About us

Simply Websites of Sandbach, Cheshire, England have been in business since 2001. Here is some more information about us:

Who needs our services?

  • Anyone who needs help with:
    • getting their business or project online
    • improving sales through online promotion e.g. with a shopping basket facility, or adding interactive features to a website e.g. a forum, booking or enquiry forms, etc.
    • a makeover of an existing website,
    • improved results in the search engines
    • better quality web hosting
    • a private intranet e.g. for employees or members eyes only
  • Anyone who doesn't want to pay the high prices charged by some of the bigger website service companies. We are cheaper because we don't have the cost overheads of a large organisation. This doesn't mean we are less able or work to lower quality, we can do anything they can, for less. Our complete packages start from just £250.
  • Anyone who is confused or bamboozled by all the jargon most other website service companies employ. We aim to make it as painless and easy to understand as possible. We have put together explanations of some common terms used here
  • The types of customers we have helped include:
    • A book publisher for on-line sales, Owners of holiday homes and a Guest House, Management Consultants, a Furniture Store, a confectionary and wedding favour store, A Chemical supply service and a school.
    • In addition we have produced and installed web pages on the intranets of large organisations such as The Highways Agency, The National Probation Service and Local Authorites.

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How we work?

  • We understand the needs and pressures that small and large businesses and busy people face, and our way of working reflects this.
  • We will listen to you and speak your language and avoid using jargon. We deal with all the technical aspects "behind the scenes" leaving you free to concentrate on the message.
  • We start with an initial consultation to establish your needs. You can provide any special graphics or logos or, if required, we can scan or take photos for you. If you already have a graphic designer we will happily work with them. See our 3 steps to getting the best from our service
  • Alternatively we can find suitable photographs or images on the internet which are often available royalty-free.
  • We will then produce a working concept website so you can see your ideas taking shape quickly. You can modify and make those all important changes at any stage.
  • Distance is no barrier as we usually keep in regular with our clients using an Instant Messaging System. This also enables us to help clients get up and running e.g. with e-mail set-up using on-line assistance tools.
  • As soon as you tell us to hit the "go" button, your site will be up and running.
  • We are all about plain English, stylish design, value for money, coupled with our expertise and attentive service, it is a winning combination, our happy customers certainly think so.

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How much will it cost?

  • Our all inclusive website package starts at just £250 including 12 months top quality hosting, full statistics package, your own domain name for 2 years and search engine placement. See here for full details.
  • We are totally transparent about our charges and have published them on this website for the avoidance of doubt. However, these are to give you a guide, we will give you a firm quote when we know the precise requirements for your project.

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How long will it take?

  • We can create and publish a website within hours. Each individual case will depend on many things. We will keep you informed at all stages and try to fit in with your needs.
  • We treat every customer as a project and have a strict methodology to ensure we deliver on time and to the quality you expect.

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What about future changes to my website?

  • All our websites now include an easy to use Content Management System empowering you to make simple changes from any web browser. For more complex changes e.g. additional web pages, just let us know your requirements and we will quote for any changes required. If you wish to perform all your own updates on-line from your own pc, including more complex changes we can arrange that too. We will be there to support you every step of the way.

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Our website philosophy

  • The best ideas are often the most simple ones. Keep it clear, simple and effective. Avoid clutter and too many gimmicks. Put yourself in your readers shoes and make it easy for them.
  • Notice how fast our pages load - that is because we design our sites that way and we use only the best hosting service available
  • Check the search engine performance on any of our clients sites. We work hard to ensure your website gets the very best possible listing on the search engines.

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