Independent Website Consultancy

Independent website consulting for SMEs — so you choose the right agency, the right solution, and avoid expensive mistakes.

Redesigning a website is one of the biggest marketing investments an SME makes — and most businesses have no idea how to manage it or choose the right agency.
I act as an independent consultant on your side, helping you define what you really need, select the right agency, avoid costly mistakes, and make sure your new website supports your business goals.

What do you offer?

Independent Website Project Consultant for SMEs

We work for you, not the agency — to make sure you buy the right website, at the right price, and get what your business actually needs.

 

Why do I need this?

The core problem SMEs have

  • They don’t know how to brief an agency
  • They can’t judge proposals or prices
  • They don’t know what’s necessary vs upsell
  • They fear making an expensive mistake
  • They don’t have time to manage the process

But what do you do?

I help you:

  • Define what your business actually needs from a website
  • Translate business goals into clear technical requirements
  • Help shortlist agencies
  • Compare proposals properly (not just on price)
  • Manage the project and protect your interests
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Website Project Health Check

Only £250

Website Project Readiness Review
Includes a review of your redevelopment plans, key risks, budget expectations

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Package 1 — Website Planning & Brief (Pre-Agency)

Ideal for: businesses at idea stage

Includes:

  • Website goals workshop
  • Audience & user journey review
  • Content and functionality planning
  • Technical considerations
  • Budget guidance
  • Creation of a detailed website brief

Outcome: A professional brief that allows agencies to quote accurately and fairly.

Fixed fee: £1,000–£3,000 depending on depth of work and size of business

Package 2 — Project Definition and Agency  Support

Ideal for: businesses needing help to select an agency

Includes:

  • Refining business goals and website objectives
  • Translating requirements into a structured project plan
  • Identifying essential features and functionality
  • Content and user journey planning
  • Establishing a realistic project budget and timeline
  • Preparing documentation to ensure no project scopeAdvice on how to approach and engage potential agencies

Outcome: Your business is fully prepared to enter the agency selection process with a clear project definition, ensuring agencies can respond with relevant, comparable proposals.

£2,500 – £5,000 depending on requirements and project size.

Package 3 — Full Project Guardian (Most Valuable)

Ideal for: larger clients with complex sites

Includes:

  • Business goals workshop
  • Audience & journey mapping
  • Content needs analysis
  • Feature prioritisation
  • Budget guidance
  • Agency-ready project brief
  • Help with Agency selection
  • Milestone reviews
  • Scope change protection
  • Launch readiness checks

We act as: “Client-side project director”

Monthly retainer or staged payments

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The Website Procurement Specialist for SMEs.

Get in touch for a free consultation about how PepperStreet can help deliver your website project.

Ready to explore independent website consultancy? Get in touch and we’ll give you a clear, no-obligation estimate. call on 07748 140697 or email hello@pepperstreetwebdesign.co.uk

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