Hire a Wix Designer Who Knows Your Website Inside Out
You don't need a web design agency. You need one person who knows Wix, understands your business, and can get your website working properly — fast.
That's exactly what you get when you hire Smoogles Design. I'm Rory, founder and certified Wix specialist based in Bath, and I work directly with business owners, small businesses, and entrepreneurs across the UK to build, redesign, and transform their Wix websites. No account managers. No handoffs. Just you, me, and a website that actually does its job.
Whether you need a complete new website, a full redesign, or a focused day of fixes and improvements — I've got a service that fits.
Wix Legend Partner / Wix Studio specialist / SEO built in from day one / Bath-based, UK-wide / No account managers /
WHY IT MATTERS
Why hire a Wix designer?
Not all web designers are equal — and not all of them know Wix. Wix and Wix Studio are powerful platforms with unique capabilities that work very differently from WordPress or custom coding. Hiring someone who specialises means your website gets built the right way from the start.
When you hire a Wix designer who lives and breathes the platform, you get quality web design that actually performs:
A Wix Studio website design built to the full capabilities of the platform — responsive, fast, and genuinely bespoke
Wix website SEO and search engine optimisation set up correctly from day one — not retrofitted later
A site you can update yourself after handover, web training and support available too if needed
Creative web design that reflects your brand and converts visitors into clients
Benefits of Hiring a Wix Expert
Working with a dedicated Wix expert means your website project moves faster, costs less in the long run, and avoids the expensive mistakes that come from hiring a generalist. As a certified Wix Legend Partner, I've designed and built hundreds of Wix websites — I know what works, what doesn't, and how to get the most from the platform for your specific business.
Importance of Professional Design for Your Website
Your website is often the first impression a potential client gets of your business. Great web design that looks polished, loads quickly, and guides visitors clearly towards taking action makes a measurable difference to your conversion rate. A DIY site or a poorly executed build can actively cost you clients — even if you never know it.
How a Freelance Wix Designer Can Help Your Business Stand Out
As a freelance Wix designer, I bring something an agency can't — undivided attention to your website project and a genuine stake in making it work. I'm not juggling forty clients at once. When we work together, your website gets the focus it deserves, and the result is something that truly reflects your brand and speaks to your ideal clients.
Choosing the right designer
What to Look for in a Wix Designer
Not everyone who calls themselves a Wix specialist has the experience to back it up. Here's what actually matters when you're choosing between freelance web designers or agencies.
Qualifications and Experience
Look for an official Wix Partner — this means Wix has verified their work meets a professional standard. Smoogles Design is a certified Wix Legend Partner with extensive experience building custom Wix websites across a wide range of industries, from small business owners and coaches to e-commerce stores and creative professionals.
Portfolio of Past Work
Any professional web designer worth hiring will have strong case studies and a portfolio of real client websites. At Smoogles, you can browse completed Wix website designs on the portfolio page — real sites built for real businesses, not template mockups. Look for evidence of bespoke websites, not just template swaps.
Client Testimonials and Reviews
Five star reviews from real clients matter more than any sales pitch. Smoogles Design has built a track record of happy clients who come back for more — from quick Power Hour sessions to full VIP Design Day builds. You can read their words, not just take mine for it.
Where to look
How to Find a Wix Freelancer
If you're searching for freelance website designers or a wix web design specialist, you have several options.
Utilising Freelance Platforms
Platforms like the Wix Marketplace list verified Wix Partners you can hire directly. Every designer listed has been vetted by Wix. Smoogles Design is listed there, where you can view reviews and completed Wix studio website design projects.
Recommendations from Colleagues or Friends
Word of mouth is still the most reliable way to find a great designer. If someone in your network has a Wix website they love, ask who built it. A personal recommendation tells you far more about the web design process and working experience than a Google search ever will.
