Shopify and WordPress websites

Built with heart, from the north.

Tough, no-nonsense websites for makers and small businesses. Cumbrian roots, now based in Herefordshire.

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01 The short version

We build tough, no-nonsense websites for makers and small businesses. Cumbrian roots, now based in Herefordshire, and we look after live Shopify stores for our clients every day, so we know what a site needs to do.

From a first online shop to a simple site that tells people who you are, we handle the build and the fiddly bits, then stick around afterwards.

What we do
Fixed
Price quotes
Agreed before any work starts
1–2hr
Reply time
During working hours
2
Platforms we build on
Shopify and WordPress
UK
Based in Herefordshire
With Cumbrian roots
Services

Everything a maker's or small business website needs

From a first online shop to a simple site that tells people who you are, we handle the build and the fiddly bits, then stick around afterwards.

  1. 01

    Shopify stores

    Online shops that are easy to run day to day, with products, collections and checkout set up properly.

    • Store setup and theme
    • Products and collections
    • Payments and shipping
  2. 02

    WordPress sites

    Clear, well-built websites for service businesses, with pages you can update yourself.

    • Page design and build
    • Contact forms
    • Simple editing
  3. 03

    Writing and SEO

    Plain, honest words that explain what you do, plus the SEO basics so people can find you.

    • Page wording
    • Product descriptions
    • Titles and descriptions
  4. 04

    Care and support

    Ongoing help after launch: updates, changes, new products and pages, and someone to ask.

    • Updates and fixes
    • New pages and products
    • Friendly advice
Why Herdwick

Tough, no-nonsense, built to last

Herdwick Studio is named after the Herdwick sheep, the hardy native breed of the Lake District fells, where our roots are. They're out in all weathers, they get on with the job and they don't need fussing over.

We're now based in Herefordshire, and as well as building new sites, we manage live Shopify stores for our clients day to day. So we don't just build websites, we see what makes them work.

We know what matters: a site that's clear, quick to update and brings in enquiries and orders.

Out in all weathers. Gets on with the job.

That's how we think a small business website should be.

HardySolid builds that keep working
StraightforwardPlain talk, no jargon
Low fussEasy for you to look after

Built stone by stone

Our work

Client stores we've built and manage

These are live Shopify stores for UK manufacturers. We designed and built them for our clients, and we manage them day to day.

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The Helix homepage on a laptop
The Helix homepage on a phone
02 / 03 Workshop chairs

Helix

helix.direct

Workshop chairs, sold direct through Shopify, for a UK business.

  • Shopify
  • Built and managed by us
Visit the store
The ViKA homepage on a laptop
The ViKA homepage on a phone
03 / 03 Van bed systems

ViKA

vika.direct

Van bed systems, sold direct through Shopify, for a UK business.

  • Shopify
  • Built and managed by us
Visit the store

More client work will be added here as new projects go live.

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How it works

Four simple steps

No drawn-out projects or confusing handovers. You'll know what's happening at each stage.

01

Chat

We talk about your business, what you sell or offer, and what you need the website to do.

02

Plan

We put together a clear plan: the pages, the platform, the words and a quote, so there are no surprises.

03

Build

We design and build the site, set up products, pages and forms, and share progress as we go.

04

Launch

We go live, show you how to make simple changes, and we're here for support afterwards.

Pricing

Clear prices, agreed up front

Every business is different, so every project gets a fixed quote before any work starts.

WordPress site

For service businesses that need a clear, simple website.

From£399
  • Design and build
  • Core pages set up
  • Contact form
  • SEO basics
Get a quote

Care and support

For keeping your site up to date after launch.

Monthly plansAsk for a quote
  • Updates and fixes
  • Small changes and new pages
  • Adding products
  • Help when you need it
Get a quote
FAQ

Common questions

Something else on your mind? Get in touch and ask.

Should I choose Shopify or WordPress?

If you mainly sell products online, Shopify is usually the better fit. If your site is mostly about your services and information, WordPress often suits. We'll work out what's right for you in our first chat.

Can you help with the words too?

Yes. We can write or tidy up your page wording and product descriptions, and cover the SEO basics so your site is easier to find.

What happens after my site goes live?

We'll show you how to make simple changes yourself. If you'd rather hand it over, we offer ongoing support for updates, new pages and products.

Do you look after stores after launch?

Yes. We manage live Shopify stores for clients day to day, including MAC Industries, Helix and ViKA, handling updates, new products, speed and SEO. Our monthly care plans are quoted to suit you.

Let's worktogether.

Let's work together

Fancy a chat about your website?

No hard sell and no jargon. Tell us what you make or do and what you need, and we'll come back with honest thoughts and a fixed quote.

  1. You tell us a bit about your business and what you need.
  2. We'll usually reply within 1–2 hours during working hours.
  3. You get a clear plan and a fixed quote before any work starts.

Tell us about your project

Pressing send opens your email app with your message ready to go. Or email hello@herdwickstudio.co.uk directly.