Brand & Logo Design
A confident brand identity that tells Derby customers, and the larger firms you may supply, exactly who you are and what you do well.
OUR SERVICES
Web Design, Branding & SEO for Derby Businesses
Practical websites and search marketing from a friendly team based a short drive away in Loughborough.
Derby has made things for centuries, from Britain's first water-powered silk mill to aero engines and trains. Today that engineering base sits alongside offices at Pride Park, independents in the Cathedral Quarter and a busy mix of trades across the suburbs. Our Loughborough office is a short drive up the A6, so we can meet you in person, get to know how your business works and build a website, brand and SEO plan that brings in the right enquiries.
what we do
Website Design & Development
Fast, mobile-friendly websites shaped around how people in Derby, Mickleover, Allestree and Spondon look for local businesses.
SEO & Digital Marketing
SEO for Derby businesses that focuses on the services and places you cover, turning search visibility into genuine enquiries.
Expertly Crafted. Fiercely Personal. Tailored to You.
Built Around Derby
Derby's economy leans heavily on advanced manufacturing, with aerospace, rail and automotive at its core and a long chain of smaller engineering firms, suppliers and specialists around them. At the same time, the Cathedral Quarter, Sadler Gate and Derbion keep the centre busy, and suburbs like Littleover and Chellaston have their own trades and services. A precision engineer and a Sadler Gate café need very different websites, so we start with your customers and build from there, rather than reaching for a template.
Little Lion Digital - Expertise without the ego
Strategic Design
Aesthetic brilliance met with seamless user functionality.
Targeted Marketing
Reaching the right audience at the exact moment they’re ready to engage.
Data-Backed Results
Constant optimisation to ensure your investment works harder for you.
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Why Derby Businesses Choose Us
We're close enough to meet
Our Loughborough office is a short drive from Derby, so a proper sit-down chat is always easy to arrange.
We reject copy-and-paste strategy
Your business isn't like the one down the road, and neither should your website be.
We're straightforward about cost and scope
Honest advice, zero confusing tech-jargon, and a team that treats your business like it matters - because it does.
Packages & prices
Web design & SEO packages in Derby
Clear starting prices for web design, website design and SEO for businesses in Derby and across Derbyshire. Every project is scoped to your business, so you will always get an itemised quote before anything starts.
Website Design & Construction
A professional website for Derby businesses - designed around your brand and customers, built, populated and tested.
- Bespoke website design
- Full website build
- Population of your content
- Mobile-first and fast-loading
- SEO foundations as standard
From (ex VAT)
View package£2,500
Web Design + SEO Package
Everything in Website Design & Construction, plus keyword research and optimised content so your new site is built to rank locally from day one.
- Everything in Website Design & Construction
- Keyword research for your key services
- Keyword-optimised page content
- Optimised meta titles and descriptions
From (ex VAT)
View package£4,500
Managed SEO
Ongoing SEO for Derby businesses - steady improvements every month and plain-English reporting on what is working.
- Local and service keyword targeting
- On-page optimisation
- Google Business Profile management
- Content creation
- Plain-English monthly reporting
From (ex VAT)
View package£1,250
The work behind the results
Recent projects
We design great websites and carve out digital strategies to help your business grow online.
Branding & Website Design
Smiths Electrical: Bespoke Website Design & Development
Results:
A complete rebrand and website that showcases the client's project portfolio and expertise.
Branding & Website Design
SVR: Brand Refresh & Bespoke Website
Results:
A brand that reflects 20 years of expertise and a website that showcases the client's services and expertise.
What our customers say
“Fantastic service! Our website updates were completed much faster than expected, with great attention to detail and excellent communication throughout. The whole process was smooth and professional, and we're extremely pleased with the results. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for website services.”
“Nothing is to much trouble, and always available to help.”
Digital Solutions for Derby Businesses
Whether you run a workshop on an industrial estate, an office at Pride Park or a shop near the Market Place, your website needs to explain what you do clearly and be easy for both people and Google to find. Our team pairs technical know-how with a friendly, personal approach.
Here is how we help businesses across Derby and its suburbs grow online.
Web Design Derby
Before anyone calls or visits, they check your website. Our approach to web design Derby businesses can rely on is about making that first look count: fast pages, clear service information, honest photography and an obvious next step. For an engineering firm that might be a capabilities page and a quick quote form; for a salon in Littleover it might be online booking. Well-planned Derby web design turns more of the visitors you already get into real enquiries.
Website Design in Derby for Engineering and Trade Firms
Many Derby companies sell to other businesses, and their buyers want proof: accreditations, sectors served, machinery, case examples and contact details for the right person. Our bespoke website design in Derby organises all of that clearly and can include a careers section to help with recruitment. Smaller trades and start-ups can choose our small business website design for a simpler, budget-friendly build. We also make sure the site is quick to update, so new projects, approvals and vacancies go live without waiting on a developer.
