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Trust and verification

Who this is for

This page is for business owners comparing Crawford Software Works with local web designers, freelancers and agencies.

It is a good fit for people who want to know who is behind the work before asking for a quote.

Crawford Software Works is operated by Andrew Crawford and is based in Central Scotland. The site should be assessed using the portfolio, reviews, testimonials, clear pricing guidance and direct project discussion.

Developer-led, not an agency package

Written and maintained by Andrew Crawford

Crawford Software Works is a developer-led business based in Central Scotland. Andrew Crawford works directly on websites, WordPress builds, PHP/MySQL systems, admin panels, dashboards, databases and workflow tools.

The aim is to give small businesses a proper online presence from around £500 when the brief is compact, while still supporting larger custom builds when the project needs more technical depth.

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What can be included

Website, WordPress and custom build options

Each project is scoped around the business need. A compact small-business website can stay affordable, while more advanced tools can be added when there is a clear reason.

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direct developer-led delivery

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

portfolio and case-study examples

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

Google reviews where available

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

client testimonials

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

clear pricing starting points

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

public contact route

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

Central Scotland business identity

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

maintenance and support options

Planned in plain English, built around the customer journey and kept maintainable after launch.

Pricing position

Affordable small websites, with room to grow

Small-business websites can start from around £500 when the scope is compact and clear. WordPress is often a sensible lower-cost option for service pages, blogs, galleries and simple editing.

Clean custom websites and PHP/MySQL systems usually start higher because they include more planning, coding, testing and future flexibility. Larger builds can be staged so the business is not forced into everything at once.

Not a generic agency package

Direct developer-led work

Crawford Software Works is not trying to be a full-service marketing agency. The strength is practical web design, WordPress, PHP/MySQL development, databases, dashboards, admin panels, booking/enquiry flows and automation.

That makes it suitable for small business websites and for more technical custom jobs where the website needs to become a working business tool.

Questions

Common questions

Is Crawford Software Works an agency?

No. It is developer-led rather than a traditional agency. The work is positioned around direct technical delivery, small-business websites and practical PHP/MySQL systems.

Where can I check proof of work?

Start with the portfolio, case studies, testimonials, Google reviews where available and direct contact. External profiles such as Google Business Profile, LinkedIn or business directories can also support verification when published.

Want a website that fits the business rather than a generic package?

Send a short brief and Crawford Software Works can suggest whether a small WordPress site, clean custom build or staged PHP/MySQL tool is the right fit.

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Trust and verification

Clear proof without pretending to be bigger than the business is

Crawford Software Works is a sole-trader business, not a large agency or limited company. The trust position is based on direct developer contact, practical portfolio examples, visible Google reviews where available, written scope, clear pricing guidance and honest explanations of what can and cannot be shown publicly.

Some projects involve private admin panels, databases, dashboards or internal tools, so client names, screenshots, figures or access details may be limited. Where that applies, case studies should explain the challenge, the type of work completed and the practical outcome without exposing private client information.

For pricing transparency, small websites can start from around £500 when the brief is compact and clear. WordPress websites commonly sit around £500–£2,000 depending on pages and features. Clean custom builds, PHP/MySQL systems and more advanced admin tools usually start from around £2,000 depending on scope.