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 Here are a few examples of projects we have brought to the web. There are several that offer the ability for secure online sales and nearly all contain elements of database driven content. Contact Website Development for more details about any of these projects. Croft Farm http://www.croftfarm.co.uk/ After a number of years online, Croft Farm were looking to improve their online performance. Their requirements were for an attractive, affordable site they could maintain themselves and a responsive team to provide ongoing support as and when required. 
Built on the open source Drupal framework their new site allows them extensive control over content and appearance.The superb location made for some great photos to use on the site and a clean, professional design conveys the right impression to site visitors. An ongoing optimisation and promotion campaign keeps Croft Farm well positioned for common search phrases in the major search engines. Land Commodities Asset Management AG http://www.landcommodities.com/ Land Commodities use their website to make their research and reports widely available to interested parties. 
The website automatically services requests for document downloads and seamlessly feeds contact information to separate CRM software, saving the need for any time consuming and error prone re-keying.A password protected administration area of the site allows Land Commodities to update news stories and site content whenever they need to. Turtons of Devon http://www.turtonsofdevon.co.uk/ Turtons of Devon is supply some of Britain's leading chefs with top quality meat & poultry. 
The new website allows for increased visibility of the brand and products range, while also giving a much broader view of the "family run" aspect of the business.To streamline the ordering process for their clients the new site allows for established customers to places their orders via the website, at a time to suit them. Thorverton Stone Company http://www.thorvertonstone.co.uk/ Thorverton Stone Company manufacture an extensive range of Cast Stone products for use in all types of building and landscaping projects. 
Their website allows the company to display and maintain the specification of all of their products and services in one place for client reference - at much lower cost than printed versions.The availability of Technical Data sheets for immediate download aides communication and helps ensure that both trade and novice customers can order with confidence. The website uses a simple, elegant design with a strong internal linking structure. The appearance closely matches the company's existing promotional material. British Grassland Society http://www.britishgrassland.com/ The British Grassland Society provides a forum for those interested in the science and production of temperate grassland. They operate as a registered charity from offices at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. 
The new website based on the Drupal open source framework acts as their primary tool for communication with society members. A hard pressed administrative team have limited time to dedicate to adding and maintaining content so the process needed to be as quick and simple as possible.Features include full control over text and images, control of multi-tiered membership accounts, a news archive, event calendar and online booking and payment facilities, with the option to host banner advertising for additional revenue. Our support and hosting package includes managed webspace, nightly backups, domain name management, email & spam filtering controls. We built fresh eye-catching templates and user training sessions were conducted to enable staff to get the most from the new system. Searchlight Consulting http://www.searchlightconsulting.co.uk/ Searchlight Consulting specialise in implementing IT and SAP applications within the manufacturing, telecommunications and retail sectors. 
Needing to maintain an approachable and informative presence online to appeal both to new and existing customers, Searchlight chose a simple content managed brochure site.With a clean tri-chrome look and fluid navigation bar, the site was designed for clarity and speed. Our original templates were then integrated into Adobe Contribute, for complete client desktop control. Interactive Net Mapping http://www.interactnetmap.com/ Interactive Net Mapping are a privately owned company with a team of technical and commercial specialists in producing WebGIS solutions. Their core business is the delivery of professional and cost-effective interactive WebGIS mapping 
services to the Private and Public Sector.Their website needs to convey the quality of their work and the level of support that they provide to clients. The site acts as a primary marketing tool including streaming video of product demonstrations, pricing structures and terms of business. Pilates-et-al http://www.pilates-et-al.com Pilates-et-al provides a unique Programme of Specialist Pilates Workshops, Activity Holidays, Retreats and Short Breaks. 
A small team of health professionals with both vision and passion their requirement was for a website to conveyed their service in an attractive and maintainable manner. Minibreak retreats and scheduled workshops are outlined on the website to back up newspaper and magazine advertising. A simple administration system means they can be removed when all places are filled. This provides the team with a flexible promotion tool and allows them to gauge the popularity of new offerings. TotallyAlfa http://www.totallyalfa.com TotallyAlfa had been selling their aftermarket Alfa Romeo servicing tools on eBay for some while when they came to see 
us. Their selling costs were high and they wanted to expolore low cost opportunities for selling direct via a website
of their own.We delivered a simple site with a professional appearance that allowed TotallyAlfa to maintain their inventory of products without the requirement for an expensive database driven system. Payments are still made via PayPal but not only are listing fees down, the reassurance potential clients get from a dedicated website has lead to a significant increase in sales. The Golf Shop Online http://www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk Retailers can harness the internet and sell to people who could never walk into 
their traditional 'Bricks and Mortar' shops.A successful Devon business was looking to extend it's target market beyond the immediate vicinity of their main retail outlet. A strong e-Commerce website gives them the power to sell in a competitive market across the UK and Europe. They maintain control of product prices, offers, descriptions and departments, add new products to the store when they become available and clear them from the internet when stocks are sold. A regular internet newsletter keeps them in touch with their customers and brings more visitors to the site. A rotating set of promotional adverts mean the site content is always fresh. WM Ironwork http://www.wmironwork.co.uk Following initial consultation, WM Ironwork opted for a flash-based main site with a parrallel text 
version to enable site content to be indexed. WMI like the look and feel that Adobe's' Flash technology delivers but also appreciate being able to promote their site with both onsite and offsite campaigns.The site gives them the professional appearance they deserve to match the quality of their fabrication. Farmers Friend http://www.farmersfriend.co.uk The Farmers Friend have been trading in Exeter for over 125 years. As traditional an outfitter as you could hope to 
find it was a bold decision for them to consider setting up an online outlet.Understandably wanting reassurance as to the viability of an e-store for their products this is a simple, straight forward and unfussy site, displaying only a handful of items from their extensive product range. Planned as the first stage of site development, with expansion to come when justified, this is a good example of how easy shopping online (and running and online shop!) can be. Harts Horsemanship http://www.hartshorsemanship.com Ben Hart is an expert on equine behaviour.  He travels the world teaching and assisting horses, as well as teaching workshops.Ben needed a website that could not only give information about his life, thoughts and services that he offers - he also wanted to be able to sell his literature online, in the form of e-books. Because Ben travels the world and struggles to find the time to deal with online purchases, we set up a completely automated E-Commerce system, which allows the user to purchase e-books using paypal, and download straight away. Mid Devon Business Association http://www.mdba.net The Mid Devon Business Association was looking to improve it's online presence  with a clean and simple website they could manage and update themselves.Using an online administration system the site can be modified by anyone with the correct username and password from wherever they happen to be using nothing more than a standard web browser. Member profiles can be amended, contact details changed, forthcoming events and images added to the diary, news resources kept up to date. Because maintaining the site is an easy and simple to learn process the effort can be shared between members resulting in changes being carried out in a timely manner as and when required. Bernard Sims Associates http://www.bernardsimsassociates.com Bernard Sims Associates are health and safety professionals based in Guildford, Surrey. 