SEO Derby
Most people looking for a local service in Derby begin with a Google search or the map results. Our SEO Derby work concentrates on what genuinely moves local rankings: a well-structured site, strong service pages, a properly managed Google Business Profile and content that names the areas you cover, from Allestree and Darley Abbey to Chellaston and Spondon. A website audit is often the best first step, or you can request our free Mini SEO Audit.
Logo Design Derby & Brand Identity
A business that has outgrown its first logo often struggles to look as capable as it really is. Our logo design Derby work fixes that, starting with your customers and your strengths and finishing with a logo, colours and type that work on workwear, vehicles, tender documents, exhibition stands and your website. We pull it together into a clear brand identity, so everyone uses it the same way. That consistency matters when you are bidding against much bigger names.
Digital Marketing Derby
Good digital marketing Derby firms can measure is joined up, not scattered across random ideas. We look at your website, search visibility and content together, then focus effort where it is most likely to pay back. That might mean industry-focused pages for a supplier, seasonal content for a hospitality business, or stronger map listings for a trade working across the suburbs and out to Belper, Ilkeston and Long Eaton. If you also serve Nottingham or Leicester, we can plan for those markets too.
"We pride ourselves on being approachable, transparent, and fiercely committed to your success. You will always get honest advice, zero confusing tech-jargon, and a team that cares about your business as much as you do."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs From Businesses in Derby
A selection of things our customers ask us.
Where are you based, and can you meet us in Derby?
Our Loughborough office on Meadow Lane Industrial Estate is roughly 15 to 20 miles from Derby, so we are happy to meet at your premises or ours. Our head office is in Spalding, and lots of work happens smoothly by phone, email and video call between meetings.
Do you work with engineering and manufacturing businesses?
Yes. These sites usually need to do several jobs at once: explain capabilities and accreditations, reassure larger customers, support tenders and help with recruitment. We plan the structure around each audience and keep it easy for your team to update when you add a new machine, sector or certification.
How much does a website cost for a Derby business?
It depends on how many pages you need and what the site has to do. You can see guide prices in the packages section on this page, and we always give an itemised quote after a free chat, so nothing is a surprise later.
How can we show up in Google for SEO Derby searches in our area?
Start with a strong Google Business Profile, accurate and consistent business details, and clear pages for each main service. Then add genuinely useful content about the areas you cover. We avoid thin, copied location pages, as Google tends to ignore them and they rarely convince customers either.
How long does a new website take?
Most small business websites take a few weeks from agreeing the plan to launch, while larger sites and online shops take longer. Getting content together is usually the biggest factor, so we set a realistic timeline at the start and can write or polish your copy if that helps.
Can you take over our existing website?
Often, yes. We will look at how it is built, how it performs and whether it is worth keeping. Sometimes a refresh and some SEO fixes are enough, and sometimes a rebuild makes more sense. We will tell you honestly which, and our website support can keep it running smoothly afterwards.
Case Studies & Examples of Successful Projects
We pride ourselves on being approachable, transparent and fiercely committed to your success. Our projects across the East Midlands and Lincolnshire include rebuilding slow, dated websites into lean sites that win enquiries, and brand refreshes for engineering and trade businesses that wanted to look as capable as they are. Derby businesses get the same honest, practical approach.
Talk to our team near Derby
We are on Meadow Lane Industrial Estate in Loughborough, a short drive from Derby. Call 01509 435 105 or send a message.
Website Services
Support that doesn't oversell
Not every business needs a full rebuild from day one. We offer hosting, maintenance, and support scaled to your business, and we'd always rather be straight with you about what you actually need than sell you more.
Brand & Website Design
Digital Design
From Brand Design to Website Design, our Digital Design services help you bring your business vision to life and express your identity.
- Logo Design Services
- Website Design & Redesign
- Website Migrations
- UX Optimisation
Fully Managed SEO
Digital Growth
Looking to expand your reach and grow your business? Our fully managed content and SEO packages are designed to help you grow.
Includes:
• Website Audits
• Keyword Research
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A short drive from Derby - let's have a chat.
No pressure, just a straightforward conversation. Ring our Loughborough office, send a message or book a video call, and we are happy to come and see you in Derby.
Big cat thinking. Small business spirit.
Here is what you can expect when you partner with Little Lion Digital.
Friendly & Approachable
We’re not just experts; we’re your partners. We speak your language and make digital marketing easy to understand.
Going Above & Beyond
We’re dedicated to your success. We go the extra mile to deliver results that exceed your expectations.
Expertise & Experience
With years of experience in the digital realm, we have the knowledge and skills to help your business thrive.
Tailored for SMEs
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities for SMEs, and we tailor our solutions to fit your specific needs.
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