Professional Web Design |
"We've been very impressed with Carolyn's ability to be a good listener, to interpret what we say, to deliver our identity that perfectly symbolises our vision....[our new website] is everything we wished for and more..... The feedback has been terrific... your patience with us has been incredible"
(Patsy Stone, YPACF Trustee) |
Creator of Websites is here to support you and your small business with great value professional website design, logo design and promotional materials to help your new business get noticed by potential customers and clients. In short, I'm here to make it simple for you to get your business online and drive traffic to your website, leaving you to concentrate on delivering an excellent business that your target market love.
I'll design a website that:
You and your business are in great hands - with my Business & Management degree, Chartered Marketing post-graduate qualification, over 14 years of corporate and non-corporate marketing experience, I'm here to use all my skills and knowledge together with my down-to-earth friendly approach, to deliver a great service to small businesses, charities and parish councils. I love what I do, I enjoy nothing more than helping others in whatever way I can and receiving the smiles and great feedback I do, means the world.
If you're feeling stuck or baffled with how to go about getting your business online, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a chat and a no-obligation, great value, quote. Need some more reassuring you're heading in the right direction? Why not take a look at my customer reviews to help reassure you?
I'll design a website that:
- fits with your brand and meets your business objective
- has impact with your target audience but remains user friendly
- is optimised to improve your chances of being found through search engines by potential customers and clients
- looks professional on any device - a desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet or a mobile phone
- is easy for you to update and manage yourself, so you don't have to worry about costs every time you want to make any changes; and I promise, after our training time together plus the ongoing support I offer, you'll soon be confident in doing this yourself.
You and your business are in great hands - with my Business & Management degree, Chartered Marketing post-graduate qualification, over 14 years of corporate and non-corporate marketing experience, I'm here to use all my skills and knowledge together with my down-to-earth friendly approach, to deliver a great service to small businesses, charities and parish councils. I love what I do, I enjoy nothing more than helping others in whatever way I can and receiving the smiles and great feedback I do, means the world.
If you're feeling stuck or baffled with how to go about getting your business online, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a chat and a no-obligation, great value, quote. Need some more reassuring you're heading in the right direction? Why not take a look at my customer reviews to help reassure you?
Branding, Logo Design & Marketing Communication
As well as website design, I also offer logo design and marketing communication design such as promotional flyers, social media adverts and business cards. If you need help identifying your brand (a consistent identity for your small business, organisation, charity or council) then let me know, as this is an important first step before designing a website or any promotional material.
Here's a selection of logos and marketing materials that I've designed over the years for small businesses, organisations charities and councils.
Here's a selection of logos and marketing materials that I've designed over the years for small businesses, organisations charities and councils.
Where to start when you want a website
It can be overwhelming and confusing if you're a sole trader or small business looking to get online for the first time. Often it's hard to know where to start. The last thing you want to do is spend hours of your precious time trying to understand it all, when you could be making better use of your time and existing skills. If you would love for someone to take care of it for you and answer the questions you have in simple layman terms without costing you the earth, I'm here and happy to help.
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What to do about a domain name
You'll definitely need a domain name as this gives you your user-friendly website address; the www.domainname.com. There are many places to buy your domain name, some cheaper than others, some also offering professional email and a tool to develop your own website. But should you put all your eggs in one basket? I can give you advice on all of this, for free, as part of our initial conversation, removing uncertainty and procrastination, meaning you can get online quicker and without the stress!
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The process will be simple, jargon-free and we'll go at your pace
We will start by having an initial free chat, either face to face or over phone or video call. This will enable me to understand more about your business, your brand, the reason why you want to be online and what objective it will fulfil for you, and you can find out more about me and how I can help you and your small business. We'll complete a website brief, which goes into more detail about what exactly you're after. It would be great if you have some examples of websites you like, whether competing businesses or not, so I can understand the style of website you like (and don't like!). After this I'll come back to you with a quote. Once approved and a 50% deposit has been paid, website development will get underway. If you'd like my help with identifying your brand, then no problem, we'll have a chat about that first and foremost.
Where to start with Social Media Marketing
I have a wealth of marketing experience so I'd be happy to help you on your journey with this too. Social media is an essential part of any business marketing plan these days. It's a great channel for raising awareness of your business, driving advocacy for your brand and achieving more trade and getting more customers. Large organisations today have a whole team dedicated to managing their social media channels and customer interactions, but that's just not possible for a small business, especially a sole trader. Therefore I can help you navigate through the different social media options and work out which one would best meet your business needs and objectives. I give this advice for free as part of our website design meetings and conversations but if you need more time in this area to gain more confidence in social media, then no problem, we can work this out for a small fee.
Must-have promotional materials that won't break the bank
You need a website and at least one social media account that's right for your business. Business cards (whether physical or digital) are also a must for any new business and something to keep on your person at all times - you just never know when and where the next business contact will come from. I've been out walking the dog, at the shops and at a craft fair before now and have been asked if I have a business card to hand. After that, there's numerous things you can do but it's about doing the best value thing that's right for your business. If you would like help with designing business cards or any piece of marketing material, such as a leaflet, brochure or poster, then please do get in touch for a no-obligation free quote.