Website Design Durham – Modern, Fast & SEO-Ready | 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.

Website Design Durham – Built to Convert

Your website shouldn’t just look good — it should bring in customers.

At Softplace, we build SEO-optimized websites for Durham businesses that load fast, look stunning, and turn visitors into clients. Whether you’re a local café or a growing law firm, we create websites that are tailor-made to help you win online.


Why Durham Businesses Choose Softplace for Web Design

Durham has a competitive digital scene. You need more than a DIY template — you need a site that performs.

Here’s what you get with us:

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast load times

  • 📱 Mobile-first design

  • 🎯 Conversion-focused layouts

  • 🧩 SEO-ready structure

  • 🔒 Secure, reliable hosting

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

  • Local service providers

  • E-commerce stores

  • Schools and academies

  • Government and non-profits

We understand the local market — and we build with it in mind.


Our Web Design Process

We make it simple and stress-free:

  1. Strategy Call – We understand your goals and audience

  2. Wireframe + Mockup – See how your site will look

  3. Build + Test – Fully responsive development

  4. Launch + Support – Go live and grow

Want a full branding package too? We’ve got you covered with logos, colours, and fonts that match your vibe.


Add-ons to Supercharge Your Site

  • 🔍 Local SEO for Durham

  • 💳 E-commerce functionality

  • 🛠️ Ongoing maintenance plans

  • ✍️ Blog + content writing

  • 🎥 Explainer video integration

Everything you need — nothing you don’t.


Let’s Build Something Great

You have 8 seconds to impress your visitors — we’ll make sure you do.

If you’re in Durham and need a modern website, don’t settle for average. Let Softplace turn your site into a high-performing, lead-generating machine.



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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