Get found when it matters
Show up when nearby customers search for the exact service you provide—not three pages later.
Local search ready
Independent web design · Gravesend
Thoughtful, fast websites for local businesses—built by a real person, with no agency jargon and no upfront fee.
Built for
Mobile.
Search.
People.
Hosting + domain
The practical bit
A good website does the quiet, useful work: it earns trust, answers questions and helps the right people find you.
Show up when nearby customers search for the exact service you provide—not three pages later.
Local search ready
Your services, coverage area and contact details stay available while you’re busy doing the actual work.
Always working
A credible, considered website reassures new customers before they ever pick up the phone.
Trust built in
A branded domain and professional email make every quote, invoice and introduction feel established.
Domain included
Most local searches happen on a phone. Your site will be easy to read, tap and contact from any screen.
Responsive by default
No bloated page builder or mystery fees—just the pages your customers need, managed for you.
No admin headache
The whole package
Field notes
6 min read
Essential guide for UK small businesses to establish their online presence across Google, Facebook, and key directories with practical step-by-step instructions.
Read the note4 min read
Learn why switching from personal email to a professional @yourbusiness.co.uk address builds trust, improves deliverability, and costs nothing ongoing.
Read the note3 min read
Simple guide to setting up email rules and filters in Gmail and Outlook to automatically sort multiple business email addresses into organized folders.
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Behind the screen
I’m Codey, a Gravesend-raised developer with a Computer Science background and years of IT experience in London. Designs Decoded is where technical know-how meets a genuine love of making the web feel simpler.
I’m building a portfolio by helping local businesses get online without a big initial bill. I manage the hosting myself, keep the process direct, and make sure you always know who you’re talking to.
Start something
Share a little about your business and what you need. I’ll reply personally and, if it’s a good fit, get your first draft moving within seven days.
Project enquiry
Pay it forward
A donation is never expected. If the work has genuinely helped, your support lets me keep websites affordable for more small local businesses.
A little extra good
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