In October and November 2026 I am building websites on a pay what you can basis for people in Bristol who work in wellness, and for artists.
Before I go on: there are going to be a lot of metaphors in this post. Those who know me know I like to talk in these terms. I hope it is not too woo for some of you, or too complicated for others.
Why wellness and art
I think all humans are storytellers. People who work in wellness and people who make art are both telling a story, and they do it on purpose. A coach tells the story of how someone gets from where they are to where they want to be. A painter, a poet or a performer tells one through their work, in whatever medium they use. Telling that story is how they express something they believe needs to be out there.
I love stories because each one shows a truth through a different lens, from a different perspective, and I think these stories are important for people to hear. Finding the reason behind someone’s story and putting it in front of the right people is the part of building a website I enjoy most.
I have built sites for a lot of coaches, therapists and movement teachers, and I know what tends to work for them online. I want to do more of that, and I want to do it for artists too. Bristol owes a lot of its character, and a fair amount of its income, to the art around the city, and very little of that money gets back to the artists. Recognition, open galleries and places to show work help, but they do not pay the bills.
Most of what works for a coach works for an artist. Sometimes that is a well-proportioned site where you and your work are shown properly. Sometimes it is a way to sell prints or take commissions, and a mailing list that belongs to you.
Who can apply
Anyone based in Bristol who works in wellness or makes art. A personal trainer, a coach of any kind, a yoga or movement teacher, someone who teaches people to grow plants indoors. A painter, a makeup artist, a performer, a musician, a writer, a poet.
How it works
We start with a call. You tell me about your work the way you see it, and I bring what I know about showing it online. That part is the same on every project I take on.
In the same call we talk about money. The suggested amount for a new website is £300 to £500. I have built sites for free before, so if you have no budget at all, still get in touch.
Then I build a first draft, and we work on it together from there. Money should not be the reason you do not have your own place online.
Why a website and not only social media
Your social accounts are not really yours. They can be limited or closed at any time, and you only reach your followers for as long as the platform lets you.
A website is your online brochure. That sounds modest, but it does a lot. People can find you on Google. When someone finds you on Instagram they often go to your website next, to see who you are, what you offer and how to get in touch, and having one tells them you take your work seriously. If you sell anything, it is also the best place to sell it. I can help with reviews and building on it from there.
What you get
- A website designed around you and your work.
- A point of contact: someone experienced to talk things through with, and another voice and perspective on your work.
- Pages, images and prices you can update yourself.
- A contact form or booking link that works, connected to your mailing list or booking tool if you use one.
- A standard SEO setup so people can find you on Google.
- Hosting for the first year. After that hosting is £70 a year, plus a domain at around £20 a year if you do not already have one.
Recent projects
Recent sites built this way include Miles Watson and Urban Eye, Marta Zubieta, Adventures of Scout, Jamie Wolfeld and Old Oak Film.
How to apply
Send me a message with what you do, a link to anything you already have online, the one thing you most want the website to do, and what you can pay, if anything. I reply within one business day. The offer covers projects agreed in October and November 2026.