Web Design · Trade Suppliers & Wholesale · Kent
Web Design for Trade Suppliers & Wholesalers in Kent, Built for the Trade Buyer
Websites for trade counters, wholesalers and plant hire businesses across Kent, built around stock, trade prices and opening hours. Fixed prices from £800, live in two to four weeks.
Trade Knowledge
Why a trade counter's customer wants a stock list, not a brand story
A trade buyer visiting your website has usually already decided they need something specific, and is checking whether you stock it, roughly what it costs, and when the counter's actually open, often from a van on the way over. A site built around brand storytelling rather than practical stock and opening information wastes the one visit that mattered.
Trade pricing is a genuinely different expectation to consumer retail. A trade buyer, whether a builder, a landscaper or another business, often wants to see or at least estimate trade rates before making the trip, and a site that hides pricing entirely behind an account login loses casual trade enquiries that a simple published guide would have kept.
Opening hours matter more here than almost anywhere else on this site, because a trade counter's hours are often genuinely different from a retail shop's: early starts, and frequently closed by mid-afternoon. A site that shows generic "9 to 5" hours when the reality is 7am to 3pm sends buyers away at exactly the times they'd have found you open.
What a trade supplier's site needs to get right
- Stock or product range shown clearly, by category
- Trade pricing shown or estimated where possible, not hidden behind a login
- Genuine trade counter opening hours, including early starts
- Delivery, collection and plant hire terms explained plainly
- A trade account signup process that's simple, not a barrier
- Coverage area named for delivery or collection
Who We Build For
The Kent trade suppliers we build for
Three shapes of trade supply business, each needing the site to answer a slightly different practical question.
Builders' & trade merchants
Stock-led businesses selling to tradespeople who want to check availability and rough pricing before making the trip. Clear categories and trade pricing matter most.
Plant & tool hire
Availability-led work where a buyer needs to know what's in stock right now and what it costs to hire, not just what's theoretically offered.
Wholesale & bulk suppliers
Business-to-business supply relationships often built on an account and repeat orders. The site's job is a simple, credible route to setting up a trade account.
What We See
Four problems we keep finding on trade supplier websites
No indication of stock or product range
A trade buyer checking before the drive over needs to know roughly what you carry, and a site with no real product information sends them elsewhere.
All pricing hidden behind an account login
A published trade price guide, even approximate, keeps a browsing trade buyer engaged. Requiring a login before seeing anything at all loses casual enquiries entirely.
Generic retail hours shown instead of real trade counter hours
A trade counter open from 7am and shut by 3pm loses afternoon trade if the site implies standard shop hours instead.
No clear route to setting up a trade account
A trade buyer wanting to open an account with unclear next steps often just goes to a competitor whose process is obvious from the homepage.
How We Help
What we build for trade suppliers and wholesalers
Two services, built around a trade buyer who wants stock, price and hours answered fast, not a brand story.
Web Design
A site built around clear stock categories, trade pricing shown honestly, and real trade counter opening hours.
From £800SEO
Getting you into local searches for "builders merchant near me" and category-specific trade supply searches.
From £300What Our Clients Say
Real reviews from real clients
I had an excellent experience working with WebOws Design. They designed my website and it honestly exceeded all of my expectations. From the very beginning, communication was clear, Replies were always incredibly quick, and any changes or requests I had were handled promptly without any hassle. The attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted really stood out. I highly recommend WebOws Design.
I couldn't recommend Owen and the team highly enough. From start to finish, the communication has been exceptional. Whether it was phone calls, messages or meeting face to face, they were always available, approachable and happy to help. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they really listened to my ideas and brought them to life. They made the whole process enjoyable and collaborative. They were patient, responsive. I love the finished website and couldn't be happier, thankyou :)
Owen was on hand throughout the entire build time, no matter the hour. I felt heard and understood throughout the build, and no question felt to silly to ask. Owen explained where they were at with the build throughout the process and I cant wait to get going on the live site!
Can't praise Owen highly enough - he was quick, communicative and solved the problem I was having with my website perfectly. He also taught me how to solve the problem myself in the future! Will definitely use WebOws again.
The level of care Owen has is amazing. He has gone above and beyond. The time and care he's put into my little business has made me feel supported at every step. Couldn't recommend more.
Great communication, very quick to get in touch and respond to all messages. Achieved what we asked him to do quickly and efficiently; will definitely use in the future for any website help we need.
Always receive excellent service from Owen’s business. Really prompt to reply to queries & work is completed quickly & professionally. Would highly recommend!
