web design reading

Web design in Reading for ambitious local businesses.

Based in Theale and building since 2005. Reading businesses get senior craft without a London retainer, backed by 60+ five-star Google reviews and local SEO built in from day one.

Key stats

2005

Established in Reading, UK

Theale

Studio you can visit

60+

Five-star Google reviews

350+

Projects shipped

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Code23 agentic delivery vs traditional agency

Feature
Code23
Typical agency
Delivery speed
Weeks not quarters
Design then wait
Senior access
Theale seniors stay
Junior after pitch
QA & security depth
Harden stage
Launch-week scan
Payment structure
50 / 30 / 20
50% deposit lock
Post-launch cover
90-day warranty + support tiers
Retainer upsell fog
Local proof
Est. Reading 2005 · 60+ reviews
Templated regional brand
what we do

Capabilities

01

New website launches

Clear journeys, editor-ready CMS and performance budgets for Berkshire firms starting fresh - stack follows the job, not the fashion.

  • Website design Reading
  • Astro & Next.js
  • WordPress
  • Editor training
02

Rebuilds for tired sites

Keep the equity you have earned locally. Replace the fragile stack underneath with redirects and SEO continuity planned in Harden.

  • Rebuild programmes
  • Redirect maps
  • CMS migrations
  • Content modelling
03

Local SEO that ships in the code

Technical SEO, schema and page templates built so Berkshire searches for web design can actually find you - not a PDF of tips nobody implements.

  • Reading SEO
  • Local schema
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Google Business hygiene
04

Ecommerce for local sellers

Catalogues, carts and checkout for Reading and Thames Valley shops that need more than a template skin.

  • WooCommerce
  • Custom catalogues
  • Checkout flows
  • Integrations
05

Ongoing local support

Hosting, patches and continuous development from the same Theale team, not an anonymous ticket queue.

  • Managed support
  • 4-hour priority (Enhanced)
  • Technical SEO
  • CRO tests
06

Full-stack local depth

Design, build and aftercare in one studio. Reading founders can visit the digital agency in person, with agentic pipelines that ship like a much bigger bench.

  • Discovery to Launch
  • Product design
  • Agentic delivery
  • Face-to-face kickoffs
engagement

How we engage

01

Project

Fixed-scope project

Scoped after Blueprint. Milestone payments. 90-day warranty on the build.

Start a project
02

Phased

Phased delivery

Discovery first, then build phases with clear gates. Scope locked per phase.

Map a phase
03

Retainer

Support retainer

Managed hosting, monitoring and continuous improvement from the team that built it.

See support tiers
how we ship

Process

  1. 01

    Map

    Audiences across Reading and the Thames Valley, content owners, local SEO needs and the journeys that must convert on day one.

  2. 02

    Blueprint

    IA, stack choice, CMS model and page templates locked into a fixed-scope quote you can plan around.

  3. 03

    Build

    Templates, components and integrations move in parallel from the same studio you met - every merge reviewed before it lands.

  4. 04

    Harden

    Accessibility, security scanning and performance budgets probed at machine depth before the site goes live.

  5. 05

    Launch

    Redirects, analytics, CMS training and a calm go-live - 90-day warranty on the build.

  6. 06

    Evolve

    Local SEO, CRO and continuous development through Support & Growth when you want the Theale team on retainer.

testimonials

What clients say

We worked with Code23 in the Autumn of 2021 as a potential website development partner for our new company website. We immediately felt confident that Code23 could deliver a fantastic quality product and that they knew exactly what to do to take our digital presence to the next level. Fast forward 3 months, and with zero delays to our project, and we're delighted with our newly launched website. The styling, functionality and overall build quality is exceptional, and in the eight years that I've worked with web agencies, this is by far the smoothest migration and launch that I've been involved with. I would highly recommend Code23 as a website development agency.

Sam Roberts 4 years ago

We couldn’t be happier with the service from Code23. They were a pleasure to work with—friendly, professional, and really took the time to understand our needs. They met our brief perfectly, delivering a website that looks great and performs exactly as we envisioned, all at excellent value for money. What sets Code23 apart is their aftercare. Knowing they are on hand to monitor and maintain our website means we never have to worry about its performance. Their ongoing support gives us complete peace of mind, and we’d highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled web development team

Dan Isterling a year ago

James and his team at Code23 have recently provided us with a brand new website with a responsive design that looks great on any device. Being based on the WordPress platform it's easy for us to manage the content ourselves, which allows us to keep the website fresh as new products and industry news arrives. There are lots of ways of getting websites built, but choosing Code23 turned out to be a great investment for us. James and his team are at the cutting-edge of web design and technologies, and after initial discussions they completed the build needing very little input from us thereafter. We're very pleased with the final result - James understood exactly what we were looking for and managed to make the whole process exciting rather than tedious. Highly recommended!

Steve Huse 11 years ago

Code 23 are a first class web design agency. James, Joe and their team are a pleasure to work with and made the process very easy from a client perspective. I was impressed with their ability to work up briefs quickly, their ability to keep to deadlines and the quality of the site that they delivered. They are highly recommended and an agency we will continue to work with on other projects.

Wilde Toast 6 years ago

Having turned to Code23 after a bad experience with another web designer, I can confidently say that the service James, Joe and their team provided is exceptional. They are incredibly receptive, professional and patient. They listened to my "vision" and together with their knowledge and experience delivered an e-commerce website which is perfect, even better than I though it could ever be. Throughout the process, James and Joe were always on hand and easy to communicate with and would send regular updates. I am particularly appreciative of the time, care and dedication they put into this project. Many thanks for making me the website of my dreams!

Eve Moira 7 years ago

I've been Code23 client for 5 years (and my website has been with the company from the start). James and his team is always responsive to any support I need and did an excellent job in re-designing and re-building our marketplace website. This was a very complex job with separate shops/payments/blog/categories and everything was custom coded and designed for our website. It was great to be part of the re-design process and working with James and his team has been a truly positive experience. Code23 has also provided our hosting and on-going support, back ups, online security and maintenance. Definitely recommended to anyone who is thinking of having their website designed by professional team - you'll be in a good hands!

Magdalena Marsden 5 years ago
faq

Questions about Web Design Reading

How much does it cost to design a website in Reading?

There is no single Reading price because a brochure site and a custom catalogue platform are different jobs. Blueprint defines templates, CMS depth and integrations, then current pricing is confirmed against that agreed scope.

Do you work onsite in Reading or Theale?

Yes. Kickoffs and workshops happen at our Theale studio, or at your offices across Reading and Berkshire. Day-to-day delivery runs from the same studio with clear async updates.

How long does a website project take?

Blueprint sets the timeline against templates, CMS depth and integrations. Marketing sites move faster than catalogue or ecommerce builds - we say which you are buying up front. Agents compress build; content and migrations usually set the critical path.

Can you help with SEO in Reading as well as design?

Yes. Technical SEO, local schema and page templates sit in Blueprint and Harden - the same team that designs the site ships the crawl clarity, instead of handing you a separate PDF.

Can AI agents really help a local Reading website project?

Yes, inside a clear remit. Agents draft content and SEO updates, triage enquiries, watch performance budgets and regress QA while seniors set the brief and own risk - so a Reading studio ships like a much bigger one.

get started

Ready to start your Web Design Reading project?

Tell us what you are trying to ship. We will map the first phase and a realistic budget.