About Web Design in Horsham

Practical website design, hosting and support from people who have been doing this for years.

Web Design in Horsham is run by two equal co-founders with different strengths: Simon looks after client conversations and project support, while Mark leads the technical direction, website strategy and online visibility side of the business.

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Trusted by local businesses

17+ years

We build, host, support and improve WordPress websites for businesses in Horsham, Sussex, Surrey and beyond.

260+ websites currently built and managed
Around 350 websites worked on over the years
114 five-star Google reviews
Our first client is still with us

17+

Years in business

Web Design in Horsham has been supporting business websites for more than 17 years.

260+

Websites managed

We currently build, host and support more than 260 websites for clients.

350

Websites over time

Across the years, we have worked on around 350 business websites.

114

Five-star reviews

Our Google reviews reflect the long-term support and practical service clients value.

Our story

Built on web experience, design judgement and long-term client support.

Web Design in Horsham did not appear overnight. It grew from years of hands-on website building, print design, production experience and the belief that business owners deserve clear advice and proper support after their website goes live.

1998

Mark built his first website in 1998

Mark built his first website in 1998, back when websites were still unusual enough that people had to be told exactly how to type a web address into a browser.

That early experience matters. It means Web Design in Horsham is not built only on page builders and templates. We understand websites from the ground up: structure, hosting, domains, email, content, search visibility and the practical details that keep a business website working.

2003

Mark and Simon first met through print

Mark and Simon first met in 2003 when Mark needed business cards printed. Simon had already built deep experience in print, design, production and customer service.

That relationship eventually became Web Design in Horsham: a business that combines technical website knowledge with practical design judgement and proper front-of-house support.

Meet the co-founders

Two equal partners, different strengths.

Simon and Mark are equal co-founders of Web Design in Horsham. The business works because each brings something different to the table.

Co-founder & Client Services

Simon King

Simon is usually the first person clients speak to at Web Design in Horsham. He looks after front-of-house, client conversations, project support and the practical details that help keep work moving.

Before Web Design in Horsham, Simon spent more than 25 years in the print industry, working across print management, design, production and customer service. That background gives him a strong eye for layout, presentation and how businesses need to communicate clearly.

If you are thinking about a new website, a redesign, hosting, email or support, Simon is the right person to speak to first.

Co-founder & Website Strategy

Mark Hickman

Mark looks after the technical direction, website structure, hosting, online strategy and future visibility side of Web Design in Horsham.

Having built his first website in 1998, Mark has seen the web move from hand-coded pages to modern WordPress websites, search engines, mobile-first design, managed hosting, business email and now AI-influenced local search.

His role is to make sure the websites we build are not just attractive, but properly structured, manageable, reliable and commercially useful.

How we work

Clear advice first. Then the right website, hosting and support.

We are not interested in selling complicated websites for the sake of it. Most businesses need a website that builds trust, explains what they do, works properly on mobile and gives customers a clear route to make contact.

We start with a proper conversation

Simon will usually begin by understanding what you do, what your current website is or is not doing, and what kind of support you actually need.

We recommend the sensible route

Sometimes that means a new website. Sometimes it means a careful redesign. Sometimes it means sorting out hosting, email, domains or ongoing support first.

We build with the long term in mind

We prefer clean WordPress websites, reliable hosting, sensible content structure and support arrangements that do not leave clients stranded after launch.

What we help with

Websites are only one part of your online presence.

A good business website depends on more than design. Hosting, domain names, email, care, content structure and visibility all matter.

Web Design

Clean, modern WordPress websites for local businesses that want to look professional, explain their services clearly and win better enquiries.

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Website Redesign

Refresh an outdated website carefully, improving design, structure and usability without throwing away useful content or existing search value.

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AI Local Search

Future visibility for local businesses as customers start using Google, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI tools to compare and choose suppliers.

Explore AI Local Search

WordPress Hosting

Managed WordPress hosting for business websites that need speed, security, backups, SSL, performance tools and support from people you can reach.

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WordPress Care Plans

Ongoing WordPress support, updates, fixes and practical help for businesses that want their website maintained properly after launch.

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Business Email

Professional domain-based business email, setup, migration support, DNS records, deliverability checks and practical help across devices.

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Domain Names

Domain registration, transfers, renewals and DNS support so your business knows where its domain is and who controls it.

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Online Shops

WordPress and WooCommerce websites for businesses that want to sell products online, take payments and manage a practical online shop.

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Local roots

A Horsham business in the proper sense.

Web Design in Horsham is not just a business name chosen for search engines. We live and work locally, and both co-founders have long-standing connections with the area.

Simon has been closely involved with local youth football through Horsham Sparrows, supporting the club, its players, families and volunteers through years of grassroots football.

Mark has lived locally since 1999 and has spent years involved with fostered and adopted dogs. That local life matters to us. It is one of the reasons we care about building a business that can support local clubs, charities and causes where possible.

Why it matters

We prefer long-term relationships over quick sales.

We work best with businesses that want clear advice, reliable support and a website partner who understands that trust is built over time.

Local, practical and easy to speak to
No agency theatre or unnecessary jargon
Honest advice about what your website actually needs
Support that continues after launch

Ready to talk?

Speak to Simon about your website.

Whether you need a new website, a redesign, hosting, email, domain support or help understanding what to do next, start with a simple conversation.

Contact Web Design in Horsham Call 01403 801000