Conscientious web design, branding and video. From Leigh-on-Sea to the world.
Bang! Graphics is a web design, development and graphic design studio. Working with clients since 2008, we help keep their businesses online, effective and looking great.
Therapy platform · SaaS
Society of Fine Art Auctioneers
Sports bar · Thailand
Chutney maker · Essex
Estate planning · Kent
Counselling practice · Essex
Skincare · e-commerce
East Midlands
Voiceover artist
Cardiac charity · SouthendTherapy platform · SaaSSociety of Fine Art AuctioneersSports bar · ThailandChutney maker · EssexEstate planning · KentCounselling practice · EssexSkincare · e-commerceEast MidlandsVoiceover artistCardiac charity · SouthendA web design studio in Leigh-on-Sea, trusted well beyond Southend.
Bang! Graphics is based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. From 2008 in Thailand we started helping companies get online. Moving back to the UK, work continued for years, sometimes decades - with the same clients. One moved from Hawaii to Pennsylvania and took us with him.
We choose them as carefully as they choose us.
More about the studioWeb design and branding, up close
See our web design work ›Kuradash
Designed and built from scratch as a working product, not a brochure site. Real-time messaging with a bidirectional live typing preview, end-to-end encryption, GDPR-compliant auto-deletion and downloadable encrypted transcripts - all run from one dashboard, with no client accounts for the counsellor to administer. We host it and maintain it.
Product design · Development · Hosting · Ongoing
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Choppers Sports Bar
The longest relationship on this list, and the busiest. We built the site, we host it, and it gets the new fixtures and posters every week. The same artwork goes to print - a poster a week, plus one-off pieces for whatever is on, from UFC and the Champions League to the AFL, the Tour de France and the Winter Olympics. Signs and menus in between. Around a hundred a year.
Website · Hosting · Weekly updates · Print design · Since 2011
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SOFAA
A public members' directory for the Society of Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers, searchable by name, town or discipline, with a profile page for every member firm. Behind a login, members get events, downloadable resources and an e-learning area with three courses they work through at their own pace, each ending in a certificate. We wrote a WordPress plugin to run member sign-up too. We maintain all of it.
Website · Members' area · E-learning · Maintenance
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Copeland Counselling
A page for every issue she treats, each targeted at her location and surrounding area, and a large blog of resources alongside. Anyone can book a free twenty-minute call straight into her online calendar. Clients log in to complete their forms and book their own sessions, and registration is invite-only - a plugin we wrote emails each person a personal tracked link.
Website · Client portal · Custom plugin · Hosting
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Web design, hosting, branding and video
Everything runs from a studio in Leigh-on-Sea, for clients from close by in Southend to as far away as Australia. Most arrive for one of these services and end up using two or more.
Websites and Web Apps
Web design and development, built around your business - from a brochure site to ecommerce, e-learning and client portals. More about websites ›
Hosting and Maintenance
UK website and email hosting, worldwide CDN, updates, backups and a real person who answers. More about hosting ›
Branding and Identity
Logo and graphic design that works on a shop sign as well as a phone screen - and every file your printer will ask for. More about branding ›
Video and Motion
Video production, explainer animation, promo films, voiceover and editing - script to final cut. More about video ›Launch day is the easy part.
Most websites don't fail at launch. They fail in year two, when the plugins are out of date, the contact form quietly stopped sending, and the person who built it has moved on to the next job.
We've spent eighteen years on the other side of that problem.
In practice that means the updates get done and then checked, the backups sit off site and roll back in a couple of clicks, and when something does break there is one number to ring, one email to contact and a turnaround you can rely on.
That's the whole pitch: we're still here.
I have a conscientious approach and build all projects as if it were for myself but with an invested interest in my clients' success.
Andy LuckmanProject Lead, Bang! Graphics
Web design and branding reviews
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Abi HoweGoogle reviewWe got Andy at Bang! Graphics to create our wedding invites and they are amazing. We weren't very good at giving him ideas - he asked us a set of questions to get an idea of what we wanted, but we weren't completely sure ourselves, so we were quite vague.
Andy didn't have a lot to go on apart from a colour and a couple of images from Google that I liked, yet he managed to create a base for us to go from, which was lovely. Our theme was emerald green and the invites were perfect - not over the top. Andy also helped us out a lot with the wording too. We didn't actually change that much from his first draft as he pretty much nailed it first time!
Andy was incredibly patient and great to work with. We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing help designing something.
