Looking for web design in Manchester? UNKNWN is a web design agency based 1 hour 30 minutes via the M56, in Wrexham, working with SMBs and ambitious brands across Manchester and the wider region. We deliver web design that is commercially built, not just visually nice.
Manchester is one of the most competitive creative markets in the UK, where brand differentiation is the difference between getting noticed and getting buried. Whether you are an independent operator near Spinningfields or a growing firm working with clients across Liverpool, Chester, the web design you ship matters. It is what people see before they speak to you.
Every project starts from £1,200 and is scoped before any work begins. Fixed quote, no hidden invoices.
Manchester businesses face the toughest visual competition outside London. Hundreds of agencies, dense scale-up scene, sophisticated audience that has seen every visual trick in the playbook. The bar is high and rising. Brands that win here are the ones that look genuinely considered rather than chasing whatever style is trending on Behance this quarter.
In a market like Manchester, websites compete on speed, conversion and trust signals. We build sites that load fast on mobile data, show up properly in Google for Manchester-relevant searches, and convert visitors who arrive with intent. Most Manchester businesses sit on rented page-builder sites with bloated code and poor Core Web Vitals — we replace that with something that earns its keep.
Manchester is the most saturated regional creative market outside London. Hundreds of agencies compete on price and visual stunts. The way to stand out is to be more commercial, more strategic and more specific than the noise. We work with Manchester businesses that take that seriously and want their web design to compete on something more than price.
Built on the right platform for what you actually need. WordPress for sites that need a CMS. Custom code for lightweight, fast sites that do not.
Strategic layouts, clear calls to action and journeys designed to turn browsers into customers. Every element earns its place.
Semantic HTML, schema, optimised meta data and proper architecture. Built to rank on Google from the moment it goes live.
Over 60% of traffic is mobile. We design for that reality first, then scale up to desktop.
MediaCity, Spinningfields and the dense scale-up scene across the city.
BBC, ITV, independent production houses, agencies serving national clients.
Northern Quarter independents through to mid-market national chains.
law, accountancy, consultancy across the city centre.
design, branding, content and creative agencies in dense competition.
Audience, goals, competitors and conversion drivers. We map out what the site needs to actually do.
Structure first, then visual. Every section ties to a measurable outcome.
WordPress with a bespoke theme, or hand-coded. Either way, clean and built to perform.
Cross-browser test, performance audit, accessibility check, then launch. Plus ongoing support if you want it.
We are local enough to be on a video call within minutes, drive across to Manchester for kickoff if it helps, and stay close enough to your business to actually understand it. We are not a London agency parachuting in. We are a Wrexham studio with proper roots in the region — including Liverpool, Chester and the wider North Wales and Cheshire markets.
Our work covers tech, media, retail, creative and professional services — every project considered against your specific market, not a generic playbook. Manchester-based clients get a senior designer or developer on every project, not an account manager handing it off to a junior.
Web Design projects for Manchester businesses start from £1,200. Final cost depends on scope, deliverables and timeline. Every project is scoped and quoted before work begins, no hidden invoices.
A standard 5-8 page SME site typically takes 4-6 weeks from strategy to launch. Larger builds and ecommerce projects take longer.
No. We are based in Wrexham, 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester, and work with SMBs across Manchester and the wider region.
Yes. SEO fundamentals are built into every site we produce — technical structure, page speed, schema markup and mobile performance.
Yes. WordPress builds come with a documented admin walkthrough so your team can edit copy, images and add new pages without coming back to us.
From £1,200. Quote within one working day, no pressure pitch.
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