Web Design for Architects • Wigan

Websites for Architects
in Wigan

Architecture practices in Wigan live and die by the quality of their portfolio and the strength of their local reputation. Clients commissioning extensions, new builds, and commercial projects want to see comparable work before they approach any architect. A visually strong WordPress site with a comprehensive project portfolio and clear ARB registration display is the foundation of an architecture practice that wins commissions online.

Mako Digital builds bespoke WordPress websites for architects in Wigan — visual-first design with project portfolio galleries, individual service pages for residential, commercial, and conservation work, ARB and RIBA display, and local SEO that puts your practice in front of Wigan homeowners and developers searching for an architect.

PortfolioLed visual design
£500Architect site from
5★Google rated agency
2–4Weeks to go live
The Problem
Why Most Architects Websites in Wigan Don't Work

The digital landscape for architects in Wigan is full of opportunity — and most of it is going untapped.

Portfolio not doing justice to the quality of work

Architecture is entirely visual. A project portfolio that is poorly presented, uses low-quality photos, or is difficult to navigate loses potential commissions before a single word has been read.

Not appearing for local architecture searches

Architect Wigan, planning consultant Wigan, and house extension architect Wigan are actively searched by homeowners and developers. Without a ranked website, those searches find competing practices.

Missing residential extension enquiries

Single storey and double storey extensions, loft conversions, and garage conversions are the most common residential architecture commissions in Wigan. Without dedicated pages, this high-volume market finds other practices.

What We Build
What Every Architect Website Needs

Built into every site as standard — not extras charged separately.

Project Portfolio Gallery

Visually led project showcase by typology — residential extensions, new builds, commercial, conservation, interior design. High-quality photography is the primary conversion tool for any architecture practice.

Service Pages

Individual pages for residential architecture, commercial architecture, planning applications, interior design, and conservation work. Each targets its own search terms and client audience.

ARB & RIBA Display

Architects Registration Board and RIBA membership displayed correctly and prominently. The primary regulatory trust signals for clients choosing an architect.

Local Planning Knowledge

Content demonstrating knowledge of Wigan planning authority requirements, local character areas, and planning policy. Builds credibility with clients navigating the planning process.

Why Mako Digital
Why Wigan Architects Choose Us
01

Visual-First Design

Architecture is a visual discipline. We build architect websites around the project photography — full-width galleries, typology filtering, and project case studies that show the work in its best light.

02

Fixed Price — No Surprises

A five-page architect website from £500. Larger portfolio sites with full project directories and team pages priced on scope. Fixed before work starts.

03

Planning and Residential Search Targeting

Architect for house extension Wigan, planning consultant Wigan, and architect for loft conversion Wigan are high-value searches with clear intent. We build dedicated pages targeting each.

04

Local Agency, Local Accountability

Based in Wigan. Direct contact, real people. Your project is handled by the same team from brief to launch.

Why Wigan Architects Need a Proper Website

The majority of architects in Wigan are either invisible online or operating with a website that is actively letting them down. A slow, template-built site that does not rank does not sit quietly in the background — it loses you work to competitors before the conversation has even started.

What Wigan Homeowners and Developers Search for When They Need an Architect

Architecture searches in Wigan split by project type and client type. Homeowners search for architect for house extension Wigan, architect for loft conversion Wigan, and planning application Wigan. Developers search for commercial architect Wigan, architect for new build Wigan, and planning consultant Wigan. A well-structured WordPress site with dedicated pages for each project type and client audience captures the full range — from the homeowner planning a kitchen extension to the developer commissioning a commercial scheme.

Permitted Development and Planning — High-Value Content for Wigan Architects

Wigan homeowners regularly search for information about what they can build without planning permission — permitted development rights, allowable extensions, loft conversion rules, and when planning permission is required. An architect website with authoritative, plain-language content on these topics ranks for informational searches that bring in clients at the very start of the design process — before they have approached any practice. It is one of the most cost-effective content investments any Wigan architect can make.

Google Business Profile + Website = The Winning Combination

Your GBP profile and your website reinforce each other. A well-optimised GBP linked to a well-built WordPress site, with consistent reviews arriving regularly, is the combination that dominates local plumbing searches in Wigan. We manage GBP as part of every local SEO retainer we run — because one without the other leaves ranking potential on the table.

Pricing, Build Time, and What to Expect

A one-page emergency plumber site starts from £149.99 and can be live in five to seven working days. A full five-page site covering all your services, areas, and testimonials starts from £500. All prices are fixed before work begins. Read our honest Wigan website cost guide for a full breakdown, or view our pricing page.

FAQs
Questions About Architect Websites in Wigan
A five-page architecture website starts from £500. Larger portfolio sites with full project galleries, team profiles, and sector pages are priced on scope. All prices fixed before work begins.
It is the most important element. Architecture is an entirely visual profession — clients want to see comparable work to their project before they approach any practice. A portfolio that showcases work by typology, presents high-quality photography, and includes brief project descriptions is the primary conversion tool on any architect website.
Yes — it is a legal requirement for any firm describing themselves as architects. ARB registration and RIBA membership should be displayed prominently. We build regulatory display into every architect website as standard.
Yes. A plain-language guide to the planning application process in Wigan — what requires planning permission, what is permitted development, timelines, and costs — is one of the most valuable content pieces an architect website can publish. It ranks for planning-related searches and positions the practice as the local expert.
A properly built WordPress site with dedicated residential extension pages, correct local schema, and a fully optimised GBP is the most consistent route. Homeowners planning extensions search specifically for architect for house extension Wigan — dedicated pages targeting these searches generate better-qualified enquiries.
A portfolio site with project galleries and service pages typically takes two to four weeks depending on the volume of projects included. We agree a clear timeline before starting.

Get a Website Built for Your Wigan Architect Business

From £149.99. Fixed price, built from scratch, live in 5–7 working days. Get in touch for a straight conversation and a clear quote — no obligation.