C&L WEB DESIGN

    Professional websites • Personal, local service

    Leighton Buzzard & Surrounding Areas

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    What Clients Say

    Real feedback from people who felt unsure about websites — until they worked with us

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    Twisted Thorn Editing House Ltd. logo

    Kate Anjou

    Twisted Thorn Editing House Ltd.

    "From the very beginning, Calum and Lara (of CL Web Designs), were so friendly, professional and enthusiastic to help. They immediately understood the company’s vision for our website and worked tirelessly to help us achieve it. We worked with a mixture of original graphics provided by us and some of the imagery they provided (all copyright free, of course) and their insight into how it would all come together was brilliant. They constantly communicated to ensure that my business partner and I were happy with each stage and always welcomed feedback and suggestions we made. I’ve never worked with anyone in this capacity so easily - they made the whole experience so enjoyable and exciting and the end product was even better than we’d hoped. Technical stuff: I am the last person you’d call technically capable but Calum and Lara made it so easy for us to be in control of our site once their work was complete. They gave us various options for how we’d like to manage it and ensured we were confident in everything. They sorted out our domain, email accounts and linked everything together, making sure we understood what it was all for, what it meant for our business, how it worked - and any options we had were made clear so we were in control of how to proceed. We didn’t need to do a thing bar set up the banking to cover it. They also included the resolution of any issues/glitches as part of their service at no extra cost (this is pretty standard but still, worth mentioning) and honestly, their costs are more than reasonable for the service and products they provide. If I ever need any other web services or get asked for an recommendation, I’ll look no further than Calum and Lara. Fantastic doesn’t cover it - without a doubt, you want CL Web Designs as your collaborator. For reference, our website: www.twisted-thorn.com"

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    Amy Skanes

    Moonbow Castings

    "Lara worked with me to design my website, and she was absolutely incredible. She understoof my branding right away, which made the initial design feel nearly complete from the start. She was endlessly patient, and no challenge or adjustment ever felt like too much. I'm thrilled with the final result and so grateful for all of her hard work!"

    Güven Blake Logistics Ltd. logo

    Luke Simga

    Güven Blake Logistics Ltd.

    "Absolutely incredible website produced for us, they knew exactly how to make an optimal lay out for the website for our clients! 5 stars will be using again in the future went above and beyond!"

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    GB Beauty Academy

    Waxing Training

    "I couldn’t be happier with my website design and launch. I found C&L on Bark and Lara contacted me straight away, arranged a meeting, and everything flowed from there. There was no pressure to commit, but their professionalism really stood out. They delivered exactly what they promised and had my website live within a week. It’s better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you!"

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    Carter Recovery

    Recovery Service

    "So glad to have come across C&L web design. The process for designing our new website was so smooth and plain sailing because of their professionalism and knowledge. They took on board everything we asked for and delivered beyond our expectations. Very friendly and reasonably priced. Will definitely be recommending to everyone."

    Junior Dragsters UK logo

    Andy Fensome

    Junior Dragsters UK

    "Brilliant service from Callum and Lara, listened to what we required and delivered exactly what we needed. Highly recommend, service was brilliant.."

    Change Of Plan Travel Ltd. logo

    Gary Wharmby

    Change Of Plan Travel Ltd.

    "Huge thanks to Calum and Lara for building our booking system - it's perfect! The automations work brilliantly with our CRM. We'll definitely be back for more projects soon!"

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    Will Fender

    Will Fender Hospitality

    "Great service, fast, efficient and proffesional. Highly recommend for quality, cost and helpfulness."

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    Linda Schumann

    Ashwell Admin Services

    "Having worked with Calum and Lara, we were able to take a concept through to completion within 48 hours. I'm more than happy with both their technical abilities and their communication style. They operate with integrity and professionalism. I would certainly recommend them for creating and designing your website. I'll be using them again in the future to build on what we've started. Thank you for making this experience!"

