Web Design South Shields – Expert Websites for Local Businesses | Softplace

Our Story

Founded in Newcastle, Softplace began as a small team passionate about digital marketing agency Newcastle services. Over the years, we’ve grown into a leading agency, serving North East England with innovative web design, SEO, and PPC solutions. Our commitment to local businesses in Sunderland, Durham, and Middlesbrough drives us to create impactful digital strategies. With 50+ successful projects, we’re proud to help North East brands thrive. Our story is about partnership, creativity, and results.

Why Choose Softplace as Your Digital Marketing Agency Newcastle?

As a digital marketing agency Newcastle, Softplace stands out for:

  • Local Expertise: Deep understanding of Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham markets.

  • Comprehensive Services: 12 offerings, from SEO to graphic design.

  • Proven Results: 30%+ growth for clients like Newcastle retailers.

  • Client-Centric Approach: Tailored strategies and dedicated support.

Web Design South Shields

Looking for reliable web design in South Shields that gets results?

At Softplace, we create fast, beautiful, SEO-ready websites for local businesses, schools, ecommerce stores, and government projects. Whether you’re a South Shields startup or a growing brand, your website should be more than “just a page”—it should convert visitors into customers.


Why Choose Softplace for Web Design in South Shields?

We’ve built over 100+ websites across different industries, including:

  • 🛍️ E-commerce stores

  • 🏫 Schools and institutions

  • 🏢 Government and nonprofit websites

  • 🧰 Local trades and service providers

  • 🏥 Healthcare and wellness brands

Every site we build is:

  • 🔍 SEO-Optimized to rank on Google

  • 📱 Mobile-friendly and fast-loading

  • 🔐 Secure and scalable

  • 🎨 Custom-designed to fit your brand


Web Design Services We Offer in South Shields

  • ✅ Custom Website Design

  • ✅ WordPress & Elementor Development

  • ✅ Local SEO Integration

  • ✅ Booking/Quote/Contact Forms

  • ✅ Ecommerce Functionality

  • ✅ Web Hosting & Maintenance

Whether you’re launching something new or rebuilding, we’ll create a web experience that puts your business in the spotlight.


Results That Speak for Themselves

Our clients in South Shields have seen:

  • Up to 3x more leads after redesign

  • Faster page loads (under 2s)

  • More trust and inquiries from local customers

“Softplace rebuilt our old website and now we get 5–10 new client calls a week. That never happened before.” – Local plumbing company, South Shields


Serving South Shields & Beyond

Softplace proudly serves clients across:

  • South Shields

  • Sunderland

  • Gateshead

  • Durham

  • Newcastle

  • Washington

  • Hexham

  • Middlesbrough

  • Blyth

  • Darlington

Looking for a trusted partner to build your digital presence? You’ve found us.


Let’s Build Something Powerful

Get a free consultation today — no pressure, just expert advice. Let’s chat about:

  • What your business needs

  • How to outrank your competitors

  • What makes a site convert in South Shield


Need more inspiration?
Check out our Web Design Newcastle page to see how we help businesses stand out across the North East.

Softplace is a full-service digital agency based in Gateshead, offering expert web design, local SEO, PPC management, explainer videos, video production, Facebook Ads, Google Ads, branding, CRO, app development, content marketing, social media management, email marketing, web hosting, and software development for businesses across the UK.

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Ready to grow with Softplace, your digital marketing agency Newcastle? We're here to deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and more for businesses in Sunderland, Durham, and Hartlepool. Contact us for a free quote and start your digital journey!

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