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Portfolio Page
Want to get a feel for what the Stafford Website Company could do for you? Why not take a few minutes to browse our diverse website portfolio...
Our Graphic Design Portfolio, meanwhile, showcases some of the logos and other marketing materials we have developed for clients.
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On behalf of this specialist in the provision of wireless data transfer solutions to the Utilities marketplace, corporate organisations and Local Government, the Stafford Website Company was commissioned to build two new websites based on a bespoke CMS package.
In addition to the re-design and development of the company’s corporate website, www.wireless-innovation.co.uk, a new site was developed from scratch for the launch of an exciting new range of M2M services – www.cellubi.co.uk. While the brief for both sites included design, development and copywriting the development of a fresh brand for Cellubi was also undertaken.
Functionality within the bespoke CMS package includes the ability to set administrator permissions by page, the ability to save and approve draft pages before upload to the live site and an automatic PDF generation tool. SEO set up and ongoing optimisation were also part of the project, and the Stafford Website Company team is now set to work with Wireless Innovation to move an existing product website over to run on the new, bespoke CMS.
Jeff Martin, Commercial Director at Wireless Innovation says:
“I knew the deadline was tight when I briefed the Stafford Website Company and have been impressed with the results. The team took a pro-active approach, filtering through designs and information for review and raising queries where necessary to ensure we were able to get both sites live in time for the show. I’d recommend Stafford Website Company to anyone looking to develop a website and we’re now working together on a project to move an existing product website over to the bespoke content management system.”
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The Stafford Website Company was commissioned to create two new e-commerce websites for a company that specialises in the online sale of made-to-order automatic roller garage doors and automatic door motor kits. While synergy was required between the two sites, especially in terms of the database-driven e-commerce management system, which was designed to the client’s specification to be user friendly yet secure, each site targets a distinct marketplace.
The Stafford Website Company team undertook full project management including the development of brand identities and web design for both sites, the creation of a bespoke e-commerce management system, copywriting and SEO set up with further development due on both sites to include the addition of installation and safety videos and image galleries.
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The Stafford Website Company developed a new website on behalf of local independent school The Stafford Preparatory School. Aimed at providing information to parents of both prospective and existing pupils, the site has been designed to give visitors a feel for what life is like at the school, through the use of vibrant photography, while enabling them to find what they are looking for quickly and easily.
This involved planning the site to ensure the information was organised in such a way that it was meaningful to both prospective and current parents. The resulting website features a content management system that enables the school to update its own content at any time; from the important news and diary sections to weekly school lunch menus.
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The Midlands’ leading loft and garage conversion specialist, Buckley Loft Conversions approached The Stafford Website Company in 2008 to improve its online presence. To make a real mark in this highly competitive market, we recommended a complete re-brand and subsequent re-design of the company’s website. Using fresh graphic design, concise copy that reads well yet is packed with keywords for search engine optimisation, advice articles and great photography of Buckley’s actual work, the website now befits a market leading brand.
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Imprinted concrete paving specialist Midland Paving was looking for a fresh new look and feel to its website; revitalising the content and helping educate potential customers as to the benefits not only of this innovative method of paving, but as to why they should choose Midland Paving to carry out the installation of their driveway, path, pool surround or forecourt.
The Stafford Website Company re-designed the site to showcase the stunning photography of jobs already completed and helped organise a significant amount via user-friendly navigation. |
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A UK-based manufacturer of musical instrument and guitar cases,Hiscox lists some of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest amongst its loyal fan base. The Stafford Website Company was enlisted to completely overhaul the company’s original, very basic, site to ensure it provided a fitting visitor experience. As a manufacturer’s site, the Hiscox website now contains product information, endorsements and a video, in addition to a search facility enabling visitors to locate their nearest stockist. Within six months of its launch, the site climbed the rankings for the hotly contested Google search term ‘guitar cases’ and now fluctuates between a giddy 1st or 2nd position.
