Siem Reap Web Designer
Creative, functional, custom website design for businesses in Siem Reap. Built to look good, perform well, and create results.
A website is your digital storefront. Whether you are a hotel, restaurant, tour company, or local business in Siem Reap, your website needs to represent you clearly and feel authentic to your brand. It should be easy to understand and built with a clear purpose - to help you attract customers, build trust, and grow your business.
What Kind of Websites do I Make?
I make Websites for:
Tour & Travel Companies
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Professionals
Siem Reap is a very competitive market, and businesses in Siem Reap often miss the value of strong design, photography, branding, and user experience in their websites. With the right approach, a good website feels professional, engaging, and designed around what your customers actually need, leading to higher conversion rates and more sales.
I create modern, SEO-friendly and technically sound websites for Siem Reap businesses that are intentional and built with long-term growth in mind.
A website is an investment, and the right foundation can mean a higher chance of success for your business going into the future.
Why work with me?
Passionate about Design
Local Knowledge
I’ve worked in hospitality here for over a decade, so I understand what makes Siem Reap’s market different. Insiders experience goes a long way. I know the seasonal market and its unique challenges well. That experience shapes how I approach web design for local businesses.
Web Design complimented by Professional Photography
Being an experienced commercial photographer distinguishes me from other web designers. Get a streamlined process with a consistent feel. I’ll take care of creating original, authentic and eye catching images for your website so you only need to hire 1 person.
Professional, authentic photography is a huge advantage in building trust with your clients – a key goal of any good website.
I’ve lived in Siem Reap for more than ten years so I understand our town in a way you can’t from the outside. Siem Reap isn’t a straightforward market – it’s seasonal, it shifts quickly, and tourism influences everything. I’ve seen the business cycle repeatedly over the years and how the local economy reacts.
Because I’ve worked directly with hotels, tour companies, restaurants, and local services as a freelancer – I have plenty of experience behind the scenes. I’ve had countless conversations with guests, answered their questions, recommended places to visit, and experienced the city the same way they do. All of that naturally influences how I build websites. It helps me design with a sense of realism and local understanding – not based on assumptions, but on years of living and working in Siem Reap.
Designing Websites Around Siem Reap’s Tourism Cycle
Siem Reap is a unique market. Unlike most cities, the economy here is almost completely dependent on tourism, and that makes it incredibly seasonal. Businesses here don’t just have busy and slow periods – they have to fundamentally adapt their operations based on the time of year.
I’ve worked as a freelance photographer in Siem Reap for over ten years. Photography is essentially marketing work – helping hotels, restaurants, and tour companies present themselves to potential customers. Over a decade of doing this, you get an insider’s perspective on how businesses actually operate here. You see what works during high season, what strategies help during the quiet months, and how different types of businesses respond to constant fluctuations – whether that’s seasonal changes, border issues affecting budget travelers, or major disruptions like COVID.
This matters for web design because your website is a marketing tool, and it needs to work within Siem Reap’s specific conditions. I understand what local businesses are dealing with because I’ve been dealing with the same challenges for years. That perspective shapes how I approach every website I build.
Experience With Hotels, Tours, and Local Businesses
Working in Siem Reap means you naturally end up collaborating with a wide range of businesses. Over the years I’ve worked closely with hotels, tour companies, restaurants, cafés, and local services, and each one has its own rhythm and challenges. You start to see the patterns – the questions guests always ask, the things they struggle to find online, what influences their decisions, and the small details that make a website feel trust worthy.
Because I’ve been involved in these industries first hand, I know what information needs to come across clearly on a website and what actually matters to the people viewing it. It’s not just about listing rooms, tours, or menus. It’s about presenting them in a way that builds trust quickly, answers the right questions, and feels authentic to Siem Reap. That understanding makes a real difference in how I approach design for local businesses.
