The Smart Bear Websites

Based in Urmston, within the Trafford/Tameside area of Greater Manchester, The Smart Bear Websites works with small businesses, charities and purpose-led organisations across Manchester and the wider Tameside area. Founded in 2014 and operating with a small team of one to ten people, the agency positions itself around ethical, accessible and sustainable web practices, aiming to serve organisations that want a website reflecting those values alongside commercial performance. The agency's core offering is WordPress website design and development, delivered either as a full "done for you" package covering wording, imagery and customer journey planning, or through pay-as-you-go and hourly-rate options for businesses with smaller budgets, including a "Seedling" package aimed at start-ups and charities. Sites are built to be easy to edit and to develop further without requiring a rebuild if a business pivots. Beyond design, services extend to website support, maintenance and WordPress hosting, website reviews and critiques, and help for organisations that have been hacked. SEO is offered both as a service and through educational resources, including guides, tutorials and a webinar on SEO fundamentals. The agency also provides training and mentoring, such as one-to-one WordPress beginner sessions, bespoke WordPress training, and digital advice and consultancy covering strategy, digital bids and tenders, and software reviews. Social media marketing is listed among its services, supported by hints-and-tips resources for clients managing their own channels.