Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Web design and SEO agency in Sheffield
Millside Creative is a two-person web design and digital marketing agency based in Sheffield, run by Dani Martin and Joanne Davies. We design websites, take care of SEO and manage marketing for Sheffield businesses of every size; from sole traders launching their first site to growing businesses whose website hasn't kept up with them. From the first conversation through to the final sign-off and any ongoing support, you'll only ever deal with the two of us directly.
- Where we're based
- Sheffield; where our business is based and operates day to day
- How we work
- Calls, video and email, with the same two people from first chat to ongoing support
- Parts of the city we cover
- The city centre, Kelham Island, Hillsborough, Crookes, Ecclesall Road, Meadowhall and everywhere in between
- Nearby towns
- Rotherham, Chesterfield and Barnsley
What does a Sheffield business need from its website?
Sheffield is a competitive place to be found online. A search for almost any service with 'Sheffield' in it returns plenty of businesses, all chasing the same few spots; and the ones that come out on top are rarely the ones with the flashiest design.
Instead, they're the sites that load quickly on phones, outline what it is you do and where you do it within seconds, and give Google clear signals about which parts of the city you serve.
The latter is most important in a city this size when compared to a smaller town. Someone in Hillsborough and someone near Meadowhall can type the same search and see different results, so a good Sheffield website is built with the specific areas you cover in mind, from the structure of your service pages through to your Google Business Profile. We handle both: the design and build that make a strong first impression, as well as the SEO groundwork that helps the right people find you in the first place.
How can we help your Sheffield business?
Web Design
Custom websites designed and built for Sheffield businesses, with technical SEO in place from the first line of code.
Learn more →SEO & Analytics
Local SEO for the parts of Sheffield you serve, plus reporting that shows which searches turn into enquiries.
Learn more →Paid Advertising
Google Ads and paid social aimed at the Sheffield postcodes your customers live in, with budgets reviewed as results come in.
Learn more →Branding
Logos and brand systems for new Sheffield businesses, or ones that have outgrown their starter look.
Learn more →Marketing & Automation
Email and follow-up that keeps working for you between busy spells, so quiet months are easier to fill.
Learn more →AI Automation & Integration
Instant replies to enquiries that arrive while you're busy, so a Sheffield customer hears back before they try someone else.
Learn more →CRM Setup & Management
A CRM set up around how your Sheffield business wins and books customers, and looked after once it's live.
Learn more →Web App Development
Bespoke tools for Sheffield businesses whose way of working doesn't fit off-the-shelf software, built and supported from across the city.
Learn more →What does our work look like?
No Regrets isn't a Sheffield business, but it's the clearest example of the foundations we build into every site, whatever its size. Beauty by Noon and our other projects can be found in our work.
What is working with us like when you're in Sheffield?
A first conversation
A call or video chat to talk through what you need and what you'd like your website or marketing to achieve.
A clear proposal
An outline of what we recommend, what it will cost and how long it will take, based on the factors that apply to your business. Nothing starts until you're happy with it.
Design and build
Regular updates and a shared view of progress throughout, so you always know where things stand without having to chase us.
Launch and aftercare
Your site goes live once everything has been checked, and aftercare starts the same day, so nothing that needs attention in those first few weeks is left waiting.
How do people in Sheffield find a business like yours?
Most people looking for a local service grab their phone and start with Google. For a search with 'Sheffield' in it, or one made from a phone in the city, Google leans heavily on two things: your Google Business Profile and how clearly your website connects your services to the places you work. A profile with the right categories, steady reviews and up-to-date photos gets you into the map results; a website that backs it up with dedicated service pages and consistent contact details helps you hold that position.
If you serve particular parts of the city - whether that's the city centre, the S6 postcodes or the suburbs around Ecclesall Road - your website should say so plainly, because that's the language your customers use when they search. We go into more detail on this in our guides on why your local business might not be showing up on Google and setting up your Google Business Profile.
Thinking about a new website for your Sheffield business?
Tell us what you need, and we'll give you an honest view - the first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
FAQs
Common questions
Is Millside Creative really based in Sheffield, or is that just a registered address?
Yes, Millside is based in Sheffield. We're not a national agency with a Sheffield-sounding domain - this is where the business is registered and operates day to day.
Do you work with businesses outside Sheffield too?
Yes. We cover the towns around Sheffield - from Rotherham and Barnsley to Chesterfield - and we have clients further afield in Grantham and Nottingham. Being based in Sheffield does make a difference for businesses here, though, because we know the city and the way people here search for local services.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, if you'd prefer to. Most of our work runs over calls and video, but we're here in Sheffield, so just say if you'd like to meet and that can be arranged.
Do you have experience with Sheffield's specific industries?
Our client work so far spans several sectors, including tattoo studios, beauty and aesthetics, as well as not-for-profits - and the technical and marketing side of it carries over to any industry. Being based in the city also means we see its mix of businesses day to day, from manufacturers to the independent shops, studios and hospitality businesses around areas like Kelham Island.
How much does a website cost for a Sheffield business?
It depends on the size of the site, whether your content is ready and what it needs to do, such as taking bookings or payments. Our guide to what a small business website costs explains the main factors, and we'll give you a clear quote once we understand what you need.
Other areas we cover
We also cover Rotherham, Chesterfield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Wakefield, as well as Grantham and Nottingham further afield, where we already have clients. You'll find everywhere we cover, and how we work with businesses further away, on our areas we cover page.
More from us at Millside Creative
If you're getting ready for a first conversation, our pieces on what to prepare before briefing a web designer and whether you need a rebuild or a refresh are good places to start. For more on how we approach a build, our web design page covers the process, what we need from you and what happens after launch.