Get a new website built for your small business
Students scope, build and hand it over. Free, January to April.
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Our Business and Management students will scope, design, and build a functional website for your business.
At a glance
Who it's for
Small businesses that need a new website or a replacement for an old one.
Cost
Free. Please note: clients will need to subscribe to a modern website development platform, such as Wix, to build and manage their website.
Timescales
Projects start in January and take around three months. You’ll have your site by April.
Best suited to
A straightforward site, where you can supply the content and be available weekly.
What's involved
Our Business and Management students from our Digital Commerce module work with you to understand your business and your brand, then design and build a simple website and hand it over to you.
You’ll end up with:
- A professionally designed website at no cost
- A site benchmarked against at least two of your competitors
- A site map and wireframes agreed with you before anything is built
- A tested site, presented to you with a chance to request changes
- Full handover at the end of the module
How it works
1. Understand your business
The team builds a picture of your business, brand and requirements.
2. Benchmark and plan
They compare your site against at least two competitors, then develop a site map and wireframes for each page.
3. Build and test
The team builds the site and tests it.
4. Presentation
They present the finished site to you, and you can request changes within the timeline of the assessment.
5. Handover
The website is handed over to you at the end of the module, in May.
Case study
I am incredibly pleased with the new website. It looks really slick, tidy and professional. I strongly recommend this opportunity for SMEs.”
Before you enquire
These projects run once a year, starting in January. If you need a site sooner than April, this isn’t the right route.
You’ll need to supply the words. Clients consistently find this takes longer than they expect, and the sites that work best are the ones where the business kept up with it.
Expect a regular check-in, usually weekly. Students are working to a module deadline and can’t wait long for decisions.
Clients will need to subscribe to a modern website development platform, such as Wix, to build and manage their website. These platforms typically include built-in e-commerce functionality for businesses that require online selling capabilities.
This project is best suited to businesses with relatively straightforward website requirements. It is not suitable for organisations that require complex system integrations, bespoke web development, or ongoing website maintenance and support.
Interested in a new website?
Register your interest and we’ll be in touch before the January intake.
Where next?
MBA Consultancy Projects
Leverage our students' knowledge and skills to benefit your business.
The Marketing Agency
Research, brand and social media support from student teams for free.
Recruit our graduates
If you are looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to recruit one of our graduates with up to 5 years' experience, then speak to our Early Careers Recruitment Consultants within the University of Portsmouth Graduate Recruitment Team.
