About Design by Ria
I'm here to make your website journey simple and stress-free.
I build beautiful, simple websites for local businesses. I'm based right here in the Peak District, and I'm on a mission to help you get online - without the fuss, the stress, or the confusing tech jargon.
My Story
Hi, I'm Ria – A Web Designer With Over 20 Years of Experience.
I built my first professional website back in 2002. For the next 14 years, I ran a successful web design business, helping all kinds of clients navigate the online world. I loved the work, but in 2016, I made the decision to put my career on a planned hold to focus on what mattered most: raising my family.
Now that my family is growing, I'm thrilled to be back doing what I love. I'm combining two decades of design principles with today's best, most straightforward technology. I'm deliberately keeping my business small so I can give my full attention to the people I enjoy working with most: other local business owners right here in the Peaks.
I'm not a big, faceless agency. I'm your neighbour. I understand you're busy running your business and don't have time to learn code. My process is simple, my pricing is clear, and I will always speak to you in plain English.
Keeping Things SimplE
I believe getting a new website should be an exciting, not a stressful, experience. My entire approach is built on a few core principles to make sure you get a fantastic result, without any of the headaches.
Mission Statement
Clear Pricing
You'll always know exactly what you're paying and what's included. No hidden fees, no surprise invoices. Just simple, fixed-price packages.
Jargon-Free Zone
My job is to handle the tech so you don't have to. I'll explain everything in plain English and I'll never try to sell you extras you don't need.
Simple Tools
I build all my sites on the powerful Wix platform. This means you get a powerful, secure website, and you'll find it incredibly easy to update yourself.
Local Service
When you work with me, you work with me. You're not a ticket number in a support queue. I'm your point of contact from our first chat to your launch day.
Client Love Letters...
Chloe Bennett Ceramics
Ria has such a good eye for design. She created a clean, elegant website that lets my artwork speak for itself. She was patient, understood my vision, and the whole process was simple and stress-free from start to finish.
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Chloe Bennett
Client Love Letters...
Stone Creek Cottage
I can't believe Ria built our entire website in just one week. I needed to get our new holiday cottage listed fast, and she was incredible. She was so organised and focused, and the final site is just perfect. Worth every penny.
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Rachel Evans
Client Love Letters...
D.M. Joinery
As a joiner, I know my craft, but I'm clueless about websites. Ria was fantastic. She took my jumbled ideas and photos and turned them into a site that makes my business look 100% professional. I've had more quote requests in the last month than I did in the previous six.
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David Mills
Client Love Letters...
The Copper Pot Cafe
Working with Ria was just... easy. She understood exactly what our cafe needed, and she handled everything. The best part is the training she gave us on Wix. I can finally update our menus and opening times myself in two minutes. A total game-changer.
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Mark Foster
Client Love Letters...
The Old Barn B&B
I was so nervous about getting a new website – all the tech-speak is baffling. Ria was a breath of fresh air. She explained everything in plain English and built us a beautiful site that we're truly proud of. Our bookings have already picked up!