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TL;DR: RTWD — Richard Thorne Web Design — is based in Glastonbury, 17 miles from Yeovil, and builds WordPress websites for therapists, counsellors, and small businesses across Somerset. Pay Monthly plans start from £59/month with no large upfront cost. You get a professional website, local knowledge, and ongoing support from one person you can reach directly.

If you’re a therapist, counsellor, or small business owner in Yeovil searching for a web designer you can actually trust, you’re not alone in finding it harder than it should be. The web design industry has a reputation for disappearing acts: someone builds your site, hands it over, and you never hear from them again. Or the bill is bigger than expected and the result isn’t what you needed.

I’m Richard Thorne, and I run RTWD — Richard Thorne Web Design — from Glastonbury in Somerset, around 17 miles from Yeovil. I’ve been building WordPress websites since 2019, and I work almost exclusively with therapists, counsellors, wellness practitioners, and small local businesses. My approach is straightforward: I listen to what you need, build something that works, and stay around to look after it.

This page explains what I offer, how it works, and why a local Somerset web designer might be the right fit for your business.

WHO I WORK WITH IN YEOVIL

Most of my clients are therapists and counsellors in private practice who need a professional online presence but don’t have the time, confidence, or inclination to deal with the technical side of running a website. They want to be found on Google, make a good first impression, and have a simple way for potential clients to get in touch.

I also work with small local businesses across Somerset — tradespeople, coaches, consultants, and wellness practitioners — who want a clean, professional site without being sold something complicated or expensive.

If you’re based in Yeovil or anywhere nearby — Sherborne, Crewkerne, Chard, Wincanton, or Ilminster — I’d be happy to help.

WHY YOUR WEBSITE MATTERS MORE THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

For therapists and counsellors in private practice, a website isn’t just a digital brochure. It’s often the first thing a potential client sees when they’re searching for support. That first impression carries real weight. A site that looks outdated, is hard to navigate, or doesn’t load properly on a phone can cost you enquiries before a single word is read.

The same applies to small businesses. If someone searches for your services in Yeovil and can’t find you, or finds you but your site puts them off, that opportunity is gone. A well-built website that ranks locally and gives visitors the information they need is one of the most effective marketing tools a small business has.

PAY MONTHLY WEBSITE PLANS — WITH ACTUAL PRICES

I offer Pay Monthly plans that spread the cost of a professional website into a predictable monthly subscription. There’s no large upfront fee, no hidden costs, and everything you need to get online properly is included.

PIPS — £59/month (setup fee £99, currently waived)
1–3 pages, domain, hosting, SSL, GDPR contact form, maintenance

SEEDLINGS — £89/month (setup fee £99, currently waived)
Everything in Pips, plus up to 7 pages, SEO, Google Business Profile, booking integration, legal pages, analytics

BLOSSOMS — £129/month (setup fee £99, currently waived)
Everything in Seedlings, plus up to 12 pages, advanced SEO, payment integration, blog setup, quarterly review

The setup fee is currently waived for all new clients, so you start from the monthly fee only. If you’d prefer to own your website outright rather than pay monthly, one-off builds are available from £349 for a home page. See full pricing details: https://richardthornewebdesign.uk/affordable-web-design/

Not sure which option is right for you?
Guide to monthly vs one-off packages:
https://richardthornewebdesign.uk/web-design-packages-vs/

WHAT MAKES RTWD DIFFERENT

You deal with one person throughout

There’s no account manager, no support ticket system, no faceless team. You deal with me directly, from the first conversation to the finished site and beyond. My clients tell me this matters to them — they know who to contact and they get a real response.

“My past experiences with website builders and developers have been people who are just interested in taking an annual hosting fee at inflated fees and who have turned out to be unavailable… Richard is the complete opposite. He keeps an eye on my website and is always on hand to update it.” — Anna Soulis

Plain English, no jargon

I explain things clearly. If you don’t know the difference between a domain and hosting, that’s absolutely fine — I’ll explain what you need to know without making you feel like you should have already known it.

“He didn’t blind me with ‘techy’ details or try and push me to spend more than I could afford.” — Kerry

Honest about what you actually need

If a three-page website is the right fit for your practice, I’ll tell you. I don’t upsell for the sake of it. My job is to help you get the result you need, not to sell you the most expensive option available.

“You will feel supported, and listened to throughout your work with Richard.” — Simone

Award-winning service

RTWD was recognised as the Best Web Design Service in Somerset at the Southern Enterprise Awards 2021. It’s a reminder that this isn’t a side project — it’s a professional service built around doing good work for local clients.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Free initial call — We talk through what you need, what you want to achieve, and which plan is the right fit. No obligation, no pressure.