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Gareth HallsworthClearFirst Pest Control SolutionsGoogle reviewI can't recommend Andy and Bang! Graphics highly enough. He has helped me with several aspects of my business since start up, including designing my logo and letterhead, as well as creating and managing my website and web hosting.
What I particularly appreciate is how easy he is to deal with. Andy takes the time to understand what I'm looking for, is always happy to make changes or offer advice, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. The finished work has always been professional and exactly what I was hoping for.
It's also great having someone I can rely on for everything from my branding and logo design through to my website and hosting, rather than having to deal with different people for each job.
If you're looking for someone friendly, reliable and genuinely good at what they do, I'd definitely recommend Andy.
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Annalisa HerveChaseway Lane BotanicalsGoogle reviewAndy has been looking after my website for many years, following a recommendation from a colleague of mine, it's the best thing I've done! His devotion to website management is second to none; attention to detail being one of his many qualities.
Whenever he runs his regular security updates, he always tests my website then contacts me to let me know what he's done. When he gently suggested that my old aging website could do with a freshen up, he walked me through the entire process with the patience of a saint. He redesigned it within my budget and has made my new website look amazing. Andy very quickly recognised that I am a bit of a Luddite when it comes to anything computer related and has very kindly been to my house to streamline my emails on my laptop and phone. Whenever I've yelled for help, he's responded within the hour - often fixing the problem at the same time. Looking back through my emails to him, it seems all of my "sent" emails have the words "thank you so much". Do what I did - get Andy to sort your website out, you won't regret it.
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Dave VagrantGoogle reviewIt's great working with Bang! Great communication, great work and always the utmost professionalism.
Ella JenningsGoogle reviewI worked with Andy on a new website build a year or so ago. Not only is he really knowledgeable and good at what he does, he's actually a great person to work with - he made the whole process super easy, communicated well, and put up with all our last-minute changes. Highly recommended!
Read in full ›
Abi HoweGoogle reviewWe got Andy at Bang! Graphics to create our wedding invites and they are amazing. We weren't very good at giving him ideas - he asked us a set of questions to get an idea of what we wanted, but we weren't completely sure ourselves, so we were quite vague.
Andy didn't have a lot to go on apart from a colour and a couple of images from Google that I liked, yet he managed to create a base for us to go from, which was lovely. Our theme was emerald green and the invites were perfect - not over the top. Andy also helped us out a lot with the wording too. We didn't actually change that much from his first draft as he pretty much nailed it first time!
Andy was incredibly patient and great to work with. We would definitely recommend him to anyone needing help designing something.
Read in full ›
Gareth HallsworthClearFirst Pest Control SolutionsGoogle reviewI can't recommend Andy and Bang! Graphics highly enough. He has helped me with several aspects of my business since start up, including designing my logo and letterhead, as well as creating and managing my website and web hosting.
What I particularly appreciate is how easy he is to deal with. Andy takes the time to understand what I'm looking for, is always happy to make changes or offer advice, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. The finished work has always been professional and exactly what I was hoping for.
It's also great having someone I can rely on for everything from my branding and logo design through to my website and hosting, rather than having to deal with different people for each job.
If you're looking for someone friendly, reliable and genuinely good at what they do, I'd definitely recommend Andy.
Read in full ›
Annalisa HerveChaseway Lane BotanicalsGoogle reviewAndy has been looking after my website for many years, following a recommendation from a colleague of mine, it's the best thing I've done! His devotion to website management is second to none; attention to detail being one of his many qualities.
Whenever he runs his regular security updates, he always tests my website then contacts me to let me know what he's done. When he gently suggested that my old aging website could do with a freshen up, he walked me through the entire process with the patience of a saint. He redesigned it within my budget and has made my new website look amazing. Andy very quickly recognised that I am a bit of a Luddite when it comes to anything computer related and has very kindly been to my house to streamline my emails on my laptop and phone. Whenever I've yelled for help, he's responded within the hour - often fixing the problem at the same time. Looking back through my emails to him, it seems all of my "sent" emails have the words "thank you so much". Do what I did - get Andy to sort your website out, you won't regret it.
Read in full ›
Dave VagrantGoogle reviewIt's great working with Bang! Great communication, great work and always the utmost professionalism.
Ella JenningsGoogle reviewI worked with Andy on a new website build a year or so ago. Not only is he really knowledgeable and good at what he does, he's actually a great person to work with - he made the whole process super easy, communicated well, and put up with all our last-minute changes. Highly recommended!
