Beautiful web design, built to be found
A beautiful website that nobody can find isn't finished.
I see too many brands launch with a stunning new site and then wait for the enquiries to arrive. They don't. The design is lovely, but nobody told Google what any of it is, so the site sits in the digital wilderness.
At Joanna Lewis Media, I offer website design in Bath for brands that want both: considered, elegant design and a site that works in search from day one. As a full-service website design agency in Bath with search engine optimisation at its core, I make sure your URLs, site structure, internal linking, image alt text, schema and page content are planned before a single page is built, not patched on months after launch. The result is a stronger online presence, a better user experience and a website that attracts qualified website traffic from day one.
Design and development are delivered by a trusted specialist partner and managed by me from first conversation to launch and beyond. Together, we have designed and optimised websites for some of the world’s most ultra-luxurious brands, where beautiful, considered design meets full SEO.
Why a beautiful website isn't enough
A website is often the biggest marketing investment a brand makes, and the one most likely to be built without search in mind. Most of the problems I see after launch are avoidable:
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Page URLs and navigation that make sense to a designer, but not to Google or your customers
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No keyword research behind the page structure, so nothing is built to rank for what people actually search
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Missing page titles, meta descriptions and headings
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Images with no alt text, or file names like IMG_4032
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No internal linking strategy, so your best pages never get the authority they need
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No schema, so search engines and AI tools have to guess what you do
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Thin, unoptimised content that Google and LLMs can’t fully understand
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A new site that was never submitted to Google Search Console, or an old site migrated without redirects
Fixing this after launch is possible, but it's slower and more expensive than building it properly in the first place. Building it right is simply a better use of your budget.
Most creative agencies build your website, hand over the keys and leave you to muddle through.
I do things differently.
Alongside website design and development, I offer ongoing digital marketing strategy, from SEO and blogging to digital PR and paid media, so your site keeps growing long after launch.
Website design services Bath
My web design services in Bath cover the full journey, from search-led planning to launch. Each project is scoped around your brand identity, your goals and your audience, whether you choose a template build or a fully custom design, so the finished site feels like a natural extension of your brand and delivers digital experiences people remember.
Strategy and site architecture
Every site starts with search intent. Before design begins, I research how your customers look for what you offer and use that to plan your site structure: which pages you need, how they connect, and which keywords each one should target. The result is a clear map that guides design, development and copy, and gives every page a job to do.
Bespoke website design
Design that reflects your brand and the level your audience expects. Considered layouts, typography, graphic design and imagery that look beautiful on every device, shaped around the user experience: how people actually move through your site and what you want them to do next. If you already have a brand identity and logo design in place, the website will bring them to life consistently. If your messaging needs sharpening first, that can be part of the conversation too.
Website development
Clean, fast, well-built sites that are easy for you to manage and easy for search engines to read. Mobile-first, accessible and built on solid foundations rather than bolted-together plugins, whether you need a brochure site, a content-led blog or an e-commerce website.
Website
platforms
I build on the platforms I know deliver, and I'll recommend the right one for your brand, budget and how you want to manage the site day to day:
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WordPress: flexible, scalable WordPress websites, well suited to content-led sites, blogs, e-commerce and bespoke functionality
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Framer: polished, design-led sites with beautiful motion and a clean, modern finish
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Wix: one of the easiest platforms to manage once your site is live. Template builds are a faster, more affordable route to a polished site that you can update with confidence yourself, from editing text and images to adding new pages, without needing a developer. Fully custom designs are available too, for brands that want something truly bespoke.
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Squarespace: elegant, design-led sites in a simple all-in-one platform, ideal for brands that want a refined look and an easy way to manage their site day to day
Every platform can be built with SEO fully in mind, so your site starts working for you from day one.
Full ownership
Your website
Your hosting
I don't host websites, and I never hold your site hostage. Hosting is managed directly through your website platform, in your own account and billed directly to you, so there's no middleman and no inflated monthly hosting fee.
Some designers host client websites on their own servers, which can leave the client paying over the odds and without real ownership of their own site.
I build websites you genuinely own: you control the account, you can see exactly what you're paying for, and you can take your site anywhere, any time. No retainers, no rigid tie-ins, just a beautiful website ready to grow with you.
SEO built in from day one
This is what sets my website design apart. Search engine optimisation is included in the build, not added on afterwards:
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Search-friendly, logical URL structures
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Keyword-led site structure and navigation
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Optimised page titles, meta descriptions and heading hierarchy
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A deliberate internal linking strategy
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Image alt text and sensible file naming
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Schema (structured data) so search engines and AI tools understand your business
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XML sitemap and Google Search Console set-up
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Redirect planning for existing sites, so you keep the rankings you've already earned
Website copy and content
Beautiful design needs words that work. With an editorial background as a former journalist and magazine editor, I can write or optimise your website copy so it reads well, sounds like you and is shaped around what people search. Find out more about my copywriting services.
Launch and indexing
A site isn't really live until Google knows about it. I handle the launch checklist, from submitting your sitemap to requesting indexing of your key pages, so your new site starts being discovered immediately rather than weeks later.
After launch
full marketing support, built around you
Most website agencies hand over the keys on launch day and disappear. I don't. Once your site is live, I can carry on with the services that help it grow, all joined up through a single digital marketing strategy. I bring more than 20 years of editorial and digital marketing leadership, including as former head of content at one of the world's leading ultra-luxury marketing agencies, so I know what it takes to get a site ranking and a brand found online.
