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From simple online brochures to complete multi-store shopping solutions, we have been creating websites since 1999 for clients in Ireland, Britain, Australia and the USA. Whether a site is for a small local business or a large international company, we approach each project with the same care and attention to detail. We always work by these guiding principles…

  • Function over form. Although a site needs to be aesthetically pleasing, it must above all be useful. For this reason, we always design the functions of a site before the visuals.
  • Ease of use. No matter how dynamic a site might be, no matter how much whiz-bang technology is on show, if the user can’t find what they need quickly and easily then it’s all for nothing.
  • No gimmicks. With all the possibilities of web technology it can be tempting to fill your site with toys. Many web designers charge premiums for gimmicks that add no real value to the site. We don’t. If it isn’t useful, we won’t try to sell it to you.
  • It’s your site, not ours. We always work as closely as possible with the client to ensure the website meets their needs. Your site is a collaboration between your business and ours.

Technology

We work primarily in HTML and ASP (Active Server Pages, Microsoft’s platform for dynamic web content), but can also implement Flash, Java, JavaScript and other technologies as and when appropriate. We are experienced in database design, ensuring maximum flexibility for data-driven websites. If you need to transfer information between your existing systems and your new website, even very large amounts of raw data, we have innovative and unique solutions developed in real world situations. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Content Management


A truly useful website must be kept fresh with new information on a regular basis. Rather than employing generic content management systems (CMS), or even third party ‘out-of-the-box’ solutions, we design every CMS specifically for the site on which it’s implemented. You or your staff can update as many or as few areas of your site as required using a password protected, easy to use online control panel with the minimum of training. Contact us for a demonstration.