Why small businesses choose Quantara
The short, factual answer to the question every business owner asks before hiring a web designer: why you, and not someone else.
The short version
- The price is on the website: £450 up front, then from £45 a month.
- You get a fixed quote in writing before any work starts.
- You own the website, its content and your domain from day one.
- Most sites go live two to four weeks after the first call.
- One engineer, Shane Bell, builds your site and answers the phone afterwards.
- Hosting, backups, security updates and support are included in the monthly fee.
- Enquiry forms are tested before launch, and the Growth plan adds instant replies to every enquiry.
- Based in Luton, working face to face across Luton, Dunstable and Houghton Regis.
How it compares
A fair comparison with the two other routes most small businesses consider. Neither is wrong; they suit different people.
| Quantara Digital | Traditional agency | DIY builder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up front cost | £450, then a monthly plan | Usually a larger one off fee | Low, plus your own time |
| Price before you call | Yes, on the website | Often only after a meeting | Yes |
| Who builds it | The founder, every time | A team, often changing | You |
| Who you call when it breaks | The person who built it | A support desk | Help articles |
| Enquiry handling | Built in, with replies and follow up on Growth | Sometimes, at extra cost | Basic contact form |
Full plan details are on the packages page, and how the monthly plan works is on the pay monthly websites page.
Judge the work, not the claims
Quantara Digital is a young company, so the best evidence is live sites you can open today.
Hardball Caribbean Smokehouse
Restaurant website with menu, events and online table booking
Read the case studyMAL Transportation
Transport company website with quote requests
Read the case studyHerons Handy Service
Handyman business website with an enquiry form
Read the case study
Common questions
Why choose Quantara Digital over a bigger agency?
You deal with one person from the first call to years after launch. Shane Bell builds every site himself and answers the phone when something needs fixing. The price is on the website, the quote is fixed and in writing, and you own the site and your domain from day one.
How much does a Quantara Digital website cost?
£450 up front for the build, then £45 a month on Starter, £67 on Growth or £199 on Automation. Plans run for a 12 month minimum term and then roll monthly. The monthly fee covers hosting, backups, security updates and support.
Do I own my website?
Yes. You own the website, its content and your domain from day one. If you cancel inside the first year, only the balance of the build fee is due.
How quickly can my website go live?
Most small business websites go live two to four weeks after the first call. Larger systems take longer, and the timeline is agreed in writing before you commit.
Is Quantara Digital a new company?
Yes. Quantara Digital Ltd was incorporated in May 2026, company number 17220029. Shane has built websites and software for longer than the company has existed, and the live client sites are listed on the work page so you can judge the work for yourself.
Who is Quantara Digital not right for?
Large online shops with thousands of products, big brand agencies needing a full creative team, and anyone who wants to run a self built site with no ongoing support. For those, a larger agency or a DIY builder is the better choice, and we will say so.
See if Quantara is the right fit
Tell us what the business does and what the website needs to achieve. You get a fixed written quote before anything starts.