
Paul Newbery
ABOUT
A personal, steady way of working
I’m Paul, based in Totnes, and I run South Devon Web Design.
I work with small businesses, sole traders, and community organisations who want their website to be looked after properly — not just built and forgotten.
I don’t run an agency, and I don’t outsource the work. When you get in touch, you’re dealing with the same person who designs your website, maintains it, and helps keep it running smoothly over time.
How I approach web work
I’ve been working with websites for a long time, in different contexts — from large organisations to small, local businesses. What I’ve learned is that most people don’t want complexity or constant change. They want something dependable.
That’s shaped how I work now.
I focus on:
clear structure
calm decision-making
building things to last
and taking responsibility for ongoing care
Rather than chasing trends or quick wins, I aim to make things that still make sense a few years down the line.
Why that matters
A website isn’t finished the day it goes live.
It needs:
updates
attention
occasional changes
someone keeping an eye on it
That’s why a lot of my work centres around ongoing care and support. Most of my clients stay with me for years, not months — because continuity matters.
Outside of work
When I’m not working on websites, I spend a lot of time outdoors around Devon — walking, photographing, and paying attention to place and pace. That slower way of looking at things feeds back into how I work: fewer assumptions, more care, less noise.
It’s not about doing less — it’s about doing things properly.
If you’d like to talk
If you’re looking for a steady, hands-on approach — and someone you can come back to when things need changing — feel free to get in touch.
I’m always happy to talk things through and let you know honestly whether I can help.