PORTSMOUTH WEBSITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

A custom WordPress site uses the traditional CMS with everything closely connected – ideal for Portsmouth 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.

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 Portsmouth business doesn’t lose visibility.

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.

Absolutely. Mobile usability is standard in our process, and every website is tested across devices and browsers. This matters in a city like Portsmouth, where mobile-first browsing is common across sectors from retail to hospitality.

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 or eCommerce capabilities like an online store.

Most projects take 16 to 28 weeks, depending on scope and functionality. Smaller brochure sites move quickly, while larger platforms with custom features or eCommerce can take longer. We’ll always give you a clear timeline with milestones so you know what to expect.

Yes. Once your site is live, our website support team provide tailored training either 1:1 or via recorded video walkthroughs, to help your team feel confident updating content, managing media and making structural changes through the CMS.

We primarily build with WordPress and our own developer-approved SDK, but also work with Shopify, Magento and modern headless stacks like React and Next.js. As a Portsmouth web development company, we’ll recommend the best-fit solution based on your goals, internal capabilities and future plans.

Costs vary depending on size and complexity. A simple brochure site will naturally be more affordable than a large-scale eCommerce build with custom integrations. We’re upfront about pricing and can also suggest phased approaches for growing Portsmouth businesses that want to scale in stages.

Yes, we handle SEO-friendly migrations all the time. That includes mapping old URLs, implementing 301 redirects, preserving metadata and internal links, and tracking pre- and post-launch performance to minimise disruption and retain visibility.

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.

We don’t walk away once a site goes live. Our aftercare includes technical maintenance, SEO checks, CRO improvements and ongoing support. Many Portsmouth clients continue working with us long-term because they see consistent improvements rather than one-off fixes.

We’ve been building websites since 2006 and have grown up alongside Portsmouth’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.

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.

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.