RTWD
Web Designer
Somerset
I'm Richard Thorne — a freelance web designer living and working in Glastonbury, Somerset. I build fast, affordable, professionally designed websites for small businesses across the whole county.
📞 07454 150 797Somerset's Freelance Web Designer
I've been based in Somerset since 2019 — specifically in Glastonbury, right in the middle of the county — which means I'm within easy reach of businesses from Bridgwater to Bath, Taunton to Yeovil. Somerset is where I live and work, and the businesses here are the ones I understand best.
Most web designers covering Somerset are either national agencies with a location page and no local knowledge, or freelancers operating from outside the county who've added Somerset to their service area. I'm neither. I'm here, I know the market, and I build websites that reflect what Somerset businesses actually need.
Whether you're a sole trader in a village, a growing business in Taunton, a therapist in Wells, or a tradesperson working across the county — I can build you a website that gets found on Google, looks genuinely professional, and works hard to bring in customers. And I'll still be here when you need support six months down the line.
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Areas I Cover Across Somerset
I serve businesses across the whole county. Click any town below for local details, pricing, and how I can help in your area.
Glastonbury
I'm based right here in Glastonbury. The independent business community — therapists, holistic practitioners, artisan makers, and local trades — is where I do some of my best work.
Web designer Glastonbury →Street
2 miles from Glastonbury — the closest town to my base. Strong independent business community alongside Clark's Village. Lowest competition of any Somerset town in search results.
Web designer Street →Wells
England's smallest city. The cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, and an excellent independent business community. A wonderful place to work and an easy drive from Glastonbury.
Web designer Wells →Shepton Mallet
Strong food and drink heritage, artisan producers, and an independent business scene. Almost no freelance web design competition — a real opportunity for local businesses.
Web designer Shepton Mallet →Bridgwater
Somerset's largest town. Strong trade and commercial community, growing with Hinkley Point C. More agency competition here — but a freelancer's direct service is often the better fit for small businesses.
Web designer Bridgwater →Taunton
The county town of Somerset. A wide range of independent businesses, professional services, and tradespeople across a large catchment area extending to the Vale of Taunton Deane.
Web designer Taunton →Yeovil
South Somerset's largest town. Home to Leonardo's helicopter manufacturing, a strong independent high street, and businesses serving the surrounding rural communities.
Web designer Yeovil →Bath
A UNESCO World Heritage City with a thriving independent business community, a strong tourism sector, and a creative and professional services economy. Worth the drive.
Web designer Bath →Bristol
A major city with a strong independent and creative business scene. For Bristol small businesses who want the personal service of a freelancer rather than an agency, I'm a genuine alternative.
Web designer Bristol →Why Choose a Somerset Freelancer?
There are plenty of web designers who claim to serve Somerset. Here's what makes working with a locally-based freelancer different.
Years in Somerset
Based in Glastonbury since 2019. I know the county, the market, and the kind of businesses that thrive here.
Point of Contact
You deal with me directly — not a team, not an account manager. One person who knows your website inside out.
Per Month to Start
Pay Monthly plans bring professional web design within reach of any Somerset small business budget.
Towns Covered
From Glastonbury to Bristol, Taunton to Bath — Somerset and the surrounding region, all from one base.
Web Design Across Somerset
Somerset is a county of contrasts — the flat, wide-open Somerset Levels; the rolling Mendip Hills; the Quantock Hills to the west; the Blackdown Hills on the Devon border; and the urban centres of Taunton, Bridgwater, and Yeovil. It has a population of around 570,000, a strong agricultural and rural heritage, and a surprisingly varied and vibrant business community across every corner of the county.
The web design market in Somerset reflects that variety. In the larger towns — Taunton, Bridgwater, Bath — there are local agencies doing decent work. In the smaller towns and villages, the choice is usually between a national template agency with no local knowledge and a freelancer who happens to list the area on their website. The genuine gap is a locally-based, experienced web designer who understands Somerset businesses from the inside — which is exactly what I offer.
I'm based in Glastonbury, which puts me at the geographical heart of Somerset. I can reach Taunton in 30 minutes, Wells in 15, Bridgwater in 20, Bath in 40. I know what the farmers' markets and independent retailers on the high streets need from their websites. I know what therapists in Wells and Glastonbury need. I know what tradespeople in Bridgwater and Taunton need. And I've been building websites for all of them since 2019.
If you're a Somerset business looking for a web designer who will give you honest advice, do the work properly, and still be there when you need help six months later — I'd be glad to have a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Somerset businesses about getting a new website.
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There's no obligation and no sales pitch — just a straightforward conversation about what you need, what would work for your business, and what it would cost. I give honest advice and transparent pricing.
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