Free Websites For Local Businesses
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I’m Alex, a Chorley based web designer helping local businesses get online for FREE. Your website is custom designed, with written content, images and ongoing care included. Nothing to pay upfront.
Upfront
£0
Design & build
Ongoing
£10 / a week
Hosting, maintenance & support
A half-hour conversation is all we need to get started.
Up to 8 pages created
Guided by you, created by us.
.co.uk domain included
A domain that belongs to you.
Words & images included
We handle all the content & images.
Ongoing hosting & support
We keep it running.
Explore our website designs
Custom designed for your business.
Made to stand out.
From builders to driving instructors, flooring companies to architects, every business needs a different approach. Explore our work to see how a well crafted website can help your business glow and drive potential customers into real ones.
Your business deserves its own design, not a template with the name changed.
How your website comes together
It starts with a half-hour conversation
Tell us about your business, your goals and the areas you serve. We’ll build the pages, create your website preview and work through feedback together. You can bring ideas or leave the direction to us.
A coffee and a conversation.
All we need is 30 minutes of your time to get to know your business and if your local, the coffee’s on us!
We create your website.
We plan your pages, write the content and design your site. You review the preview and tell us what you think.
We launch and keep supporting you.
We aim to launch within a week with your approval. Hosting, maintenance and help continue afterwards.
Every detail considered. Everything you need, included.
Your website comes with everything you see here and more, including the ongoing care and support that keeps customers with us for years.
Local experience. personal service.
Hi, I’m Alex, your website designer.
I’ve been helping businesses get online since 2011.
I started Free Website Foundry because I enjoy building websites and making technology useful for businesses. I work directly with local business owners on modern websites, ordering platforms and bespoke solutions that make running a business a little easier. Turning an idea into something useful is what gets me up each day.
Whether you’re just starting out, your website needs a refresh, or you’ve got an idea you’d like to explore, I’d be more than happy to have a chat.
So, what's the catch?
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the more commonly asked questions. If you have any others, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Why do you build websites for free?
I believe this is the future of web design. New technology, guided by experience, lets me build great websites more efficiently, and I want to pass that benefit on to you.
Foundry is also about building relationships with business owners. If you trust me with your website and come back for help with something else, that’s a bonus. My focus is on doing a great job for you from the start.
How do I know this is legitimate?
Take a look at our example websites, read our customer reviews, or look up the business. You’re also welcome to pick up the phone and speak to me directly.
I understand that a free website might sound too good to be true. That’s why I’m happy to explain how it works and answer your questions before you decide. You’ll know who you’re working with and what to expect.
How many pages are included?
Your website includes up to eight pages, designed and written for your business.
If you need more, we can discuss that during our first conversation and work out the best approach. Once your website is built, you can also add as many pages as you like yourself.
Are there any hidden costs or additional subscription fees?
There’s no upfront design or build fee. Your hosting, maintenance and support package costs £40 per calendar month, with no VAT, and starts with a 12-month commitment.
There are no additional compulsory charges for the agreed standard package. If you ask for something outside that scope, we’ll discuss it and agree any price with you first.
Our focus is on building you a great website and looking after it. You don’t have to buy other services from us.
Can I move my website elsewhere?
Yes. Your website belongs to you. Once the initial 12-month term ends, you can move it to another provider with 30 days’ notice.
Any third-party licences or services remain subject to their own terms, so some may need replacing or renewing separately when you move.
How long will it take to build and launch my website?
We aim to have your website online within a week of our first conversation. You’ll normally receive your first preview within two to three days, leaving time for your feedback and any changes.
We’ll need any agreed materials and your approval before launching. If you can come back to us promptly, we can usually keep everything moving within that week.
How do I make changes to my website?
We’re happy to help. Small changes to text and images are included in your ongoing support package. Just send the details across and we’ll take care of them.
