Most small businesses in Derbyshire don't need an agency. They need one person — steady, local, practical — who handles strategy, content, web design, video, and social media. Based in Belper, that's exactly what I do.
North Bear Media Ltd is a web design and marketing agency based in Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. Founded by Norton Hunt, the agency provides web design, marketing strategy, social media management, video production, content marketing, and graphic design services for small businesses across the Amber Valley and East Midlands. Most clients invest from £350 per month with no long-term contracts. North Bear Media has a 5.0-star rating on Google and is Companies House registered, ICO registered, fully insured, and GDPR compliant. Contact: 01773 307 308 or info@northbearmedia.co.uk.
I work with around ten local businesses each month across Derbyshire, acting as their part-time marketing department — half a day every fortnight, or whatever rhythm suits. Strategy, content, web design, social media, video, support. All handled from Belper.
A proper conversation — over a coffee in Belper or on a call. I learn your business, your goals, what's working, what isn't. No sales pitch.
A clear, honest marketing plan based on what you actually need. Not what I want to sell you. Transparent pricing. No surprises.
I bolt on to your business. Regular sessions, consistent output. Website updates, social content, video shoots, design work — whatever the plan says.
Marketing never stops. I'm in your corner month after month — keeping your presence consistent, professional, and growing.
I don't do one thing. I do whatever your business needs to stay visible, credible and growing — from web design and SEO to social media and video production. Here's what that typically looks like for businesses across Belper and the Amber Valley.
Monthly marketing direction for your Derbyshire business. What to post, when to post it, what to focus on. A proper marketing plan that keeps you moving forward instead of guessing.
Custom web design for businesses in Belper and across Derbyshire. Fast, modern, mobile-first websites that actually convert — not templates dressed up. Ongoing updates and maintenance included.
Brand films, interviews, product photography, headshots. Professional video production and photography for Derbyshire businesses. Filmed, edited, delivered.
Social media strategy, content creation, scheduling, management. I keep your business's social presence across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn alive, consistent and growing.
Blog posts, email campaigns, ad copy, social captions. SEO-optimised content that sounds like you, connects with your local audience, and drives real results for your business.
Logos, brand identities, marketing materials, signage, menus. Professional graphic design and branding for Belper and Derbyshire businesses that makes you look as good as you are.
Every project is designed, built and delivered in-house. No outsourcing. No templates. Just real craft.
I'm Norton, and I run North Bear Media from Belper in the heart of Derbyshire. No office politics. No account managers. No being passed between departments. Just one local web designer and marketing professional — learning your business, understanding your goals, and keeping everything moving.
When you work with me, you get someone who genuinely cares about your success. I bolt on to your Derbyshire business as if I'm part of the team. I'm not a supplier you brief and forget about. I'm the person who knows your business inside out and makes sure your web design, social media, and marketing actually happens — consistently.
I've worked with enough industries across the Amber Valley and wider Derbyshire to understand the nuances — recruitment, wellbeing, trades, hospitality, professional services. You won't have to spend time educating me about your world. I get it, and I get to work.
Whether you're just getting started or well established, if marketing keeps slipping down your to-do list, we should talk.
Great at placing candidates, but their online presence didn't reflect it. Outdated website, no social activity, zero inbound enquiries from marketing.
New website, LinkedIn strategy, monthly content plan, brand refresh. Half a day every fortnight.
Inbound enquiries up 40% in 3 months. Website now their strongest sales tool.
Relied entirely on word-of-mouth. Wanted to grow but had no idea where to start with marketing. Overwhelmed by options.
Simple marketing plan, new website with online booking, regular Instagram content, local SEO.
Fully booked within 8 weeks. Now has a waiting list for the first time.
Doing great work but nobody could find them online. No website, no reviews strategy, competitors were eating their lunch.
Built a fast, mobile-first website, set up Google Business profile, created a review collection system, monthly social posts.
Page 1 on Google locally. 35 five-star reviews in 4 months. Phone ringing.
Most clients invest around £350 per month. Some invest more depending on scope. I only work with a limited number of businesses at any one time, so every client gets proper attention.
There's something special about working with a local marketing agency. Face-to-face meetings, understanding the community, being just a phone call away. I work with businesses across the Amber Valley, wider Derbyshire, and the East Midlands — with Belper as my home base.
At North Bear Media, most clients invest from £350 per month for ongoing marketing and web design support. Project-based website builds are also available. Every quote is tailored to your business needs with no hidden costs — just transparent, honest pricing.
Yes. North Bear Media provides a complete part-time marketing department for small businesses across Belper, the Amber Valley, and wider Derbyshire. Services include marketing strategy, web design, social media management, video production, content creation, and graphic design — all handled by one dedicated person.
Based in Belper, I work with businesses across the Amber Valley and Derbyshire including Alfreton, Ripley, Heanor, Duffield, Matlock, Derby, Ashbourne, and surrounding villages. I also support clients across the wider East Midlands including Nottingham. Face-to-face meetings are always an option for local clients.
No. North Bear Media operates on a flexible month-to-month basis. There are no long-term contracts or lock-in periods. Scope is agreed upfront with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. If it's not working, you can walk away — simple as that.
Unlike large marketing agencies in Derbyshire, you work directly with one person — Norton Hunt, the founder. No account managers, no being passed between departments. This means direct communication, consistency, and someone who genuinely learns your business inside out. Based locally in Belper, face-to-face meetings are always an option.
Absolutely. Social media management is one of my core services. I handle strategy, content creation, scheduling, and ongoing management for businesses across Derbyshire. This includes platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more — all tailored to your audience and goals.
No commitment. No pressure. Just a friendly chat about where your business is and where you want it to be.