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SEO: ongoing content-led SEO services, including local SEO, strategy and audits to grow your website traffic
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Blogging and content marketing: search-led content that builds authority over time
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Digital PR and link building: credible coverage and backlinks that strengthen your rankings
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Paid media: Google ads for when you want visibility sooner
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Social media content creation and management
You get senior-level web design services, development and digital marketing under one roof, without the overheads, account managers or contract tie-ins of a traditional digital marketing agency. Explore my digital marketing services.
Website design in
Somerset and
across the UK
Based in the heritage city of Bath, I provide website design in Somerset and the wider South West, specialising in working with ambitious lifestyle brands in Bath, Bristol, Frome, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire and beyond. Local knowledge helps, particularly when your customers search for you by place, and I can build local SEO into your site structure, content and online presence from the start.
But your location doesn't limit the work. Projects are managed remotely as easily as face to face, so I also work with brands across the UK. If you're looking for website design in Bath or Somerset, or a UK-wide partner who understands design and search together, especially in the lifestyle and premium sectors, I'd love to hear from you.
Browse my portfolio to see examples of my work.
Why choose
Joanna Lewis Media
There are plenty of web design agencies in Bath, and many produce lovely work. Far fewer plan for search before the site is built.
Clients choose me because:
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Every site is built with SEO in mind from the first page plan, not added later
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Design is delivered by a specialist with big-agency expertise and experience designing and optimising ultra-luxury websites
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One senior point of contact manages the whole project
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I can continue with SEO, content, PR and paid media after launch
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I offer senior expertise without agency overheads
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I communicate clearly and honestly, with no contract tie-ins on ongoing support
The aim is simple: a website that looks exceptional, functions from day one and belongs entirely to you.
Looking for a website design agency in Bath?
If you want a website that's beautiful, considered and built to be found, I'd love to talk.
Get in touch to discuss your project and how I can help.
07481-227677
Website design agency Bath: Frequently asked questions
What does a website design agency in Bath do?
A web design agency plans, designs and builds your website, while the best web design services go further, considering how the site will perform once it's live: how it's structured, how fast it loads, how it looks on mobile, the user experience it creates, and how easily search engines can understand it. At Joanna Lewis Media, I manage the full process, with design and development delivered by a trusted senior specialist partner and search engine optimisation built in from the start.
What makes your approach to website design different?
Most web designers focus on how a site looks, and SEO is treated as a later add-on, if at all. I work the other way round. Search intent shapes the site structure, URLs, internal linking, alt text and schema before design begins, so the finished site is beautiful and works in search from day one.
Who actually designs and builds the website?
Design and development are delivered by a trusted specialist partner with big-agency expertise, who I have worked alongside for years, designing and optimising websites for some of the world’s most ultra-luxurious brands. I manage the design and web development project end-to-end, lead the SEO and content strategy, and remain your single point of contact throughout.
What is SEO-friendly web design?
SEO-friendly web design means building search optimisation into the site itself: logical URLs, a keyword-led page structure, optimised titles and headings, internal links, image alt text, schema, fast loading and mobile-first design. It's far more effective, and usually cheaper, than trying to retrofit these things once the site is live, and it gives your site the best chance of attracting website traffic from day one.
Can you redesign my existing website without losing my rankings?
Yes. A redesign is one of the riskiest moments for your search visibility, so I audit what's already ranking before anything changes, plan redirects for any URLs that move, and make sure the new site is submitted to Google Search Console at launch.
Do you offer website design services in Somerset as well as Bath?
Yes. I'm based in Bath and work with brands across Somerset and the wider South West, as well as UK-wide. Projects are managed remotely or in person, whichever suits you.
Do you write the website copy as well?
Yes. With 20+ years in journalism, publishing, and digital marketing, including as Head of Content for one of the world’s leading ultra-luxury marketing agencies, I can write or optimise your website copy so it reads beautifully and is shaped around what your customers actually search for.
Can you help with SEO after the website launches?
Yes. This is often where a new website starts to grow. Once your site is live, I can support you with ongoing SEO, blogging, digital PR and link building, paid media (pay-per-click/PPC), and social media. I ensure a joined-up approach where every channel supports the other.
How much does website design in Bath cost?
It depends on the size and complexity of the site, how much content and copy is needed, and what functionality you require. I scope every project individually rather than offering fixed packages, so you only pay for what your business truly needs. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
How long does it take to design and build a website?
It depends on the scope and how quickly content and feedback come together. I'll give you a realistic timeline at the start of the
project, based on your site's size and the work involved.
How do I choose a website design agency in Bath?
Look at the work first: does the design match the standard your brand needs? Then ask what happens after launch. Will the site be built with SEO in mind, who owns the site and its content, and will anyone help it get found? A beautiful portfolio is important, but a site that can't be found won't deliver for your business.
Which platforms do you build websites on?
I specialise in WordPress, Framer, Wix, and Squarespace, both template and full-custom. I'll recommend the platform that best suits your brand, budget, and how you want to manage your site, and every build has SEO planned in from the start.
Will I own my website and hosting?
Yes. I don't host websites. Hosting is managed directly through your website platform, in your own account and billed directly to you, so you're never tied to a designer's hosting or paying inflated fees for it. You own your website and can take it with you if you ever want to work with someone else.
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