Design, build and ongoing care — from the two people who actually do the work. You deal directly with a senior consultant, never a rotating team.
Custom designs built around your business goals — not templates with your logo dropped in. Every project starts with understanding your audience and what you need the site to achieve.
Fast, accessible, SEO-ready websites built with clean, maintainable code. Every site is tested across devices and browsers before launch.
Keep your site secure, updated and running smoothly. Flexible monthly plans based on what you actually need.
There are cheaper ways to get a website, and far more expensive ones. Here's an honest look at what each route actually gets you.
| Budget option | Aster Works Best value | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | £500–1,500 | From £249 + monthly plan | £10,000+ |
| Who does the work | Junior or outsourced | Senior UX/UI consultant | Mixed team, variable |
| Communication | Sporadic, slow | Direct access, plain English | Via account manager |
| Design approach | Templates with your logo | Custom, built around your goals | Custom, committee-driven |
| Timeline | 1–2 weeks | 4–6 weeks | 2–4 months |
| Ongoing support | Usually none | Monthly plans available | Expensive retainers |
Best value
Every project starts with a conversation — no pressure, no obligation, no jargon. Half an hour on your goals and whether we're the right fit.
You'll see designs before any code is written, with room to refine until they're right. No surprises at launch.
Clear milestones throughout — typically 4–6 weeks from first call to live site, with direct access to us the whole way.
Our quote builder gives you a real number in about two minutes — no contact form, no callback.
List your business on Look Direct, our local directory — a page of your own in about two minutes, free to start. Grow into a full Aster build when you're ready.
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