Website build
A fast, tidy 1–5 page website that explains what you do, where you work and how customers can contact you.
Websites & practical IT support for local businesses
Get your Northern Ireland business online without agency prices or technical hassle.
Knipe IT builds simple websites for small Northern Ireland businesses — with hosting, SSL, backups and small updates handled for you.
Start small with a £25 website health check, or ask about the founding website offer: £399 setup + £39/month.
Ideal for sole traders, trades, cafés, salons, garages, pet groomers, shops and local service businesses that need a better online presence. Based in Northern Ireland, built for practical local businesses.
What you get
A straightforward website package, built for small businesses.
Hosting handled
Your website hosting, SSL certificate, backups and basic monitoring are taken care of so you do not have to manage the technical bits.
Local business essentials
Email enquiry button, Google Maps, social links and basic search engine setup included from the start.
Ongoing support
Need a phone number changed, a new photo added or a small text update? Basic monthly support is included with clear limits.
Website health check
A quick paid audit before committing to a rebuild.
For £25, Knipe IT checks the basics that affect trust and enquiries, then sends a short plain-English report with practical next steps. If you go ahead with a website build or care plan within 30 days, the £25 is credited against the job.
What gets checked
- Mobile layout and first impression
- HTTPS, loading basics and obvious broken links
- Contact details, quote buttons and enquiry route
- Services, areas covered, reviews and photos
- Google Business Profile and website consistency
What you receive
- One-page summary of the main issues
- Five practical fixes ranked by value
- Clear note on what can be handled cheaply
- No pressure to buy a full website
- Optional quote if there is a sensible next step
Sample report
What the health check looks like
A short, practical report focused on the changes most likely to improve trust, search visibility and enquiries.
Example website check
Priority: Medium
- Make the quote action clearer Add a visible quote button near the top of the page.
- Improve local service wording Name the main towns and services customers search for.
- Add recent proof Use photos, reviews or recent work examples close to the service pitch.
Monthly care plan
Keep the website looked after after it goes live.
For businesses that already have a website, or after a Knipe IT build, the care plan keeps the basic technical and content jobs from being forgotten.
Starter care
£19/month
basic check-in
- Uptime and broken-link checks
- One small text or photo update
- Plain-English monthly note
Website care
£39/month
hosting & support
- Hosting, SSL and backups
- Small content updates
- Basic monitoring and support
- Priority help for urgent fixes
Bigger design changes, new pages, booking tools and payment setup are quoted separately so the monthly price stays clear.
Demo websites
See what simple local business websites could look like.
These fictional demo websites show different styles and features Knipe IT can build for local businesses — from friendly booking-led sites to practical quote-led trades websites.
Paws & Polish Dog Grooming
A playful demo site for a local dog groomer, built to show a different visual style and optional booking-style features.
View dog groomer demo
Causeway Plumbing & Heating
A practical trades demo focused on trust, service areas, clear enquiries and a quote request form.
View trades demoFounding client offer
First 5 local businesses only
£399
website setup
£39/month
hosting & support
- Mobile-friendly website
- Hosting, SSL and backups included
- Basic SEO and Google-friendly structure
- Domain connection included; domain registration fees separate
- Clear support boundaries — no confusing “unlimited” promises
- Booking tools, payments and advanced features available as extras
Built to get you online quickly.
This launch offer is for a small number of early clients while Knipe IT builds its local portfolio. In return, you get a professional website at a reduced setup price.
Availability: founding client places are limited to the first 5 suitable local businesses.
Monthly care: lighter support starts from £19/month for existing websites, or £39/month when hosting and support are included.
Normal future pricing is expected to be £599–£899 setup plus £49–£69/month depending on the website size and support level. Domain names and business email provider fees are separate.
Questions
The quick answers.
A shorter version for the landing page. The full FAQ has the detail on ownership, costs, support and timescales.
Read the full FAQWhat is included in the £399 setup?
A simple mobile-friendly website, core pages, basic search setup, contact/enquiry route, domain connection help, SSL setup and launch support. It is aimed at small local businesses that need a clean first site or a straightforward refresh.
What is included in the £39/month support?
Hosting, SSL, backups, basic monitoring and small content updates such as changing text, adding a photo or updating contact details. Bigger new features are quoted separately.
Can I start with the £25 health check instead?
Yes. The health check is the lowest-risk first step. You get a short plain-English report with five practical fixes, and the £25 is credited against a website build, refresh or care plan bought within 30 days.
How long does a simple website take?
Most simple sites can move quickly once the wording, photos and basic business details are ready. A small brochure site is usually days rather than months, depending on how quickly content is supplied.
Ready to talk?
Tell me what your business needs online.
Send a quick message and I’ll come back with practical next steps for your website, hosting or local IT support.
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