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Website Redesign in Glasgow: What It Costs and How Long It Takes
When a redesign is worth it, how it is priced, how long it takes, and the steps that stop a new website from losing the Google visibility the old one had.
Published 17 October 2026Updated 23 October 20266 min read
Signs your website needs a redesign
The common triggers are practical rather than aesthetic: the site is awkward on a phone, it is slow, you cannot update it yourself, it no longer describes what you sell, or it is not bringing in enquiries. A dated look matters too, because visitors judge a business by its website very quickly, but a redesign should fix the reasons people leave, not just change the colours.
How a redesign is priced
I quote redesigns against the same packages as new websites, because the work is similar: a landing page from £500, a one-page business website from £800, a 3–5 page site from £1,250, a premium 5–8 page site from £2,000 and ecommerce from £1,750. What moves the price is how much existing content can be reused, how many pages are being rebuilt, and whether you are changing platform. Send me your current web address and I will recommend the right package and a fixed price.
How long a redesign takes
A small site can usually be redesigned in 2–4 weeks once content is agreed, and larger multi-page or ecommerce sites in 4–8 weeks. The step that most often delays a redesign is not the design. It is deciding what the pages should say, so it helps to list your services and the questions customers ask before the project starts.
Redesign without losing your Google rankings
The biggest risk in a redesign is quietly throwing away the visibility the old site had. Before anything goes live: list every page on the current site; keep the same web addresses where you can; where an address has to change, set up a permanent (301) redirect from the old one to the new one; carry over page titles and descriptions that already work; and resubmit the sitemap in Google Search Console after launch. I applied the same checks to my own site this year: one canonical domain, permanent redirects for retired pages, and Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools connected and monitoring.
Revamp, refresh or full redesign?
A revamp or refresh, as many people call a lighter update, keeps your pages and structure and updates the design, images and copy. If the structure works and people are still enquiring, a refresh (new imagery, clearer headings, better calls to action, faster pages) can be enough, and it often costs less than a rebuild. A full redesign is worth it when the platform is holding you back, the site does not work on mobile, or your business has changed so much that the pages no longer describe it.
Keeping it current after launch
Most websites drift out of date because updating them is a chore. Website support plans start at £95 a month for light updates and checks, rising to £295 a month for comprehensive management. For businesses that change offers, menus or events regularly, that is usually cheaper than paying for each change separately, and it keeps the site from needing another full redesign in two years.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a website redesign cost in Glasgow?
- From a senior freelance designer, redesigns are typically priced like new builds: from £500 for a landing page, £800 for a one-page site and £1,250 for a 3–5 page small business website. Reusing existing content can reduce the cost.
- Will a redesign affect my Google rankings?
- It can if old pages disappear without redirects. Keeping URLs where possible, adding 301 redirects for any that change, carrying over working page titles and resubmitting your sitemap protects your existing visibility.
- Can you redesign a site built on Wix, Squarespace or WordPress?
- Yes. I can redesign on the same platform or move you to a different one if it suits how you want to manage the site.
Written by Ross Boag
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Ross Boag is a senior freelance graphic designer in Glasgow with 12+ years of agency and in-house experience, for brands including Hilton, Volvo and Jim Beam. He also designs logos and brand identities and websites, and prints the work through his online print shop, for businesses across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK.