Old Bear Studios
Helping small businesses look professional online without making life complicated.
We are a web design studio based in North Wiltshire, creating clean, minimal Squarespace websites for small businesses, creatives and independent shops.
Whether you’re a therapist, photographer, builder or a high street store, we’ll help you go from “we really should sort the website” to a site that feels clear, professional and easy to use.
We focus on simple layouts, straightforward copy and solid SEO foundations so your website quietly does its job in the background
Show your brand.
Make it shine.
What We Do
Old Bear Studios specialises in clean, minimal websites that feel calm to look at and straightforward to use.
We work in Squarespace because it is reliable, flexible and easy for you to update yourself once the site is live.
Whether you are starting from scratch or replacing an old, clunky site, we focus on the essentials.
Clear structure, good writing, strong images and the right signals for Google so people can actually find you.
Our Core Services
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Website design & build
New website projects, from first ideas through to launch.
We plan the structure with you, design a clean and modern layout, build it in Squarespace, and help with copy if you need it.
Ideal if you want a professional online home for your business without getting lost in the tech.
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Website refresh & tidy-up
Already have a Squarespace site, but it feels tired, messy or out of date?
We can update the layout, improve the navigation, refine the content and tighten up the SEO basics so it loads quickly and makes more sense to your visitors.
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E-commerce shop setup
If you sell products, we can turn your website into a simple, clear online shop.
We set up your Squarespace store, organise your products, configure payments and basic shipping options, and make sure customers can find what they need without feeling overwhelmed.
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Squarespace help and support
If you already have a Squarespace site and something is not working quite how you would like, we can help.
From layout tweaks and new pages to small design changes and general housekeeping, we offer practical, plain-English support so your site keeps doing its job without fuss.
We can help.
Every good idea deserves a clear, confident website to back it up.
Who we work with
We work with small to medium and independent businesses that care about how they show up online, but do not have time to learn web design.
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Plumbers, builders, trades and other practical services that need a clear, trusted presence that brings in enquiries.
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Calm, reassuring websites that make it easy for people to understand how you work and how to get in touch.
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Simple, image-led sites that put your work first and still perform well in search.
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Independent high street businesses that want somewhere to send customers for opening times, menus, products and news.
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If you run a small or solo business and need a friendly web designer, we would be happy to talk.
An example client project
Squarespace website for a psychotherapist in private practice
Katia Castiglione is a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, in person and online. She needed a calm, professional website that explained her approach in clear language, worked in both English and Italian, and made it easy for potential clients to understand how she could help and how to book an initial consultation.
Project: New Squarespace website, structure and copy
Client: Katia Castiglione, Psychotherapist
Timeline: Around 2–6 weeks from first call to launch
Clarity Over Noise
At Old Bear Studios, our mission is to create simple, modern Squarespace websites that make it easier for good local businesses to be found, trusted and contacted.
