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A custom website, built for you and then completely looked after. Updates, fixes, hosting and security, handled every month by the designer who built it, so you never have to log in again.

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A whole website. Yes, really. From

£150a month

  • Build included
  • Never log in again

Is this you?

Running a website isn’t why you started a business. If any of these sound like you, having it built and managed for you is the easier route: a custom site, looked after every month, without you lifting a finger.

  • You’re too hands-on with your website, and it’s eating your time
  • You’d rather a pro kept it updated than do it yourself
  • You’re embarrassed to show people your current website
  • You don’t have the tech expertise to build and run a website yourself
  • Your website is DIY’d, and visitors can tell
  • Your agency is slow, and charges a fortune for tiny updates

Built for teams without a web team

  • 1 of 3

    Busy founders

    Owners who want to stay hands-off, hand the whole thing to an expert, and get fast, reliable support when something’s time-sensitive.

  • 2 of 3

    Growing businesses

    Growing companies whose team has better things to do than update a website, and nobody whose job it actually is.

  • 3 of 3

    Established practices

    Law firms, dentists, clinics and consultancies that need a website to be proud of, without hiring a designer or developer in-house.

So who’s running it?

I’m Nick Croce, a UK web designer and developer. I design it, I code it and I keep it running, so the person looking after your site every month is the person who built it. Code, conversion and brand, in one head.

More than 250 sites in, for entrepreneurs, creatives, SMEs and agencies, the goal’s still the same: a site that looks the part, sounds like you, and turns visitors into customers. Not a nice-looking brochure that just sits there.

I’m based in the UK and work with clients across the US and Europe too, so you get a designer who knows both markets, sensible time zone overlap, and direct access to me. Not an account manager. Not a ticket queue. Me.

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Nick Croce, founder of Design by Ency
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websites built
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Over 250 websites built

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Wait, how much?

Yes, really. From £150 a month, with the custom build included. No build invoice up front, and no surprise ones later.

Managed-For-You Website

From £150 / per month

Billed annually, paid up front

I build your site custom, then run it for you. Updates, fixes, performance and security, the lot, for one monthly fee.
You focus on your business.

  • Custom design and build included
  • Updates, fixes and improvements every month
  • Hosting, domain and security handled
  • Support from me, a real human
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Design by Ency

Managed-For-You Website

Custom design and build
Included
SEO foundations
Included
Schema and AI-ready structure
Included
Updates, fixes and security
Included
Changes on request
Included
Build fee
None. The build is included.
SEO add-on
Optional. Billed quarterly.
Billed
Annually, in advance
Minimum term
1 year

TotalFrom £150 a month

What clients say

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“Nick built the Waters Agency website, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly. He quickly understood what we wanted to achieve and translated it into a polished, professional site that reflects our brand brilliantly. He was creative, responsive and straightforward to work with throughout the entire process. The website has continued to run smoothly since launch, and Nick has always been helpful whenever we’ve needed support. A talented designer and a genuinely great person to work with.”

Declan WatersDeclan WatersLondon, UK

“We’ve had an outstanding experience working with Nick. From day one, he brought a level of care, precision, and creativity that’s hard to find. He quickly understood what we were trying to achieve and consistently delivered high-quality work — on time, with great communication throughout. Nick doesn’t just build websites; he solves problems, adds value, and genuinely feels like part of the team. We’re genuinely thrilled with the results and look forward to working with him again. Highly recommend!”

Patrick SmithPatrick SmithManchester, UK

“Nick was fantastic to work with. He finished the work well before the scheduled deadline, and he was more than available for any questions/assistance with the site edits. He's fast to respond, and can help with step-by-step instruction for anything that you are unfamiliar with. He provided instructional videos, and continued support after the job is done. Highly recommend Nick as a site developer.”

Andrew ThompsonAndrew ThompsonCalifornia, USA

“Unhesitatingly recommend Nick! He absolutely knocked our project out of the park. From start to finish, he was collaborative, communicative, and incredibly knowledgeable about Squarespace. He was proactive, responsive, and genuinely invested in the project's success. We look forward to working with him again in the future.”

