Grumpy Monkey
A late night bar that trades on neon and noise, so the site does too. Weekly events, menus and table bookings, loud on purpose and still quick on a phone.
Websites
Design-led websites without the agency headaches. No surprise fees, no week-long waits for simple changes. Just a designer with two decades of experience, building sites that actually work.
Selected work
What I build
Web Design
Bespoke websites built around your business, not a template. Most developers build functional sites; I build beautiful ones, with a graphic designer’s eye and no agency runaround.
Custom designMobile-firstBuilt to convertSEO foundations
Get started Web Apps
More than just websites. I build functional web applications with the features your business needs, from content management to bespoke tools that solve a real operational problem.
Custom web appsCMS integrationInteractive featuresPerformance-first
Get started Hosting & Domains
I handle the technical side so you do not have to. Domain registration, hosting setup, SSL certificates, and ongoing maintenance all taken care of.
Domain registrationFast, secure hostingSSL certificatesOngoing support
Get started Content Management
Send a change over and I will handle it, usually the same day. Everyday updates are always included, no sneaky invoices, or I can build you a CMS to do it yourself.
Quick turnaround updatesOptional CMSNo lock-inFull control
Get started Pricing
Starter
A single-page site that makes you look as good online as you are in person.
£ 49 /mo
12-month commitment
Then £29/mo
- Custom single-page design
- Mobile-first & responsive
- SEO foundations
- Hosting & SSL included
- Ongoing support
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Business
A multi-page site with contact forms and your Google listing connected.
£ 79 /mo
12-month commitment
Then £49/mo
- Up to 5 custom pages
- Contact forms
- Google Business integration
- Everything in Starter
- Priority support
Professional
Larger sites with CMS, advanced integrations, and room to grow.
£ 149 /mo
12-month commitment
Then £99/mo
- Up to 15 custom pages
- CMS integration
- Advanced integrations
- Everything in Business
- Dedicated support
Got a larger project in mind? Need e-commerce, custom features, or something more ambitious? Get in touch for a custom quote.
All plans include hosting, SSL, domain setup, and ongoing support. Monthly pricing spreads your build cost over 12 months. Pay upfront to start at the lower retainer rate immediately. Day-to-day updates like text changes, image swaps, and menu updates are always included. Larger changes may be quoted separately depending on complexity.
How I work
Discovery
A proper conversation about your business, your brand, and your goals. Face to face if you are local, video call if not.
Design
Layouts crafted with the mind of a graphic designer and the eye of a photographer. Every element is intentional.
Build
Clean, fast, accessible code built for performance and SEO from the ground up.
Launch
Domain, hosting, SSL, testing. I handle every detail of deployment.
Support
I do not disappear after launch. Ongoing updates and maintenance included.
Common questions
What is Kombu?
Kombu is a one-person creative studio in Southampton run by Ryan Stanikk, covering web design, graphic design, commercial photography and marketing. The name comes from kombu kelp, the quiet ingredient that makes everything around it better: one person handling the whole stack so it all pulls in the same direction.
How much does a website cost?
Starter sites are £49 per month or £199 to build, Business sites £79 per month or £299, and Professional sites £149 per month or £499. Every plan includes hosting, SSL, domain setup and ongoing support, with no hidden fees. After the 12-month term, monthly plans drop to a lower retainer.
How long does it take to build a website?
Most projects are measured in days and weeks rather than weeks and months. A single-page site is often ready in one to two weeks, while larger multi-page or custom builds take longer. You will have a realistic timeline from the very first conversation.
Do you design websites for businesses outside Southampton?
Yes. I am based in Southampton and work with businesses right across Hampshire, including Eastleigh, Winchester, Portsmouth, Fareham and Romsey, and remotely with clients anywhere in the UK. If you are local I will meet you in person; if you are further afield I work over video call.
Do I need to provide content and images?
The more you can provide, the more I can get your website right from the start. That said, I do my own research and dig out any details that have been missed, and as a commercial photographer I can create imagery for your site too. Between what you give me and what I find, I will have everything I need.
Do you handle hosting and domains?
Yes. Domain registration, hosting, SSL and ongoing maintenance are all included in your plan. You own everything, there is no lock-in, and I handle every technical detail so you do not have to.
I'm currently with an agency. What's different about working with Kombu?
You talk to me, not an account manager, a junior developer or a sales team. I am a designer first, so I care about how things look and how they work. Changes happen fast because there are no layers of approval, everyday updates are included rather than itemised on an invoice, and your site stays current instead of frozen the moment the build is signed off.
Is your website holding you back?
Drop your URL below and I will personally review your site. You will get honest, no-nonsense feedback on what is working, what is not, and what could be better. No automated reports, just real insights from a designer.
Almost there. Hit send in WhatsApp and I will take a look and come back with honest
Since working with Kombu our websites have been performing brilliantly, as well as looking the part. Everything with Ryan is so honest, straight forward and easy. I would recommend Ryan and Kombu to anyone who will listen. Kirsty McCullochMustang Group Really pleased with the website Ryan created for us. It looks professional, reflects our business well, and has helped us come across much better to customers. Great service from start to finish and I would definitely recommend him. Simone JiojiorasSoleto Ryan utilises what I would call an integrated systems approach to his work. He is highly grounded in data and ever-changing trends, so you can rest assured his output will be consistent with the needs of your business and the drivers that win you more leads and clients. Mahesh SharmaKesarum 5.0 on Google What clients say