WooCommerce vs Shopify: which is right for a UK small business?
Both platforms run excellent online shops. The right choice depends on your products, your content and how much control you want. Here…
In short
Lewes is the county town of East Sussex, and its business base reflects that: solicitors, accountants and other professional practices alongside one of the strongest runs of independent shops, food and drink businesses and creative studios in the county.
Most of those businesses are competing with Brighton, a quarter of an hour away, for the same customers. A site that makes it obvious what you do, who it is for and why it is worth the trip into Lewes does more work than one that simply looks the part.
Independent retail, food and drink
Lewes independents sell on character: the shop, the maker, the provenance. A site needs to carry that without getting in the way of the practical questions people ask first, such as opening hours, where you are and whether they can buy online.
Where it makes sense we add online ordering or click and collect, so the site keeps earning on the days people do not make it into town.
Professional practices
For solicitors, accountants, architects and other practices, the website is usually the second step: someone has recommended you and the client is checking you out. It needs to confirm quickly that you are established, who they will deal with and how to get in touch.
We keep these sites clear, fast and easy for you to update, with the structure search engines need to show your services for the right searches in Lewes and across East Sussex.
Planning around the town calendar
Lewes has a busier calendar than most towns its size, with Bonfire Night in November and markets and festivals through the year. Businesses that publish pages for those dates before people start searching pick up visits that competitors miss.
Who will I be working with?
Martin Phillips, from the first conversation to launch day and after it.
Martin has over 25 years of design experience. He leads every project and stays your contact throughout, backed by a small team of SEO specialists and developers. There are no account managers, so nobody has to learn your business twice, and many clients have stayed with Rockhopper for years.
Martin provides personal friendly service at all times. He is flexible and open minded and happy to provide strategic advice as well as specific requests.
Common questions
Are you based in Lewes?
No. We are in Robertsbridge, in the east of the county, and work with businesses across East Sussex. We come to Lewes for meetings when they are useful, and most of the work in between happens by phone and video call.
Can you build an online shop for an independent business?
Yes. We build WooCommerce and Funnelr shops, from a handful of products to a full catalogue, and keep them fast and simple to manage.
Will the site help us show up in local search?
Yes. Every site we build is set up for local search from the start, and we offer ongoing local SEO for businesses that want to go further.
Have a question that isn’t answered here?
Send a message, or call for a proper conversation. Either way, you’ll be talking to Martin.
- Phone
- 07904 288451
- Based in
- Robertsbridge, East Sussex