Website Design
Even the smallest of local businesses tend to have a website these days, so it is really important that your business has one too, no matter what it is! Your website is often the first impression you make on your potential clients, so ensuring it is well designed, aesthetically pleasing, clean, informative and free from errors is a no brainer.
There are many sites out there that offer free or cheap “build your own” websites, but they often come with hidden catches and costs, and while they can be simple enough to use that you can build yourself a functional website, there are a few things to consider before going down the low cost route …
- Is it really free? Do you have to upgrade to get “premium” features, like using your own domain name?
- Can you really make it look as good as a professional? A poorly put together site with any mistakes can put potential clients off at the first hurdle …
- You are never completely in control of your own site when it is built using one of these free / cheap online services
- If you are paying a monthly fee indefinitely, you will eventually overtake the cost of having a professional site built … and keep paying
- But the most important question is … How long will it take you to build … and how much is your time worth?
My Website Design Portfolio
These are some of my most recent sites from 2021 onwards, with older ones in alphabetical order below
Building Plastics 4 U
http://www.buildingplastics4u.co.uk/
A re-vamp of an old website for new owners, they just knew they wanted it to be clean, fresh, informative and easy to navigate.
Hawkins Mutes
The lovely Tony from Exotogg (see below) wanted a new website. He’d previously used a graphic designer and I built from a wireframe, but this time he wanted me to design it!
Sound Visions Instrumental
http://soundvisionsinstrumental.co.uk/
A musician, and general music enthusiast, had great plans for his website, that I helped to bring to fruition – a work in progress!
Boob or Bust
A big, colourful and highly interactive site for an organisation helping women to measure properly and purchase the correct bra.
3 Day Doors
A site offering a one-stop-shop for quick turnaround, Cor Vision Doors.
Zoe Wren Psychotherapy
https://zoewrenpsychotherapy.co.uk/
A site for a London-based Psychotherapist, using famous works of art and quotes (copyright credited) to offer insight into complex emotions
Vision Systems Aluminium
http://vsaluminiumwindowsanddoors.co.uk/
A bright and colourful, yet sleek and professional site for a company selling aluminium windows and doors.
TrunkArb
A functional and informative site for an arboriculture company, complete with plenty of imagery.
Exotogg
Designed by a graphic designer, this stunning site has plenty of bespoke features that took some thought, but came out great!
Steppingstone
https://steppingstone-psychotherapy-counselling.co.uk/
A calming and informative site for a psychotherapist and counsellor in London.
Thanet Indoor Bowls Club
A website commissioned by the volunteer board of this indoor bowls club, complete with members area & shop.
LJC Advanced Skincare
https://ljcadvancedskincare.co.uk/
A website for a high end beautician, detailing treatments available plus online shop.
Inspiration Creative
http://inspirationcreative.co.uk/
A not-for-profit organisation looking for a website to showcase their work.
Lucy Keel, Makeup Artist
A simple and aesthetic website for a makeup artist, letting the pictures do the talking.
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AVS Glass
Visual, contemporary site for a company that does high end glass products
Cambridge Data
This site was designed by a branding specialist and wireframed for me to convert to an actual online presence.
Canterbury Tiles
http://www.canterburytiles.co.uk/
A radical update of an old site, offering an easy to navigate online brochure and beautiful visuals.
Author David Dagley
A website to showcase the work of author David C Dagley with blog for press releases.
Design & Build
http://www.designandbuild.org/
A new website for a high end builder catering to specific clients.
Gas Train
A professional and informative site for courses and assessments in the Gas industry. Partnered with GCS Compliance for 2 similar sites.
GCS Compliance
http://www.gcscompliance.co.uk/
A sister site to Gas Train, built to offer news and a range of information in an easy to navigate format.
GEMM International
Another site that was designed by a graphic designer and then given to me to turn into a functional website.
Nanocoat
A basic single page site for giving standard information on a product and encouraging contact.
Norway Fishing
A very visual site showcasing the beauty of Norway and the fishing holidays available.
Simply GSS
Another site built by a graphic designer and sent to me as a wireframe to turn into a functional website.
TestBoard
The marketing site for an online Analysis Management Platform … which I have also built!
WE Build Kent
Website for a local builder who was looking to appear friendly, approachable and trustworthy and showcase his work.