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    Stelfox Plumbing & Heating

    Plumbing Business

    "Calum and Lara at C+L Web Design deserve every bit of praise and I cannot recommend them highly enough! They took the time to truly listen to what we wanted and translated our ideas into a website that feels spot on for our brand. Every detail we hoped for was implemented beautifully, and when something wasn’t technically possible, they explained the reasons clearly and patiently so we always felt informed and confident in the decisions being made. The care, time, and genuine effort they poured into our site is invaluable. They consistently went above and beyond—never rushing us, always checking we were happy, and refusing to take final payment until we were completely satisfied. That level of integrity is rare. Their pricing was extremely fair too. We’d been quoted more than double by other companies for websites that didn’t come close in quality. Choosing C+L Web Design meant not only getting a premium result, but also supporting a talented local business that truly cares about its clients. We’re so grateful to have worked with Calum and Lara. They even provided access to the admin centre and offered tutorials so we can update things ourselves, while still being there to support us whenever we need it. They’ve been amazing from start to finish, and we’re certain they’ll continue to do brilliantly in the future. Wishing you both all the success you deserve! ❤️😊🙏"

    Portfolio

    What We've Done For Businesses Like Yours

    Here are a few of our projects — the same work as on our portfolio page. Scroll the row and tap Preview for a larger image and full description.

    Website design for Stelfox Plumbing & Heating based in Leighton Buzzard

    Stelfox Plumbing & Heating

    Plumbing Business

    A local plumbing business based in Leighton Buzzard. Built to drive enquiries with clear CTA elements, a warm modern style.

    Website design for Wing Village Hall — community hall hire and local information

    Wing Village Hall

    Community Hall Hire & Info

    A community village hall website built for hire enquiries, venue information, and keeping the local community up to date with events.

    Website design for Junior Dragster UK at Santa Pod Raceway

    Junior Dragster UK

    Youth Motorsport Club

    A high-energy club site for junior racers at Santa Pod Raceway, built to share events, celebrate young talent, and support the next generation of drag racing.

    Portfolio website design for contemporary artist Holly Higson Art (East Sussex)

    Holly Higson Art

    Contemporary Artist

    A contemporary artist based in East Sussex, premium brand positioning with elegance as the central theme throughout.

    Website design for Red Petal Studio, a creative florist and events business

    Red Petal Studio

    Florist & Events

    A creative florist and events business with a stylish, welcoming website built to showcase services and drive enquiries.

    Custom e-commerce website design for Dead Wax Vinyl (vinyl record shop in Essex)

    Dead Wax Vinyl

    Vinyl E-commerce Store

    An e-commerce store for new and pre-owned vinyl records with a clear catalog experience built for browsing and buying.

    Restaurant website design mock-up for Skew Restaurant (Bishops Stortford)

    Skew Restaurant (Mock Project)

    Restaurant Concept

    A restaurant based in Bishops Stortford commissioned a mock-up design for their new website.

    Website design for Carter Recovery (vehicle recovery and breakdown services)

    Carter Recovery

    Vehicle Recovery Services

    Professional vehicle recovery and breakdown services.

    Website design and development for Real Fitness With Sarah (community fitness membership platform)

    Real Fitness With Sarah

    Community Fitness Platform

    An online community fitness platform for women in Bristol. Full CMS system integrated and Stripe payment integration.

    Courier and logistics website design for Guven Blake Logistics Ltd. (St Albans)

    Guven Blake Logistics Ltd.

    Delivery Company

    A St. Albans based courier service offering same day delivery across the country

    Website design for Twisted Thorn Editorial House Ltd. (publishing and editorial company)

    Twisted Thorn Editorial House Ltd.

    Publishing & Editorial

    A Niche dark fantasy editorial company

    Beauty and salon website design for Nailed It By Tash

    Nailed It By Tash

    Nail Salon

    A modern nail salon site showcasing services, pricing and easy booking.

    Website design for GB Beauty Academy (waxing and beauty playing)

    GB Beauty Academy

    Beauty Academy

    A beauty academy for learning waxing.

    Website design for Wing Village Bowls Club community lawn bowls club

    Wing Village Bowls Club

    Community Sports Club

    A friendly local bowls club website designed to welcome new members, share seasonal activities, and make it easy to get involved.

    Premium website design for Moonbow Castings (3D lifecasting brand)

    Moonbow Castings

    3D Lifecastings

    A specialist lifecasting brand creating 3D castings of life’s most meaningful moments with a premium, modern presentation.

    Photography portfolio website design for Spire Photography (Chesterfield)

    Spire Photography

    Model Shoots — Chesterfield

    A photography brand focused on model shoots, built to showcase portfolios, drive enquiries, and feel sleek and editorial.

