Web design and online visibility support for local businesses
Practical help to get your local business found online
Ember Harbour helps owner-managed businesses in Ballymena and nearby areas improve how they appear online, build trust and make it easier for customers to get in touch.
Whether your Google profile needs attention, your website is missing or your enquiry route has become harder than it should be, I’ll help you work out the most useful next step.
Not sure what needs fixing first?
You may know that something is not working online without knowing whether the problem is your Google Business Profile, your website, inconsistent information or the way customers contact you.
You do not need to choose a complicated package before understanding the problem. Ember Harbour can help you identify useful priorities, explain them in plain English and agree clearly what is included before paid work begins.
Practical help, based on what your business needs
Not every business needs the same solution. Some need a stronger Google presence. Some need several basic pieces brought together. Others need a focused website that explains the business and supports real enquiries.
Google Business Profile
Set up or improve the details people see about your business on Google Search and Maps, including your categories, services, service areas, hours, contact options and review link.
From £225
Foundation – Get Found
Bring the essential parts of your local online presence together. The exact work may include Google Business Profile, review setup, enquiry improvements and other agreed foundations.
From £595
Local Business Websites
Focused websites for local businesses that need to explain their work clearly, build confidence and make getting in touch straightforward.
From £995
Need a deeper review or suitable ongoing support? Online Presence Audits start from £245, and Ongoing Care starts from £59 per month.
Get found. Build trust. Generate enquiries.
Get found
Make it easier for local customers to discover accurate, useful information about your business.
Build trust
Show clearly what you do, where you work, how customers can contact you and why they can feel confident taking the next step.
Generate enquiries
Give people a simple route to call, message or enquire without unnecessary friction.
The right starting point depends on the business. A website can be valuable, but it is not always needed when a simpler option would help more.
Make the business easier to find and understand.
Help customers find the right information and get in touch.
Practical, personal support
Ember Harbour is run by me, David McBride. You deal directly with me, the person reviewing, explaining and completing the agreed work.
I have experience building websites, including ecommerce websites, and running social media adverts for businesses. I focus on clear, practical improvements and will not recommend work your business does not need.
Know the starting point before we talk
You should be able to understand the likely costs before committing to a sales conversation.
Google Business Profile Setup and Optimisation
£225
Foundation – Get Found
£595
Local Business Websites
£995
The final price and what is included are confirmed after discovery because the amount of work depends on your current position and what genuinely needs to be improved.
Available
Start with a free online business check
If you are unsure where to begin, I can check the public information customers see when they search for your business online. I call this a Local Visibility Snapshot. You will receive useful observations and sensible next steps.
Free places are limited and requests are reviewed for suitability. Priority is given to suitable businesses in Ballymena, Broughshane, Glenarm and Carnlough. Submitting the form does not guarantee an accepted free place.
Prefer to talk first?
If you would rather talk through what you need, choose whichever contact option suits you best.
Booked phone conversations and WhatsApp are also available if those routes suit you better.
Calls and meetings are by appointment. You can send a WhatsApp message or email at any time. I usually respond Monday to Thursday, but an immediate or same-day reply is not guaranteed.