House of marbles
From bricks-and-mortar beginnings to global ecommerce success a partnership built on strategy and shared creativity.
"The team at Vu did a fantastic job designing and building me a sparkly new website. I think it is a whole lot simpler, cleaner and easier to navigate."
Sarah Gillespie, Artist
Expert website designers based in Exeter, Devon
Need a new website for your Devon business or organisation? Vu Digital designs and builds clear, fast and easy-to-manage WordPress websites that are shaped around your users, your goals and your budget.
Our Devon website design service brings together project planning, customer research, UX, design, development, content, SEO and ongoing support.
Whether you need a simple brochure website, a larger WordPress build, an ecommerce site or bespoke functionality, we can help you create a website that works for your team and the people you need to reach.
Website design services for Devon businesses
We help Devon businesses, charities and not-for-profits plan, design, build and improve websites that are clear, easy to manage and built around real user needs.
Our website design work can include:
- WordPress website design
- Website strategy and planning
- Customer journey mapping
- UX and page structure
- Content planning and copy support
- Technical SEO foundations
- Mobile-friendly development
- Accessibility checks
- WooCommerce website design
- Green web hosting
- WordPress website maintenance
Whether you need a new website, a redesign, an ecommerce store or ongoing support for an existing WordPress site, we can help you build something useful, sustainable and easier to manage.
Website design rooted in Devon
Vu Digital is a B Corp web agency based in Devon and works with organisations across the county, including Exeter, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Plymouth and the wider South West.
For Devon businesses and organisations, a website needs to do more than look good. It needs to explain what you do clearly, help people find the right information and make it easy for them to take the next step.
We design websites that support real goals, whether that means more enquiries, clearer service pages, better search visibility, easier content updates or a smoother route from first visit to contact.
Find us on The Quay in Exeter
We work in a hybrid fashion, solving problems wherever there’s an internet connection. We visit clients, attend local networking events, and hold client meetings and team get-togethers at the Generator Hub.
We support clients across the UK
And can deliver most of our services remotely, but we also like to meet face-to-face and get to deepen our relationships. Our team are based locally in the following communities:
Exeter | Plymouth | Newton Abbot | Torquay | Totnes | Devon | South Devon | Devon
Custom Functionality & Integrations
WordPress integrates with 1000s of existing applications but there may be a time when you need a bespoke solution, we have designed and built many from email marketing and CRM, to sales and operations management.
We have been producing websites for over a decade, we are proud to call ourselves one of the leading companies providing website design in Devon.
All bespoke web development presents challenges at the technical level, we have assembled some of the finest developers for website design in Devon, they love understanding your challenges and finding practical solutions.
“They offer really great value for money, their expertise is far beyond what we expected and we feel it's a really rewarding relationship for both of us.”
Selling & Marketing Online
Our service doesn’t end there. We’ll go on the journey with you by providing after sales services such as maintenance and 100% renewable hosting designed to keep your digital investment healthy, ethical, findable on the web and fully secure.
We also build eCommerce websites that convert to sales. We can create a great customer experience whilst our website process will guide you through decisions around payment gateways, inventory and PCI compliance – basically, we’ve got you covered.
Planning a new website in Devon?
Whether you need a new WordPress website, a redesign, an ecommerce store or ongoing support for an existing site, we can help you work out the right next step.
We will look at what your current website is doing, where it is holding you back and what would make the biggest difference for your users, search visibility and enquiries.
Fancy a chat?
Practical, no-nonsense digital advice. No jargon, no pressure, just (hopefully) some ideas you can action.
On The Journey With You
Like our best clients, we hope to form a relationship that spans more than just this website project, we offer a range of marketing services that we consider essential services, all wrapped up in a monthly subscription package focussed on generating you a return on your investment.
We have undertaken a carbon analysis of the impact of producing a website and will offset any development of yours by contributing an equal amount of trees on your behalf, so you can rest assured you aren’t contributing to the carbon problem.
For every eco hosting client that we get, we’ll also donate £25 to Moor Trees, a Devon-based charity that are working to restore native woodlands.
We are genuinely passionate about improving the way business is done, not just doing great web design in Devon.
Why Choose Vu?
Most Popular CMS
Get a fast, flexible website built on the world’s most popular CMS. We can migrate your current site or start fresh – either way, you’ll stay in control.
Working towards a green web
Your site will run on 100% renewable energy, with a focus on performance, accessibility, and content that works hard for your users.
Advice that suits you – not us
You’ll get straight-talking support, not sales pitches. We bring evidence, set clear expectations, and help shape ideas that stand a real chance of success.
Over a decade
You’ll be supported by a team that understands the pressure to adapt fast – especially when budgets are tight and expectations are high.
