Scale Oxford
Web Development Agency in Oxford, Run by Oxford Graduates
Oxford’s web development agency: our web developers build fast, secure websites for businesses across Oxfordshire, with clean code, custom elements, and strong technical SEO from the start.
- 300+ websites built
- Fixed £800 for up to 10 pages
- Live in seven days
- Built for speed and SEO
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Our Web Development Services in Oxford
Building a website is easier than ever with AI and modern no-code platforms. The difficult part is choosing the right infrastructure. The type of website that performs the best in marketing and UX depends heavily on your business, industry, market, expected traffic, tech stack and what the site actually needs to do.
For most SMBs, platforms such as Wix, WordPress or Shopify offer the easiest and most cost-effective setup, with plenty of no-code customisation. For more complex websites, heavier integrations or sites expected to handle millions of visitors, the right answer may instead be a custom-code setup with a more tailored backend and hosting structure.
At Scale Oxford, our expert team first understands how your business operates and what the website needs to support, then chooses the setup that makes the most sense long term. With over 300 websites built across platforms and custom code, whatever your web development needs may be, we got you covered.
Website Development
We build complete websites using WordPress, Wix, Shopify and other major platforms, depending on what fits the project best. We work with you to choose the design direction, set up the theme and page structure, add the required functionality and hand over a published site set up for SEO and ready to be marketed.
Custom-Code Websites
For more complex projects that need more customisation than website builders offer, we develop the site directly in code. This gives us full control over the front end, backend logic and technical setup, making it a better fit for unusual functionality, custom user journeys or websites that need to connect closely with many other systems.
Ecommerce Development
We build ecommerce websites on Shopify, WooCommerce and more. We handle the storefront, product listings, checkout, payment setup and the technical elements needed to make sure your new store runs smoothly, securely, and the best fit for marketing purposes.
Website Rebuilds & Migration
If your current website is outdated, difficult to manage or built on the wrong platform, we can rebuild it or move it elsewhere without starting from zero. We keep the important content, URLs and existing SEO value wherever possible, then use the rebuild to improve speed, structure and functionality through cleaner architecture, redirect mapping, schema preservation, database migration and more efficient front-end and backend setup.
Speed & Technical Performance
We improve the technical side of your website where slow loading or inefficient code is holding it back. This can include Core Web Vitals, image delivery, caching, script loading, database performance and server configuration, with the aim of making the site faster and more stable under traffic spikes.
API & Software Integrations
We connect your website with the other systems your business relies on, from CRMs and payment providers to booking software, internal databases and third-party platforms. We handle the API setup, authentication, data transfer and error handling needed to make those systems work together reliably.
Web Development Consultancy
Weekly advisory sessions and ongoing support from one of our web development specialists. When tougher challenges come up, our development, design and marketing experts can step in with specialist guidance to help your website keep moving in the right direction.
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Every channel. Every need. Total coverage.
Reachable like a colleague, not a support ticket.
Local business. A clinic, a dealership, a restaurant group: the demand is already here and already looking.
Ecommerce. A shop that sells online: most of the work is buying the demand and keeping the store fast.
SaaS. Software sold by subscription: found on its own terms, and sold to as well as marketed at.
Manufacturer. A business that sells to other businesses in volume, where the order comes after a conversation.
B2B services. A firm that sells expertise: most of the effort is starting conversations with the right people.
Paid advertisingLocal business 40%, Ecommerce 55%, SaaS 34%, Manufacturer 24%, B2B services 19%
- Google AdsLocal business 20%, Ecommerce 26%, SaaS 15%, Manufacturer 12%, B2B services 9%
- Meta adsLocal business 12%, Ecommerce 22%, SaaS 8%, Manufacturer 5%, B2B services 4%
- LinkedIn adsLocal business 8%, Ecommerce 7%, SaaS 11%, Manufacturer 7%, B2B services 6%
Organic lasting growthLocal business 47%, Ecommerce 33%, SaaS 40%, Manufacturer 26%, B2B services 26%
- SEOLocal business 16%, Ecommerce 8%, SaaS 13%, Manufacturer 8%, B2B services 8%
- Web designLocal business 11%, Ecommerce 5%, SaaS 8%, Manufacturer 5%, B2B services 5%
- Web developmentLocal business 7%, Ecommerce 4%, SaaS 8%, Manufacturer 4%, B2B services 4%
- EcommerceLocal business 6%, Ecommerce 10%, SaaS 3%, Manufacturer 3%, B2B services 3%
- AI SEOLocal business 4%, Ecommerce 3%, SaaS 5%, Manufacturer 3%, B2B services 3%
- BrandingLocal business 3%, Ecommerce 3%, SaaS 3%, Manufacturer 3%, B2B services 3%
Sales activityLocal business 13%, Ecommerce 12%, SaaS 26%, Manufacturer 50%, B2B services 55%
- Lead generationLocal business 5%, Ecommerce 5%, SaaS 10%, Manufacturer 15%, B2B services 20%
- Appointment settingLocal business 4%, Ecommerce 4%, SaaS 8%, Manufacturer 16%, B2B services 18%
- Outsourced SDR ( Cold Call )Local business 4%, Ecommerce 3%, SaaS 8%, Manufacturer 19%, B2B services 17%
Where the work goes depends on your business, your margins and where your customers already are. This is one example, not a fixed package. We work it out with you before anything begins, and go through it again every month.