"Penny's professional and prompt service strikes the right chord with us. Her friendly approach is in tune with our Musical Instrument Cases business. As the the song goes, 'Penny's from Heaven'! "
All at Hiscox Cases Ltd
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Towinghorsetrailers.co.uk was conceived with the aim of becoming the UK’s number 1 online resource for anyone looking to learn to tow, or to research before buying, a horse trailer. The Stafford Website Company developed a dynamic, bespoke database-driven site packed with informative content offering advice on the laws and regulations associated with this specialist field. In addition to finding a mine of useful information, visitors can:
In its first few months, the site has risen to top Google’s listing for ‘horse trailer advice’ and is generating a host of enquiries. |
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Given the success of sister website towinghorsetrailers.co.uk, drivinghorseboxes.co.uk was a natural progression for Sharpen Equestrian Marketing. Following a similar dynamic, bespoke database-driven site layout the aim is to provide an independent online resource for anyone looking to drive - or buy - a horsebox. The site has also been set up with the aim of generating income via advertising opportunities, being a great platform for both for members of the public looking to sell second hand boxes and for industry specialists targeting this niche audience. Site features include:
- Information on the latest legislation, from tachograph use to HGV licenses
- Option to register and receive plating updates and regular maintenance tips
- Advice on buying, insuring, driving and maintaining a horsebox
- ‘Find my nearest’ directory of suppliers, horsebox builders, driver training and more
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A progressive auction house based in Penkridge, Staffordshire, Cuttlestones Auctioneers strongly believes that you don’t have to be stuck in the past to sell antiques. The company has invested heavily in its web presence, undergoing a recent re-design to enhance web visitor experience. In addition to a regularly updated news section, Cuttlestones posts its sale catalogues online as well as sending them to its extensive database via email. The website also links to an online live auction site, enabling bidders from anywhere in the world to watch and participate in auctions in ‘real time’ via their PC.
'"As a newly set up company I can highly recommend the work, advice and general professionalism I have received from Penny and the team at Stafford Website Company. I feel that all my questions and needs were answered fully and the brief that Penny came up with actually meant that she listened to what I had to say and gave me a website that not only looked great but worked to give my clients what they needed as well. As they say the proof is in the pudding and I have had a lot of positive responses from all my clients. Thankyou!! "
Managing Director Cuttlestones Auctioneers and Valuers
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Medical recruitment specialist The Locum Club was looking for a website that would help it to launch its services in a highly competitive marketplace. We researched the competition to ensure that we created a website that stands out from the crowd and provided copy writing services to get across what makes the client’s approach fresh and innovative while accounting for natural SEO (Search Engine Optimisation).
The result is a clean, welcoming site that will help visitors to find the information they’re looking for quickly and easily yet is primed to climb the search engine rankings.
“Having approached the Stafford Website Company to design our website I was immediately taken by their welcoming and approachable attitude. They took on board our specific requirements to produce an uncomplicated, clean and friendly website; the result is simply impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend the Stafford Website Company – you will not find better and I am certainly looking forward to working with them in the future”
Derek Thomas, The Locum Club
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An independent catered chalet business based in the popular French ski resort of Chatel, Mountain Air Holidays commissioned the Stafford Website Company to create a website that would help them hold their own in the search engines. The response is a fresh, clean site that the client updates in-house with chalet details, prices, news and offers and which is now performing well in search engine listings dominated by directory sites.
"Penny worked closely with us throughout the development of our site, to ensure all the finer details were right. She had some great ideas, not only for the website, but also on other ways we could market our new company.
We chose the Stafford Website Company because of the internet marketing package that Penny offers. She doesn't just build the website and leave you to get on with it. She actively continues to market it to ensure that we receive as many hits as possible. This is something which is crucial to us, as this is where most of our bookings will come from.
In addition to creating, maintaining and marketing our website, she has also produced a corporate identity for our company, with printed stationery, leaflets & a brochure."
