Does your business need a new website? Can your business afford a new website?

I can certainly help you answer these questions. My name is Lisa Smith and I run Activ Web Design in Dunmow. I am sure you are thinking “of course you can help, you want to sell me a website!” but please let me assure you that what I want to do is help you make an informed decision that will benefit your business. Yes, my business is web design but here at Activ Web Design in Dunmow we want to build relationships with our local clients that will last for years. We are not in the business of speaking jargon just to bamboozle and make a sale. As your local advisor I would visit you for a free, no obligation consultation to learn about your business and to find out if a website would be a good investment.

Yes, that’s right; a website should be looked at as an investment in your business not just an expense. An investment in fact that has the potential to save time, save money and make money for your business.

So maybe the question should be different – can you afford not to have a website for your business? A website can provide another means of marketing, can add credibility and can generate interest in your business. Used correctly it can become an asset that repays its initial investment again and again.

Activ Web Design in Dunmow is run by me and my husband Reece, a graphic designer with many years experience. Our aim is to work with local clients to help them achieve an effective online presence. Whether you run a small business, a sports club, a charity or high street shop, whether you’re a sole trader or have several employees, we want to ensure that, if you require a website, you get one that is professional, affordable, individual and that can work for your business.

Activ Web Design in Dunmow are happy to visit you. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation to clearly explain what we do and to find out what you are looking for. Our affordable, clear and fixed pricing structure means there is no confusion and no surprises. Furthermore we don’t just want to build a website and disappear! We will be around to provide support and maintenance which is vital in keeping a website relevant and effective. As a local company our service is prompt, personal and efficient. But also, as part of the Activ network, we can provide unrivalled expertise and experience.

And, as a final answer to your questions – a website from Activ Web Design in Dunmow is affordable – please view more details about the range of features offered by our easy to understand packages.

Thanks for letting me provide some answers for you, if you would like to arrange a free, no obligation consultation please contact me on 01371 819002 or use the online contact form to the right, Lisa.

The brainchild of Simon Rickett and Dillon Boivin, Activ Web Design is one of the fastest growing UK web design organisations, as well as one of the few truly British web design companies in the UK.

The two directors both had experience of selling websites to SMEs and, when the market became increasingly competitive some three years ago, they realised that a different strategy was needed to grab a share of the available business and ensure long-term stability.

After months of planning and hard work, Activ Web Design was launched. Three years’ more hard work later, the company has grown into the largest national web design company in the UK with their services also available in Spain, France and Australia.

Part of the secret of their success lies in a fixed, transparent pricing policy, while their innovative software has helped take the mystery and confusion out of web design, enabling ‘ordinary’ people to create their own sites.

A recent breakthrough for Activ is their latest franchise package, Activ SEO. This is a natural progression for the company and its franchisees, helping create thousands of websites for small to medium sized businesses up and down the country and generating more traffic to the sites.

Having launched in the depth of a recession, Activ has defied the odds by seeing a turnover increase by 189% in just 2 years. Their success in the UK led to global expansion in the first 12 months and their long term target is to be established in fifteen countries within the next five years through franchising agreements.

Over the years we have spoken to thousands of business owners who have lots of tales to tell about their web designers, many of them negative!

From outright scams to poor customer service, the web design industry has seen its reputation tarnished over the years.

Here are a few examples of horror stories…

They built my website then told me I owed them another £2000 for extra work they had done and if I didn’t pay it they would take down my website, I was backed in to a corner.

They took my payment up front, made all the right promises but then failed to deliver, leaving me out of pocket.

The salesman did a great job telling me what a wonderful web design service they would offer but once I had signed on the dotted line it all went downhill, no customer service, nobody returning my calls, the list is endless.

As already mentioned, in any business or indeed any walk of life there are unscrupulous businesses and even out and out scams and the web design industry is no different but rest assured there are still lots of honest, reputable web design companies around who will offer you a fair price, great product and excellent after sales support and ongoing advice.

Here at Activ Web Design we pride ourselves on the service we provide to our customers across the UK.

• Affordable, fixed price websites
• Transparent pricing
• A national network of local advisors
• An online support system as well as a phone number you can contact us on
• Fantastic value for money
• And most importantly…
• A website that works for your business!

