# Core Media Design > Core Media Design is a web design and online systems studio based in Penrith, Cumbria, UK. We build fast, accessible, search-ready websites, booking workflows, client portals, integrations and custom web builds for small and medium-sized businesses across Cumbria and the Lake District. Core Media Design is run by Sebastian, an independent developer with over 20 years' experience. We work directly with clients - no middlemen - and focus on performance, accessibility (WCAG-informed) and lead generation. The site is a Laravel 12 application with a Vue 3 and Tailwind CSS 4 frontend. ## Core pages - [Home](https://coremediadesign.co.uk): Overview of the studio and what we build for small and medium-sized businesses. - [About](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/about): About Sebastian and the studio's approach to client work. - [What we do](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/what-we-do): Services - customer-facing websites, booking and enquiry workflows, client portals, integrations and internal tools. - [How we work](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/how-we-work): The Core Method - our process from first conversation to launch. - [SEO](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/seo): Search engine optimisation across Cumbria - technical work, content and local search. - [Accessibility](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/accessibility): Our WCAG-informed approach to inclusive web design. - [Testimonials](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/testimonials): Client reviews and feedback. - [FAQ](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/faq): Answers to common questions about timelines, costs and updating existing sites. - [Contact](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/contact): Free consultation and no-obligation quote within one working day. ## Case studies - [Case studies index](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/case-studies): Real projects and results across Cumbria and the Lake District. - [Eden Homeworks](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/case-studies/eden-homeworks): Twelve-service, eight-area website for a Penrith tradesman covering the whole of Cumbria. - [BPW Fire Safety](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/case-studies/bpw-fire-safety): Website redesign for a fire risk assessment and training consultancy in Penrith, serving Cumbria and the North West. ## Blog - [Blog index](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog): Guides and articles on web design, online systems, accessibility and search for small businesses. - [When a Spreadsheet Stops Being Enough](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/when-a-spreadsheet-stops-being-enough): Every growing business hits the point where the spreadsheet holding it together becomes the thing holding it back. Here is how to tell, and what to do. - [What AI Answers Mean for Getting Found Online](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/ai-search-what-it-means-for-cumbrian-businesses): Search results now answer the question before anyone clicks. What that actually changes for a Cumbrian business - and what is worth doing about it. - [When an AI Books the Room](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/ai-booking-agents-lake-district): Google is testing AI that completes hotel bookings on a guest's behalf. What Lake District accommodation owners should do now - and what can safely wait. - [How to Choose a Web Design Company in Cumbria](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/cumbria-web-design-guide): Looking for web design in Cumbria? A practical guide to choosing the right partner - what to look for, the questions to ask, and the red flags to avoid. - [Web Design for Tourism Businesses in the Lake District](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/web-design-tourism-lake-district): Tourism businesses in the Lake District need websites that convert visitors into bookings. Here's what makes a great tourism website - and the mistakes to avoid. - [Accessibility for Small Businesses: Why WCAG Compliance Matters](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/accessibility-for-smbs): WCAG compliance isn't just for big corporations. Learn why web accessibility matters for UK small businesses, what the law requires, and how to get started. - [How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026?](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost): What should you expect to pay for a website in 2026? We break down the real costs - and what actually moves the price. No jargon, no waffle. ## Service areas - [Web design Cumbria](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-cumbria): County-wide web design and online systems from our Penrith base. - [Web design Penrith](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-penrith): Websites for Penrith-based shops, trades, tourism and professional services. - [Web design Carlisle](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-carlisle): Web design for Carlisle businesses, 20 minutes from our Penrith base. - [Web design Kendal](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-kendal): Websites for businesses across the South Lakes. - [Web design Keswick](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-keswick): Tourism-ready, mobile-friendly websites for Keswick businesses. - [Web design Windermere](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-windermere): Websites for Lake District tourism and hospitality in Windermere and Bowness. - [Web design Lake District](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/web-design-lake-district): Web design for tourism, retail and professional services across the Lake District. ## Industries - [Tourism and hospitality](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/industries/tourism-hospitality): Websites, booking flows and integrations for tourism and hospitality businesses in Cumbria and the Lake District. ## Optional - [Privacy policy](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/privacy-policy): How we handle personal data under UK GDPR. - [Sitemap](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/sitemap): Full HTML sitemap of all pages. - [XML sitemap](https://coremediadesign.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for search engines.