Hey, I’m Louise!

A (sometimes) purple-haired, tattooed web designer for small businesses in the UK (and beyond).

I build custom websites using WordPress, Wix and Squarespace for people who want something that looks amazing, works as it should, and doesn’t make you want to scream (or set your laptop on fire) every time you log in.

I’m completely self-taught, which means you’re getting someone who’s spent years doing things the hard way — breaking stuff on purpose (and fixing it), digging into the messy bits and figuring out how to make websites that look good and work for your business.

I had Little Nerd Web Design build my website and I couldn't be happier!! I highly recommend using her services. Not only did Louise build my website, but she walked me through every step of the way on updating the site after it was completed. Professional, patient and willing to go the extra mile to make sure your website is functional and up to your standards. 10/10 would hire again!! Thanks, Louise!!!
David Janz - AKA Entertainment Group
Louise (me!) - The Nerd behind Little Nerd Web Design - small business web designer

From goth shop chaos to custom sites that work

Little Nerd Web Design wasn’t something I launched on a whim. It’s the result of years of learning by doing. Figuring out what works, what doesn’t and how to build websites people actually use.

Now, that experience goes into every custom site I create for clients who want more than just a pretty homepage.

Before this became a business, I was running an online shop selling gothic and fantasy home décor, jewellery and all things spooky. It ran on ZenCart (kind of a big deal back in 2010). It was open-source, feature-packed and surprisingly powerful, as long as you didn’t mind wrestling with code that looked like it hadn’t been touched since dial-up.

The default setup?

Ugly as sin.

The backend?

Felt like it actively hated you.

But once I started digging into the code, I realised I could tear it apart, customise every inch and make it work.

That’s when it clicked: Building the site was way more rewarding than running the shop.

And that gritty, hands-on experience?

It’s what helps me build sites that look good and work hard.

Websites that don’t suck. Built for actual humans.

These days, I build custom websites that are:

  • Built properly (none of that half-finished template mess)
  • Easy to update (even if tech makes your eye twitch)
  • Fast, on-brand, and full of personality
Louise was FANTASTIC and QUICK to work with! I was having trouble setting up a portion of my website and Louise knocked it out within minutes.
Ashlyn Needham - Expert Interior Design & Renovations Writer

Whether you’re a tattooist, a life coach, a musician, a VA, a reiki healer or a small business that wants a website that doesn’t suck — I’ve got you.

Got a site that’s hanging on by a thread?

I do website reviews too and I’ve got care plans to keep things running smoothly after launch.

I’ll build the site. You run the business.