Jason LetteboerJason LetteboerBrighton, UK

“I highly recommend Nick, it was an absolute pleasure to work with him. I had previously engaged a different company to complete our website and had been disappointed with the outcome. Nick was able to built exactly what we wanted, adding some of his own flair - which ended up being our favourite parts of the website! During the design process Nick understood our vision well, he took on board all of our feedback and was able to implement it quickly. He is very professional and provided short videos to explain the development of the site at each stage which was helpful. We would definitely work with Nick again.”

Rachael LewisRachael LewisHighgate, AU

“I'm thrilled with the work Nick did on our website. He took our vision and turned it into a stunning website that truly reflects our brand. He was friendly, responsive, and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the final result. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for top-quality web design work. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!”

Haley SpringerHaley SpringerFlorida, USA

What’s included

  • The build, included

    Your site is custom designed and built as part of the plan. There’s no separate build fee.

  • Monthly updates

    Content, layout and visuals kept fresh. You tell me what you need and I update the site quickly.

  • Design & layout improvements

    Sections refreshed and styling adjusted, so the site stays polished rather than slowly dating.

  • Bug fixes & troubleshooting

    Technical or layout issues resolved quickly, by the person who built the thing.

  • Performance

    Faster load times and smooth browsing, checked and tuned as the site grows.

  • Plugin & code checks

    Integrations and custom scripts kept running smoothly, so nothing quietly breaks.

  • Hosting, domain & security

    I look after the hosting, the domain and the security, so you never have to think about any of it.

  • Priority support

    A fast response for time-sensitive changes, so your site is never left waiting.

How it works

A clear, collaborative process from start to finish. You deal with me at every stage, so nothing gets lost in translation.

  1. Step 1 of 3

    Onboarding

    Book a discovery call to talk through your vision, what the site needs to do, and whether we’re the right fit for each other.

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Design & development

    Once we’ve agreed the scope and you’ve accepted the proposal, the build begins: custom design, layouts and features, shared with you as it takes shape.

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Launch, then I stay

    Launch isn’t a handover, it’s a start. Every month I’m back in the site: updates, refinements and whatever you ask for.

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What’s included in the Managed-For-You plan?

Monthly updates, design refinements, bug fixes, performance and Core Web Vitals monitoring, plugin and code checks, and priority support for anything urgent. Essentially, your site stays fast, current and working without you lifting a finger.

How much does it cost, and is there a minimum term?

The Managed-For-You plan starts from £150 a month, with the build included and no separate build fee. The minimum term is 1 year, billed annually, so the year is paid up front. You get the figure in writing after our first call, before any work starts.

How often can I request changes on the Managed-For-You plan?

You can request updates every month as part of your plan, and there’s priority support for urgent changes. Larger or more frequent updates can be arranged through a custom plan.

Do you offer emergency support?

Yes. Managed-For-You clients get priority scheduling and fast response times for urgent issues, so your site is never left waiting.

What if I need a bigger update?

Major updates, such as new page builds or a full redesign, are scoped separately as projects. As a Managed-For-You client you always get priority scheduling and support.

Managed-For-You or a custom Squarespace build: which is right for me?

Go Managed-For-You if you’d simply like a website that’s completely looked after for you, it doesn’t need to be built on Squarespace, and it doesn’t need to be as feature heavy. Go for a custom Squarespace build if you want full control and ownership, a one-time fee, and features like e-commerce, blogging or newsletters. We’ll settle it on the first call.

Is the SEO add-on required?

No. The SEO Plan is an optional add-on for Managed-For-You clients, at £500 a quarter. Every quarter it covers a full technical SEO audit with fixes made on the spot, meta and schema updates, a page speed tune-up, an internal linking review, and a plain-English report. Most clients add it once the site’s live and they want to actively grow traffic, not just maintain it.

Want a website that’s looked after for you?

Managed-For-You from £150 a month: built custom, then updated, fixed and kept fast every month. You tell me what you need, I do it, and you get on with the business.

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