SEO for Siem Reap Businesses
Search Engine Optimization in Siem Reap works a bit differently than in bigger cities. The audience is primarily international travelers researching from overseas, a smaller number of people in Phnom Penh planning their weekend or holiday getaway, and some locals looking for services. Each group searches differently, and their priorities aren’t always the same. After years of working here, I’m well aware of these patterns – the phrases travelers use, the information they expect to see immediately, and the way local businesses need to position themselves online.
When I build a website for a Siem Reap business, I design the structure and content with this in mind. It’s not about cramming in keywords. It’s about creating a website that answers the questions people actually ask, presents information clearly, loads fast on any device, and makes it easy for the right audience to find you. That combination of clarity and practical SEO will work better for the local market than a generic approach that may be taken by those without a real understanding of the Siem Reap market.
Because I’ve been involved in these industries first hand, I know what information needs to come across clearly on a website and what actually matters to the people viewing it. It’s not just about listing rooms, tours, or menus. It’s about presenting them in a way that builds trust quickly, answers the right questions, and feels authentic to Siem Reap. That understanding makes a real difference in how I approach design for local businesses.
Photographer and Web Designer in Siem Reap
I often see businesses build a website, then realize their photos aren’t strong enough for the competitive Siem Reap market. They hire a photographer for professional shots, only to discover the website itself needs reworking too. The whole process drags out, costs more than it should, and loses time and revenue.
I’ve often been the second or third hire for hotels – after they’ve learned the hard way that you get what you pay for. The same applies to web design. While hiring me for both photography and web design might seem like a larger upfront cost, it’s an investment that actually saves you money in the long run. You avoid the common scenario of paying twice – once for cheap work that doesn’t perform, and again to fix it properly.
Because I do both photography and web design, the process is streamlined from the start. I understand what images a website needs and how they should be shot to support the layout, messaging, and overall brand feel. You don’t have to hire two different people, explain your vision twice, or worry about whether the visuals and design will work together.
Everything stays consistent – style, tone, color, flow, and purpose. The result is a website that feels cohesive and professional, built with imagery that strengthens the design instead of working against it. It saves time, eliminates unnecessary back and forth, and gives your business a stronger online presence from day one.
See my extensive commercial photography portfolio to get an idea of my body of photography work.
How Photography and Design Work Together
Photography is still a big part of how I approach web design, but in a more intentional way than before. Years of shooting hotels, food, tours, and real people taught me how visuals shape the way someone feels when they land on a page. When I moved into web design, I started seeing the connection more clearly. A strong image can guide someone, simplify a message, or create trust before they even read a word.
When I photograph for a web project now, I’m thinking about layout, flow, and purpose. It’s not about taking the prettiest shot – it’s about creating an image that supports the design, strengthens the story, and makes the whole website feel cohesive. This blend of skills makes a noticeable difference, especially in a visual city like Siem Reap where people rely heavily on imagery when choosing hotels, restaurants, and tours.
I have extensive experience shooting for hotels, tour companies, product vendors, and also shooting tourists on holiday when they visit Angkor Wat and the Angkor temples. I’m frequently asked directly by travelers – what should we do in Siem Reap? Where should we eat? Where should we stay? This is all useful experience when creating the link between your business and your prospective clients.
A Fusion of Passion, Skills and Experience
Designing websites for Siem Reap businesses is something I’ve grown into naturally. Living here, working with local companies, talking with travelers, and seeing how the city changes throughout the year all feed into how I approach each project. It’s a mix of design, communication, local insight, and practical experience that helps me build websites that feel considered and genuinely useful.
Whether you run a hotel, a tour company, a restaurant, or a local service, the goal is the same – create a website that presents your business clearly, builds trust quickly, and works for the people you want to reach. If that sounds like what you’re aiming for, I’d be happy to help.
I only take on projects I believe in. I support businesses with soul, beauty, passion or purpose.
A website designed for a local transport company in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The goal was to create a clean, trustworthy, and easy-to-use site that instantly communicates reliability and professionalism to arriving travelers. The design focuses on simplicity and speed — allowing visitors to find prices, vehicle options, and booking details within seconds. Built with SEO in mind, the website targets high-value travel keywords and helps the business appear prominently in Google search results for “Siem Reap airport transfers” and related queries.