Paul & Helen Thrupp |
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The Stafford Website Company designed, developed and now manages a new website on behalf of this dedicated training and conference centre based in Yarnfield, Staffordshire Nr Stoke-on-Trent. The emphasis throughout the site is on the quality of facilities and fantastic location. Great photography, clear information on the facilities available and details of how to discover more and book are all easy for visitors to find, and the site is now climbing the ranks in search terms flooded with directory sites and large hotel chains – watch this space!
"Stafford Website Company provided a total end to end website package from initial consolation through to completion. The website provides a professional and informative vehicle for clients information and advertising for Yarnfield with the added versatility to regularly update this information"
Sandra Eyre |
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Stafford’s longest established photographer and photographic retailer, Peter Rogers Photography, was looking for a website that would help maintain the business's growth into its seventh decade. The Stafford Website Company solution was to provide a dynamic website that highlights the diversity of the Peter Rogers offering; naturally using plenty of photography to visually showcase the quality of work.
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This independent consultancy, specialising in helping clients in the business, public and voluntary sectors make their visions a reality, was looking for a secure online platform to enable collaborative partners to upload, share and work on common documents. The Stafford Website Company rose to the challenge and also helped establish a corporate identity, including a new brand and the design and print of business stationary.
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Developed in association with Passionate Media, this brochure website showcases the products and services offered by the Stafford-based Mincher-Lockett Opticians. The site has a content management system, enabling the client to make their own updates and amends, while the Stafford Website Company provides support as required.
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This multi-practice veterinary group, based in North Staffordshire, was looking for a website that, while offering general details on its services, would also provide practice-specific details such as contact information, staff details and opening hours. The Stafford Website Company created a website driven by a database that helps keep all this information in order and simple to update across the entire site. The client regularly sends the Stafford Website Company instructions for content updates and commissions email campaigns to inform its database of special offers via SWCmail.
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A midland-based company specialising in the manufacture, installation and repair of auxiliary hydraulic systems and tubular safety rails for excavators, Hydraline Engineering Ltd required an online presence to showcase its products and services. The Stafford Website Company provided the solution; a brochure website, designed to reflect the company’s existing branding, with an enquiries section that stores data for future reference in addition to sending an automated email of the query direct to the sales team.
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Established in the mid 19th century, Richard Winterton Auctioneers required an online presence that would aid the business’s ongoing success while reflecting its long history. In 2006, the Stafford Website Company was commissioned to create a website that would meet these objectives. The resulting brochure website is designed to work within the established branding and is updated by the Stafford Website Company, on the client’s behalf, with the dates and catalogues of forthcoming sales, downloadable sale catalogues and press releases. The website has recently undergone a significant redevelopment to reflect changes within the business.
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Both of these sites are the brainchild of a farrier’s wife, who spotted a gap in the online marketplace for sites dedicated to this specialist profession:
Forge & Farrier is an online resource aimed at farriers themselves. The website sections cover information and advice, details of suppliers to the industry, industry bodies, education and training alongside an event calendar, results of competitions and a gallery. There is also a forum where farriers can discuss current issues, and a basic online shop.
The Farriers Pages, meanwhile, is a resource aimed very much at the farriers’ target marketplace – the horse-owning public. In addition to hoofcare advice, a forum and information on farriers’ qualification and training, the site offers a directory enabling web visitors to search for a farrier in their area by postcode.
"When the idea for our new farriery website was borne, we approached the Stafford Website Company with a fairly specific brief which included the design and building of a logo, website, business cards and banner stand and more recently the task of writing a press release. From our point of view this project was potentially quite a sensitive one and we knew the product that we delivered had to meet high standards.
" Penny and her team worked to meet our requirements to a specific deadline and since the launch of the website at the end of August 2007 it has continued to surpass all expectations. We receive emails from all over the world on a weekly basis complimenting us on the design, content and navigation of the website and we feel very proud to be able to call it our own. The Stafford Website Company is a professional organisation offering a multitude of services at extremely competitive prices.”
