Coastline Digital Design

Coastline Digital Design

Coastline Digital Design is a UK web design agency in Shoreham-by-Sea, building hand-coded websites for small businesses on a fully-managed monthly subscription.

High-Performance Websites.
Fully Managed.
No Upfront Cost.

  • Bespoke websites : no templates, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or AI builders.
  • Zero risk, zero upfront cost : pay only when you’re happy.
  • Fully managed : we handle edits, updates, and maintenance.
  • Lightning-fast & mobile-ready : flawless on every device.
  • Clean, professional experience : no pop-ups or nagging banners.
  • Affordable pricing : from just £49/month.
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No Tech Headaches. Just a Website That Works.

We build affordable, fully managed websites designed to look professional, load fast, and perform well across modern search and AI-driven results - without the stress of doing it yourself.

Mobile-Ready & User-Friendly

Your website will look great and work flawlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops, so customers can find and contact you however they choose.

Blazing-Fast Load Times

Slow websites lose visitors and perform poorly in modern search. Our sites load in under a second, keeping users engaged and your business ahead of the competition.

Modern Websites, No Nonsense

No intrusive popups, no clutter, and no gimmicks. Just a clean, professional website that respects your visitors and builds trust.

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Fast, Reliable, and Performance-Tested

Not all websites are built the same. Ours are engineered for speed, reliability, and visibility - achieving industry-leading scores on PageSpeed Insights - Google’s free tool for testing site speed and performance. Put your site to the test and see how it compares to our score.

A fast website attracts more visitors and keeps them engaged.

High-performance sites perform well in modern search and AI-driven results.

Every site we build loads in under a second, by design.

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Running a business is demanding - you don’t need to be tied up managing a website too. We need less than an hour of your time to get started. After that, everything is handled for you. Plans start at £49/month for a one-page site or £149/month for five pages, including hosting, design, unlimited edits, lifetime updates, and ongoing support. Simple, stress-free, and designed to grow with your business.

What We Offer

Spend Less Time on Tech, More Time on Your Business

What if you don’t love your new website?

No risk, no upfront cost. If we can’t deliver a design you’re proud of, you don’t pay a penny. Monthly billing starts only when your site goes live.

Why hand-code instead of using WordPress?

Platforms like WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace often come with slow load times, security issues, and ongoing maintenance headaches. We take a different approach - clean, secure, high-performance websites built properly from the ground up.

Stand Out Online with a Website That Builds Trust

First impressions matter. Your website should instantly communicate what you do and why customers can trust you. Every site we build is bespoke, clear, and designed to stand out.

How fast does a hand-coded website actually load?

Slow websites lose visitors. Our websites are lightning fast, stripped of bloat, and optimized for modern search and AI-driven results - keeping users engaged and your business ahead of the competition.

Unmatched Support

All packages include unlimited edits and comprehensive maintenance, backed by fast, reliable support so you can focus on running your business.

Your Website, Always Up to Date

Web design moves fast. Many websites feel outdated in just a few years. Our plans include hosting, domain, edits, support, and a complete redesign every three years, keeping your site modern, professional, and effective long-term.

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Professional, fully managed websites starting at only £49/month.

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Zero upfront cost • Pay nothing until you are happy

Our Work

Explore Our Portfolio

A selection of recent projects we’ve created.

Box And Burn Gym

Box And Burn Gym

Brochue site or a Southwick strength-and-boxing gym. Class schedule, contact form, mobile-first build.

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Wheely Good Fun

Wheely Good Fun

Marketing site for a childrens' car-themed play event business. Gallery, services overview, enquiry form.

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Clubs From Above

Clubs From Above

Aerial-photography ecommerce store for football fans. Catalogue, basket, checkout, with images tuned for fast loads.

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Mike Kingston - Author

Mike Kingston - Author

Author website with a reading-first layout. Books, biography, contact.

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Latest from the blog

Practical guides on web design, speed, pricing and local SEO for Sussex small businesses.

A small business owner in Sussex asked me last week: "What should I budget for a new website?" I gave her my honest answer, which depends on six things she hadn't thought to ask about. This post is the longer version of that answer. By the end of it, you should know roughly what you'd spend, who you'd hire, and what red flags to watch for in 2026 prices. This is the 2026 update of [my earlier post on website costs](/blog/small-business-website-cost). The principles are the same. The numbers have moved.
What a UK Small-Business Website Actually Costs in 2026
by  Mark Kingston  •  
A small business owner in Sussex asked me last week: "What should I budget for a new website?" I gave her my honest answer, which depends on six things she hadn't thought to ask about. This post is the longer version of that answer. By the end of it, you should know roughly what you'd spend, who you'd hire, and what red flags to watch for in 2026 prices. This is the 2026 update of [my earlier post on website costs](/blog/small-business-website-cost). The principles are the same. The numbers have moved.
If you're a small business in Sussex (or anywhere outside central London), local SEO is the highest-leverage marketing channel you have. Most of your customers find you through a Google search like "[service] in [town]" and they only look at the first few results. Get local SEO right and your business shows up consistently when nearby people are ready to buy. Get it wrong and you stay invisible while competitors with worse products eat your enquiries. I do this for every Coastline site, and I've watched the same five levers move the needle on every project. Here's what they are, what they cost, and how to action them yourself.
Local SEO Basics for Sussex Small Businesses
by  Mark Kingston  •  
If you're a small business in Sussex (or anywhere outside central London), local SEO is the highest-leverage marketing channel you have. Most of your customers find you through a Google search like "[service] in [town]" and they only look at the first few results. Get local SEO right and your business shows up consistently when nearby people are ready to buy. Get it wrong and you stay invisible while competitors with worse products eat your enquiries. I do this for every Coastline site, and I've watched the same five levers move the needle on every project. Here's what they are, what they cost, and how to action them yourself.
Should you build your own website on Wix, or pay someone to do it for you? This is a real decision, and small business owners get it wrong in both directions. Some pay for an expensive bespoke build when a £15 a month Squarespace template would have served them perfectly. Others struggle for years with a DIY site that's actively losing them customers when £49 a month would have fixed it. The honest answer depends on your specific situation. Here's how to work out which side you're on.
DIY Website vs Hiring a Designer: When Each Makes Sense
by  Mark Kingston  •  
Should you build your own website on Wix, or pay someone to do it for you? This is a real decision, and small business owners get it wrong in both directions. Some pay for an expensive bespoke build when a £15 a month Squarespace template would have served them perfectly. Others struggle for years with a DIY site that's actively losing them customers when £49 a month would have fixed it. The honest answer depends on your specific situation. Here's how to work out which side you're on.