Read in full ›
I have been working with Andy for many years in a technical support capacity. He has always been incredibly helpful when I get into trouble with my computer. He has however recently helped with a new enterprise with a website, logo and general branding assistance along with hosting the whole site for me. I can not be happier and would recommend him to anyone needing such services. Thank you Andy!
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Jeffrey GlennChoppers Sports BarGoogle reviewWorking with Bang Graphics has been an absolute game-changer for Choppers Sports Bar. In the fast-paced hospitality and sports bar industry, having eye-catching, high-quality visual content on tight deadlines is critical - and Bang Graphics delivers every single time.
The shining light of Bang Graphics is their incredible consistency and reliability. Whether we need fast turnarounds on upcoming game-day promotional materials, customised event flyers, digital menus, or ongoing branded assets, we know we can depend on Bang Graphics to hit the mark every time. The quality never dips, communication is always seamless, and they consistently bring creative, sharp concepts to the table that align perfectly with our brand energy. Utilising Andy and Bang Graphics for the past 20 years of operation will attest to how much we value his work.
If you are looking for a graphic designer who combines top-tier creative talent with dependable, professional service, look no further than Bang Graphics - highly recommended by all of us at Choppers Sports Bar!
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Rani ViknarajaAma's Rustic PantryGoogle reviewAndy has been working on several aspects of our chutney business matters and his work has been exemplary! Andy's web design with a logo to our specification and appropriate choice of colors and images is awesome and has been commented on by several family members and friends.
We also have a personalized email which was set up by Andy. Although Andy doesn't usually do designs for labels, he did ours and in fact the company that printed the labels were very impressed with the design! Andy went a step further and designed our business cards and compliment slips to make a lasting impression. We will recommend Andy/Bang Graphics with absolutely no hesitation!
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Helen CarlessThe Society Of Fine Art Auctioneers and ValuersGoogle reviewAndy re-designed our Society's website. On time and on budget. From the beginning he was meticulous in making sure he had understood the brief.
He offered very sensible advice and was able to talk in "layman's language". He is very patient! We had to overcome some issues with the integration of two sites which meant some extra hurdles and Andy took the time to make sure he had found the correct solution. He is a perfectionist but if something is going to overrun the budget he is scrupulous about referring back before he incurs extra expense. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
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Doozer McDoozeGoogle reviewBrilliant service, real attention to detail, and someone who actually cares. Nothing gets missed and you never feel like just another ticket. Highly recommended.
I have been working with Andy for many years in a technical support capacity. He has always been incredibly helpful when I get into trouble with my computer. He has however recently helped with a new enterprise with a website, logo and general branding assistance along with hosting the whole site for me. I can not be happier and would recommend him to anyone needing such services. Thank you Andy!
Read in full ›
Jeffrey GlennChoppers Sports BarGoogle reviewWorking with Bang Graphics has been an absolute game-changer for Choppers Sports Bar. In the fast-paced hospitality and sports bar industry, having eye-catching, high-quality visual content on tight deadlines is critical - and Bang Graphics delivers every single time.
The shining light of Bang Graphics is their incredible consistency and reliability. Whether we need fast turnarounds on upcoming game-day promotional materials, customised event flyers, digital menus, or ongoing branded assets, we know we can depend on Bang Graphics to hit the mark every time. The quality never dips, communication is always seamless, and they consistently bring creative, sharp concepts to the table that align perfectly with our brand energy. Utilising Andy and Bang Graphics for the past 20 years of operation will attest to how much we value his work.
If you are looking for a graphic designer who combines top-tier creative talent with dependable, professional service, look no further than Bang Graphics - highly recommended by all of us at Choppers Sports Bar!
Read in full ›
Rani ViknarajaAma's Rustic PantryGoogle reviewAndy has been working on several aspects of our chutney business matters and his work has been exemplary! Andy's web design with a logo to our specification and appropriate choice of colors and images is awesome and has been commented on by several family members and friends.
We also have a personalized email which was set up by Andy. Although Andy doesn't usually do designs for labels, he did ours and in fact the company that printed the labels were very impressed with the design! Andy went a step further and designed our business cards and compliment slips to make a lasting impression. We will recommend Andy/Bang Graphics with absolutely no hesitation!
Read in full ›
Helen CarlessThe Society Of Fine Art Auctioneers and ValuersGoogle reviewAndy re-designed our Society's website. On time and on budget. From the beginning he was meticulous in making sure he had understood the brief.
