-performing websites that support long-term growth.
Q. How do you keep websites performing after launch?
We don’t walk away once a site goes live. Our aftercare includes technical maintenance, SEO checks, CRO improvements and ongoing support. Many Hampshire clients love continuing to work with us long-term because they see consistent improvements rather than one-off fixes.
Q. What makes boxChilli different from other web agencies?
We’ve been building websites since 2006 and have grown up alongside Hampshire’s business community. All work is done by our in-house team of designers, developers and SEO specialists – no outsourcing, no shortcuts. That mix of local insight and technical expertise means we can create websites that are both high-performing and relevant to your audience, whilst ensuring search engines can find it and driving measurable growth.
Q. We have a limited budget, will you still work with us?
We’re happy to scope projects of different sizes and suggest phased approaches where possible. If a full custom build isn’t viable right now, we can offer scaled-down solutions or roadmap support to help you move forward strategically.
Q. What are your values and how do they shape the work you do?
At boxChilli, our core values (integrity, creativity and client focus) are built into everything we do. We’re honest about what will work, proactive in solving problems and always shape our recommendations around your business goals and data. Our work goes beyond the website – it’s part of your broader digital strategy and supports the digital services that keep your business moving.
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