“The website went live at the start of the year and has helped contribute towards the huge growth in our business.”
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Design your online space
So you’ve begun your search for a digital design agency? I design and develop websites that give my clients an effective online presence, and therefore maximum brand visibility. Garlic’s digital expertise combined with that of my developer colleagues, will help your business to deliver its message online.
I create site plans, wireframes, high fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes using Adobe XD or Sketch software. Once the designs are approved, I develop the pixel-perfect website using either WordPress combined with the Elementor Pro page builder or using the Wix platform. These are both content management systems (CMS), which allows multiple contributors to create, edit and publish content on the site. Garlic can offer the full stack of digital solutions.
Discover your content
Of course it’s no use having a beautiful, stylish website if nobody can ever find it. That’s why I always take search engine optimisation into consideration before organising the site plan or main header navigation. In terms of scoring top marks with search engines you’ll want a designer who can balance search with style. I advise clients to use fresh relevant content – to facilitate this, I would recommend using a SEO copywriting service to write keyword centric content. I would integrate your social media feeds onto your site and to add social share buttons next to key pieces of content.
It is said that web design is all about form versus function. But truth be told, the two don’t have to compete, they should work together for the greater good. By marrying style with substance, Garlic achieves both visually dazzling and user friendly results. I always create responsive websites to allow the content to be perfectly displayed on smart phones, tablets and other devices. The results when combined with thoughtful design and effortless user experience are epic.
Disrupt your competition
Once your website has been tested and is live, Garlic can offer clients an ongoing support package consisting of some, or all of the following services. Make the most of your new online presence and continue to evolve your business online.
SITE ONBOARDING
During the final couple of weeks I will provide a ‘handover guide’ PDF to help you and the team understand the basics of WordPress and Elementor Pro. I will also provide online training sessions using Zoom or Skype to ensure you feel confident on the day-to-day running of your website. We can always organise further training sessions should the need arise.
SITE MAINTENANCE
Your website is the first impression your customers have of your business. With the online world constantly evolving, your site needs to keep pace to not fall behind the competition. Maintenance usually includes: scanning for vulnerabilities, repairs and fixes, broken link checker, theme and plugin updates, Google Lighthouse tests for load speed, running analytics reports and adding fresh content.
REPORTING TOOLS
With a Google Analytics plugin installed on your website, WordPress will be able to harness the power of the available data. Generate reports to track the performance of certain pages or products and take informed promotional decisions. Monitor traffic referral sources and understand visitor behaviour to further improve your site’s performance.
ONSITE BANNER ADS
We could further enrich your visitors’ experience by creating branded images, pop-up banners or exit popups. These can be designed to carry a variety of messages whilst avoiding the annoyance factor. I can create custom or standard banner sizes like medium rectangles, large rectangle, leaderboard or skyscraper, depending upon the chosen website structure.
GOOGLE BANNER ADS
I can design and produce a set of branded static (or dynamic) banner ad images for any campaigns you might run on Google Display Network. My clients often request a set of around 20 different sized banners, which once designed and approved are exported as ‘web-friendly’ optimised JPG files to be uploaded to support your marketing activities.
SOCIAL MEDIA BRANDING
I would suggest investing an initial few hours to ensure your social media profile pages are all looking professional and on-brand. I am also experienced at designing and delivering branded post images, post grids and carousels for clients’ social channels. I can also create short animations to run as either GIF or MP4 files in your feeds.
WordPress website pricing
Startup
1 to 4 pages-
Discovery meeting to assess requirements
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In-depth site proposal + budget confirmed
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End-to-end project management
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Domain + hosting + SSL Certificate
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Sitemap and wireframing work
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Homepage design (plus revisions)
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Besoke page designs (plus revisions)
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Site development using Elementor Pro
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Fully responsive across all devices
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Testing and handover process
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Basic training session for your team
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Monthly maintenance packages available
Business
5 to 10 pages-
Everything in the Startup service plus:
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Fine tune your existing logo + branding
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Project management with weekly meetings
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Google Analytics + Yeost SEO installation
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Stock photography included (x10 images)
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Copywriting service included (key pages)
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Bespoke page designs (plus revisions)
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WordPress Plugin installations
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Social Media integration + Social Shares
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MailChimp account integration
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Business training session for your team
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Monthly maintenance packages available
Premium
above 10 pages-
Everything in the Business service plus:
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Design new logo + branding (if required)
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Project management with biweekly meetings
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Google Analytics + Yeost SEO Premium install
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Stock photography included (x25 images)
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Copywriting service included (key pages)
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Bespoke page designs (plus revisions)
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WordPress Premium Plugin installations
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Social Media integration + Social Shares
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MailChimp integration + email template
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Premium training sessions + handover guide
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Monthly maintenance packages available
WordPress website pricing
Startup
1 to 4 pagesBusiness
5 to 10 pagesPremium
above 10 pagesCarbon neutral hosting
*Hostinger supports its clients globally in their pursuit of zero carbon by purchasing 100% renewable energy and passing the environmental benefits to its customers under their Green Power Pass product, a first in the industry from Iron Mountain data centers. Iron Mountain is a proactive member of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA).
Carbon neutral hosting
*Hostinger supports its clients globally in their pursuit of zero carbon by purchasing 100% renewable energy and passing the environmental benefits to its customers under their Green Power Pass product, a first in the industry from Iron Mountain data centers. Iron Mountain is a proactive member of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA).
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Garlic's web design services
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Business Branding (if required)
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Carbon Neutral Hosting (see below)
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Database Integration
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Discovery Questionnaire
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Event/Exhibition Platform Design
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Graphic Design (if required)
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High Fidelity Mockups (XD or Sketch)
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Homepage Design
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Prototyping (across various devices)
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Ongoing Site Support
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Pop-up Promotional Banners
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Responsive Design
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Site Maintenance
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Social Media Promotions
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Specific Landing Pages
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Wireframes (XD or Sketch)
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Wix Development
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WordPress Development (Elementor)
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Suite of branded (static or dynamic) optimised onsite banners or Google banner ads
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Designed using Adobe XD and Photoshop, then developed using either Wix or WordPress platforms
“Garlic turned the web design into an inspiring and professional portal which we could be proud to launch at the ministerial conference in Geneva.”
Why choose Garlic?
I am committed to and working towards sustainable business practices. If printed materials are necessary, then I recommend that my clients use paper sourced from well managed forests (FSC) and biodegradable inks if possible. I am currently working with a team to design and develop a sustainable lifestyle platform.
My clients will testify to my ability to listen attentively, to understand the complexity of their product or service and to remain focussed throughout the design process. I’m passionate and committed about delivering tangible results for your business. View my client testimonials here
Working closely together with clients, I aspire to be considered as a valued team member rather than an external supplier. I pride myself in being responsive and to embrace the challenge of being a part of the growth and development of my clients businesses. FAQ page for details on how I work
My design process ensures projects meet deadlines and stay on budgets but it also helps to spark clients thinking. Clients expect me to have an opinion, to challenge them and to push the creative boundaries towards the deadline. Don’t worry if you’re new to briefing design projects. View my creative design process
With over 25 years diverse graphic design experience in both print and digital, I am confident I can deliver creative solutions to surpass your expectations. I have now successfully completed over 3,500 design and branding projects, all perfectly seasoned with creativity. See the creative results for yourself
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Working from either my Istanbul studio or back in the UK, we provide our clients with a full stack of graphic design services and support. Use the form below to request an virtual meeting or a WhatsApp call.