We have hundreds of satisfied customers across the UK from hairdressers to restaurants, builders to golf clubs.  To read testimonials from our satisfied customers visit the testimonials page on Activ Web Design.

Want to find out what Activ Web Design can offer you to help grow your business online, get in touch now!

Activ Web Design are an award-winning business and have reached the finals of many prestigious business awards, recently winning the HSBC Start Up Stars International Business of the Year for the midlands region.

Activ Web Design, an honest, reputable web design company, not a scam, just high quality, affordable websites.

Activ Web Design in Trowbridge are the specialists in getting small to medium sized businesses, new enterprises and local organisations online. Our portfolio of hundreds of sites shows what we can do. But why do all these organisations choose Activ?

At Activ Web Design we understand that all businesses benefit from having their own, unique web site and we recognise that many enterprise owners delay getting on line for two reasons – the cost and the technology. Activ’s fixed price structure and jargon free approach are designed to eliminate these obstacles.

Cost

There are two basic types of website so Activ Web Design have just two prices – £499 for a brochure site and £999 for an online shop. There are no hidden extras. The price includes the site design, registering your website address, hosting the site for a year and any minor changes you may want to make. You will also get up to five email addresses and access to your website statistics so you can see how your site is working for you. The online shop option will allow you to accept payment online by credit and debit cards or paypal.

Jargon

Some web design companies blind you with science, at Activ we understand the technology but we know that you just want someone to design the website you need to enhance your business – you tell us what you want and we will do the rest. The final result will be a site that looks the way you want it and works the way it needs to for you. We are happy to answer your technical questions but you need no technical knowledge at all.

What Else Does Activ Offer?

We are a national company with a local designer near you. For web design in Trowbridge phone Andrew Stacey on 01225 719173 or 07983 720429 and you can be sure of the personal service you expect from a local business and the support and back-up of a national, award winning company.

With 70% of households in the UK (Office of National Statistics figures, 2009) Activ Web Design in Trowbridge understand the importance of getting businesses on line quickly and effectively. The number of households online increases year on year and for most of these computer users telephone directories are a thing of the past. Who would wade through, say, the huge restaurant section of the yellow pages when a search in Google will not only find the specific type of eatery you are looking for, in the place you want to go but also shows pictures, menus and information about the restaurant. Any business that has no web site is missing out on these potential customers.

Activ Web Design in Trowbridge will also show you how your web site can Save Money, Save Time and Make Money for your business. For example, many organisations have found that by launching a website they are able to save money on other advertising, often saving enough in the first year to pay for their site. Others save time with an online enquiry form, reducing the amount of telephone calls that interrupt the working day and being able to prioritise enquiries and deal with them in an efficient manner. And all businesses can make money with a website that gives them a good chance of a share of online searches for their business type.

So to get your business Activ online now please contact Andrew at Activ Web Design in Trowbridge today!

Activ’s unique approach to web design and search engine optimisation (SEO) has seen them rewarded in the 2010 HSBC Start Up Star Awards.

Check out the HSBC website here:

http://www.startupstars.hsbc.co.uk/start-up-stars-finalists-2010

The key to Activ’s growth stems from the uncomplicated approach they have taken towards the web design and SEO industry.

Bridging the gap between the suppliers and purchasers in the IT industry is something that has long been needed. Many purchasers regularly turn away from purchasing a website at the fear of being confused by the supplier.

With Activ offering fixed prices linked with their commitment to explaining everything in a language the customer understands has seen them prosper over recent years as they have grown into one of the largest web design and SEO companies in the UK.

Offering a high quality service at a price all SME can afford has not only meant they have succeeded here in the UK it has seen them move into Spain, Australia and Ireland.

Simon Rickett Director at Activ says, “We are delighted to win this award and it is a credit to all the hard work everyone puts in here at Activ. A very big thank you to all our local advisors as they have been instrumental in us achieving this recognition”

When asked, what the future holds for Activ, Simon goes onto say, “The need for websites is at an all time high, so we can’t take our eye of this however what has been fantastic over the last few months is that our SEO service is staring to gain momentum as companies who already have websites are now taking advantage of our SEO services. It won’t be long before our SEO service reaches the same heights as our web design service”

To find out more about Activ, visit:

www.activwebdesign.com

www.activseo.com