Devon website design examples
We have worked with Devon businesses and organisations on websites that need to do more than look good. These projects often involve clearer content, stronger user journeys, ecommerce, SEO, accessibility and ongoing digital support.
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FAQs
As a B Corp-certified agency, we’re committed to more than just good-looking websites – we help purpose-driven organisations build a digital presence that reflects their values.
Our work starts with understanding: who you are, who you serve, and where you want to go. From there, we shape sustainable strategies for long-term growth.
We’re known for helping organisations shift to a lighter digital footprint – from low-carbon, efficient websites (check the footer for our own score) to more conscious, considered use of digital tools.
Accessibility, ethical marketing, and post-launch support are part of the package. Because your website should evolve with you, not hold you back.
Yes, WordPress is highly scalable and can handle large-scale websites with ease. With the right infrastructure, optimisation, and hosting, WordPress can support thousands of pages, high traffic volumes, and complex functionalities.
Many large companies, including media giants and e-commerce platforms, use WordPress for their websites. Its extensive range of plugins and themes allows for customisation and enhancement, ensuring that even the most demanding websites perform smoothly.
Updating content on a WordPress website is straightforward, even for those with limited technical knowledge. WordPress features a user-friendly interface, often compared to a word processor like Microsoft Word, and Vu will build your site in a user friendly way so that you can flexibly grow your digital offering.
You can easily add or edit text, images, and videos, create new pages or posts, and manage your site’s structure without needing to code. Additionally, WordPress supports content scheduling and media management, making it ideal for blogs, news sites, or any platform that requires frequent updates.
Yes, migrating an existing website to WordPress is possible and often advisable for improved functionality and ease of use. The process will involve an audit to make sure the current site doesnt hold any security risks to ur server.
Then we just need to take a clone, set it up and redirect the domain to point to our servers. WordPress offers numerous plugins and tools to assist with migration, making it easier to transfer pages, posts, and even SEO settings. However, the complexity of the migration depends on your current site’s structure and content, so it’s wise to consult with a professional to ensure a smooth transition.
WordPress is renowned for being SEO-friendly straight out of the box. It generates clean and compliant code, offers easy content management, and integrates well with popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
These plugins allow you to optimise meta tags, create XML sitemaps, and enhance on-page SEO with ease. Additionally, WordPress’s responsive design and fast loading times contribute to better user experience, which search engines prioritise. With proper SEO practices, WordPress can help improve your site’s visibility and rankings in search engines.
More often than not we can customise your WordPress website to seamlessly integrate with your specific systems like CRMs, accounts or inventories. Our experienced team will work closely with you to scope and find solutions that ensure your website creates a great experience for your team or customers.
After your WordPress website is launched we would suggest a setting up a maintenance agreement including to help with any issues, perform routine maintenance.
The Vu team is on hand to offer guidance on utilising and optimising your site. You can also work with us to create an ongoing marketing package that includes marketing activities and reporting cycles to boost traffic and sales.
Start by claiming and optimising your Google Business Profile — it’s one of the simplest ways to boost local visibility. Then make sure your website clearly explains what you offer, where you’re based, loads quickly, and is easy to use on mobile.
Keep things fresh with helpful, relevant content and look for opportunities to earn links from trusted sources.
If you’re based in Newton Abbot and want to show up more often in local searches, we can help. From sustainable SEO to content planning and technical fixes, we focus on what works — no jargon, just practical support.
The cost of website design depends on the size of the website, the type of content you need, the functionality required and whether you need ongoing support after launch. A simple brochure website will usually cost less than a larger WordPress or WooCommerce build.
How We Work
Our digital production lifecycle creates a clear, collaborative process, built to get things done without the overwhelm.
Research & Evidence
Understand what matters – to your users, your team, and your organisation. We’ll interview stakeholders, run site audits, and review the data to uncover the gaps and opportunities
Fearless Creativity
Design rooted in purpose – not just decoration. Together we’ll develop creative concepts that reflect your values, engage your audience, and bring clarity to your brand.
Sustainable Build
From code to content – we build light, fast, accessible websites hosted on 100% renewable energy. It’s performance with purpose, delivered using tools your team can actually use.
Launch
Launch! – Your launch isn’t the finish line, it’s a confident new beginning. We’ll give you the tools, training and support to keep momentum going, with room to evolve and grow.
New Brand & Ecommerce Website
Growers Organics
We helped rebrand and build a fresh, modern website that could effortlessly handle Growers Organics unique seasonal ordering and delivery system.
Read The Story“Having worked with you, we feel that you really are marketing professionals. We trust you and you’ve taken the time to understand our business. We feel that you’ve given massive value to what we’re doing.”
Tim Bishop, Indoor Self Storage
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