Searching on Social Media and Professional Networking Sites
Instagram and LinkedIn are both good places to find wix designers — look at their actual work, not just their follower count. A designer with a smaller but engaged audience and strong portfolio of custom websites beats a high-follower account with average work every time.
Due diligence
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Wix Developer
Before you commit to working with any designer or freelance web developer, ask these questions.
What is Your Experience with Wix?
Don't just ask how long they've been using Wix — ask what kinds of websites they've built. A designer who has worked across service businesses, e-commerce, and website redesign projects will bring far more expertise than someone who has only built simple brochure sites. Ask to see examples of Wix studio websites and any website redesign project similar to yours.
Can You Provide Examples of Your Previous Wix Projects?
Any professional worth hiring should be able to show you live websites — not just screenshots. Ask to see wix website designs that are similar to what you need, and look for evidence of onpage optimisation, page seo structure improvements, and mobile design in their existing work.
How Do You Approach Website Design and Customisation on Wix?
A good answer will cover their web design process clearly — strategy before design, mobile design considerations, wix seo and seo fundamentals baked in from the start, keyword research as part of the process, and what happens after handover. Look for developers and designers who treat wix website development as a strategic exercise, not just a visual one.
Services
Setting Expectations with Your Wix Designer
A successful website project starts before any design work begins.
Establishing Project Timeline and Milestones
Be clear about when you need the website live and what the key milestones are. A VIP Design Day, for example, compresses the design and build into a single focused day — all consultation and preparation happens in advance so the day itself runs smoothly.
Communicating Design Preferences and Branding Guidelines
The more you can share upfront — branding guidelines, brand colours and fonts, examples of websites you like, examples you don't — the more accurately the final result will reflect your vision. Good web design services start with listening, not templates.
Agreeing on Pricing and Payment Terms Upfront
No surprises. At Smoogles Design, all web design services are clearly priced and you'll know exactly what's included before any work begins. Get a quote in writing and make sure the scope is clear — including what happens if you need extra work beyond the original brief, and what budget is required for any third-party apps or tools.
Working together
Working with Your Wix Designer
Once the website development is underway, here's how to get the best result.
Providing Feedback and Suggestions During the Design Process
Good feedback is specific. "I don't like it" isn't useful. "The colours feel too dark and the headline needs to be more direct" gives your designer something to work with. The faster and clearer the feedback loop, the faster your website gets built.
Giving Access to Necessary Website Assets and Resources
Before the design and build begins, gather your assets — logo files, photography, branding materials, copy for each page, and any existing content to keep. Delays in receiving assets are the most common reason website redesign projects overrun their timelines.
Approving Final Design Before Launch
Never launch a website without thoroughly reviewing it on both desktop and mobile. Check every page, every link, every form. Your professional web designer should walk you through the finished site before it goes live and address any final fixes.
benefits
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Wix Designer
Investing in professional website redesign or a new website build isn't just about how it looks — it's about how it performs.
Customised Design Tailored to Your Brand
Bespoke websites built around your brand are a different thing entirely from a customised template. Custom wix websites — where every element is chosen specifically for your business — deliver a digital presence that feels coherent, credible, and uniquely yours. When you hire a professional website redesign specialist, you're investing in something that will represent your business for years.
Improved User Experience and Functionality
Good usability isn't accidental. A professional Wix designer thinks about how visitors move through your wix sites, where they get confused, and what nudges them towards taking action. The result is a website that works harder for your business — more enquiries, more bookings, more growth.
Expert Knowledge of SEO and Online Marketing Strategies
A well-built Wix website should be visible on Google from day one. That means wix website seo set up correctly — page seo structure improvements, keyword research, onpage optimisation, correct heading structure, image alt text, and mobile design all handled as part of the build. Getting this right from the start saves significant time and money later. Small business owners who invest in a properly optimised site see results that more than justify the website project cost.
