# Fernside Studio

> Fernside Studio is a UK-based web design and development studio that builds fast, custom websites for small-to-mid-sized businesses. Founded by Liam Orrill, the studio specialises in rapid-turnaround web projects using Astro and Cloudflare, alongside AI consultancy and automation services for SMBs.

Fernside Studio serves founders, consultants, and in-house teams who need high-performance websites without the overhead of large agency retainers. Every site is custom-built from scratch — no templates, no page builders — with a focus on sub-second load times, Lighthouse scores above 95, and full client ownership of content and code.

The studio operates remotely from the UK with fast delivery timelines ranging from 5 days to 5 weeks depending on scope.

## Core Services

- [Launch Sprint](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/launch-sprint): A one-page custom website delivered in 5 days. Includes a strategy and copy session, custom Astro build, hosting, monitoring, and a 14-day bug fix window.
- [Studio Site](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/studio-site): Multi-page SMB websites with 8+ custom sections, delivered in 3-5 weeks. Includes discovery workshop, full design system, custom Astro build, hosting, monitoring, and 15-day support.
- [Fernside CMS](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/cms): A proprietary hosted CMS add-on with custom content modelling, dashboard, and editor roles with 48-hour ticket response.
- [Support Tickets](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/support): On-demand website maintenance with no retainers required and 48-hour typical response time.

## Specialist Services

- [Performance Audits](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/performance-audits): In-depth website performance analysis and optimisation over 7-14 days.
- [Redesigns](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/redesigns): Full website redesigns over 3-5 weeks.
- [AI Consultancy and Automation](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/ai-consultancy): Custom AI workflow audits and automation implementation for SMBs with 1-4 week timelines.
- [PPC Landing Systems](https://fernsidestudio.com/services/ppc-landing-systems): Conversion-focused landing pages for paid advertising campaigns.

## Industries Served

- [Healthcare and Wellness](https://fernsidestudio.com/industries/healthcare): Websites for clinics, travel health providers, and wellness businesses.
- [Professional Services](https://fernsidestudio.com/industries/professional-services): Websites for consultancies, advisors, and service firms.
- [SaaS and Technology](https://fernsidestudio.com/industries/saas): Marketing sites and product pages for software companies.
- [E-commerce](https://fernsidestudio.com/industries/ecommerce): Storefronts and direct-to-consumer brand sites.

## Key Information

- [About Fernside Studio](https://fernsidestudio.com/about): Background on the studio, founder Liam Orrill, and the studio's approach to web design and development.
- [Blog](https://fernsidestudio.com/blog): Articles on web performance, AI automation for SMBs, CMS guidance, and website best practices.
- [Contact](https://fernsidestudio.com/contact): Get in touch via email at liam@fernsidestudio.com or phone at +44 (0)7496 847745, weekdays 9am-5pm UK time.
- [Glossary](https://fernsidestudio.com/glossary): Plain-language explanations of web development terms including Astro, CMS, Core Web Vitals, and more.

## Technology and Approach

Fernside Studio builds all websites using Astro for static-first delivery hosted on Cloudflare Pages at the edge. Sites ship with minimal JavaScript, semantic HTML, structured data for SEO, and progressive enhancement. The result is sub-second page loads, excellent Core Web Vitals, and strong search engine visibility out of the box.

The studio follows a calm, collaborative process: strategy workshops before design, asynchronous updates, and clear handover documentation so clients always own their work.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://fernsidestudio.com/privacy): Data handling and privacy practices.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://fernsidestudio.com/terms): Service terms and conditions.