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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!