Web site development using standard templates

It is easy for you to start your web site using one of our prepared templates.  The cost of the graphic design is eliminated and we can get you up on the web quickly and cheaply.  Later, you can link databases to the site pages and expand the things your site can do.  Then, when you are ready, we can convert the site to a design that has been specially created for you.

Custom web site development with original graphic design

Larger organisations require the individuality of a web specially designed for them.  Often to be consistent with their corporate colours or a current publicity campaign.

Systems investigations

We are very experienced in providing consultancy to commercial and public sector organisations.  If you want a health check or a problem solved in a particular area of your business, we can assist you.  It is particularly relevant when you are introducing the Internet into your business.  A study can help you align the work of your staff who will need to respond to the web enquiries.

Systems integration

The functions that are provided on your web site usually need to communicate with existing systems.  For example, on line ordering may need to access your stock system to check the availability of an item.  Then after the goods have been sent to the customer the stock is reduced, an invoice will be produced and the sales ledger updated.

The Internet is becoming a popular way of improving the service given to customers or CRM systems as they are referred to.  Recently we integrated data feeds into a call centre to provide the capability to display vehicle details from the simple entry of the registration plate number.  The post office also provides a useful Internet link, which will display an enquirer’s full address from the input of a postcode.

Business process design

We can assist you to plan the flow of work through an office, across branches or between you and your suppliers.  Customers depend on speed and reliability when dealing on the Internet.  Your staff needs to have a clear understanding and instructions how to deal effectively with many different Internet communications.

Project planning

We are experienced users of project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.  The work we do is divided up into stages with what is to be delivered to you at the end of stage clearly identified.  On larger projects, for instance, those requiring bespoke software development regular status reports are provided.

Project management

We are prepared to manage the whole of your Internet project or work together with your own project manager.  We are familiar with the project management techniques such as ‘Prince’ that are often used to successfully control the different activities in large projects.

Systems development

When your web site needs the capability to do something that is not available from standard packages we can provide you with software specially written for the purpose.  We are experienced in the design, development and support of custom systems.  If you want us to work with your own development staff or suppliers, we are happy to do so.

Network development

Frequently, the introduction of an Internet system causes the improvement of the existing computing environment within the company.  For this reason, we have often been involved in the specification of more suitable voice and data networking facilities for an organisation.  We can assist you or provide a turnkey installation of your new network.

Database systems

Connecting your web site to a database enables it to display unlimited information.  For instance, it could access the entire information about your products, orders and customers.  We can build databases for new information or the linkage to display data from existing databases.

e-commerce systems

You only have to surf the Internet briefly to see the growing range of goods and services available on-line.  We can enable you to trade on-line and make your business visible to a market of millions.  We can also provide you with an intranet for a closed community of your staff, suppliers or customers.  Intranets are invaluable for supporting a 24hr and 365 day service.  The system will be protected by the security of passwords and authorised log on registers preventing loss of propriety data.

Systems maintenance

We will support you web site to keep it up to date with your changes and constantly available to your customers and users.  When the time is right, handover training will be professionally carried out to bring your staff to the levels necessary to assume this responsibility.

Web site redesign

We will keep your site relevant to your preferences and your customers needs.  Your site will evolve as it is regularly reviewed and improved.  When the time comes for a new edition we will produce the eye-catching design and clever innovations to keep your site at the top of people’s hit list.

Publicity design

We have a team who have in depth experience of the design and production of a wide variety of presentation and publicity material.  Whether you need an in house presentation or brochures for your customers, we can design it for you.

Graphic design

We have colleagues who specialise in commercial art and graphic design and we can offer you images ranging from clip art to logos and other artefacts for display at your web site or printed material.

Print preparation

We offer a wide range of print options taking your project from conception to finished printed products.  We also provide word processing and DTP services for internal publications and short run documents.

Photography

We have colleagues who specialise in producing digital, 35mm or large format photographs.  We can organise studio or location work ranging from company portraits to live shots of your services in action.  Photographs can be manipulated for editing or to create special effects.  It also offers you a lower cost option for the high turnover of images used for web shopping sites.