Website Design & Development
Developing website builds that are based on bespoke and flexible designs.
SERVICES
Site-mapping and user journeys
Flexible website designs
Bespoke WordPress
Bespoke Umbraco
Accessibility
Analytics set up
Maintenance
SEO
Related Case Studies
Paris Society
Rathfinny Wine Estate
Reignwood Group
OVERVIEW
A big part of a well-thought-out brand is the digital landscape it sits in. Think of your website as the digital spokesperson and representation of your brand. It should serve as an extension of the business’s identity, creating a seamless transition between the physical and digital worlds.
A bespoke website that serves your needs effectively while tying in perfectly with the brand’s aesthetic is an invaluable asset to drive your sales by bringing its identity to life digitally across multiple channels.
The discovery phase
We start any new Website Design Project by listening to you during a full Brand and CMS analysis. Within that first research, we are always thinking two steps ahead, asking the right questions to get the answers we need. We look at your users, their journeys and the necessary actions we need to implement to fulfil your brand’s objectives, goals and KPIs.
During this discovery phase, we will also recommend what platform is the right one for you, your business and your employees. We have developed our very own widget framework on both WordPress and Umbraco, which gives you complete control and flexibility for content management and your future.
Web Development and Website Design Teams
We appreciate the benefits of partnership — and this is no different when it comes to the relationships between our team members internally. From the very beginning of any web project our developers are involved from the get-go. This ensures that when the actual website development starts, the translation from design to code is smooth.
During the design process, our designers regularly check in with our developers, already keeping future possible solutions in mind — with this, the line between design and development blurs, taking advantage of both teams’ knowledge to deliver the best possible outcome.
Website Development
When the actual development starts, our developers use any agreed sitemaps and signed-off visuals, as their reference points, bringing everyone’s vision to reality. With decades of experience under their belt and a creative eye for detail, our development team is capable of pretty much anything — be it a smaller brochureware site to a fully functioning online store with eCommerce integrations, like WooCommerce or bespoke solutions.
Testing and QAing
Before the development site is released to you, it will go through a rigorous internal testing process, making sure everything is functioning and looking as it should, both from a back-end and front-end point of view. The teams work closely together to overcome any challenges that may crop up. Once you have access to the site, we are on stand-by to receive any feedback and requests to finalise the site before it goes live.
SEO and Optimisation
A great website without SEO is like opening a store in the middle of nowhere — it’s tough for people to find you. That’s why we keep site optimisation in mind from the get-go; be it the launch of a new business or giving your existing website a refresh, we’ll make sure your site is found by the right audience.
We’ll start by auditing your existing site (or if you’re new, researching opportunities) and looking at key search terms your audience is using. From there, we structure your site and content to tap into those opportunities and, importantly, keep you ahead of the competition. Our SEO team works hand-in-hand with our design and development teams, ensuring that every part of your site — from the visuals to the user experience — is designed to engage your audience and perform well in search rankings.
Content and Copywriting
Content plays a huge role here, too. We can help you write content that not only reflects your brand but also includes the key terms needed to boost your rankings. If you’re migrating from an existing site, we’ll protect what you’ve built up and ensure a smooth transition to your new site with careful planning and reviews along the way.
Ultimately, our goal is simple: to make sure your website conveys all necessary information clearly, functions perfectly and is easily found by the people who matter most.
Hosting and on-going Marketing
Your website has to live somewhere. We offer flexible hosting solutions to keep your site up and running smoothly. They are designed to grow with you, no matter the size of your business, giving you peace of mind as your needs evolve. We consider several factors including, site traffic, site speed and location when recommending a solution for your website.
After your website is up and running, we’re still here to help you make the most of your marketing efforts. Whether you’re looking to add new features, refresh your content, or launch email campaigns, we’ve got you covered. We want to keep your online presence fresh and effective by continuing to work together.
Maintenance and updates
Like with any Open Source platform such as WordPress and Umbraco, it’s important to keep it up-to-date, that’s why we recommend moving onto one of our Maintenance Packages after launch to keep everything running smoothly. This includes regular security updates to your CMS and plugins to make sure your site stays secure and uses the latest technologies.
As your business grows and evolves, so will your website, we can create a custom retainer based on monthly hours that covers all of your needs to support you going forward. Or you might have an in-house team to deal with the updates yourselves — whatever route you decide, your new CMS is set up to handle it all.
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