Overview We are a specialist criminal defence law firm seeking an experienced web designer/developer to build a modern, professional, and SEO-optimised website of around 50 pages. The site will showcase our services, experience, and legal expertise, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, trust, and conversion (encouraging clients to call or request representation). Firm Background We are a team of criminal defence solicitors representing clients across police stations, magistrates’ courts, and Crown Court. We handle a wide range of offences, including serious crime, fraud, and enlistment offences. Our goal is to make the website both informative and reassuring to clients in urgent or stressful situations. ⸻ Objectives • Establish a strong online presence and convey professionalism and expertise. • Provide clear information about legal services and solicitor representation. • Make it easy for clients to contact us 24/7 (via phone, contact forms, or emergency call buttons). • Improve local SEO visibility for criminal defence and legal aid searches. • Showcase our lawyers, case results, client testimonials, and accreditations. ⸻ Scope of Work 1. Website Structure (Approx. 50 Pages) Key pages: • Home • About Us • Meet the Team • Areas of Practice (each with a dedicated page, e.g. Assault, Drug Offences, Sexual Offences, Fraud, Murder, Public Order, Motoring, Enlistment Offences, etc.) • Legal Aid Information • 24/7 Police Station Representation • Crown Court Defence • Appeals & Sentencing • FAQ • Blog / Legal Insights (with CMS for ongoing updates) • Contact Us • Emergency Call Page / Sticky Contact Button • Privacy Policy & Terms • Careers / Join Our Team (We’ll provide written content or collaborate with you to structure it.) ⸻ 2. Design & Branding • Professional, clean, and trust-focused design (modern law firm look — e.g. dark navy, gold, and white colour scheme). • Consistent with legal credibility — use high-quality imagery, icons, and typography. • Mobile-responsive and fully optimized for all devices. • Integration of photos of our team, office, and legal work environment. • Option for future multi-location pages (e.g., “Criminal Defence Solicitors in Birmingham / Manchester / London”). ⸻ 3. Functionality • WordPress (preferred) or other easy-to-manage CMS. • Secure contact forms with spam protection. • Click-to-call buttons for mobile visitors. • Integrated Google Maps & Directions. • Blog with category and tagging system. • SEO-optimised structure and meta tagging. • Fast loading speed and secure HTTPS setup. • Integration with Google Analytics and Search Console. • Optional: Chatbot or WhatsApp integration for urgent inquiries. ⸻ 4. SEO & Copy Integration • Basic on-page SEO setup (titles, meta descriptions, schema). • Clear URL structure. • Assistance with keyword optimisation for “criminal defence solicitors”, “legal aid solicitors”, etc. • Content upload and formatting for all pages (content provided). ⸻ 5. Deliverables • Fully functional live website (desktop + mobile). • Admin login and CMS access for future edits. • Documentation on how to edit pages and blog posts. • 2–3 design revisions before launch. • 1–2 months of post-launch support (bug fixes or minor adjustments). ⸻ Timeline • Initial concepts: 1–2 weeks • Full development & content integration: 4–6 weeks • Testing & go-live: within 8 weeks total ⸻ Budget Please provide: • A fixed price quote for full delivery (design + build + SEO setup). • Examples of previous law firm or professional services websites. • Estimated completion timeframe. ⸻ To Apply Please include: • Your portfolio (preferably law firm or corporate-style websites). • A short description of how you’d approach the project. • Your preferred tech stack (e.g., WordPress + Elementor / Webflow / custom).