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Affordable, modern web design for start-ups and small businesses.
Affordable, done-for-you web design delivered in 7 days, plus e-commerce and marketing for UK SMEs. Keep your business growing, wherever you’re based.
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We’re a UK web design agency specialising in done-for-you websites and eCommerce that help businesses get found and generate more enquiries.
qivo is an affordable UK web design agency helping small and medium businesses grow online with high-quality websites, ecommerce stores, and digital marketing; based in Essex, qivo works with trades, local service companies, and professional firms across Essex, London, and the UK, building websites and ecommerce solutions that generate real leads and sales.
Selected work.
JMP Building Contracts
A refreshed digital presence that reflects JMP Building Contracts’ quality while improving clarity, performance and enquiry generation.
Cinz
Full brand identity for Cinz, a home cinema and AV company, including logo design, brand pack, and pre-launch marketing assets.
Setting the scene for Deadline Communications online.
A refreshed digital presence that stays true to Deadline’s brand while improving clarity, performance and search visibility.
We design and develop high-quality, done-for-you websites that help small to medium businesses look credible, get found online and win more enquiries. Every site is built around your goals, your customers and how you actually operate, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Mobile-first design
Most customers will visit your site on a phone first, so we design for mobile from the start. Pages are easy to scan and navigate, with clear buttons, readable text, and a smooth experience on smaller screens.
Once the mobile version is right, we refine the desktop layout so it feels premium and polished. Your site will look and work properly on every screen size.
SEO-ready foundations
We build your website with clean structure and best practice so search engines can understand it properly. That includes sensible headings, internal links, and pages that match what people search for when they need your services.
We do not do SEO hype or guarantees, but we do build the foundations correctly. That gives you the best chance to grow visibility over time and improve rankings as you add content.
Conversion-focused layouts
We structure each page around what your customers need to see to take action, with clear messaging, credibility, and strong calls to action. The layout is designed to reduce confusion and guide visitors naturally towards an enquiry, booking, quote request, or sale.
We tailor the flow to your industry, because different sectors buy differently. That means the right sections in the right order, the right proof, and the right next step so the website does more than look good.
Lead capture built in
A website should make it easy for people to contact you, so we build lead capture into the design. Enquiry forms, contact sections, and calls to action are placed where people are most likely to act.
We keep forms simple and reliable, and make sure leads reach you quickly. The aim is fewer missed enquiries and more genuine opportunities from the traffic you already get.
Starting a business is hard enough without juggling five different suppliers. The Start-up business package gives you everything you need to look credible, explain your services clearly, and start winning enquiries.
Whether you are a trade business, local service, beauty clinic or professional firm, we build your brand and website around what customers need to see before they pick up the phone.
We design and build high-performance eCommerce websites that are easy to manage, fast to load, and built to convert. Whether you’re selling direct to consumers or trading with businesses, we create ecommerce sites that support real-world operations, not just good-looking storefronts.
What we build D2C ecommerce stores for direct online sales B2B & trade portals with login-only pricing Wholesale websites with account-based ordering Hybrid sites combining content, lead gen, and ecommerce.
Conversion-first product and collection pages
We build your store around making it easy to buy, with clear product information, strong imagery, trust signals, and obvious next steps. The goal is to reduce friction and increase add-to-basket and checkout completion.
The structure is tailored to what you sell, because a small catalogue, a large catalogue, and trade-focused ranges all need different navigation and page layouts. You get a store that guides customers to the right products quickly.
Simple, reliable checkout setup
A smooth checkout is where most sales are won or lost, so we focus on keeping it fast, clear, and easy. We make sure key details like delivery, returns, and contact options are visible at the right moment to build confidence.
We also keep checkout steps sensible and remove distractions. This helps reduce abandoned carts and improves conversion without needing more traffic.
Easy product and order management
Your store should be simple to run day to day. We set up products, categories, and basic store settings so you can add items, update prices, and manage orders without stress.
This is ideal for SMEs who do not want to rely on a developer for routine changes. You stay in control and your store stays current.
