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Hi, I’m Alex.
Here’s why I built

Foundry.

I’ve been building websites for local businesses since 2011. I’ve led design teams, run a larger agency and owned my own small business. Those experiences have shaped the way I work, but the people behind each business have always mattered most.

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400+

Websites delivered
across my career

15 Years

Of digital excellence
Building websites since 2011

Why free website foundry was born

I believe this is the future of web design

Experienced people using better technology to make great websites accessible to more businesses.

The tools have changed how quickly we can work. But understanding your business, making good design decisions and knowing what will serve your customers still takes experience. That’s my role. Technology helps me build; it doesn’t replace the thought and care behind your website.

With Free Website Foundry, we’ve created a model that removes the barrier of large upfront fees. An affordable monthly package covers hosting, support and an ongoing relationship.

Average web agency cost

£2,000

Amount we charge

£0

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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. 🌐 https://www. Freewebsitefoundry. Co. Uk/
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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. 🌐 https://www. Freewebsitefoundry. Co. Uk/
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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. 🌐 https://www. Freewebsitefoundry. Co. Uk/
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Why experience matters

My experience helps
you take the next step

My experience spans businesses of all shapes and sizes, from local cafes to ecommerce businesses turning over seven figures a month through their stores. Wherever you are on that journey, I’ll take the time to understand your goals and help you take the next step.

The £0 upfront build is the start of a relationship. I’m confident that once you experience the care we put in, you’ll want to keep working with us.

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Technical SEO included

Built to help search engines understand your website, so more potential customers can find your business.

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AI search optimisation

Clear, structured content for discovery through ChatGPT and other answer engines.

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Designed to earn trust

Professional design and compelling messaging that help turn visitors into customers.

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Steve Rance
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I was waiting for the catch but it never came... My last company charged me £1500 for an unfinished website, but Alex's work put it to shame. Thank you so much, Alex, for helping me get online so fast. Life saver!
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John Tomley
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I have worked with Foundry to build my new website free of charge. I have known Alex for a number of years as he has built previous versions of my website for my business Tomley School of Motoring. This one is the best yet, I'm really happy and also impressed that it was built in under a week! Any changes I asked for were no problem and we're done on the same day. I am looking forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come.
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Jonathan Smith
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Our website was very outdated and needed a total revamp to better showcase our business and our newly fitted showroom. Alex was professional, enthusiastic and took the time to listen to our ideas. We're really pleased with the end result and we would 100% recommend him to anyone. Thank you Alex from Tyne Carpets & Flooring.
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John Albion
79 days ago
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Alex was recommended to me by a friend, he was really easy to talk to and very informative. We had a face to face chat about where I wanted to take my business and the goals I had for the website. He told me what he was able to do upfront, which when you consider there is no cost involved was really impressive. For a new business its always hard to get started and this made getting a brilliant website possible without breaking the bank early on. I love my new site, I am excited to show it off!!! Thanks to Alex & the whole team at Foundry, I love my new website and I already have new enquiries because of it!
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