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Introduce
Carlisle · Cumbria
Web design in Cumbria,
forged in the north.
Ashraven is a web design and SEO agency based in Carlisle, on the edge of the borderlands. We design, build, host and look after websites for small businesses across Cumbria and beyond that want to be found and remembered.
Common website problems
Sound familiar?
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Not showing on Google
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Slow on mobile
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Not bringing in enquiries
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Hard to update
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Looking out of date
If any of these sound like your website, you're not alone. Most can be fixed without starting again. Get in touch and we'll talk through what's holding it back.
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About us
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Thought & memory
Independent · local · hands-on
In the old tales, Odin's ravens flew out each morning and came back with everything worth knowing. We take the same approach: we learn how your business works and who your customers are, then build a website that helps the right people find you.
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Services
What we do
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Web design
Bespoke, fast, mobile-first sites built around what your customers need to do.
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SEO
Local and technical SEO, link building, citations and AI search optimisation (GEO).
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Keyword research
One-off research into what your customers search for, with a clear plan you can act on yourself.
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Hosting & email
UK-based managed hosting with SSL, backups and monitoring handled for you.
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Maintenance
Updates, security patches and small changes each month, on a simple plan.
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Migration
Safe moves to a new host or platform, including Wix and Squarespace, without losing rankings or email.
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Recent work
Final Journey Funerals
Independent funeral directors, Carlisle
Web design · SEO · Hosting & email · Migration
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Launched autumn 2026
Google Lighthouse · mobile, before and after
Performance
Was 30
Accessibility
Was 83
Best practices
Was 69
SEO
Was 75
finaljourneyfunerals.co.uk
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FAQ
Questions asked
The things people usually want to know before we start. Anything else, just ask.
How much does a website cost?
Most small business sites fall between £895 and £5,000 depending on pages and features. We give a fixed quote after a free call.
How long does it take?
Typically four to eight weeks from kick-off to launch.
Do you only work with Cumbrian businesses?
We're based in Carlisle and love working locally, but we take on clients across the UK.
Can you take over my existing site?
Yes. We can move it to our hosting and look after it on a maintenance plan, or rebuild it if needed.
Do I need all your services?
No. You can pick just what you need, whether that's a new website, SEO, hosting or maintenance. Many clients combine web design, SEO, hosting and maintenance so we look after everything in one place, and SEO works best when it's built into the site from the start.
What happens after my site launches?
We stay on hand. Hosting and maintenance plans keep it secure and up to date, and SEO work helps it keep growing.
Will I be able to update it myself?
Yes. Every site comes with an easy editor and a short walkthrough, so text, images, blog posts and pages are simple to manage. Some layout or design changes need custom CSS and a bit of technical know-how, so we're happy to handle those for you.
How do we get started?
Contact us. We'll talk through your goals, then send a clear proposal and fixed quote.
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Blog
From the blog
SEO · 13 Nov 2026
JavaScript frameworks vs WordPress: which is right for your business?
React, Next.js and their cousins power some of the fastest sites on the web. WordPress runs a huge share of everything else. Here's how to choose between them for a small business website.
Read the article →
Areas we cover
Based in Carlisle, we offer web design and SEO to businesses across Cumbria and the borders. We also work with clients further afield across the UK, by video call and email.
Carlisle
Penrith
Keswick
Cockermouth
Workington
Whitehaven
Kendal
Brampton
Wigton
Ulverston
Barrow-in-Furness
Dumfries
ᚱ And further afield across the UK
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Send the raven.
Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch to talk it through.