Pages and content
Page count and the number of content types affect design, development and testing time.
Websites, shops
and software.
Websites, online stores, custom web applications, and Windows and Android apps. Understand what each service does, what’s included and where pricing starts.
Website prices are starting points. Apps are scoped one job at a time. We agree scope, timeline and a fixed quote before work begins.
Launch website
From£795One-time build
For small businesses, tradespeople, local services, consultants and startups that need a credible first website — or a better replacement.
A focused, custom-designed website with the essentials to get online properly.
Up to 5 pages · Typically 7–14 days · 30 days support
What’s included
- Up to 5 custom-designed pages
- Mobile-first responsive design
- On-page SEO: meta tags, schema and sitemap
- Contact form with email notifications
- Google Analytics and Search Console setup
- SSL and secure server setup with agreed hosting
- 30 days post-launch support
ZSM Digital hosting is recommended but billed separately. Hosting fees, inclusions and terms are agreed before you sign.
Professional website
From£1,495One-time build
For established businesses that need advanced design, content they can update themselves and useful performance insights.
A more capable business website, with a custom CMS and a considered user experience.
Up to 10 pages · Typically 10–14 days · 60 days support
What’s included
- Up to 10 custom-designed pages
- Advanced interface design and visual hierarchy
- Custom CMS for editing your own content
- SEO foundations and Google Analytics 4
- Social media integration
- Core Web Vitals optimisation
- 60 days post-launch support
ZSM Digital hosting is recommended but billed separately. Hosting fees, inclusions and terms are agreed before you sign.
Growth website
From£2,495One-time build
For businesses investing in content, local visibility and conversion-focused pages, with room to grow beyond a brochure site.
A content-ready platform for publishing, search visibility and a stronger customer journey.
Up to 15 pages · Timeline agreed upfront · 90 days support
What’s included
- Up to 15 custom-designed pages
- CMS with blog or case-study structure
- Advanced schema markup
- Conversion-focused page sections
- Local SEO setup
- Core Web Vitals and Google Analytics 4
- 90 days post-launch support
ZSM Digital hosting is recommended but billed separately. Hosting fees, inclusions and terms are agreed before you sign.
E-commerce store
From£2,495One-time build + platform subscription
For brands and retailers selling physical or digital products online.
A branded Shopify store, designed around your products and the way your customers shop.
Shopify · Scope and timeline agreed individually
What’s included
- Custom Shopify theme design and build
- Product catalogue setup and organisation
- Checkout flow optimisation
- Payment gateway configuration
- Mobile-first shopping experience
- Inventory management setup
- SEO for product and collection pages
- Launch support and training
Shopify’s platform subscription and hosting are billed separately by Shopify. Product count, custom features and integrations affect the build price.
Custom web application
From£4,995Scoped and quoted
For businesses that need client portals, booking systems, admin dashboards, internal tools or custom workflows.
Purpose-built software for processes that a standard website cannot handle.
Custom development · Fixed quote after scoping
What’s included
- Full-stack development
- User authentication and role-based access
- Database design and API development
- Admin panel and content management
- Third-party integrations: payments, email and APIs
- Deployment and SSL with agreed hosting
- Documentation and handover
ZSM Digital hosting is recommended but billed separately. Hosting fees, inclusions and terms are agreed before you sign.
Support & maintenance
From£59Per month · No lock-in
For businesses with a live website that needs to stay secure, current and dependable.
Ongoing technical care, with direct access to a developer when something needs attention.
Cancel any time · Scope based on your site and requirements
What’s included
- Security patches and software updates
- Automated backups and disaster recovery
- Uptime monitoring and incident alerts
- Performance reporting
- Content updates and minor changes
- Direct developer access
Monthly pricing depends on site complexity and the ongoing work required. Hosting fees are separate and documented in your contract.
Software development
Windows desktop apps and Android apps, built by ZSM Software, the software arm of this studio. Client work is scoped one job at a time.
Discuss an appDesktop software for Windows, and apps for Android.
ZSM Software · Made Basic is our own desktop line
What we build
- Windows applications, built around the job
- Android applications for work that has to travel
- Tools that keep data on the machine, as with Made Basic
Websites stay with ZSM Digital. Calendar and Scan are live on Made Basic. Read the software work at zsm.software.
What affects
the price?
Every project receives a fixed quote before work begins. If the scope changes, we discuss it first and agree a revised price.
Custom functionality
Booking systems, portals and product configurators require more development than a straightforward business website.
Integrations
Payments, CRM synchronisation, email tools and inventory systems add implementation and testing work.
Hosting and ongoing costs
Hosting is separate from the build fee. The price, billing cycle and included server, SSL, backup and uptime services are set out in your contract.
Useful to know.
Discuss your requirementsDo you build WordPress websites?
No. We build custom websites using frameworks such as Flask and hand-coded HTML/CSS. For e-commerce, we use Shopify.
How long will my project take?
Standard business websites typically take 7–14 days. Professional websites with a CMS typically take 10–14 days. Growth projects, online stores and applications receive an individually agreed timeline.
Can I update my own content?
Professional and Growth packages include a custom CMS for editing content without touching code, with guidance on how to use it.
Do you build Windows and Android apps?
Yes. ZSM Software is the software arm of this studio. We build Windows desktop apps and Android apps, scoped one job at a time. Made Basic is our own desktop line. Websites stay with ZSM Digital. See the software work, or tell us what the app needs to do.
What if none of these services fits?
Tell us what you need. We’ll scope the project and give you an honest quote, or tell you if we’re not the right fit.
Can payments be split into milestones?
For projects over £1,000, payments can be split into milestones — typically a deposit upfront and the balance on delivery. Terms are agreed before starting.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about your business and what you need the website or app to do. We’ll help you find the right scope, rather than the biggest package.
Talk through your projectFree and no obligation.