Welcome to The business detective
Website Design and Digital Marketing Agency
What We Do
Why we rock at The Business Detective
Being a family-run business means we value long-term relationships over short-term profits. When you call us, you’re talking to someone who will treat your business as their own.
We choose sustainable hosting because we want our kids to grow up in a world that’s as green as the code we write. Every website we host is powered by 100% renewable energy. We’ve been fortunate to travel widely and experience cultures from all over the world, and that sense of curiosity and appreciation for great experiences is something we bring into our work and our business.
As a Web Design company based in the heart of Suffolk, we rock at creating Websites that look fantastic and perform well, creating the all-important ‘wow factor’ for your business.
We help small and medium-sized businesses build a powerful, search-ready online presence through website design, SEO strategy (managed SEO Services), and ongoing website management. Whether you’re launching a new brand, refreshing your site, or looking to climb the Google rankings, The Business Detective offers a friendly, hands-on approach helping you at each step of the way, giving you as much control as you want.
Why Work With Us
10 years experience
Helping people since 2015
UK Wide Services
Based in Boxford, Suffolk with customers across the United Kingdom.
Sustainable
Our Hosting services are from 100% renewable energy
SEO Ready Builds
Website Design and SEO Services ready to go.
Website Design that Works for you!
Modern, secure and SEO‑ready websites built on trusted platforms like WordPress and Joomla — designed to support your goals and grow with you
Fully Responsive Design
Your website adapts seamlessly across mobile, tablet and desktop, ensuring a smooth experience for every visitor.
Fast, Secure Performance
Optimised for speed, security and reliability, giving your customers a fast-loading, trustworthy website.
SEO Ready Architecture
Built with clean structure, schema markup and on‑page optimisation to help you rank higher in Google from day one.
Managed Hosting & Backups
Hosted on secure, managed servers with regular updates, monitoring and automated backups for peace of mind.
Easy Content Management
Update pages, images and content effortlessly using intuitive tools in WordPress or Joomla — no technical skills required.
Scalable for Future Growth
Your website is built to grow with your business, supporting new pages, features and integrations whenever you need them
SEO Services That Drive Local Growth
Helping your business get found by the right customers with strategic, data‑driven SEO designed for local visibility and long‑term results.
Local Keyword Research
In‑depth keyword and competitor analysis to identify the exact search terms your customers use across your county, town and surrounding areas.
On-Page Optimisation
Technical audits, metadata improvements, internal linking and content structure enhancements to boost visibility and search performance.
GEO-Targeted Approach
Location‑specific pages and content for counties and towns—such as Suffolk, Sudbury, Essex or Kent—to strengthen your local search presence
AI Enhanced Content Strategy
Smart, data‑driven blog planning and topic research powered by AI to help you publish relevant, high‑value content consistently.
Monthly Performance Reporting
Clear, actionable reports showing rankings, traffic, conversions and opportunities for improvement—no jargon, just insights.
Continuous SEO Growth
Ongoing optimisation, content updates and technical improvements to keep your website performing and climbing the rankings month after month.
Our Services
Take Your Business to the next Level
We provide an end to end service offering a range of fixed monthly packages, hourly rate charges and quotes based on your specific needs and requirements.
Website Design
Creating responsive websites that allow you to optimise your on page SEO and create high quality content ultimately increasing sales. We specialise in WordPress & Joomla Websites. Whether it is a one page website or a multi page E-Commerce solution, We will create you a Website design from our office in Suffolk.
Website Management Services including Hosting & Support
Maximise your time with our managed hosting, Domain renewal and monthly website support packages. Our packages include integration of Google search console and Google analytics.
Virtual Office Assistant
Virtual assistant for busy professionals, Providing Corporate support, Data Management, Administration, Business Support and Invoicing.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is one of the most cost-effective marketing strategies for businesses, offering a high return on investment. Discuss our range of managed SEO services.
How We Work
Using our services couldn't be easier.
FREE Consultation
A short conversation to understand your goals, audience and the outcomes you want your website to achieve.
Proposal & Project Plan
You receive a clear proposal outlining deliverables, timelines and costs, along with a sitemap and plan for your new website.
Content & Asset Gathering
We collect your text, images, branding and any other assets needed. If you need help with content, we can support you
Design Phase
Clean, modern page designs are created to reflect your brand, improve clarity and support user experience and conversions.
Build & SEO Setup
Your website is built on WordPress or Joomla with fast, secure, SEO‑ready foundations — including mobile optimisation and performance tuning.
Launch & Ongoing Support
Once everything is tested and approved, your site goes live. You’ll receive guidance on managing it, plus optional ongoing support.
Some of our recent Customers
We are proud to have worked closely with customers across different industries and sectors, we have provided a range of Digital Marketing solutions to support many businesses.
Recent feedback from our Customers!
I had a website designed for my on line company by another web provider. I did not get many hits or orders and in truth drowned under the number of spam ‘we can improve your website’ messages.
Mark was fantastic and took me through what I could do and what he would do for me bringing my website up to date with all the current user trends.
I used Mark for the website design and SEO package focusing on 10 keywords requiring national coverage and looking to rank images on Google for my signature aviation furniture.
David Chewter
Mark and the team created us a full responsive e-commerce website for our new online shop selling walnut tableware products. He also provides us with a 2 hour monthly SEO package to help increase organic traffic to our website.
Neil O'Brien
The Business Detective provide managed SEO services to our interactive entertainment business and have supported our company for several years. The team have helped us rank on page 1 of Google for key words like ‘Giant games hire Suffolk and Garden Games hire in Suffolk’ which have been really key to increasing hires for us year on year.
Darren Ward
FAQ
What Websites do you design and build?
We design and build everything from simple brochure sites to full e‑commerce stores, booking systems and multi‑page business websites. All projects are tailored to your goals, industry and audience.
What are your Service or coverage areas?
The Business Detective covers the whole of the UK. However, we are based in Boxford, Suffolk so primarily work with businesses in the South East UK. All communication can be handled online, making the process smooth wherever you’re based.
What Platforms do you use?
We primarily build on WordPress and Joomla because they’re secure, flexible and easy for clients to update. We choose the platform that best fits your project and long‑term needs.
Will my Website be Optimised from the start?
Yes. Every website includes SEO‑ready structure, clean code, schema markup, fast loading times and mobile optimisation. For ongoing growth, we also offer monthly SEO services.
What do i need to provide before the project starts?
We’ll guide you through supplying text, images, branding and any other assets. If you need help with content or photography, we can support you with that too.
Do you offer hosting and on-going support?
Yes. We provide managed hosting with security updates, backups and performance monitoring. You can also choose ongoing support for updates, improvements and SEO.
Can i update the website myself after it is launched?
Absolutely. Your site is built with an intuitive content management system, and we provide guidance so you can edit pages, images and content whenever you need.
How Much does a Website design or Managed SEO Service cost?
Every project is different, so we create a clear, tailored proposal based on your goals. We offer flexible packages for start‑ups, small businesses and established organisations.
