Web Development

Build time totally depends on the size and complexity of the website. Ecommerce sites and multi-lingual sites tend to take longer than standard brochure sites. However, as a rough guide you should allow 4-6 weeks for a small to medium-sized website and upwards of 6-8 weeks for large corporate sites and ecommerce platforms.

This is the question we probably get asked most frequently and the answer is yes! Your new website will look like the designs – this is where our designer’s keen eye for detail can really help out our development team achieve a pixel-perfect design.

If a client has an existing WordPress website and they would like us to maintain and work on new aspects of the site, this usually isn’t a problem. We would just need to have a look around the site first to make sure it has been built in a scalable way and has been regularly updated. The exception is websites built using very restrictive WordPress themes which have become obsolete as these are usually not suitable for further development.

A Content Management System (CMS) is the structure which allows non-developers to change content, imagery and other aspects of the front end of a website, without the need for writing code. We find WordPress content management systems to be exceptionally easy to use and if you are used to working with software like Word and Powerpoint – you will certainly have no issues with a WordPress CMS.

Yes, we provide website hosting via our partner, WP Engine, which specialises in hosting WordPress websites. All our hosting packages include maintenance so that we can undertake all the software updates your site needs to keep it secure, functioning correctly and ensure you get the longest out of your new website. Hosting package costs vary depending on the size of your website and the volume of traffic to the site.

Yes you can see examples of recent ecommerce sites we have built in our portfolio. We use WooCommerce for our ecommerce builds which is an open-source, customisable plugin for WordPress. WooCommerce is highly flexible and is suitable for all but very largest of retail sites.

Yes many of the clients we have built websites for take out an ongoing website support contract after go live. These are usually for a fixed number of hours per month and offered at our discounted retainer hourly rate. Support hours can be used for anything from troubleshooting issues to new development work and the numbers of hours can be flexed up or down depending on requirements.

A responsive website is one that can adapt to different screen sizes and devices, providing a seamless user experience. As more and more people are browsing the web on mobile devices, as opposed to desktop computers, having a responsive website is increasingly important. And if you are looking to improve your SEO it is essential as Google penalises websites that aren’t mobile friendly.

Plugins are a form of previously developed code that can be used for anything from SEO to contact forms and enhanced security. They can provide short cuts in the development process and therefore cost savings on your build. However, it’s important to remember that plugins can pose risks to your website if the original creators don’t keep them up to date and your website may need rebuilding as a result. For this reason we only use plugins that have a long standing track record and keep the overall number of plugins to a minimum.

A domain name is the address of your website that users type into their browser to access it. It is essential to choose a domain name that is memorable, easy to spell, and reflects your brand or business. You can register a domain name with a domain registrar such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Google Domains. Don’t be surprised if the name you want is already taken – so prepare to be creative when thinking about potential domain names.