Considerations of this Web Design Project
Trust & Clarity
Visitors arriving in Cambodia often look for dependable transport they can book with confidence. The site’s layout, typography, and blue color palette were chosen to convey safety, professionalism, and clarity — reassuring travelers that they’re dealing with a reputable local service.
Conversion Focused
Every section of the website was built to encourage quick action. Prominent booking buttons, fixed pricing, and clear transport details reduce hesitation and improve booking conversions, even on mobile.
SEO Optimized
Technical SEO and structured data were implemented to help the site rank for high-intent local travel searches. Fast loading speeds, optimized images, and localized keywords ensure strong visibility across search engines.
Trust Through Photography
Many transport and tourism companies rely on generic stock photos or AI-generated images that have nothing to do with Siem Reap. Larger companies often use the same recycled visuals that feel artificial and disconnected from the real experience. Because I live and work in Siem Reap and I’m an experienced commercial photographer, I can create authentic photography that immediately builds trust.
For this website, every image was planned to show real drivers, real locations, and the actual airport experience. Genuine, high quality photography reassures travelers that they are dealing with a reliable local business and it plays a huge role in increasing conversions.
A popular pizza joint in Siem Reap, serving some of the best American-style comfort food in town. I had the chance to experience the entire menu while handling both the photography and the website design for the restaurant.
Angkor Wat Photographer is an agency representing photographers at Angkor Wat. The goal was to display their packages and contact information in an SEO friedly way and eventually lead to photo shoot bookings.
FAQ's
How long does it take to build a website?
Most small business websites take 1–3 weeks depending on the number of pages, content preparation, and how quickly feedback is provided. Larger projects or websites requiring custom features may take longer.
What is included in your web design service?
Every website includes modern design, mobile optimisation, on-page SEO setup, speed optimisation, security configuration, and professional hosting setup. I also include professional photography for clients who need original images.
Do you only work with clients in Siem Reap?
No. I work with clients across Cambodia and internationally, but my local experience in Siem Reap gives me an advantage when building websites for hotels, tour companies, restaurants, photographers, and small businesses in the area.
Do you provide monthly website maintenance?
Yes. I offer maintenance packages that include updates, security checks, backups, and performance optimisation. Clients typically handle their own content uploads, so the monthly cost stays low while ensuring the site is kept secure and running properly.
Can you redesign my existing website?
Yes. I can rebuild your site from scratch or use other platforms like Squarespace or WordPress.com to a faster, fully-controlled WordPress.org setup.
Do you provide content writing?
I can write SEO-friendly text for your pages, or refine what you already have. If you prefer to supply your own content, I will optimise it for your target keywords, including Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Cambodia-wide and world wide searches.
For those with a higher budget, I also work with professional copy writers. Yes, they are still MUCH better than AI.
How much does a website cost?
Pricing depends on the size of the website and the number of features required. Basic websites start at an affordable price, and more complex sites (restaurants, tour companies, booking systems) require a custom quote. You can message me for accurate pricing.
Can you help with SEO?
Yes. I structure all sites for SEO from the ground up and offer ongoing SEO support if needed. I optimise your content, images, page speed, internal linking, and metadata to help you rank for relevant search terms like “Siem Reap airport transfers” or your business niche.
Do you offer hosting and email setup?
Yes. I can set up fast hosting, manage your domain, configure SSL certificates, and create business email addresses through reliable providers.
What makes you different from other web designers in Cambodia?
I combine web design with professional commercial photography. This creates a unified, consistent look that improves trust and conversions. I also have more than ten years of real experience working with Siem Reap businesses, which influences how I design and what I prioritise.
Can you build a website that I can update myself?
Yes. All websites are built in WordPress with an easy, visual editor. I also provide a quick video tutorial so you can update text, images, and new pages without needing to hire someone each time.
Can you integrate booking systems or online payments?
Yes. I can integrate booking forms, booking engines, restaurant reservation systems, and payment gateways such as ABA Pay, Stripe, and PayPal.