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Website design & development

Website design & development

What we do

 

 

Websites that do more for your business than just look the business

Because we do more than just websites, our approach is different to most ‘web only’ firms. You’ll find we ask a lot more questions about your business and your marketing. That’s because we’ll be looking for opportunities to make your website work harder for you. What’s more, we are interested in making your brand and marketing work across print, display, point-of-sale, signage, web, email, search and social media. It still surprises us that few other web firms take such a comprehensive view of their client’s businesses. Our services include:

Design and development

There are web designers and there are web developers, and seldom are they the same person. So what? Creating a killer website is a team project so when you hire Cognique you get people who are experienced and skilled in their respective disciplines. The same is true for project management, copywriting, photography, Flash animation, search engine optimisation and any other services which may be required as part of your web project.

Content management

We can create a website which you can update yourself through your web browser without any special software or technical knowledge. About half of the websites we have built work like this. The other half we manage for clients because they prefer it that way.

Ecommerce

Whether you are already selling online or still thinking about it, we can help you review your current situation and propose recommendations for improving online sales.

Google Analytics and AdWords

We integrate Google Analytics into every website we build and provide you with training so you can make sense of its comprehensive visitor reports, helping you to understand how your website is working for you. We are also happy to discuss Google AdWords as part of your broader search marketing strategy. Learn more about our search marketing services.

Search engine optimisation

We work with you to understand how you want to be found by search engines. We then undertake our own research into the most relevant key phrases for your business before providing a quote tailored to your requirements. Learn more about our search marketing services.

Domain registration and hosting

We can provide domain name registration and hosting as a value added service to clients who are using (or planning to use) our website design and development services.

Since 2008 our client web hosting has been powered only by renewable sources such as wind, water and solar energy. Not only is our fully managed service 100% carbon neutral, it’s also easier for you because we take care of all the technical details for you, freeing you up to concentrate on what you do best.

Currently we host the majority of clients’ websites but if you already have a web host which meets your current and future needs we are happy to work with your existing provider. We usually only require FTP (File Transfer Protocol) details for your hosting.

Training and support

As part of your website project we will provide any necessary training. This includes use of a content management or ecommerce system, as well as training on how to interpret visitor reports generated by Google Analytics.

Sharepoint consulting

We can make Microsoft Sharepoint work for your business either as a website, intranet or extranet. We provide Sharepoint consultancy, design, development, training and support, and have implemented every version of the product since its launch in 2001. We can brand and customise the functionality of this powerful collaboration platform to meet your specific business needs.

FAQs

“How much does a website cost?”

It really depends on your budget, what you want and how long you give us to build it. A typical project cost is usually between £1200 and £3600 but historically we have built websites from £0 (special circumstances apply!) to £25,000. Contact us for a chat to discuss your needs and we’ll provide you with a no-obligation quote within a few days.

“I already know a web designer so why should I use you?”

Just because someone can build a website it doesn’t mean they know anything about making it work effectively for your business. We think our integrated client-centric approach is more effective, costs less and saves you time.

“Why shouldn’t I just hire a student to build a website for me?”

There are some very talented students out there but generally you pay for what you get. Our clients pay for bespoke design (not templates), expertise, experience and reliable service from a multi-disciplined team. Over the years we have been asked to pick up the pieces of many half-finished websites that have wasted the client’s precious time and money paying someone to learn new skills.

“Why shouldn’t I have my website built overseas?”

We think you might get a better result from someone whose first language is English and who has a clear understanding of your target markets. We have been asked to fix a number of websites that were originally developed overseas because the firm or developer have effectively disappeared, leaving the client with a site which is either unfinished or can’t be updated easily.

“Do you outsource website design and development overseas?”

No. All our websites are designed and built in Somerset using fair trade, organic based humans. Clients like to meet our team face-to-face and we like that too. We pay people well and don’t treat them like machines or tradable commodities. We sometimes even go the pub for no special reason – call us old fashioned.

 
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