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Website design.

First impressions matter in website design: it takes the average web user just 0.5 seconds to form an opinion on a website. This is why it is crucial to stand out for the right reasons. We help companies gain the recognition they deserve by creating websites that showcase their products and services while supporting their organisation’s goals.

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  • A collage of various digital devices displaying the Vigilis website, showcasing products like tree shelters and accessories. The layout includes sections for case studies, shop items, and a contact form for tree protection inquiries. The overall design features a green and white colour scheme, emphasising sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
  • The image displays a series of user interface screens arranged on a dark background. Each screen features a section titled “Manage users,” with fields for entering names and email addresses. Various buttons, such as “Delete” and “Save,” are visible. There are overlapping circular icons with letters (A, J, JA, D), indicating user initials. Additionally, sticky notes in different colours provide comments and instructions related to user management. A prominent logo in the bottom right corner features a design with overlapping shapes in a black circle - this is the Figma logo.
  • The image displays a collection of digital device screens showcasing the website for "Slightly Foxed," a literary magazine and book retailer. The layout features various sections including subscriptions, gifts, and a catalogue of books. One screen prominently displays a book titled "The Road to Waterloo" by Ronald Welch, priced at £16. Another screen highlights a collection of books with colourful covers. The background includes a textured surface with books, flowers, and stationery items, suggesting a cosy reading environment.
  • A person with short brown hair and a beard is sitting at a desk, focused on a digital tablet while using a stylus. The tablet displays a design interface, with blue elements and a keyboard below it. Two computer screens are visible: the left screen shows a dark-themed website for a nature photographer named Gabe Hearnshaw, featuring a gallery section and images of water and landscapes. The right screen displays a collection of photographs, with images of birds and water scenes.
  • The image displays a digital interface for an online plant ordering system. The top left section features a welcome message for "Hills Brothers," a family-run business, with a login prompt for email and password. The background shows a vibrant display of orange flowers. The central area contains an order confirmation, detailing payment instructions and bank information for "Hills Plants Limited." Below, three entries for "Poinsettias" are listed, including quantities and prices, culminating in a total of £112.32

A dedicated team for your website design.

Founded in 2011, we are a web agency based in Essex, specialising in website design. We take a client-focused approach, ensuring our work directly supports your business goals. While we started with website creation, we have grown by staying true to our ethos: keeping a small, skilled team dedicated to delivering quality. No matter your design direction, we collaborate with you to create a website that is impactful, accessible, and high-performing.

We are a trusted partner for building new websites and enhancing existing ones. Our focus is on designing user-friendly websites that strengthen your online presence. We support businesses across Essex, from Chelmsford to Southend, as well as throughout the UK and internationally.

Every website we design is engaging, search engine optimised, and tailored to fit your budget. Whether you’re launching an MVP, starting a new business, or expanding your services, we provide cost-effective solutions to get your website up and running quickly.

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Expert designers

Our team designs websites for any industry, any location and any requirement. For over a decade we have been providing high quality tools to make life easier for customers and business.

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Considerate approach

The website audience is the core focus for our work. Delivering a targeted result that meets the needs of the end user is always our goal.

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Scalable web solutions

Our websites are purposefully designed to manage high traffic and work effectively as our client’s audience grows or the organisation evolves.

We create unique sites, not pre-built themes.

When it comes to professional web design, there are key factors to consider such as price, features and functionality. Our focused approach promotes a cost-effective long-term strategy which uses strong, secure code and removes the need for bloat that often comes with website builders or pre-built themes. We provide the website you need to scale quickly and successfully.

A collage of digital devices displaying a financial services website, Smart Money People. The main screen features a dark teal background with a white text box prompting users to search for companies or products. There are colourful circles in green, blue, and pink, along with three circular photos of people, suggesting customer engagement. A prominent star-shaped graphic is present, symbolising guidance or excellence. Another device shows a detailed view of the Triodos Bank's Social Venture Current Account, including a rating of 5.00 based on 22
A person is seated in front of a computer monitor displaying lines of code in a dark theme. The code includes various programming elements, such as functions and variables, with syntax highlighting in different colours. In the top right corner, there is a blue circular logo with a white geometric design resembling three-dimensional blocks, possibly representing a software framework. The background appears blurred, suggesting a workspace environment.

Laravel.

Laravel is a code-based framework for developing highly bespoke websites. We have been designing Laravel websites for many years: its framework is a lightweight solution optimised for loading speed and security. It has some key benefits such as improving SEO and support for MVC architecture. It also offers the highest level of website security and flexibility.

There is a strong demand for Laravel websites due to its rapidly growing list of features and we are advocates for using it when clients have specific, bespoke requirements.

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Wordpress.

WordPress is a popular choice for client-managed websites, offering an easy-to-use platform that’s simple to set up and maintain. It provides a cost-effective solution with a powerful CMS and a wide range of plugins, enabling great results with minimal training.

We design bespoke WordPress websites using a highly secure, lightweight, and flexible in-house theme. This tailored approach ensures any design can be applied while maintaining security and performance. Ideal for MVPs, start-ups, and small businesses, it’s also a great option for projects that prioritise long-term scalability.

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Magento / Adobe Commerce.

Magento (or Adobe Commerce) is an open-source PHP platform and a popular eCommerce platform. It comes with a huge list of out-the-box features, extensive third-party integrations and is easy to customise. It is suitable for those who understand development or are more tech-friendly and may require some training to get started.

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A man sits at a wooden table in a café, working on a laptop while holding a cup of coffee. He wears a checked shirt over a black t-shirt, paired with jeans and a beige cap. A small orange object is placed on the table next to the laptop. Green plants are visible in the background, along with a window showing a blurred street scene outside.
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WooCommerce.

WooCommerce is a plugin developed and supported as part of WordPress. It provides a powerful eCommerce store where you can easily manage inventory, process payments and handle orders. WooCommerce supports various add-ons, from bundle deals to gift voucher systems. Additionally, we can design and develop custom plugins tailored to your specific needs.

If you are familiar with WordPress, then WooCommerce is incredibly easy to navigate. Whether you want to review orders, look at monthly reports or try to work out what your most popular products are, WooCommerce offers a quick setup and easy-to-use solution to get started.

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Embark on a journey with us to transform your digital presence. Our collaborative approach ensures tailored solutions. Let’s bring your vision to life together.

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View our previous work.

Explore some of our projects that we have completed over the past decade and more. These are just a small cross section of the types of project we have worked on, but if you want to know more about a specific area please feel free to get in touch directly.
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More than a decade of trusted relationships

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The image features the text "ebmpapst" in a clean, modern font. The letters are white against a black background, creating a strong contrast. The style is minimalist and professional, reflecting a contemporary brand identity. The overall appearance is sleek and straightforward, without any additional graphics or elements.
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The image features a logo for MHP Group, consisting of a stylised geometric design on the left and the text "MHP Group" on the right. The geometric design is made up of three stacked shapes that create a 3D effect, while the text is presented in a bold, modern font. Both the design and text are in white against a black background, giving a clean and professional appearance.
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Latest industry insights.

Explore the forefront of industry trends and innovations through our latest blogs where we unpack cutting-edge strategies, share expert perspectives and keep you informed.

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