WEBSITES THAT WORK AS HARD AS YOU DO
Design-led websites at a fraction of agency prices. 17+ years of graphic design and marketing expertise behind every pixel.
About Me
I build websites the way I shoot photos. With purpose.
I am Ryan Stanikk, a graphic designer with over 17 years in design and marketing, now channelling that expertise into building bespoke websites for businesses that want to stand out online.
As a commercial photographer, I have spent years understanding what makes visuals work commercially, not just aesthetically. That same philosophy drives every website I build: it has to look stunning, but more importantly, it has to perform.
Based in Southampton, available across the UK. If you are local, I will come to you in person. If you are further afield, I am a video call away. Either way, I sit down with you, get to know your business inside out, and craft something that reflects exactly who you are and what you need.
My Work
Get Yours Built →Every project is designed to help a business grow. Here is a look at some of the websites I have crafted that drive results and make brands shine.
Soleto
Refined Italian bistro with dark mode, gallery, private dining pages, and elegant typography.
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Ark Angels
Vibrant community platform with bold design, event listings, and engaging content layout.
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Padharo
Award-winning vegetarian Indian restaurant with reservation system, menus, and gallery.
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Web Design
Bespoke websites built around your business, not around a template. Most developers build functional sites. I build beautiful ones, with the eye of a graphic designer and at a price that undercuts agencies and freelance developers alike.
- Custom design
- Mobile-first
- Built to convert
- SEO foundations
Web Apps
More than just websites. I build functional web applications with the features your business needs, from content management to bespoke tools.
- Custom web apps
- CMS integration
- Interactive features
- Performance-first
Hosting & Domains
I handle the technical side so you do not have to. Domain registration, hosting setup, SSL certificates, and ongoing maintenance all taken care of.
- Domain registration
- Fast, secure hosting
- SSL certificates
- Ongoing support
Content Management
Need something changed on your site? Send it over and I will handle it. If you prefer to manage content yourself, I can build a CMS into your site too.
- Quick turnaround updates
- Optional CMS
- No lock-in
- Full control
How I Work
Discovery
We start with a proper conversation, face to face if you are in Southampton or over a video call if you are further afield. I learn your business, your brand, your audience, and your goals before a single pixel gets designed.
Design
With the mind of a graphic designer and the eye of a photographer, I craft layouts that reflect exactly who you are. Every element is intentional.
Build
Clean, fast, accessible code. I build for performance and SEO from the ground up, making sure your site works flawlessly on every device.
Launch
Domain connected, hosting configured, SSL live, everything tested. I handle the entire deployment so you can focus on your business.
Support
I do not disappear after launch. Ongoing support, updates, and maintenance to keep your site performing at its best.
Common Questions
Less than you would expect. Because I work independently, my overheads are a fraction of what agencies and larger developers charge, and that saving goes straight to you. You get design-led quality at a genuinely competitive price. Every quote is transparent with a clear breakdown before any work starts.
A typical single-page site can be ready in 1 to 2 weeks. Larger multi-page sites or sites with custom features may take 3 to 6 weeks. I will give you a realistic timeline during our initial conversation.
I take in everything you have: documents, existing websites, social media, images, videos. As a commercial photographer, I can also create imagery for your site. I will work with whatever materials you have and fill in the gaps.
The easiest way is to send any updates over to me and I will get them implemented quickly, making sure your site stays working perfectly. If you need to manage content yourself, I can build a content management system into your site as well.
Yes. I can register a new domain for you or connect your existing domain to the new site. Hosting is arranged as part of the build. You own everything and there is no lock-in.
If you are in the Southampton area, absolutely. I will come to you, sit down over a coffee, and get to know your business properly. If you are elsewhere in the UK, we jump on a video call and the process is just as personal. This is not a faceless service. You are working directly with me from start to finish.
I can build e-commerce systems and complex web applications. For highly complex features, we will have a conversation about scope and pricing upfront so there are no surprises. I am always straightforward about what is involved.
Ready to stand out online?
Whether it is a coffee in Southampton or a video call from anywhere in the UK, let us have a proper conversation about your project. No hard sell, no jargon, just a straight-talking chat about what you need.