Belfast · The Anti-Agency Web Studio

We build websites that actually work

Built by engineers who came up on financial software — not templates, not account managers. Clean code, prices in the open, and a dashboard that shows you exactly what we're doing.

Belfast-based
Real engineers
Transparent pricing

What We Do

Everything you need to grow

Your digital front door

Websites

Custom-built websites that look great, load fast, and actually convert visitors into customers. No templates, no shortcuts.

  • Custom design
  • Mobile-first
  • SEO optimised
  • Fast loading

Built for your workflow

Custom Software

When off-the-shelf doesn't cut it, we build exactly what you need. Internal tools, integrations, automations — whatever makes your business run smoother.

  • Internal tools
  • API integrations
  • Process automation
  • Scalable architecture

See everything

Client Portal

Every client gets access to their own dashboard. See your analytics, SEO performance, and submit requests directly. No more chasing emails.

  • Real-time analytics
  • SEO tracking
  • Change requests
  • Full transparency

Client Portal

Your dashboard, always on

Every client gets their own portal. See exactly what's happening with your site — no black boxes, no mystery.

acme.plaintextstudio.co.uk

Welcome back

Acme Corp

Visitors

2,847

+12.3%

Page Views

8,234

+8.1%

Avg. Position

4.2

+2 spots

Traffic (Last 30 days)

Recent Activity

Change request completed2h ago
New invoice generated1d ago

Real-time Analytics

See your traffic, page views, and user behavior as it happens

SEO Performance

Track your rankings, clicks, and search impressions

Change Requests

Submit updates directly — no more email chains

Billing & Invoices

View your invoice history and payment status

Every client gets access at yourname.plaintextstudio.co.uk

Pricing

No big invoice up front

Most agencies hide their prices and hit you with a £3,000+ bill before you've seen a thing. We don't. One monthly plan, everything included, cancel after a year.

Website + Portal

£199/month

£0 up front · 12-month term, then monthly

  • Custom-built website
  • Hosting & domain
  • Technical SEO & monthly monitoring
  • Ongoing changes & bug fixes
  • Your client portal (analytics, work log, ROI)
  • Monthly report
Start a Project

Custom Software

Let's talk

Scoped to the problem · no two builds alike

Internal tools, integrations, automations — the kind of software that usually needs a real engineering team. When a website isn't enough, this is the upgrade. Priced honestly once we understand what you need.

Tell Us What You Need

No setup fee. No lock-in tricks. Just the plan above.

About Plain Text Studio

Built by engineers, not salespeople

Our team came up building financial software — the kind where security, uptime, and getting it right aren't optional. That same bar goes into every website we ship.

No account managers. No project coordinators. No outsourcing to the lowest bidder. You work directly with the engineers writing your code — and it's real, custom code, not a template with your logo dropped in.

And because you should see exactly what you're paying for, every client gets a dashboard showing real-time analytics, SEO performance, a log of every change we make, and a direct line to request more.

Fintech

Engineering background

100%

Custom code

Belfast

Based & accountable

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Get Started

Ready to build something?

Tell us about your project. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with a clear plan and honest pricing.

Or email directly: hello@plaintextstudio.co.uk