FAQ
Questions people ask before starting.
Straight answers about pricing, timelines, ecommerce, and what working together actually looks like. Still unsure? Get in touch — a short message is enough to start.
Common questions
byMichael is a bespoke web design studio in Faversham, Kent, run by Michael McCorry. I build custom websites, Shopify and WooCommerce stores, SEO foundations, and bespoke digital systems for businesses across Kent and the UK. Every site is designed and coded from scratch. About byMichael
byMichael builds bespoke websites for businesses across Kent, including Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone, Margate, Whitstable, Sittingbourne, and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Sites start from £500; larger bespoke projects from £3,000. See web design in Kent.
Michael McCorry runs byMichael from Faversham, Kent. The studio works with local independents, hospitality businesses, trades, and professional firms across the town and wider county. Web design in Faversham
Websites start from £500 for Launch, £900 for Growth, and £1,500 for Premium. Every project is scoped clearly before work begins, so you will know exactly what is included and what it will cost. See full pricing, the Kent pricing guide, or how much a website costs in the UK.
Most business websites are live within 1–2 weeks. Larger projects with more pages or custom features take a bit longer. I’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront.
Not much. A rough idea of what you need, any photos or logo you have, and your contact details. I’ll guide you through the rest. You don’t need everything figured out before getting in touch.
No. Every website is designed and built from scratch for your business. That means a unique look, a structure tailored to your goals, and no shared code with hundreds of other sites.
Yes. Whether it needs a full redesign, a few pages updated, or some SEO work, get in touch and I’ll take a look at what you have and recommend the best approach.
Yes. I’m based in Faversham but work with businesses across the UK and worldwide. Everything is done remotely. Most clients never need a face-to-face meeting, wherever they are.
Yes. I build Shopify stores configured around your brand, products and customer journey. That covers storefront setup, product and collection structure, payments, shipping configuration, app integrations and SEO-ready foundations. Shopify and WooCommerce stores start from £2,000.
Shopify is easier to manage day-to-day and great if you want a platform that just works. WooCommerce (built on WordPress) gives you more flexibility and lower ongoing costs, but needs a bit more upkeep. I’ll help you choose the right one for your business. Read the full comparison.
I offer a Support Plan at £200 a year — five website amends, security monitoring, monthly backups, performance checks, priority response and technical fixes. Larger changes are quoted separately. Alternatively, I can hand the completed website over for you to manage directly.