If you prefer to make changes yourself, we can provide your login details and video instructions covering the basics. Your website is built on WordPress, so you have the flexibility to manage your own content, with us only a phone call away if you get stuck.
Will you help my website get found on Google?
Yes. Before your website goes live, we follow an internal checklist covering the technical setup and search foundations.
During our first conversation, we’ll ask about your customers, your services and the areas you cover. That helps us write relevant content and organise your website so people and search engines can understand what you do.
We also consider how your content can be understood by AI-powered search tools, including services such as ChatGPT. These foundations support visibility, although no one can guarantee rankings or inclusion in AI answers.
Can I use my existing domain name?
Yes, absolutely. If you already have a domain, we can use it for your new website and guide you through connecting it.
If we register a domain for you, it will be registered in your name. Your domain belongs to you.
People, projects and coffee
Getting to know the businesses behind the websites
Coffee catch-ups, new websites and the people behind them. See our latest posts from Instagram.
Met with Simon today, a customer we’ve worked with for many years, as we kick off an exciting new project for their food packaging business.
We’re now getting started on a completely new website, and there are already plenty of ideas on the table.
A big part of the early work has been looking closely at some of the leading businesses in their sector, including competitors around ten times their size, to understand what they’re doing well and where the opportunity is to go even further.
The aim isn’t to copy what’s already out there. It’s to use experience, fresh ideas and plenty of research to build something that elevates the business and helps position them for the next stage of their growth.
Really looking forward to working with Simon and seeing this one come together.
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📞 01257 818767
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Your website is often the first impression people get of your business. Make it count.
A professional website can instantly change how people see you. It can make your business feel more established, more trustworthy and easier to choose.
That’s why we don’t believe in generic, off-the-shelf designs.
At Free Website Foundry, every website is built around the individual business, with a design that reflects who you are and helps you stand out for the right reasons.
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Your website shouldn’t look like everyone else’s.
A good website should feel like your business, not a template that could belong to anyone.
At Free Website Foundry, every site is custom designed around your brand, your customers and what you actually need it to achieve.
The goal is simple: help your business look more professional, make a stronger first impression and give potential customers a reason to choose you.
And with a £0 website design fee, getting a website that stands out doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
Blend in less. Stand out more.
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Is your website actually working hard enough for your business?
A website shouldn’t just sit there looking good. It should help people understand what you do, build confidence in your business and make it easy for potential customers to take the next step.
Sometimes, getting more from your website doesn’t mean starting again. A few smart changes to the way it communicates, builds trust and guides visitors can make a real difference.
Swipe through for 5 ways to get more from your website.
And if your current site simply isn’t doing the job anymore, we can help with that too.
At Free Website Foundry, we create professional websites built around your business with a £0 website design fee.
🌐 https://www.freewebsitefoundry.co.uk/
📞 01257 818767
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Hi, I’m Alex 👋
I’ve been building websites for local businesses since 2011, and over the years I’ve worked with everything from independent cafés and trades to ecommerce businesses turning over seven figures a month.
I’ve led design teams, run a larger agency and owned my own small business, but the part I’ve always enjoyed most is working directly with the people behind the business.
That’s a big part of why I created Free Website Foundry.
I wanted to make professional web design more accessible, without asking small businesses to find thousands of pounds upfront before we’ve even had the chance to work together.
The £0 website build is really just the beginning. My aim is to understand your business, create something you’re genuinely proud of and build a relationship that lasts beyond launch.
Whether you’re getting online for the first time or your current website simply isn’t doing your business justice, I’d be happy to have a conversation.
Alex
🌐 https://www.freewebsitefoundry.co.uk/
📞 01257 818767
Your Next Step
Apply for your free website
Whether you’re starting from scratch or thinking about a new website for an existing business, we’d love to hear from you.
Send us a few details using the form to get started.
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01257 818767
Based in Chorley, working with businesses across the UK. We can meet locally over a coffee or chat online, whichever suits you. The coffee’s on us.
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