# BARE

> BARE is a Somerset creative studio building brands and websites that mean something. Branding, web design, SEO and socials from one small team.

Website: https://www.barecreative.co.uk/

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/): BARE is a Somerset creative studio building brands and websites that mean something. Branding, web design, SEO and socials from one small team.
- [About](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/about/): BARE is a creative studio near Bath, run by husband and wife Jack and Carly. Brand, design and web builds on our own CMS, with support clients actually rate.
- [What We Do](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/): Branding, web design, development on our own CMS, custom web apps, SEO and GEO, socials and care plans. Six services from one studio near Bath, Somerset.
- [Web Design](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/web-design/): Website design from a Somerset studio. UX, UI and design systems for websites, web apps and customer platforms, by a designer with twenty years at the desk.
- [Web Dev](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/web-development/): Hand-coded websites, custom platforms and web apps from a Somerset studio, all built on our own CMS. No page builders and no plugin bloat.
- [Branding](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/branding/): Brand identity from a Somerset studio. Logos, visual identity, guidelines and tone of voice, built from strategy by a designer with twenty years in the trade.
- [Seo Geo](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/seo-geo/): SEO and GEO from a Somerset studio. Technical SEO, local search, content and the work that gets your business cited by AI engines, reported plainly every month.
- [Socials](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/socials/): Social media managed by a Somerset studio. Content, campaigns and community, designed and written in your brand voice, delivered every month.
- [Care Plans](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/care-plans/): Website care plans from a Somerset studio. Hosting and support for sites on our own CMS, handled by the people who built it, so nothing quietly breaks.
- [Marketing](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/marketing/): Marketing from a Somerset studio. SEO and GEO to get you found, social media to keep you remembered, and the design and copy to back both up.
- [Websites](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/what-we-do/websites/): Bespoke websites built by a Somerset studio on our own CMS. Brochure sites, online shops and custom builds, easy to update and cared for after launch.
- [Sectors](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/): Branding, websites and marketing for accountants, aesthetics clinics, dentists, law firms, recruiters and trades. Sector knowledge built in from day one.
- [Accountants](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/accountants/): Branding, websites and marketing for accountancy firms. Look as reliable as your work, get found for the right searches and turn referrals into clients.
- [Aesthetics](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/aesthetics/): Branding, websites and marketing for aesthetics and skin clinics. Look as premium as your treatments and build trust before the consultation.
- [Dental](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/dental/): Branding, websites and marketing for dental practices. Attract more private patients, calm nervous ones and get found for the treatments you offer.
- [Law](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/law/): Branding, websites and marketing for solicitors and law firms. Serious design, plain English and practice area pages that win instructions.
- [Recruitment](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/recruitment/): Branding, websites and marketing for recruitment agencies. Stand out from every agency that claims to be different, with clients and candidates alike.
- [Trades](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/sectors/trades/): Branding, websites and marketing for builders, electricians, plumbers and landscapers. Look established, show your work and win better jobs.
- [Web Design Bath](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/web-design-bath/): Web design in Bath from BARE, a husband and wife studio based just outside the city. Bespoke websites on our own CMS, built around your budget.
- [Web Design Bristol](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/web-design-bristol/): Web design for Bristol businesses from BARE, a Somerset studio under an hour away. Bespoke sites on our own CMS with monthly payment plans available.
- [Work](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/): Brands, websites and online shops built by BARE. Eight recent projects across hospitality, food and drink, recruitment, architecture and professional services.
- [Emesen](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/emesen/): Brand identity and website for Emesen, project and cost management consultants in Bristol and Cardiff. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Hart](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/hart/): Brand identity and website for Hart, an architecture practice working across residential and commercial projects. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Lyme](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/lyme/): Brand identity and online shop for Lyme, a family fishmonger selling sustainably caught seafood. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Meowam](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/meowam/): Brand identity and online shop for Meowam, makers of organic, vet-approved cat treats. A BARE Creative case study in brand and ecommerce design.
- [Newmans](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/newmans/): Brand identity and online shop for Newmans, a family butcher selling organically sourced produce from local farms. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Northwood](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/northwood/): Brand identity and website for Northwood, a boutique hotel and spa built for luxury escapes. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Pow](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/pow/): Brand identity and website for The Prince of Waterloo, a 16th century country pub with rooms. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Smile](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/work/smile/): Brand identity and website for Smile Digital Talent, recruitment specialists for the creative and tech sectors. A BARE Creative case study.
- [Blog](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/): News and articles from BARE Creative on branding, web design, SEO and marketing. Practical thinking for businesses that want to stand out.
- [Contact](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/contact/): Talk to BARE Creative. Call 01761 880 122, email hello@barecreative.co.uk or send the form. Based in Somerset, working with clients everywhere.
- [Support](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/support/): Support guides for BARE clients, covering DNS records, email setup and your account, plus how to reach us if you need a hand with anything else.