He offered very sensible advice and was able to talk in "layman's language". He is very patient! We had to overcome some issues with the integration of two sites which meant some extra hurdles and Andy took the time to make sure he had found the correct solution. He is a perfectionist but if something is going to overrun the budget he is scrupulous about referring back before he incurs extra expense. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him.
Read in full ›
Doozer McDoozeGoogle reviewBrilliant service, real attention to detail, and someone who actually cares. Nothing gets missed and you never feel like just another ticket. Highly recommended.
FAQs
How much does a website cost?
It depends entirely on what it has to do - which is why the first question is never "how many pages" but "what's the job". More importantly we will ask, "what does success in this build look like for you?". The website needs to solve a problem, not just be a pretty online front of house. Most builds land between £2,500 and £6,000 - a single landing page is less, a members' area or a shop may be more. You get a fixed price before anything starts; half up front is requested to begin work.
How long does a website take?
We usually ask for four to eight weeks after we have received all content. The build is rarely what decides how long it takes - the words and pictures coming back from the client are often what slows a project. If you are ready to go, the time scale can be potentially shorter than four-eight weeks. A project outline would allow us to know what is involved and how long it may take. In any case, we will make every effort to deliver as quickly as possible.
I already have a site. Can you work with that?
Usually, yes. Sometimes the honest answer is that rebuilding may cost less than repairing, and if that's the case we'll say so rather than quietly billing for both. If you just want a new web host, we can move your website and email over at no additional cost and either give you hosting access or manage it for you.
Do you only work with businesses in Essex?
No. We are in Leigh-on-Sea, and if you are nearby the first conversation can happen over a coffee - but the client list runs from the Essex coast to Thailand, Australia and the United States. Most of our longest-standing clients have never needed to be in the same room. In the age of remote working and the world feeling more connected than ever, we are delighted to work with people and companies from all countries.
What will it cost me after launch?
You will be made aware of all ongoing costs before the build starts so that you can make an informed decision on the type of build and the maintenance going forwards. The build price is fixed before work starts, and it covers the build. Aftercare may well be important and will be discussed so that nothing comes as a surprise. After that there are a few things that can carry a cost, and you choose which of them you want. Website hosting is £240 a year. That covers SSL, Daily Timeline Backups, malware scans, server maintenance, five mailboxes and the worldwide CDN. Extra mailboxes are £5 a month each. Maintenance is charged per update rather than per month - £40 on the live site, £90 on a staging copy, £120 for a complex build that needs a fair amount of testing. How often you want one is your call. Content changes are yours to make for nothing, or ours to make for a fee. We are on hand free for the first 30 days after launch; after that, help with something that has gone wrong is at our hourly rate. Search engine optimisation, Google Business Profile work and preparing a site for AI search are services in their own right and are priced for the job. Moving an existing site and its email over to us is free.
When and how do I pay?
Before we start a project we will provide a contract and deposit invoice, which will be 50% of the total fee. A set of milestones will be sent to you and if we meet them without slow down from your side or ours ... the project will complete on time. Before the site goes live, final payment is requested to mark the end of the work and formal relinquishment of the files. This applies to web, graphics and video. For hosting services, this is asked for upfront for the coming year.
What if I do not like the design?
We will have spent time on finding out what you like and what you like less to ensure that the design being made ticks the appropriate boxes. Namely, sticking to the agreed colour palette, your preferred style and is laid out in a way that has your key outcome in mind. That may be sales, enquiries or newsletter signups. If we haven't managed to hit the mark with the design after all of the above has been based on your initial requirements, we will speak again about what you feel is missing or needs changing. We can then adapt what has been made.
How much is hosting?
Tiered pricing is not something we offer for web hosting. We provide the best we can for one price. £240 a year for a website. Sites with advanced functionality may need quoting separately, due to the extra work involved.
Do branding and web work together?
Yes - when the same studio draws the brand and builds the site, everything matches from the first day, with no round of file-swapping between suppliers.
How much does a video cost?
The cost of corporate video or explainer animations can vary depending on the length, filming environment, shots required (drone, for example) and the number of days’ shooting required. Typically the range is £1,200 - £5,000. If you would like a more detailed quote, please do reach out and we can learn more about your project and gain the ability to give a more educated price for you.
Not sure exactly what you need?
That's what the call is for. Thirty minutes on Google Meet. We can find out about your project and what success actually needs to look like for you. Anyone can make a website these days, not everyone can produce something with results in mind.
The call is with Andy, the person
who will primarily be working on your project.