Nigel and Claire Brown, December 2007
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The Stafford Website Company was instructed by this Stafford-based engineering design company to build two websites, working to the client’s own designs, providing advice and guidance along the way.
While aimed at two very different marketplaces and optimised accordingly - the Haughton Product Design site is aimed at anyone requiring product design, while Haughton Design is aimed at engineering companies requiring design services - both websites provide in-depth information on the company’s products and services alongside numerous illustrations. The Stafford Website Company handles all ongoing maintenance and content updates for both of these sites on the client’s behalf.
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This is the second website we have designed for bestselling author Stuart Howarth. The launch of the site marked the release of his second book ‘I just wanted to be loved’, following the success of his first, ‘Please Daddy no’. The Stafford Website Company worked closely with Stuart to provide a platform to promote his books, share his harrowing story and offer advice and support for victims of childhood abuse. A content management system makes it straightforward for Stuart to update the site himself, from general content to the blog and gallery.
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Progressive Sports
Dedicated to raising the standard of sports provision in schools and communities by recruiting professional sports coaches to run their own workshops via franchises, this ambitious model required a website that not only provides information to end users and potential franchisees, but also helps manage the entire franchise structure.
The Stafford Website Company worked closely with Progressive Sports to launch its new venture, managing the entire project from the creation of brand identity through to the design and build of a website based on a bespoke database that provides ample scope for future growth. Website functionality includes:
• Multi-level administration, from overall to individual franchise management.
• Independent logins and web pages for each franchise.
• End-user management, including ability to list several children to a parent or group.
• Security access to protect sensitive information contained on database.
• Ability to set prices and manage sliding-scale discounts for workshops & events.
• E-commerce system for online shop.
• The ability for course dates to be listed and bookings taken (and paid for) online. |
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This brochure site distils a significant amount of technical information on the products offered by this power generation systems specialist. Product details presented in table form with links through to more in-depth technical information provide a user-friendly way of helping visitors drill down to the specifics they need, while a list of used stock for sale links to downloadable PDFs of product specification. Comprehensive enquiry forms using drop-down and tick box selections enable potential customers to provide information as to their requirements quickly and easily, the resulting email giving the sales team plenty of background on which to base their response.
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To create a website for this specialist international consultancy firm, the Stafford Website Company focused on the use of case studies, alongside details of services provided, to illustrate to website visitors how Automotive Representatives Europe Ltd could help them. As soon as it was made live in spring 2009, the new website started generating fresh enquiries and began climbing the search engine rankings for its key search terms. Stafford Website Company will manage content updates and ongoing maintenance of the website on behalf of the client.
"I am writing to thank you for the work that you did on the development of the website for my company. You provided a friendly and professional service that has resulted in a number of new enquiries for my company.
In particular, we have been very pleased with the number one ranking in our sector on Google and Yahoo.
Once again, many thanks."
Rob Whiston
Managing Director
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When Liz Farrow set up a business offering 5* bed and breakfast accommodation in Shropshire from her picturesque farmhouse, she wanted a website that would embody the luxury her guests would enjoy during their stay.
The Stafford Website Company worked closely with Liz from the outset, developing a brand and website that brought her vision to reality. The use of striking photography and simple navigation makes the site a real pleasure for visitors to use, enabling them to find the information they need quickly and easily while tempting them to make a booking. Since the launch of the website, the business has gone from strength to strength and, in 2009, the Stafford Website Company was charged with expanding the website to include information on a newly converted self catering barn on the farm.
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This Penkridge-based mixed veterinary hospital was looking to establish its online presence and find a simple, cost-effective way to communicate with its extensive client base. The Stafford Website Company designed and built a website with a content management system, enabling the client to make its own updates to content without compromising the underlying website code. The practice is really taking advantage of this facility, regularly uploading newsletters, event details, special offers and advice articles while benefiting from full technical support as and when required.
