About Us
We build websites that work as hard as you do—fast, secure, and designed to bring in real customers.
Our key PRINCIPLES
How We Build Websites That Actually Bring In Customers
#1
Clarity Over Creativity
Beautiful design means nothing if visitors can’t figure out what you do in three seconds. We build websites that communicate clearly, convert effectively, and make it ridiculously easy for customers to contact you.
#2
Speed and Security, Non-Negotiable
A slow, insecure website loses customers before they even see your content. Every site we build is optimised for lightning-fast performance and secured with SSL from day one. Because your website should build trust, not trigger security warnings.
#3
Websites That Grow with You
Static websites die slowly. We include fresh content, ongoing optimisation, and continuous improvement in every subscription—so your website gets more effective over time, not less.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real businesses, real results, real feedback from clients who’ve seen what a properly managed website can do
Finally, a website that actually brings in work..!
We were getting maybe two or three enquiries a month from our old site. Six months with Hot Black Media and we’re up to ten or twelve. The difference is night and day. And I never have to worry about updates or security—it’s just handled.
Paul Ford
SkylineUAV
Who We Work With
Our Focus
We’re based in Middlesbrough, but we’ve worked with clients across the UK, Europe, and beyond—from local tradespeople and independent retailers to professional services and growing online businesses.
What they all have in common: they’re brilliant at what they do, but they don’t have time to babysit a website. They need it handled properly by people who actually know what they’re doing.
That’s where we come in.
Team
Our Team
Tom Simpson
CEO/Founder
Lucy Roberts
Web Development Lead
Andy Bretton
FUll Stack Web Developer
Free Website Performance Audit
We’ll analyse your site’s speed, security, SEO performance, and conversion potential—and send you a detailed report showing exactly where you’re losing customers and how to fix it.
No obligation. No sales pressure. Just honest, actionable feedback from people who do this every day.