Their website guide explains about the company's background and the services that they offer.The technical nature of the Health & Safety business means that a lot of information needs to be conveyed to their target audience, yet it needs to be presented in a way that doesn't cause visitors to switch off with boredom at the prospect of wading through lengthy text. By use of 'expanding bullet points' within the main body of the site we were able to place all necessary information on the appropriate pages in a compact manner. This enhances the usability of the site while making a greater level of information available to those (including Search Engines) that require it. Axworthy Property Lettings http://www.axworthy.co.uk Much of modern business is using time as efficiently as possible. Axworthy Property Lettings have 
been able to slash how long they spend on maintaining both their own website and the property portals they use everyday such as Prime LocationProperties To Let can be pinpointed on aerial maps and full particulars downloaded delivering more savings, but this time on office print and postage. SMC Chelsea http://www.smc-chelsea.com The Chelsea on Sea Site Management Company needed a secure central communications hub for their clients. Clients profiles can be created by the site administrator and each new member is automatically issued with their own 
logon details.Once access has been granted, users can access the site at any time to review their documentation and communication history. The site also helps Chelsea SMC keep their clients up to date by making bulk distribution of electronic documents a doddle. Administative users can generate personalised email with attachments at the click of a button - and communications are automatically added to individual users records as well. The Cottonian Collection at Plymouth City Museum http://www.cottoniancollection.org.uk The Cottonian Collection is an outstanding art collection assembled by Charles Rogers FRS FSA (1711-1784). It comprises oil paintings, Old Master and English drawings and watercolours, sculpture, furniture and ceramics, a library, Reynolds 
material and a collection of seven thousand or so fine prints.Whilst the Collection is displayed in Plymouth's City Museum, the website allows for public viewing of artefacts without the need for a visit. Maintained by the Museum's Keeper of Art, the Cottonian Collection website also provides teaching and learning resources for school projects based on exhibits. The Wedding Collection http://www.weddingcollection.biz Based in Barnstaple, Devon, The Wedding Collection are stockists of designer wedding day dresses and accessories.  A simple, elegant site design backs up their other marketing material. Easily maintainable by the client, pictures and text can be updated to reflect new stock lines and designers as required. As with all our sites, considerable care is taken to ensure that the website performs well for related Search Engine terms. Side Street http://www.side-street.co.uk Side-Street is a shopping directory, but one which features small independent retailers in the South West. 
The site allows you to browse and search for products from local retailers either by town, name or by visually browsing the random product catalogue.Naturally the site is maintained by use of a password protected administration area. New shops and products can be easily added, and as the scope of the site expands, new town profiles and images can easily be uploaded. Tale Valley Nursery http://www.talevalleynursery.co.uk Specialist supplier of bulbs and plants Tale Valley Nursery use their website to enhance the reach of their mail order business and keep costs down.  The web is harnessed to distribute catalogues and for the time being, continue to accept orders through the post. Payment is by cheque. They promote the site by regularly attending RHS Shows where they have collected a number of Gold awards Toby Buckland http://www.tobybuckland.com Toby Buckland is a Garden Designer, Author and TV Presenter living in his home county of Devon.  Toby takes commissions to design and build gardens and garden features, such as green roofs, vegetable and herb gardens, Devon banks, moongates, reclaimed walls, fedges or natural garden features to your specification. He is most well know for being the lead presenter on BBC's Gardeners World. Bramblings Toys http://www.bramblingstoys.co.uk Traditional, wooden and soft toys ethically produced  That's it in a nutshell. Great toys for kids of all ages [we're still playing regularly with our spinning top!] Secure payments, fast delivery. The web allows Bramblings Toys to get their products out to a wider audience. The merging of order online, by post and over the phone is a great combination. Creedy Associates http://www.creedyassociates.com Creedy Associates are a unique team made up of a farm business advisor, a farmer and an  agricultural scientist who provide expert business, technical and environmental management advice and training to large and small public and private rural businesses in the UK.Their site works as a simple online brochure. It is clear and professional - like everyone at Creedy - and promotes the business 24hrs a day. Having opted for a Self Maintainable website, Creedy are free to update any text or images on the site as and when they like. Highfield Preserves http://www.highfieldpreserves.co.uk Another client that have taken the updating of their site in house are Highfield Preserves.  New products are always arriving to expand their range of offerings, and when that happens it can be added the site in a moment. We worked closely with Highfield's designers to ensure that the look and feel of the new website matched their rebranded corporate appearance. |
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