2. Design and build — I design your site using WordPress, working to a brief we agree together. You’ll see the site in progress and have input throughout.

3. Launch — Once you’re happy, the site goes live. I handle all the technical setup: domain, hosting, SSL, forms, and analytics.

4. Ongoing care — I don’t disappear after launch. Your monthly plan includes hosting, security monitoring, updates, and support whenever you need it.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WEB DESIGN IN YEOVIL

How much does web design in Yeovil cost?

Web design costs in Yeovil vary depending on who you use and what you need. With RTWD, Pay Monthly plans start at £59/month for a small, professional website of up to three pages, rising to £89/month for up to seven pages with SEO and booking integration, and £129/month for up to twelve pages with advanced features. The setup fee is currently waived for new clients. One-off builds are also available: a home page costs £349, with additional pages from £129 each. These prices are transparent and include everything needed to get your site live and working properly — domain registration, managed UK hosting, an SSL certificate, a GDPR-compliant contact form, and ongoing maintenance. There are no hidden costs and no surprise invoices. For most therapists and small businesses in Yeovil, the Pay Monthly model offers the best value because ongoing support and hosting are built in from the start.

Do I need a local web designer, or can I use anyone?

You don’t strictly need a local web designer — web design can be done entirely remotely. But there are real advantages to working with someone who knows Somerset. A local designer understands the local market, knows the kinds of clients you’re likely to be attracting, and can meet in person if you’d prefer that. For therapists in Yeovil in particular, working with someone who understands your profession and your client base makes a genuine difference to the end result. RTWD is based in Glastonbury, around 17 miles from Yeovil, and has worked with therapists, counsellors, and small businesses across Somerset since 2019. The combination of local knowledge and specialist expertise in the therapy sector means you’re not starting from scratch explaining what a private practice website needs to do and feel like.

What happens if something goes wrong with my site?

If you’re on a Pay Monthly plan, support is included. If something breaks, looks wrong, or stops working, you get in touch with me directly and I fix it. There’s no logging a support ticket, no waiting days for a response, and no being passed between departments. RTWD’s hosting includes daily backups, so in the unlikely event of a serious problem — a plugin conflict, a security issue, or accidental deletion — your site can be restored quickly from a recent backup. Security monitoring runs continuously to catch and block threats before they cause damage. The aim is that you never have to think about the technical side of your website at all. You focus on your clients; I focus on keeping your website safe, fast, and up to date.
Read more about website care plans: https://richardthornewebdesign.uk/best-website-care-plans-therapists/

What's included in a Pay Monthly website plan?

RTWD’s Pay Monthly plans are designed to cover everything a small business or private practitioner needs to have a professional website without dealing with the technical side themselves. Every plan includes domain registration, managed UK hosting, an SSL certificate, a GDPR-compliant contact form, regular maintenance, security monitoring, and ongoing support. The Seedlings plan at £89/month adds SEO setup, a Google Business Profile, booking integration, analytics, and legal pages. The Blossoms plan at £129/month adds advanced SEO, payment integration, blog setup, and a quarterly review. All plans are flexible — there’s no long-term lock-in. The setup fee, normally £99, is currently waived for all new clients. If something goes wrong with your website, you contact me directly and I sort it. No support queues, no ticket systems. One person, one point of contact, throughout.

Will my website rank on Google?

SEO is included in the Seedlings and Blossoms plans and can be added to the Pips plan as an optional extra. For therapists and small businesses in Yeovil, local SEO is what matters most: appearing in Google searches for your services in your area. RTWD handles the technical SEO foundations as standard — page titles, meta descriptions, site speed, mobile optimisation, and Google Business Profile setup where included in your plan. The content on your pages also plays a significant role, and I work with clients to make sure the wording reflects what their ideal clients are actually searching for. I’m realistic about timescales: SEO takes time, and anyone promising instant results deserves some scepticism. But a properly built, well-maintained WordPress website gives you a strong foundation to rank locally over time.

I already have a website — can you help improve it?

Yes, absolutely. Many clients come to RTWD not for a brand new website but because their existing site is outdated, underperforming, or was built by someone who is no longer available. If your current site is on WordPress, there’s often a lot that can be improved without a full rebuild: better page structure, faster loading, improved mobile layout, stronger SEO, and a cleaner design. If your site is on Wix or Squarespace, the honest answer is that migration doesn’t work cleanly — a fresh WordPress build is usually the better route. Either way, the first step is a free call to look at what you have and talk through what would make the most difference. There’s no commitment and no charge for that initial conversation. If I think your current site just needs some adjustments rather than a rebuild, I’ll tell you that.

READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR YEOVIL WEBSITE?

Whether you’re starting from scratch, switching from a designer who’s let you down, or finally ready to get your website working properly — I’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch for a free, friendly chat:

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