    Website design for Kiwi Chorus — local online singing lessons in Cheshire

    Kiwi Chorus

    Local Online Singing Lessons

    A local online singing lessons website for Cheshire, designed to help singers find programmes, improve technique, and book sessions.

    Website design for Ell's Castings — lifecasting expert based on Forfar, Scotland

    Ell's Castings

    Life Casting Expert (Forfar)

    A lifecasting specialist portfolio website based in Forfar, Scotland, designed to showcase detailed castings and help clients enquire about life’s most memorable moments.

    Who we are

    We're Cal & Lara

    We're from Leighton Buzzard — the people behind C&L Web Design. No departments or handovers: you work directly with us from first chat to launch and beyond.

    Together we bring over 10 years' combined experience building websites and workflow integrations for clients across the UK. We specialise in AI integration to make business owners' lives easier — turning websites from static platforms into tools that actually do things: saving time, cutting admin, and helping you bring in more business.

    • Leighton Buzzard Based
    • Limited Company
    • Satisfaction Guarantee
    • Partner First Approach
    • 10+ Years Hands On Experience
    • Company Owners = We Know What Works
    Calum, web developer at C&L Web Design

    Calum

    Developer • Systems • Performance

    I focus on fast, secure builds and the technical side — so your site stays reliable, maintainable, and ready to grow with your business.

    Lara, web designer at C&L Web Design

    Lara

    Design • UX • Branding

    I look after how your site looks and feels — brand, layout, and a clear journey for visitors. I'm usually your first point of contact and guide you through each step.

    Latest Resources

    Our most recent guides, explainers, and actionable content for local businesses.

    Technical SEO3 min watch13/03/26

    Google Business Profile: How Service Categories Affect Local Rankings

    Learn how selecting the right service category in your Google Business Profile, tied to your primary keywords, directly impacts how Google ranks your business for local searches.

    Technical SEO2 min watch12/03/26

    Alt Text for Image SEO: A Guide for Small Businesses

    Discover how alt text serves as a vital bridge between image content, search visibility, and web accessibility. This guide covers the principles of writing effective image descriptions that improve rankings and screen reader experiences for small business websites.

    Web Design Strategy3 min watch11/03/26

    What Makes a High Converting Landing Page?

    Learn the essential elements of a high-converting landing page, from focused goals and trust signals to mobile-first design and handling objections.

    Technical SEO8 min watch09/03/26

    How to Get Backlinks (The Right Way)

    A practical overview of backlink building for local businesses, covering what quality links look like and safe ways to earn them over time.

    Web Design Strategy3 min watch08/03/26

    Google PageSpeed Audits: 3-Minute Video Walkthrough

    A quick walkthrough showing how to run a Google PageSpeed audit and interpret the key recommendations for faster, higher-performing pages.

    Technical SEO5 min watch07/03/26

    Rich Results for Business Websites: Video Walkthrough

    Learn what rich results are, why they matter for visibility, and how to check your website using Google's Rich Results Test.

    AI & Future Search9 min watch06/03/26

    MCP vs SEO: What is Model Context Protocol?

    A deep dive into how MCP is bridging the gap between AI models and your business data — and why it matters for SEO.

    Clear starting points

    We don't price by page count or cap how many pages you can have — scope follows what you need, with a fair use policy so expectations stay clear. Pick a starting point; we refine everything in your proposal.

    Startup

    £550

    + £20/mo hosting & maintenance

    Credible presence, simple control — optional e-commerce, not a growth programme.

    • Custom mobile-first site + simple admin dashboard; e-commerce or catalog when it fits
    • Essentials & contact capture — no rigid page caps (fair use)
    Popular

    Growth

    £900

    + £20/mo hosting & maintenance

    Scale what works: AI-led edits, monthly data-backed guidance, richer journeys & commerce.

    • You make the changes yourself from your phone — message our AI agents and apply site updates & SEO tweaks when you’re ready
    • Monthly strategy using real visitor behaviour — not guesswork
    • Customer journey tools (e.g. self-quote) + stronger e-commerce paths; no page caps (fair use)

    Custom

    Proposal

    Medium and larger established businesses that need deep custom work — databases, bespoke AI, and serious integration with systems you already use.

    • Architecture & roadmap for complex scope — stakeholders, compliance, uptime
    • Databases, APIs & integration with CRMs, stock, finance, or internal tools
    • Custom AI, automations, and builds that go beyond standard marketing sites