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Part of your team from day one.
Results-driven marketing team with frequent communication, weekly goals, full ownership, and measurable growth.
- CO-FOUNDERDennisCEO & Co-founder£30M+ PPC spend managed
- CO-FOUNDERAyseCo-founder & Head of Performance180+ brands managed, incl. L’Oreal & Lacoste
CREATIVEMaksimHead of Creative StrategyPaid social expert across Meta, TikTok and LinkedIn
DESIGNClaireDesign ManagerBrand and web design expert
MARKETINGHannahMarketing ManagerCampaign strategy across search, social and email
SEORobertSEO ManagerTechnical SEO, local search and content strategy
DATACemalLead Data AnalystMeasurement and attribution
ARTPerryArt DirectorCopy, design and production
ENGINEERINGAltayHead of EngineeringPlatform, data and infrastructure
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Why Choose Scale Oxford as Your Web Development Agency?
Built by Oxford Graduates
Scale Oxford is built and run by Oxford University graduates.
Reachable in 7 minutes
We’re reachable like a colleague, not a support ticket. Reach us as you would anyone else on your team within your messaging app.
No Delays, No Commitments
No long contracts and no drawn-out timelines. We move quickly, keep you updated throughout, and you can stop working with us whenever you need.
300+ Websites Built
Our team have built hundreds of websites across WordPress, Wix, custom code, and more. The expertise your website is built with is that accumulated from hundreds of iterations.
Website Development From £800
Have a beautiful website ready and published in one week and for only £800.
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Web Development Agency Oxford: Our Prices
Business Website
£800 One-Off
Built for Oxford businesses that need a complete, professional website without turning the project into a large development job. We decide on the most suitable platform with you, build up to 10 pages, configure the core functionality and get the hosting side ready. The final site is handed over live-ready, mobile-friendly and set up with speed and search visibility in mind.
Get in touchDevelopment Advisory & Support
£500/month
A monthly support package for businesses that already have a website but need reliable technical input as it evolves. You get a one-hour session every week, plus ongoing Slack access for development questions, troubleshooting and decisions that need a specialist view. Our average Slack response time is 7 minutes.
Get in touchBespoke Web Development
Custom Quote
Intended for projects where an off-the-shelf setup is no longer enough. This can include custom-coded websites, web applications, unusual functionality or more involved technical connections. We scope the project first, recommend the right architecture, and price the build based on what is actually required.
Get in touch
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Looking for Other Marketing Services In Oxford?
- Websites
WordPress Services
A WordPress site you can edit yourself, built to load fast and rank. Up to ten pages for £800, live within a week.
Read more - Online stores
Ecommerce Services
Building a shop from scratch or growing one that already sells, across paid ads, SEO, email and conversion rate. Launches from £950.
Read more - Search
SEO Services
Climb the Google results your customers already search, with technical fixes, new content and links working together month by month.
Read more - Paid ads
PPC Services
Google, Meta and LinkedIn campaigns run against your cost per lead rather than your click count. Management from £1,200 a month.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web Development Agencies in Oxford
- How much does web development cost in Oxford?
Web development typically ranges from around £500 for a simple business site to £5,000+ for more complex builds. Price mainly depends on the number of pages, functionality, platform and whether custom development is needed. You may also have separate ongoing costs for website hosting, domain renewal and business email hosting.
- How long does it take to build a website?
At Scale Oxford, simpler business websites typically take around 7–10 days, while more complex builds can take up to 45 days. Across the wider UK web-development industry, standard agency projects more commonly take around 4-10 weeks, with custom functionality and integrations pushing timelines higher.
- Which platform should my website be built on?
For most companies starting out, WordPress is usually one of the strongest options. It is well established, highly customisable and has thousands of plugins that can add things like forms, booking systems and ecommerce features without custom code. Security is also strong when the site is set up and maintained properly. For more complex developments, custom code can offer much greater flexibility and control over how the website works.
- Can you add custom features to my existing website?
Yes. We can add custom site functionality such as booking systems, catalogues, calculators and other interactive elements, or build standalone products such as mobile apps connected to your website. We can also connect the site with the rest of your tech stack through APIs and custom integrations.
- Will I own the website and code once it is finished?
Yes. Once the website is launched, ownership of the site, code, hosting and domain is transferred to you. Our access is removed after handover and only added again if you ask us to make further changes or provide ongoing support.
- Can I edit the website myself after launch?
Yes, absolutely. Editing is particularly easy if your site is built on a no-code platform such as WordPress, where you can change text, images, pages and other content without needing a developer. For custom-coded sites, we can also build in an admin area or CMS so the parts you need to manage remain easy to update.
- Can you improve a slow or technically unstable website?
Yes. We work on things like server response time, caching, image delivery, script loading, database performance and Core Web Vitals to improve site speed scores and make the website feel faster and more stable for users.
Web Development Agency in Oxford, Run by Oxford Graduates
Tell us what you are trying to grow. You will get a straight answer on what we would do, what it would cost and what it should return, from the person who would do the work.