A different way to build
your website
Professional website design without the large upfront cost. Built around a long-term partnership, not a one-off project.
How LaunchPad Works
We plan your project
Tell me about your business, your customers and what you'd like your website to achieve.
We'll agree exactly what's included, your chosen Website Care plan, and any Website Onboarding required before work begins.
I build your website
I’ll design and build a bespoke WordPress website that’s fast, modern and mobile-friendly.
Not a template.
Designed around your business.
We look
after it
Once your website is live, I’ll continue looking after it through one of my Website Care plans.
That means updates, backups, security, support and someone you can actually email when you need help.
Why LaunchPad Exists
Over the years I’ve spoken to lots of businesses who knew they needed a better website but couldn’t justify paying a large design fee all at once. LaunchPad was created to solve that problem.
Instead of charging a large upfront cost, I invest that time into building your website, and we build a long-term working relationship instead.
It’s better for many businesses, and it allows me to do what I enjoy most ~ building websites and supporting my clients for years to come.
What's Included
Need to move an existing website?
If you're moving from an existing website, a one-off Website Onboarding service may be required before your LaunchPad build begins. This covers:
✓ Website Audit
✓ Discovery & Planning
✓ Migration & Backups
✓ Staging Setup
✓ Hosting & DNS Configuration
✓ Technical Preparation
Most projects are €195-295 + IVA depending on complexity
Ongoing Costs
Website Care
From €25/month + IVA
Breakdance Website License
€3/month + IVA
Professional Email (Optional)
From €1/month per mailbox + IVA
Domain Name (If required)
Usually €15-30/year + IVA
Why Breakdance?
Every LaunchPad website is built using Breakdance, a professional website builder that allows me to create fast, flexible websites that are easy to maintain and update.
The €3/month + IVA license keeps your website software up to date and supported by the developers.
What's Not Included
Some projects aren’t suitable for LaunchPad. LaunchPad is designed for brochure-style business websites. Projects such as:
- Large Online Shops
- Membership Websites
- Complex Booking Systems
- Bespoke Software
- Large Databases
- Specialist Integrations
…may require a separate quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Once your minimum 12-month LaunchPad commitment has been completed, the website belongs to you.
Absolutely. I’d obviously love you to stay, but you’re free to move your website elsewhere if you choose.
Because I’d rather build long-term relationships than one-off projects.
Of course. Your website can grow with your business.
The LaunchPad website build is included when you join one of our Website Care Plans for 12 months.
If you already have a website, we first need to safely prepare everything before rebuilding it. This may include auditing your current website, creating backups, setting up a staging environment, migrating content, checking hosting and email, and planning the project.
Website Onboarding starts from €195 + IVA, with larger or more complex websites quoted individually.
Yes. Professional email addresses (such as you@yourbusiness.co.uk) are available as an optional add-on.
Yes. I can either transfer it or connect it to your new website.
Is LaunchPad Right For You?
✔ You want a professional website
✔ You’d rather spread the cost
✔ You value ongoing support
✔ You’d rather deal with one person
✔ You want someone who’ll still answer your emails in two years’ time.
Ready to Launch?
If you’d like to find out whether LaunchPad is right for your business, get in touch for a no-obligation chat.
The Small Print (Keeping Things Fair)
LaunchPad is built around a long-term partnership, so there are a few simple terms that help protect both you and Hightime Designs.
Minimum Commitment
LaunchPad requires a minimum 12-month subscription to one of my Website Care plans. This allows me to invest the time needed to design and build your website without charging a large upfront design fee.
Your Website
Before any work begins, you'll receive a quotation showing:
- The normal standalone cost of your website
- Your chosen Website Care plan
- Any agreed Website Onboarding fee (where required)
Website Onboarding is payable before work begins.
With LaunchPad, I waive this upfront design fee in exchange for your commitment to a minimum 12-month Website Care plan.
The monthly Website Care payments cover hosting, backups, updates, maintenance and ongoing support. They are not payments towards the website design or build.
If You Leave Early
If you cancel your Website Care plan, stop your monthly payments, or move your website to another provider before completing the initial 12-month commitment, the full agreed website design fee shown on your original quotation will become immediately payable.
Once this amount has been paid, you’re free to move your website to another hosting provider if you wish.
Ongoing Costs
LaunchPad requires an active Website Care plan throughout the initial 12-month period.
Some websites may also require:
- Breakdance Website Builder Licence (€3 per month + IVA)
- Professional email hosting (optional)
- Domain name registration or renewal
- Premium third-party plugins or services (where agreed)
Any additional costs will always be discussed with you before they’re incurred.
Payments
Monthly payments should be kept up to date. If payments fall into arrears, website services may be suspended until the account has been brought back up to date.
Is Every Project Suitable?
LaunchPad is designed for standard brochure-style business websites.
More complex projects - such as large eCommerce websites, bespoke functionality, membership systems or specialist integrations - may require a separate quotation and may not be suitable for LaunchPad.
A Final Note
LaunchPad isn’t about locking anyone into a contract. It’s simply a different way of investing in your website—allowing you to avoid a large upfront design fee while giving me the confidence to invest my time in building something we’ll both be proud of.