Our services
Are you embarrassed by your website, struggle to update it or even worse, have given up on it?
We believe your website should be working as hard as you and your team do to develop your business. Our strategy when designing and building websites can be summarised in the following three statements. Your website will:
... be an investment.
... reflect your business and brand.
... add value to your business.
What do we do?
Our design process is about effectively developing your website through careful research into your industry and your competitors. It informs everything from the navigation and site structure to how visitors browse and digest the information on the site.
Our websites are designed to be effective tools for your business and exquisite experiences for your customers. Our focus is on bespoke sites that are easy to use, easy to manage and easy on the eyes!
Bespoke websites
We work with clients to create custom web design solutions that meet their business goals and help them stand out in their industry. All of our designs are bespoke and are the culmination of our design skill and your vision for your website.
E-commerce websites
We have designed websites for online shops from traditional product based shops to artisan ventures that require scalable delivery options.
Corporate websites
Content-rich, corporate websites that are designed to deliver a powerful message about your company and represent your brand online. Corporate doesn't have to be boring, unless bore holes are your thing.
Membership websites
As user experience experts, we know that the success of a membership based website is in how intuitive and fuss-free the experience is for those who sign in and use your website. Membership based websites can include tiered payment options, member profiles and private content, for example an educational institution.
Booking and event websites
Secure booking systems for events and services are paramount with these websites, as well as simplicity for customers during the buying process. If you offer events, training or appointments, why not let your website do the heavy lifting and offer booking options?
Standard features of our websites
Web design is a different beast these days due to the years of innovation from talented designers and developers. Because of these innovations, our websites come with the following features and follow the principles of the W3C who have developed today's modern web standards based on accessibility, privacy and security.
Solid design principles
Sounds obvious but we take pride in following tried and tested design principles to give your website a visual voice and stand out from the crowd.
These include colour theory, layout principles, typography, anti-aliasing, image composition and more to provide a solid framework for the variety of content on your site.
If you have a few hours to burn, why not ask us about why blue is the most commonly used colour on the web?
Content management system
Everyone likes things to be easy, right? That's why our websites are built using the powerful Webflow CMS. It is core to our mission to make managing your website as easy as possible, from adding new pages to creating new functionality.
Responsive design (for mobiles)
For some strange reason, Doom keeps being remade on the strangest devices like refrigerators and microwave ovens. For slightly more practical reasons, this is how our websites are built - to be viewable on all device types using responsive design.
SEO readiness
Getting found is crucial for your website and as such, all of our websites are created with SEO in mind, through the use of semantic code and on-page optimisation. This keeps the code clean and everyone happy, especially search engines. With the built in CMS, you can make changes as your SEO strategy evolves.
GDPR Compiant
As a web designer, I lament the days when cookies were called biscuits and then, to rub salt into the wound, they became non-edible but extremely useful bits of code that make the web easier to use. Because of this, all of our websites are GDPR compliant and give customers the options to manage cookies and their personal data. We'll leave you to manage the custard creams yourself.
Neurodiversity and Accessibility
Imagine using your current website with your eyes closed. This is just one of many ways your visitors' experience could be limited depending on their circumstances.
We take great care to provide for disability and neurodiversity in a number of ways, from ALT tagging images appropriately, applying effective contrast ratios and using semantic code for screen readers.
Hosting
All of our websites require a monthly hosting subscription to take advantage of the powerful CMS and regular back ups. Hosting is scalable and can be adjusted as your website traffic grows.
As well as providing access to the CMS, the hosting is secure, reliable and high performance, with content being delivered via a content delivery network (CDN) to keep page load times snappy.
Back-ups
Forget about making backups - your website will backed up automatically as part of your hosting subscription and can be rolled back quickly if required.
SSL Certificates
An SSL certificate authenticates your website as secure, using the 'https' protocol and is generally a requirement. In fact, search engines penalise websites that don't have an SSL certificate sending them all the way down to the darkest depths of the search results. But don't worry; your website will include an SSL certificate.
UK based support
Have you ever tried to fix your car using an online video and a cheap set of spanners? You probably got the job done but it took all day and there is still a weird knocking noise.
It's the same with websites so we provide optional support subscriptions that are designed to be simple but powerful, allowing you to lean on us as much or as little as you like to further evolve your website.
Being time based, we don't restrict the type of work we will do. So if you pay for an hour and we can do the work in an hour, we will. From content updates to new functionality, there are no limits.
Have questions?
We've done our best to answer the most burning questions but if there's something not covered here, get in touch. Alternatively, book a discovery call for a no-obligation chat about your project.
Book a Discovery CallHow long does it take to build a website?
This depends entirely on the complexity and volume of content, but expect it on average to take 6 – 12 weeks.
Can you redesign my current website?
Absolutely! Once we have spoken to you to find out the scope of what is needed, we will propose what work is required.
Will my website work on phones and tablets?
Yes. All of our design work is responsive and adapts to the device it is viewed on to deliver the best possible experience. Including refrigerators.
How much does a website cost?
Again this comes down to what you want. Give us an idea of what you want and your budget and we'll discuss it with you, suggest ideas and find out what your customers want from your website. You can book a free discovery call if you are not sure what options you have.
Are there any extra costs involved in a new website?
There can be extra costs involved, including paying for professional photography, copywriting or video production and we can help you with that. We collaborate with some truly exceptional people that provide these services.
Additionally, some specialist websites require extra modules, such as membership sites and e-commerce sites. We’ll discuss this with you at the discovery meeting so you know exactly what is required and any additional costs involved.
What is hosting?
Hosting is finding the balance between ensuring your party guests are having a great time while making it all seem effortless. It is also where your website lives and where you domain points. A domain is a type of online address that points visitors to your website, for example ‘heavymetalholidays.co.uk’. A subdomain is simply a separate section of a domain, similar to how the garden is part of your house.
Can my website be scaled up?
Absolutely. Just give us a call and we can discuss new functionality and put a plan together.
Will I own my website?
Yes. The service we provide is to supply you with the design, development and structure of your website. As long as you don't copy it and sell the design, you can do whatever you want with it.
How is success measured?
Typically, success is measured by increases in qualified visitors, improved search engine placement and increased sales for online shops. However, success could mean something else for you and this is where our discovery meeting comes in to really identify what this could be.
Do you use templates?
Never. All of websites are completely bespoke and are a result of our successful process of Discovery, Design, Develop and Deliver. Your website will be the result of a collaboration between us and you to create something unique that serves your business.
What happens to my old website?
Usually, we will pack up your old website, including databases, photos and other content and hand it over to your as a zipped file. You can then pop it in a drawer along with your fidget spinner and that stress reliever that you thought was cool at the time.