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Web Design Cotswolds

Bespoke websites for brands that want to stand out in the Cotswolds’ crowded marketplace.

From Cheltenham’s buzzing festivals to Stow-on-the-Wold’s artisan boutiques, Cotswold businesses compete for the attention of locals and tourists alike. Your website has to load fast, look beautiful and convert casual browsers into loyal customers. That’s exactly what Swanky Pixels delivers—also serving Banbury & North Oxfordshire.

Why Choose Swanky Pixels as Your Cotswolds Website Designers?

  • Local insight, national-level expertise
    We know the nuances of trading in Cirencester, Chipping Campden and beyond—and we pair that knowledge with 15 years of cutting-edge design and development experience.
  • Bespoke design—never templates
    Every layout, colour palette and interaction is crafted around your brand voice and ideal customer journey. No cookie-cutter themes, ever.
  • SEO built in from day one
    Schema markup, rock-solid technical SEO and Core Web Vitals under 2.5 s help you climb Google for phrases like web design Cotswolds and Cotswolds website designers the moment you launch.
  • Mobile-first & future-proof
    More than 70 % of Cotswold traffic arrives on mobile. Responsive designs and progressive web-app touches keep conversions high on every screen.
  • Partnership that lasts
    Post-launch care plans, CRO testing and fresh content support ensure your site keeps outperforming the competition.

Our Cotswolds Web Design Services

Bespoke web design
Consultants, creatives, heritage brands — story-driven pages, crisp imagery, built-in lead capture
E-commerce (Shopify & WooCommerce)
Retailers, farm shops, artisans — conversion-first UI, secure payments, easy stock control
Custom WordPress development
Growing SMEs, charities, tourism — bespoke themes, CMS training, proactive maintenance
Local SEO & digital marketing
Any business that wants more traffic — keyword research, content strategy, ethical link-building
Artist web design
Painters, sculptors, and galleries — showcase creativity with portfolio sites, seamless navigation, and visual storytelling

How We Work

  • Discovery session – clarify goals, audience and target keywords
  • Wireframes & UX – map the clearest path to enquiry or sale
  • Design & build – hand-coded or custom WordPress/Shopify theme
  • SEO & performance tune-up – schema, metadata, load times < 2.5 s
  • Launch & continuous optimisation – training, analytics, A/B testing

Cotswolds Success Stories

  • Cheltenham events company – 64 % rise in ticket sales within three months
  • Bourton-on-the-Water shop – checkout conversion up 38 % after redesign
  • Moreton-in-Marsh B2B supplier – average page-load trimmed to 1.2 s, bounce rate down 32 %

Industries We Serve

  • Tourism & hospitality – hotels, B&Bs, glamping sites, gastro-pubs
  • Food & drink – farm shops, breweries, distilleries, delicatessens
  • Arts & culture – galleries, festivals, theatres, craft workshops
  • Professional services – architects, accountants, legal, consultancy

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will my Cotswolds website take?
Most brochure sites launch in 2-3 weeks; e-commerce builds in 3–4 weeks, depending on complexity.
Do you offer hosting and support?
Yes. We provide fully-managed UK hosting, 24/7 monitoring and care plans that include security updates, backups and small content tweaks.
Can you refresh my existing WordPress or Shopify site?
Absolutely. We handle design overhauls, data migration and SEO preservation so you never lose rankings.
Still have questions?

Get in touch and we’ll respond the same business day.

Ready to Elevate Your Cotswolds Business?

We’re Oxfordshire-based and happy to visit you in person—whether you’re in Cirencester, Tetbury or the rolling hills in between—to get a real feel for your brand. Our work also extends beyond the Cotswolds, supporting businesses throughout Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Warwickshire.

07596 020189 or book a free 20-minute Zoom audit today and discover how your website can work harder for you.

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