Pricing
Cost of Hiring a Wix Designer
Factors That Can Impact Pricing
The cost of hiring a professional web designer in the UK depends on the scope of work, the number of pages, whether custom coding is required, the complexity of features, and the designer's experience. A simple new website will cost less than a full redesign with custom wix websites functionality and web development integrations.
Budgeting for Website Design and Development
Professional Wix website development in the UK ranges from a few hundred pounds for a focused Power Hour session through to several thousand for a complete bespoke website build. The most important question isn't "how much does it cost?" — it's "what return will this investment generate?" A website that consistently brings in new clients pays for itself quickly.
Book a free consultation via the Start Here form to get a quote for your specific requirements.
Understanding the Value of Investing in Professional Design
A professionally designed website isn't a cost — it's infrastructure for your business. Every client who finds you through Google, every enquiry that converts because your site built trust, every booking made while you're asleep — that's your website working for you.
collaboration
Tips for a Successful Collaboration with Your Wix Freelancer
Communicating Openly and Regularly
The best client relationships are the ones where both sides are honest and responsive. Whether you're working with freelance web designers or a dedicated specialist, clear communication makes better websites.
Respecting the Designer's Expertise and Creative Vision
You hired a professional for a reason. While your input absolutely matters, trust your designer's recommendations when it comes to usability, layout, wix seo, and wix website development decisions. They've seen what works — and what doesn't — across many website redesign projects and custom websites builds.
Providing Prompt Feedback and Approvals
Slow feedback is the biggest cause of delays on any website project. Aim to respond to design reviews within 24–48 hours. The faster the feedback loop, the faster your professional website redesign gets completed.
FAQ — Your Questions About Hiring a Wix Designer Answered
Costs vary depending on the scope of the website project. At Smoogles Design, the Power Hour is ideal for quick fixes and web training, while a full VIP Design Day covers a complete professional website redesign in a single focused day. Fill in the Start Here form for a personalised quote — all pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.
When you hire Smoogles Design, you work directly with Rory — not an account manager who passes your brief to developers or junior designers. That means better communication, faster decisions, and wix website designs that reflect your business rather than a production line template. A web design agency adds layers of overhead that you end up paying for.
Yes — the VIP Design Day is exactly that. One full day of focused design and build work on your Wix website. It's the fastest route to a professional website redesign without committing to a long project timeline. Many clients achieve more in a single day than they expected was possible.
Absolutely. While Smoogles Design is based in Bath, clients are based across the UK. All web design services are delivered remotely via Zoom and collaborative tools — location is no barrier at all.
A Wix specialist — sometimes called a wix professional, wix expert uk, or wix website specialist — is a designer who works exclusively or primarily with Wix and Wix Studio. Rather than a generalist, they have deep expertise in wix website development, wix seo, wix studio website design, and how to get the most from the platform for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Pricing
Final Thoughts on Hiring a Wix Website Designer
Enhancing Your Online Presence with a Professional Website Design
Your website is working — or it isn't. Quality web design built on Wix gives your business the platform it needs to be found, trusted, and chosen by your ideal clients.
Leveraging the Skills and Expertise of a Wix Expert for Your Business's Success
Whether you need custom wix websites built from scratch, a professional website redesign, wix website seo improvements, or page seo structure improvements to an existing site — hiring the right Wix specialists delivers results that a generalist freelance web developer simply can't match. Case studies on the Smoogles portfolio page show the real-world impact of creative web design done properly.
Investing in Professional Design as a Key Component of Your Marketing Strategy
In a competitive market, your website is often the thing that tips a potential client towards you or away from you. Professional web design services are one of the most reliable investments a business owner can make.
Book a consultation via the Start Here form today and find out how Smoogles Design can transform your digital presence.
Ready to hire a Wix designer who knows exactly what they're doing?
If you're not sure which service fits your project, fill in the Start Here form and I'll take a look. If you already know a Power Hour is the right option — one focused hour over Zoom to fix, improve, or optimise your Wix website — you can book straight in.