## Blog

- [Local SEO in Somerset: how to get found in Bath and Bristol](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/local-seo-in-somerset-how-to-get-found-in-bath-and-bristol/): Practical local SEO for Somerset businesses: get found in Bath and Bristol with a proper Google Business Profile, real reviews, citations and honest timelines.
- [Why we built our own CMS (and what it means for your website)](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/why-we-built-our-own-cms-and-what-it-means-for-your-website/): Custom CMS vs WordPress: why our studio built its own CMS, what that means for speed, security and support, and the honest trade-offs, answered properly.
- [Websites for dental practices: patients, not just visitors](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/websites-for-dental-practices-patients-not-just-visitors/): Dental practice website design that turns anxious visitors into booked patients: tasteful galleries, human team pages, honest pricing and real trust signals.
- [AI SEO checklist: 12 fixes that make your site readable to AI](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/ai-seo-checklist-12-fixes-that-make-your-site-readable-to-ai/): An AI SEO checklist for small businesses: 12 practical fixes that make your site readable to ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI, each rated by difficulty.
- [Wix vs a professional website: an honest comparison](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/wix-vs-a-professional-website-an-honest-comparison/): Wix vs a web designer: an honest comparison of cost, ownership, speed, SEO and support: where Wix genuinely wins, and where you will hit the ceiling.
- [Websites for tradespeople: turn searches into booked jobs](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/websites-for-tradespeople-turn-searches-into-booked-jobs/): A website for tradesmen should turn searches into booked jobs. Real job photos, reviews, service-area pages and click-to-call: here's what actually works.
- [llms.txt: the tiny file that helps AI understand your website](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/llmstxt-the-tiny-file-that-helps-ai-understand-your-website/): llms.txt explained: what the tiny file does, what goes in it, a full example for a small business, how it works with robots.txt and schema, and honest caveats.
- [What website care plans include (and why sites quietly break without one)](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/what-website-care-plans-include-and-why-sites-quietly-break-without-one/): What a website care plan includes, what quietly breaks on unmaintained sites, honest pricing guidance, and the questions to ask any provider before you sign.
- [Websites for accountants: what actually wins clients](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/websites-for-accountants-what-actually-wins-clients/): What actually wins clients on a website for accountants: the pages that matter, fees and trust signals, and the local SEO basics every UK practice needs.
- [Does ChatGPT recommend your business? Here's how to check](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-business-heres-how-to-check/): Does ChatGPT recommend your business? The exact prompts to check what AI says about you, how to read the results, and five reasons AI gets businesses wrong.
- [How to choose a web design agency without getting burned](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-choose-web-design-agency/): How to choose a web design agency without getting burned: the questions that reveal quality, the red flags to walk away from, and what fair pricing looks like.
- [Signs you've outgrown your DIY website (and what to do next)](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/signs-youve-outgrown-your-diy-website-and-what-to-do-next/): Outgrown your Wix website? Seven honest signs your DIY site is holding the business back, what to do next, and what a proper rebuild really costs in the UK.
- [What is GEO? Generative Engine Optimisation explained for small businesses](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/what-is-geo-generative-engine-optimisation-explained-for-small-businesses/): What is GEO? A plain-English guide to Generative Engine Optimisation for small businesses: how AI assistants pick who to mention, how it differs from SEO.
- [Common Mistakes to Avoid When Launching Your New Brand](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-launching-your-new-brand/): Around 20% of new businesses fail in year one due to branding mistakes. Learn which pitfalls sink launches and how to avoid them from day one.
- [How often do small businesses actually post on social media and how often should they?](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/how-often-do-small-businesses-actually-post-on-social-media-and-how-often-should-they/): What the data says about posting frequency for small businesses: how often is enough, when quality beats quantity, and a schedule you can actually keep.
- [How to Effectively Improve Your Marketing Presence as a Small Business Owner](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-effectively-improve-your-marketing-presence-as-a-small-business-owner/): Most small businesses don't know what marketing actually is anymore. Here's how to effectively improve your marketing presence without hiring three different...
- [Do I need a marketing agency or can I do it myself?](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/do-i-need-a-marketing-agency-or-can-i-do-it-myself/): When to hire a marketing agency, when to do it yourself, and why the real answer for most small businesses is neither.
- [How people search in Google has changed, now AI does the searching for you](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/how-people-search-in-google-has-changed-now-ai-does-the-searching-for-you/): Google search has changed. AI Overviews and ChatGPT answer questions before you click. What that means for your website, your content, and your SEO in 2026.
- [Logo Design vs Visual Identity: Clear Differences, Strategic Roles and Practical Guidance](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/logo-design-vs-visual-identity-clear-differences-strategic-roles-and-practical-guidance/): If you want consistent recognition and meaningful connection, prioritise a cohesive visual identity that uses a logo as one expressive element within a large...
- [Web Design Agency Costs: A Complete Breakdown for UK Businesses in 2026](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/web-design-agency-costs-a-complete-breakdown-for-uk-businesses-in-2026/): Real 2026 numbers from a Somerset studio: what UK web design actually costs, what changes the price, and the traps that make quotes balloon.
- [Brand Design Somerset: Essential Guide to Building a Strong Visual Identity for Your Business](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/brand-design-somerset-essential-guide-to-building-a-strong-visual-identity-for-your-business/): Somerset businesses face increasing competition in today's marketplace, making professional brand design more critical than ever.
- [How to Choose a Name for Your Brand: Step-by-Step UK Guide](https://www.barecreative.co.uk/blog/news/how-to-choose-a-name-for-your-brand-step-by-step-uk-guide/): Choosing a brand name often feels overwhelming, but it doesn't need to take weeks of agonising deliberation.

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