Otter Farm
An ecommerce site that has grossed £500k+, tripling annual sales with 5× traffic and double the top 3 search results.
“Vu are that rare and elusive mix of creativity, practicality and ‘can-do’ attitude – a pleasure to work with!”
Rebecca Scarrott, Embercombe
WordPress website design in Exeter
Looking for web design in Exeter? Vu Digital has over 15 years’ experience designing and building clear, fast and easy-to-manage WordPress websites for businesses, charities and purpose-led organisations across Exeter and wider Devon.
Our Exeter website design service brings together strategy, user experience, content planning, WordPress development, technical SEO, accessibility and low-carbon hosting.
Whether you need a new brochure website, an ecommerce store, a redesign or ongoing support for an existing WordPress site, we can help you build a website that people can find, understand and use.
Website design services for Exeter businesses
We help Exeter businesses, charities and purpose-led organisations 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 Exeter
Vu Digital is based in Exeter and works with organisations across the city, Exmouth, Exmouth, Topsham, Sidmouth, Honiton, Crediton, Cullompton and the wider South West.
For Exeter 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.
“You really are marketing professionals. We trust you and feel that you’ve given massive value to what we’re doing.”
WordPress E-commerce web design to help your Exeter businesses sell online
Bespoke ecommerce design built for growth
If youre looking to build an online shop and start selling online, we also create e-commerce websites. Featuring intuitive product layouts, streamlined checkouts, and scalable architecture that supports business growth and customer satisfaction.
WordPress and WooCommerce powered online stores
Our Exeter-based team specialises in WooCommerce-integrated ecommerce websites on WordPress, combining ease of use with powerful commerce features to drive both sales and sustainability.
Optimised for visibility and conversions
Every ecommerce site we build includes built-in SEO, fast performance, clear product information, and conversion-conscious user journeys. All designed to help your online store get better traffic, engagement, and sales.
Custom Integrations & bespoke functionality
WordPress is a fantastic web application for small businesses because it can change its function very quickly to meet the changing directions of the business.
Combined with a user-friendly dashboard and almost endless customisations it’s an obvious choice for our clients and their teams, and for us to specialise in.
There may be a time when you need a bespoke solution (we have designed and built many) from CRMs, to operational applications, and have the experience to help guide you through the scoping process, interface UX design and functional build, but be prepared for a higher capital investment.
Fancy a chat?
Practical, no-nonsense digital advice. No jargon, no pressure, just (hopefully) some ideas you can action.
With you for the journey
Your website launch isn’t the end – it’s the beginning of a digital journey designed to grow with your business.
For our best clients we have been encourage to embed ourselves into their organisation, providing after-sales services such as website maintenance, ongoing advertising or marketing and web hosting.
All of these are designed to keep your website healthy, secure and findable on the world wide web.
If you’re looking for a sustainable website design company in Exeter that grows with your business, we’d love to be part of your story.
WordPress for Nonprofits Across Devon
We also design WordPress websites for charities and nonprofits across Devon and the South West, helping local organisations build accessible, affordable, and impactful digital platforms that grow their reach and engagement.
Examples of local Exeter based Projects
We have worked with Exeter and Devon 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.
Read More about Otter Farm
Attomarker
To incorporate the trusted Attomarker brand into the graphic design of a mobile app dashboard and a novel 'Liver Game'.
TEDct
To identify and provide the ideal mix of digital services to deliver TEDct a functional, stylish and brand-consistent website.
Planning a new website in Exeter?
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.
Why Choose Vu?
Exeter-based WordPress Experts
We’re a local agency that understands Devon audiences, delivering digital experiences tailored to user behaviour and business goals.
WooCommerce specialists
From small startups to scaling brands, we build fast, secure ecommerce websites that convert and grow your customer base.
Full-service design and strategy
We combine design, UX, SEO, and marketing to ensure your ecommerce site works beautifully and performs across all touchpoints.
Sustainable & futureproof
Our sites are built for long-term success—performance-optimised, easy to manage, and aligned with your values and customers.
FAQs
We’re a B Corp-certified agency rooted in Exeter, with a focus on values-led, purposeful digital work.
Rather than just building websites, we partner with our clients to understand their organisation, audiences and goals – then use that insight to create long-term digital growth strategies.
Our unique selling point is that we help organisations transition toward a more sustainable digital infrastructure, with lightweight websites & systems (see the carbon rating in our footer), and conscious digital use.
We specialise in accessibility, ethical marketing, and ongoing support beyond launch, so your site is future-proof, not just a pretty brochure.
WordPress is the world’s most popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40% of all websites. It’s user-friendly, highly customisable, and supported by a large community of developers and designers. With WordPress, you can create anything from a simple blog to a complex e-commerce site, making it a versatile choice for any business.
The cost of building a WordPress website can vary widely depending on your specific needs, the process that the company will take you through and their hourly rate. Vu will understand your needs and create a costed and dated project plan as part of the sales process.
Other costs to consider include domain registration, hosting, content (video/photos/copywriting) and subscriptions to premium plugins that will save bespoke development costs.
The time it takes to build a WordPress website can vary based on its complexity and your readiness. A simple brochure website with a bespoke design may take less than a month. For more complex sites there may be weeks of discovery, design reviews and extensive time in build and populating meaning the timeline can extend to several months.
WordPress is the most popular CMS, making it a potential target for hackers. Fortunately, its large community is always working to address any vulnerabilities. Security risks often arise from unsupported plugins and outdated software, so it’s essential to keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated regularly.
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.
There are a few key steps. First, claim and optimise your Google Business Profile. Then make sure your website includes relevant keywords (like your services and location), loads quickly, and works well on mobile.
Adding fresh, useful content regularly and earning links from other trusted sites also helps improve visibility.
We help Exeter businesses improve their local search presence through sustainable SEO, content planning, and technical optimisation – no fluff, just results.
Absolutely. We’re based at Kings Wharf, Quay House, The Gallery, Exeter EX2 4AN, just a short walk from the quay. Park at the Cathedral & Quay car park if you are coming by car.
If you prefer we can come to you, we love seeing our clients places of work and getting a real feel for your unique organisation.
We’re always happy to meet face-to-face – whether it’s a quick coffee, a discovery workshop, or a project kick-off session.
Just get in touch to book a time that works for you.
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.
UX / UI App design
Attomarker
Arising from the award-winning work of Professor Andrew Shaw’s Research Group at Exeter University, Attomarker aims to deliver the gold standard in rapid diagnostics for the personalised health market, see how we helped with design for their apps.
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, Marketing Manager
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