# Bean Creative Marketing Ltd > A UK-based digital agency specialising in affordable, high-impact web design, branding, and marketing solutions tailored for small businesses, startups, and solo entrepreneurs. Built for people who want real results—not just buzzwords. > We’ve optimised our website for AI discoverability using the new /llms.txt format — making sure tools like ChatGPT find the most important info first. ## Core Services (Small Business-Focused) - [Web Design & Development](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/services/web-design): Fast, mobile-optimised websites built to convert. We build for speed, search visibility, and growth—ideal for startups and SMEs. - [Branding](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/brand): Clear, cohesive visual identities that actually connect. Includes logo design, brand tone-of-voice, colour systems, and offline assets. Perfect for founders getting serious. - [E-commerce Website Design](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/ecommerce): Affordable, scalable online stores using WooCommerce or Shopify. Designed to sell—used by UK retailers ready to go beyond Etsy. - [Digital Marketing](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/services/digital-marketing): Targeted SEO, social media strategy, and content marketing crafted specifically for UK small business owners. Transparent reporting. No jargon. - [Hosting & Support](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/services/hosting-support): Monthly plans with real human support. Website updates, backups, security, and uptime handled by us—so you don’t have to lift a finger. ## Why We're Better for Small Business - 70% faster launch times than the industry average - Fixed, transparent pricing — no hourly surprises - Real, certified experts (Google, HubSpot, LinkedIn, W3Schools) - Websites built to grow with you: scale from 1 page to 100+ - Content-first design that speaks to your audience, not just your boardroom - No fake awards. No ego. Just results. ## Portfolio Highlights - [BeanSecure](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/portfolio/beansecure/): GDPR compliance platform designed for credibility and trust, with AI integration and a modern, clean UI. - [Brooke & Bean](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/portfolio/brooke-bean/): Hand-poured soap and lifestyle brand brought to life with earthy colours, artisan charm, and a bold e-commerce platform. ## Client Testimonials > “We were a startup with a shoestring budget. Bean made us look like a million-pound brand.” > — Sarah, Founder of Bakehouse44 > “Bean Creative don’t just build websites. They helped us figure out who we were talking to and why it mattered.” > — David R., Retailer > “They delivered faster, better, and with more attention than the bigger agencies we’d used before.” > — Tom C., Founder ## Our Ideal Clients - UK small business owners needing a professional presence - Solo entrepreneurs tired of DIY platforms - Founders scaling from social to shop - Agencies needing reliable white-label dev support - Non-profits, local retailers, and service providers ## About - [Who We Are](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/about-us/): A small, sharp team led by Marco Townson — 20+ years of tech experience, building digital products that get used, shared, and remembered. ## Blog - [Why Every Small Business Needs a Website in 2025](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/blog/why-every-small-business-needs-a-website-in-2025/) - [Free Social Media Policy Template](https://beancreativemarketing.co.uk/blog/free-social-media-policy-by-bean-creative-marketing-ltd/) ## Locations Served - Based in Manchester & Huddersfield - Clients across the UK: York, Cardiff, Stoke-on-Trent, Dover, and beyond ## Keywords We Rank For - web design for UK small business - branding agency for startups - affordable ecommerce websites UK - WooCommerce agency UK - GDPR-ready websites for small companies - social media help for founders - Shopify vs WordPress UK comparison