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Husband and wife team Mike and Dawn Newton were looking for an e-commerce site that they would be able to completely manage themselves – and the Stafford Website Company provided the ideal solution! We provided a full service, from the clean, classic design that provides a backdrop to sell all manner of wedding-related items to the creation of a user-friendly e-commerce and content management interface that allows Mike and Dawn to manage the site and its contents themselves. From uploading new items for sale through to managing orders and transactions; it’s all taken care of via the database driven website.
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Tutbury Fires, specialising in the sale of Edwardian, Victorian and Cast Iron fireplaces, required an online presence that would enable it to market and sell its large catalogue of products to a broader audience. Stafford Website Company created a bespoke website that meets the following key objectives:
• The ability for visitors to search and view a large number of option-based products
• To calculate delivery on orders based on distance from the showroom
• Easy to manage – from adding new products to processing orders
• A climbing search engine ranking for various key search terms via of natural SEO
Since the website has been live, the results have been exceptional – the client’s turnover has almost trebled.
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A website that takes the traditional wedding list onto the web, providing guests with the opportunity to ‘promise’ to buy a gift online but giving them the freedom to purchase wherever they choose, e-weddinglist.co.uk provides a refreshing alternative to lists allied to particular stores. Its database driven technology streamlines the management of lists, making it easy for both the bride and groom and their guests to use, automatically removing gifts as they’re ‘promised’ (making multiple toasters a thing of the past). Functionality of this online wedding list includes:
- Bride & groom registration and payment facility.
- Provision of client-specific list ID and login details.
- Bride & groom collate their own list; adding images, descriptions, prices, number required & links to stockist websites.
- The ability to print off gift list cards that provide guests with the information they’ll need to access the list.
- Guest registration facility enabling them to access the list and the bride & groom see who’s bought them what gift.
- Automatic gift ‘count down’ – gifts removed from the list as 'promised' so guests can see what’s available in real-time.
- Blog section offering advice & ideas for gifts.
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The world’s largest safe manufacturer Gunnebo also sells spare parts direct to the general public, including those it makes for leading brands such as Chubbsafes, Rosengrens, Churchill Safes and Secureline. The Stafford Website Company was commissioned to create an e-commerce website to act as a platform for the online sale of these parts. Key features include:
• Simple and functional navigation – products are easy to find
• A wholesale login area to enable different pricing structure
• Easy to mange site in admin area
• SEO to secure and maintain top search engine ranking position
Courtesy of SEO consultancy and advice from the Stafford Website Company, Gunnebo has retained the number 1 Google spot for ‘safe spares’ for over two years.
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A group of chalet owners in the popular French ski resort of Chatel joined forces to help boost the online promotion of their independent catered chalet businesses in a category dominated by directory sites. The Stafford website company created a crisp, clean website with content management system enabling the group to quickly and easily make updates to chalet details, pricing and availability calendars. The result is a website that looks professional, is easy for both the client and their customers to use and is climbing the Google rankings for relevant search terms.
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A leading NHS recruitment consultancy, ATM consulting works with clients across the country from its Stafford base. The Stafford Website Company was commissioned to create an online presence to attract both NHS trusts and potential job candidates and encourage them to make contact.
Clean design and simple navigation help meet these demands, with current job opportunities clearly listed on the homepage with the option to ‘click through’ for further details. A discussion board enables the posting of articles that visitors may then comment on (all comments must be cleared by ATM before going live) while a content management system makes the process of updating job details quick and simple for the client to manage in-house.
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Other brochure and database driven websites
below are some further examples....
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Website maintenance
maintaining and updating websites which have not been designed or developed by the Stafford Website Company
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Current projects
Perfect Gift Boxes
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Naturally Healthy
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Hilton Pipe Services
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Sharpen Equestrian Marketing
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Staffordshire STEM
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Squash PR and Marketing
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Reddenhill Consulting
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Stafford Grammar School
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Barnfather Wire
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