Isle of Wight web designer
Matt Blake
I design, build, host and look after websites for Isle of Wight businesses — one monthly fee, no upfront build cost.
If you want a real person on the Island who answers the phone, explains things plainly, and keeps your site current without you logging into anything — that is what I do at designaway.
Background
I started building websites at 16, creating a site to help local businesses in my town get found online during the recession. Charities used it free. It was covered in Surrey Live. I was not trying to build a career — I just believed good local businesses deserved to be visible.
That was over 15 years ago. Since then I have designed and built WordPress websites for small businesses, charities, and community organisations — always working directly with the people who care about the work.
I moved to the Isle of Wight to build a life here. I live in West Wight near Totland Bay. I am a new dad. I care about this community in a way that is not a marketing line.
What I do now
Through designaway. I offer managed websites for Isle of Wight businesses: I design your site, host it, keep it secure, and handle updates when things change. You message me when you need something done. No ticket queues. No jargon.
I also run Codeless Coach, where I help Bubble.io builders get unstuck through one-to-one coaching. After 7+ years building apps and creating tutorials watched over 1.3 million times, I bring the same clarity and patience to web design projects — explaining what matters, cutting through technical noise, and focusing on outcomes that help your business.
Why work with me
15+ years designing for local businesses
From teenage side projects helping recession-hit shops get found online to long-term client relationships with Island businesses and charities.
WordPress specialist, plain-English communicator
Matt designs sites that earn trust on mobile, writes copy clients can understand, and explains technical choices without jargon or overwhelm.
Bubble.io coach and educator
Through Codeless Coach, Matt has coached hundreds of no-code founders and created tutorials watched over 1.3 million times — the same clarity he brings to web projects.
Lives and works on the Isle of Wight
Based near Totland Bay in West Wight. A new dad who chose the Island deliberately and cares whether local businesses actually get found online.
Published writing
I write practical guides on web design for Island businesses and maintain an Isle of Wight factsheet for visitors and locals. If you are researching how to hire a designer or what your café website actually needs, start there — or check when I have a build week free.
Email hello@designaway.co.uk or find me on @mattblake_uk.
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