Recent work.
A snapshot of projects from the studio. Click any one to see the case study, slideshow, and project details.
What we do.
Two services, both done properly. Bespoke websites that perform, and digital marketing that earns its keep.
Website Design
Bespoke, responsive websites with a full content management system. Designed in-house, built to load fast and easy to manage. From simple marketing sites to bigger custom builds with bespoke functionality.
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Bespoke website design
Every site is designed from scratch around your brand and your goals. No templates, no copy-paste. We start with discovery, plan the sitemap, wireframe the journey, then design the visual layer.
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Full content management system
Built on a platform your team can actually use. WordPress is our go-to for flexibility, but we'll spec the right CMS for the job. Edit pages, posts, products and images without touching code.
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Mobile first & responsive
Over half your visitors arrive on a phone. We design for small screens first, then scale up. Every breakpoint hand-tuned, every interaction touch-friendly, every image properly compressed.
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Hosting & ongoing care plans
Once you're live, we keep you live. Managed UK hosting, plugin updates, security patches, daily backups, and a friendly human on the end of the phone when you need one.
Digital Marketing
SEO, paid, content and email, joined up so every channel makes the others work harder. We measure what matters and report in plain English, not jargon.
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SEO & technical audits
We get under the bonnet: site speed, crawlability, on-page optimisation, schema, link profile. Then we fix what's broken and improve what's not, with clear before-and-after benchmarks.
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Google & Meta paid ads
Set up, managed and optimised paid campaigns across Google, Facebook and Instagram. Budget-conscious, ROI-focused, transparent reporting. No agency markup games.
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Content & email campaigns
Words that win. Blog posts, landing pages, lead magnets, email sequences and newsletters. Each piece is SEO-aware, on-brand, and written to do an actual job, not just fill a page.
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Analytics & monthly reporting
Plain-English monthly reports showing what worked, what didn't, and what we're doing next month. No 40-page data dumps, no jargon. Just the numbers that matter and what they mean.
A lot of it comes down to how people perceive your business. Our job is making sure they perceive it the way you want.
Some of the crew.
A small team of designers, developers and marketers, all under one Hartlepool roof. Here are the people you'll actually be working with.
"Get the strategy right, the rest falls into place."
"White space is a feature, not a bug."
"If it doesn't load fast, it doesn't ship."
"Data tells the story. We just listen."
A small studio with big-agency chops.
Blast Digital is a brand and digital communications agency based in the North East of England, working with clients of all sizes across the UK and beyond.
We've spent over a decade helping companies look the business and perform the business. Branding, website design, graphic design and online marketing, all under one roof. No bloated retainers, no jargon, no fluff. Just considered work that does the job.
Frequently asked questions.
The things people ask us most often. Got something else on your mind? Drop it in the form below.
How much does a new website cost?
Bespoke websites start at £1,200, which includes a full content management system so your team can update the site themselves. Larger builds with custom functionality or e-commerce are quoted individually. Send us a brief and we'll come back with a tailored quote within one working day.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most marketing sites take six to eight weeks from kick-off to launch. That covers discovery, design, build, content population and testing. Bigger projects or those with custom integrations can take longer. You'll get a realistic timeline at proposal stage.
Do you build websites on WordPress?
WordPress is our default platform because it's flexible, well supported and easy for clients to manage. We'll spec whatever CMS makes the most sense for your project though. Most clients end up with WordPress, but we've built on headless and bespoke platforms when the brief called for it.
Can I edit the website myself once it's live?
Yes. Every site we build comes with a full content management system, training on how to use it, and a written guide to refer back to. You'll be able to update pages, post news, swap images and change copy without needing us in the loop.
Do you offer hosting and ongoing support?
Yes. Our care plans cover managed UK hosting, plugin and platform updates, security patches, daily backups, and a guaranteed response time for support requests. Pricing depends on the size of the site and the level of cover you need.
What does your digital marketing service include?
SEO, Google and Meta paid ads, content writing, email campaigns and monthly reporting. Most clients take a combination as a retainer so the channels work together rather than in isolation. Reports come in plain English with clear next steps, not data dumps.
Do you work with clients outside Hartlepool?
Absolutely. We're based in Hartlepool but work with clients across the UK and beyond. Most project communication happens over email, video calls and shared documents, so location is rarely an issue. Happy to visit in person for larger projects when needed.
How do we get started?
Fill in the contact form below, drop us an email, or give us a call. We'll set up a no-obligation chat to talk through your project and what you're hoping to achieve. From there we'll send a written proposal with timeline and costs.
Got a project?
Let's talk.
Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within a working day.
Prefer email or phone? Drop us a line at info@blast-digital.com or call 01429 450520