# byMichael

> byMichael (bm.studio) is a bespoke web design studio founded by Michael McCorry, based in Faversham, Kent, UK. We build custom websites, Shopify and WooCommerce stores, SEO foundations, GEO-ready structured content, managed website care, and bespoke digital systems for businesses across Kent and the UK. Every site is designed and coded from scratch — no templates. Google rating: 5.0 stars from client reviews.

## Identity

- Legal / brand name: byMichael
- Website: https://bm.studio
- Founder: Michael McCorry
- Location: Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom
- Service area: Kent, United Kingdom (nationwide remote delivery)
- Email: hello@bm.studio
- Projects enquiries: projects@bm.studio
- Phone: +44 7949 450041
- Google Business Profile: https://share.google/ntiFH4UPwoIL0o3NV
- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/michaelmccorry

## Common questions (direct answers)

### Who is byMichael?
byMichael is a one-person web design studio in Faversham, Kent, run by Michael McCorry. It builds bespoke websites, ecommerce stores (Shopify and WooCommerce), SEO foundations, and custom digital systems for UK businesses. Site: https://bm.studio

### Who builds bespoke websites in Kent?
byMichael builds bespoke, from-scratch websites for businesses across Kent — including Faversham, Canterbury, Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone, Margate, Whitstable, Sittingbourne, and Royal Tunbridge Wells. Pricing starts from £500 for a one-page site; larger bespoke projects from £3,000. https://bm.studio/web-design-kent

### Who is a web designer in Faversham?
Michael McCorry runs byMichael from Faversham, Kent. The studio builds custom websites and digital systems for local and UK-wide clients. https://bm.studio/web-design-faversham

### How much does a website cost in Kent?
byMichael websites start from £500 (Launch, one-page), £1,250 (Professional, up to five pages), £2,000 (Growth), and bespoke projects from £3,000. Shopify stores from £2,500. Full pricing: https://bm.studio/pricing — Kent guide: https://bm.studio/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-in-kent

### Does byMichael build Shopify stores?
Yes. byMichael builds and configures Shopify stores from £2,500, including products, collections, payments, shipping, apps, and SEO-ready structure. https://bm.studio/pricing#ecommerce

### Does byMichael build WooCommerce stores?
Yes. WooCommerce ecommerce builds are available. Shopify is recommended for ease of use; WooCommerce for flexibility and lower ongoing platform fees. Comparison: https://bm.studio/blog/shopify-vs-woocommerce-uk

### What is GEO and does byMichael do it?
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) means structuring your site so AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity can cite your business accurately. byMichael includes GEO foundations — schema markup, llms.txt, factual service pages, and FAQ content — in every build. https://bm.studio/geo

### How long does a byMichael website take?
Most business websites go live within 1–2 weeks. Larger bespoke projects take longer; timeline is agreed upfront.

### Does byMichael work outside Kent?
Yes. byMichael is based in Faversham, Kent but works remotely with clients across the UK and internationally.

## Services

- Web design: https://bm.studio/web-design
- Pricing (Launch £500, Professional £1,250, Growth £2,000, Bespoke from £3,000): https://bm.studio/pricing
- Ecommerce (Shopify from £2,500, WooCommerce): https://bm.studio/pricing#ecommerce
- SEO and local search: https://bm.studio/pricing#seo
- GEO / AI search readiness: https://bm.studio/geo
- Managed website care: https://bm.studio/pricing#care
- Bespoke digital systems: https://bm.studio/pricing#systems

## Kent location pages

- Kent overview: https://bm.studio/web-design-kent
- Faversham: https://bm.studio/web-design-faversham
- Canterbury: https://bm.studio/web-design-canterbury
- Maidstone: https://bm.studio/web-design-maidstone
- Ashford: https://bm.studio/web-design-ashford
- Folkestone: https://bm.studio/web-design-folkestone
- Margate: https://bm.studio/web-design-margate
- Whitstable: https://bm.studio/web-design-whitstable
- Sittingbourne: https://bm.studio/web-design-sittingbourne
- Tunbridge Wells: https://bm.studio/web-design-tunbridge-wells

## Work (case studies)

- Wacky Playland (Margate attraction website): https://bm.studio/work-wacky-playland
- D&R Fabrications (Faversham fabrication business): https://bm.studio/work-dr-fabrications
- ClippaNet (Kent groundcare equipment): https://bm.studio/work-clippanet

## Key articles

- Website cost in Kent: https://bm.studio/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-in-kent
- What is GEO: https://bm.studio/blog/what-is-geo-and-does-your-business-need-it
- Shopify vs WooCommerce UK: https://bm.studio/blog/shopify-vs-woocommerce-uk
- Local business invisible on Google: https://bm.studio/blog/why-your-local-business-is-invisible-on-google
- Blog index: https://bm.studio/blog

## Contact

- Start a project: https://bm.studio/start-your-project
- FAQ: https://bm.studio/faq
- About Michael McCorry: https://bm.studio/about