Website Design
Hello there. I’m a person, not a web design agency. I’m just like a web design agency, providing exactly the same services. I just don’t have all that agency nonsense, like the overheads and the not-knowing-who-you’re-going-to-speak-to-when-you-next-call-the-agency thing. You’ll always speak directly with me. And just so you know, I create, design and develop websites that help my clients stand out from their competitors. I make sure information is conveyed to visitors in an engaging and informative way. Benefits of their product or service and reasons to buy, get in touch or simply find out more, are made crystal clear. Simply put, I create websites that compel my client’s customers to take action whilst reinforcing their brand.
Who I design websites for
Start ups
I create websites that enable start ups to compete in even the most crowded marketplace. They are economical and simple and allow start ups to test their product or service in the marketplace whilst keeping costs low.
Existing businesses
I help existing businesses who already have a website by refreshing their current site to meet the demands of a changing marketplace and sorting out disparate and inconsistent pages and messages into a cohesive whole.
Individuals
I design websites for individuals to help their business’s succeed. I help them to convey the right messages to thier audiences with an easy to use, easy to update effective website.
Website Hosting
I also provide fast, secure website hosting, powered by 100% green energy sources.
How I design websites
Establish Intention
To be able to design an effective website, I start by discussing with you what you need the website to do. It could be a basic site that enables you to test demand in a given market, an informative site that gives your audience all the information they need in an engaging way, or it could be an e-commerce website enabling customers to search for, and purchase, your product or service. If you require brand design too, then head over to my brand design page for more information.
Market Research
Once the intention is established, I carry out market research into your competitors. I like to get a clear understanding of who else your intended audience will be looking at when they are trying to decide who to use, or buy from.
Design
The website design process starts by creating three design concepts for you to choose from. To give the website context, this design stage can also include other items such as logo design and packaging design. If other communications are to be created, we can also look at the overall brand design. Once the three design concepts have been created, I will discuss them with you face to face, taking on board any comments or feedback you may have.
Build and Security
I build websites using WordPress and something called the Divi theme. This means the end result is always easy to use, simple to update, secure and highly adaptive to future changes, whether they are done by me, you, or another designer. I can also provide hosting for your website, complete with SSL Security Certificate to show visitors your site is secure, so you’ll be trusted by visitors and liked by search engines such as Google.
Development and Testing
Development of the website is done together with you, giving you endless opportunities to make changes and adjustments before the site goes live. Also before it’s launched, it is put through rigorous testing, making sure everything works and looks perfect across all devices, like this:
Support
After your website is launched I’m there to lend a hand, offer support or talk you through how make updates yourself. Myself or one of my colleagues will be available on the phone Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm and you can send us an email at weekends. If it’s urgent we usually get the problem solved within 24 hours, no matter what time you get in touch.
Other website design services
Hosting
I provide fast, efficient and cost effective website hosting for any website design. It can also be specially optimised for WordPress websites providing super fast loading speeds. All new hosting packages also include email accounts, a secure SSL Security Certificate and daily backups for peace of mind.
Maintenance
I provide website maintenance for all WordPress websites. Updates are made on a regular basis making sure the website runs smoothly at all times. This is all done in the background meaning you don’t have to worry about a thing.
With each hosting package you can have an unlimited number of email addresses each with a whopping 10GB mailbox, meaning you never have to worry about running out of space.
“The websites created by Graham have proven to be valuable assets which effectively support and reinforce the marketing efforts required by each brand. I would personally recommend Graham to anyone who wants to develop a successful and effective brand and website.”
Chris Docherty, Managing Director, Windward
