- 20+ years professional development
- Elgin-based, working UK-wide
- Fixed-price proposals
- 90-day managed launch care
- PageSpeed 80+ on every build
- UK company & ICO-registered
- Cloudflare-protected
- Stripe secure payments
What we build
Bespoke business systems and the integrations that connect them — built properly, hosted reliably, and supported long-term. We don’t do template or brochure sites.
Business Systems & Integrations
Connect the tools you already use, automate the manual work, and build reliable systems that grow with you.
Security & Care
See where your current site stands, get it put right, and keep it that way — monitored and maintained long-term.
- Free security scan14 automated checks on your live site — instant results, no signup.
- Fix & rebuildA fixed-price quote from your scan results — hosted in the UK, PageSpeed 80+ on delivery.
- Ongoing care plansCritical and high-risk issues fixed within 14 days as standard — the Cyber Essentials patching floor.
Websites
Built and hosted by us, not assembled from a template — the difference shows up the day something needs changing.
- WebsiteNo page-builder plugins to keep patched, no drag-and-drop bloat. Contact form, domain and email included — from £1,200.
- Website + Self-ManageEverything above, plus a simple admin panel: log in, make the change, done — not a generic CMS to learn.
- EcommerceStripe payments, card details never touch our server. You pay Stripe’s standard rate — no platform cut, ever.
- Hosting, Domains & EmailDomain, SSL, business email and managed hosting — bundled with every build, not sold separately.
Why custom-built costs more
Off-the-shelf builders look simple until something goes wrong. Here’s what you’re actually comparing.
| What You Need | Site Builders | Custom-Built (Smaoin) |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Rarely configured correctly out of the box | SSL and security headers set up properly from day one |
| Emails reaching inboxes | Email setup often missing — messages end up in spam | Configured so your emails land where they should |
| Ongoing cost | Monthly subscription plus extras for features you’d expect included | Fixed build price, then hosting only — no platform fees |
| Page speed | Plugins add weight that’s hard to remove | Built lean — fast to load, and built to stay that way |
| You own it | Tied to the platform — hard to move or hand over | Yours outright — hand to anyone, move wherever you like |
| Adding features later | Often means starting again or bolting on a plugin | Built to grow — new features slot in without a rebuild |
| Contact forms | Submissions can get lost or land in spam | Spam-protected, monitored and tested — so enquiries don't get lost |
| Support in 2 years | A plugin breaks and there’s nobody to call | Still works, still supported — raise a ticket and it gets fixed |
The Real Cost: A site where Stripe transactions fail silently? Cheap until a customer can't checkout. Emails in spam? Your messages don't get through. Pages loading in 4 seconds? People give up and leave. Custom-built costs more upfront because it doesn't cost you later.
How we typically work
Most clients start with one of these. We'll scope the details with you before any work begins.
Website Health Check
Not sure if your current site is set up correctly? We check your website, email setup, and domain configuration — then give you a plain-English report on what’s working and what isn’t. The report is yours to take to your developer. If you want us to fix it, that’s a rebuild — we don’t patch other people’s builds.
Good for: businesses with an existing site that aren’t sure it’s doing the job.
Run a free scanNew Website
A professional site that loads fast, looks right on mobile, doesn’t end up in spam, and won’t let you down when it matters. We handle everything — design, build, hosting, and the technical setup most agencies skip.
Good for: businesses starting fresh or replacing something that’s not working.
Get in touchOngoing Support
We keep an eye on things so you don’t have to. Updates, backups, security checks, and someone to call when something goes wrong — without a full-time hire.
Good for: businesses that want someone responsible for keeping things running.
Get in touchStart a conversation
Got an idea, project, or problem to solve? Drop us a message — we’ll get back to you within a business day. No hard sell, just a practical next step.