Mobile shopping experience
Most customers will browse and buy on mobile, so we prioritise mobile layouts and tap-friendly UX. Product pages, menus, filters, and buttons are designed to work properly on smaller screens.
Once mobile is solid, we refine desktop so it still feels premium. You get a store that performs well across devices, not just one.
Digital marketing is how you turn a good website into consistent leads and sales. Whether you want to improve your Google visibility, run paid ads, refresh your brand visuals, or stay active on social, we offer flexible growth services that plug in around your website and goals. Choose what you need now, and add more as you scale.
SEO
Search has changed, but being visible still decides who wins the work. Customers now find businesses through Google, map results and AI-powered search tools that pull answers from trusted websites. If your site is not clear, well-structured and authoritative, you simply will not be recommended.
Content marketing
Content marketing can be anything that you produce to sell your products and services. In practice, your staff and business should have enough in-house knowledge to create advanced content; however, this rarely happens consistently.
PPC, Paid & Shopping Campaigns.
qivo builds conversion-focused Google and Meta ad campaigns with clean tracking, clear reporting, and landing pages that turn clicks into customers. Built for small businesses that want results, not complexity.
Our process to increase your business revenue.
Getting your new site live is simple. Choose the qivo package that fits your goals, answer a short set of questions so we understand your business, then we get to work. You will see real progress fast, with clear checkpoints and a smooth launch.
Step 1: Select what you need
Choose the website and marketing support that fits where you are right now. Keep it simple or build a full growth plan.
Step 2: Discovery and insight
We run a focused discovery to understand your business and goals. Then we turn that into clear insight, so your website and marketing are built to get results.
Step 3: Proposal and execution
You receive a simple proposal that confirms deliverables, timelines, and what we need from you. Once approved, we build and launch.
Everything included to launch with confidence.
As a web design agency built for small to medium businesses, we know it’s tough to keep costs predictable.
That’s why we build websites that are reliable from day one and easy to manage without constant add-on fees. No outdated software at launch, no being locked into a hosting provider, and no inflated charges for simple updates. Alongside web design, we offer SEO services that help you get found by the right people and turn searches into enquiries.
Every site is built around your business and your target audience, then set up so you can update content easily, keep it secure, and add new features as you grow. Think of it as a website that evolves with your business, not something you’ll need to replace in a year.
Easy page editor
All qivo websites come with an easy editor. Update text, images and pages in minutes, whenever you need to.
AI tools for SEO and Content
Use AI to build collections, publish blog posts, refresh your content library, write product descriptions, and more.
Lead capture forms and CRM
Turn visitors into leads. Capture enquiries with custom forms that feed a simple CRM with pipelines, notes and real-time alerts.
All the details, explained for small business web design UK.
Who are qivo?
qivo is a web design and digital marketing company. We have offices in Maldon, Essex and London, and we support businesses locally and across the UK with fast, professional websites built to perform.
What makes qivo “agency standard”?
You get a professional planning and build process, conversion-focused layouts, a copywriting framework, SEO foundations and performance optimisation, rather than a basic DIY template. The aim is a site that looks polished and supports real business results.
What exactly does qivo do?
qivo builds agency standard, done for you business websites for UK trades, local services and professional firms. Your site is built to convert leads, with clear pricing, fast turnaround, modern mobile first design, SEO foundations, hosting, SSL, a free domain, business email and ongoing UK support.
How quickly can my new website go live?
Most websites are built and ready to launch in around 7 days, depending on the package you choose. Some projects run to 14 or 21 days if they are larger or include ecommerce, but the process is always focused and time-boxed.
Is this a DIY website builder?
No. qivo is a done-for-you service. We design, build and configure the site for you, set up hosting, SSL and analytics, then give you an easy editor so you can update text and images without touching code.
How much does it cost to get started?
Packages start from £195 setup plus £29 per month for the Launch + Low Monthly option, with Lite, Growth, Pro and Ecom tiers above that depending on the size and features you need.
Can I use qivo if I already have a website?
Yes. Many clients come to qivo when their current site is outdated or hard to manage. We can redesign and rebuild you on the qivo platform so you keep your brand but gain better performance, structure and ease of use.
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