I needed some changes done to my existing site on a very quick turnaround. I had a phone call and the changes were done while we spoke. Great service and speed!
Fantastic service by Owen and the team, we had used another company before who let us down and the site performed worse than before so we ended up editing and managing the site in house. We came across Owen and team around 6 weeks ago who completely re-designed our site and made it look amazing. Cost wise, very very good. Build time was quick and we are over the moon with the result. Would recommend Owen and the team to anyone looking for a website re-design or build. Outstanding service from start to finish.
WebOws delivered a sharp, high impact redesign of the Social Football Australia website. Speed was a standout from day one: fast turnaround at every stage, changes implemented quickly, no delays, no chasing. Communication was just as strong, led by Owen: clear, direct updates throughout, quick responses to questions, no confusion around timelines or scope. The final result is clean, professional, and built to convert. I would highly recommend Owen & his team.
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Owen was great to work with on our recent website redesign. Calm, professional and creative. I would thoroughly recommend his services.
Would offer 6 stars if I could. Owen is so helpful. He understands your business and was fast and accurate in interpreting my giber into what I wanted to achieve. Thank you
Owen was exceptional and incredibly helpful. The issues I was experiencing were resolved quickly. Even at 9pm, he took my call and solved the problem. I really appreciate his dedication and support.
Contacted Owen to help with a few issues on my website that I was struggling with. Within 30 mins he had them all sorted. Fantastic service, would highly recommend
Very happy with the work Owen did. He was super kind and quick to reply. Highly recommend to let him help you with your website!
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I had an excellent experience working with WebOws Design. They designed my website and it honestly exceeded all of my expectations. From the very beginning, communication was clear, Replies were always incredibly quick, and any changes or requests I had were handled promptly without any hassle. The attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted really stood out. I highly recommend WebOws Design.
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Fantastic service by Owen and the team, we had used another company before who let us down and the site performed worse than before so we ended up editing and managing the site in house. We came across Owen and team around 6 weeks ago who completely re-designed our site and made it look amazing. Cost wise, very very good. Build time was quick and we are over the moon with the result. Would recommend Owen and the team to anyone looking for a website re-design or build. Outstanding service from start to finish.
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I couldn't recommend Owen and the team highly enough. From start to finish, the communication has been exceptional. Whether it was phone calls, messages or meeting face to face, they were always available, approachable and happy to help. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they really listened to my ideas and brought them to life. They made the whole process enjoyable and collaborative. They were patient, responsive. I love the finished website and couldn't be happier, thankyou :)
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WebOws delivered a sharp, high impact redesign of the Social Football Australia website. Speed was a standout from day one: fast turnaround at every stage, changes implemented quickly, no delays, no chasing. Communication was just as strong, led by Owen: clear, direct updates throughout, quick responses to questions, no confusion around timelines or scope. The final result is clean, professional, and built to convert. I would highly recommend Owen & his team.
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Owen was on hand throughout the entire build time, no matter the hour. I felt heard and understood throughout the build, and no question felt to silly to ask. Owen explained where they were at with the build throughout the process and I cant wait to get going on the live site!
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WebOws Design created a professional and clean booking website for my massage and spa business. The quality of work was excellent, and they understood my vision perfectly. Communication was clear and efficient, and they were always responsive. What impressed me most was the speed, my booking platform was built in just one week. The final result is modern, easy to use, and very client-friendly. Highly recommended.
Questions
Questions Kent trade suppliers ask us
Yes. We're based in Gillingham but build across Kent, and industrial estates and trade parks across the county are exactly where this demand sits.
Yes, a published price guide or indicative pricing by category does most of the job without needing a full online store, especially if most orders are still placed by phone or in person.
Yes, and it should. Generic retail hours on a trade counter site actively send people away at the times you're genuinely open.
Yes, we'd build a clear, simple route to that rather than leaving it as a vague "get in touch" with no real process shown.
We build around what a trade buyer actually needs fast: stock, price and hours. A generic agency often defaults to a consumer-style brand site that answers none of those quickly enough.
Areas We Cover
Trade Suppliers & Wholesale we build for, town by town
Every town page below names the trade suppliers and trades we build for locally. If your town isn't listed, get in touch and ask, most of Kent is covered.
Swale
Mid Kent
Kent
West Kent
East Kent
Thanet
Let's Talk
Let's get more trade buyers through the gate
Free consultation, no pressure. Tell us what you do and where you cover, and we'll tell you honestly what your current site is costing you.
