Web design is an interesting industry, not only must we demonstrate our web design skills and demonstrate an uncanny ability to predict market trends, but we must also demonstrate tangible ability in the form of visible results. Just like any other business fighting for Google's attentions to generate new business – we must also do some pretty intense flag waving. However our challenge is constant as we are competing with the Manchester, Oldham and Bury’s finest web designers and search engine optimisation companies, whilst trying to maintain a vibrant web presence.

It's no surprise then that Sizzle Media's strategy has begun to show the fruits of our labour. We now regularly feature amongst the top 5 in Google for the search term ‘web design Manchester’, which may not sound like much but when you look at some of the stats, you will see that this is a very credible position to be in. Only other Manchester, Oldham or Bury based web design studios can express the importance such keywords.

However web design Manchester is just one of many search terms we focus our attention on, other search terms are web design Bury, web design Oldham, web design Bolton and a clutch of non location terms. These are the locations we cover on a daily basis and in particular, we are now seeing an increasing number of clients finding us for the search terms web design bury which is fantastic news.

If you require help formulating and executing an effective online marketing and web design strategy then call today on 0808 1433300 or email info@sizzlemedia.co.uk

As a Manchester based ecommerce web design specialist, Sizzle Media, like any corporate web design studio, conducts background research on our clients and their target markets.

One such tool that web design studios use daily to conduct market analysis is Google's keyword tool. This web based free market research tool presents you with valuable information such as how many people are looking for your product, how many people are searching for your target keyword and what the average 'Cost Per Click' is for your chosen keywords, all highly useful information when developing your marketing strategy.

Corporate web design studios utilize these powerful tools to assess the market and suggest solutions for your business, based on your budget and timescale. Most companies have the ambition to target very high level keywords such as web design. To try and appear number one on Google for this term would take significant ability, resource and time. However more targeted search terms such as web design Manchester, web design bury or web design Oldham account for much less traffic but are very targeted to our area of business, and will result in more relevant web design enquiries.

For advice on corporate web design and marketing strategy contact Sizzle Media on 0808 14 333 00 or email info@sizzlemedia.co.uk today.

This month sees Sizzle Media web design Manchester team up with another industry leader, The Bouncy Castle Network, the UK’s number 1 bouncy castle booking and online diary system.

Also based in Manchester, Bouncy Castle Network approached Sizzle Media web design Manchester to produce an SEO friendly website that was vibrant, targeted to bouncy castle hire operators and easy to maintain and update. In addition our web design team were commissioned to create a booking system specifically for bouncy operators allowing them to manage their assets, site, bookings, diaries promotions and schedules all from an easy to use web system.

The original concept was built in an open source platform, which was great to prove the concept, but the portal based approach proved too much for bouncy castle operators who are constantly on the move and not familiar with generic open source systems.

The new bespoke Bouncy Castle Network platform developed by sizzle Media from the ground up, is loaded with innovative features, and based on our very stable and reliable Lava platform; which has proved to be an instant hit with Bouncy Castle operators and people looking to book bouncy castles from their sites.

For more information on high quality websites contact Sizzle Media Web Design Manchester today, and speak to a member of our team on 0808 1433300 or email info@sizzlemedia.co.uk

As a Manchester based web design studio, we have recently experienced an increase of businesses approaching us to complete website projects that were started by a cousin, friend, or neighbor, and inevitably came to halt.

Building effective and competitive ecommerce websites requires more than just knowing how to make a website. If you wanted to build a house, you wouldn't ask your nephew with a level 1 NVQ in Construction to prepare your plans, would you? Maximising the opportunities presented by the Internet with a targeted, well-built, well-designed website requires not just technical ability, but strong business skills and marketing experience. Just like any business decision, you must take it seriously, seeking the advice of industry experts that are best suited to your requirement. Part-time web designers are just that - part time and bedroom-based. The financial savings may sound great, but it really is a false economy. The downsides of lack of access, technical support and amendments when required far outweigh any initial cost savings.

A professional web design service and advice brings with it industry experience and a quick return on investment. If you are a retailer thinking about an ecommerce website for your business, or have a half finished project that hasn’t gone right, then call Sizzle Media web design Manchester today on 0808 14333 00.

As more and more retail businesses feel the pressure from the ongoing recession, all is not lost - there are reports emerging of dramatic increases in business being conducted online, with online retail and travel sales looking to be at the forefront of online growth.

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Forrester Research expects that by 2014 UK online shoppers will number 37 million accounting for around £56bn in online transactions.

Sizzle Media web design Manchester have noticed this increase in online ecommerce activity, and proof of this is we are currently working on over 35 concurrent ecommerce website projects. The greatest demand coming from retail outlets in the clothing and fashion sector.

As people prefer to shop around for a bargain, the first point of call is the Internet. Shoppers will first try their preferred store to find what they are looking for, however if you don't have an effective ecommerce site not only are you losing a sale, but potentially also losing a valuable customer.

Ecommerce websites are no longer expensive or time consuming projects. An ecommerce website built on our Lava Commerce Platform starts from just £995 and is fully loaded with all the features your online business requires, and can be up and running in a few days providing you have an internet merchant number and control over your domain name.

Call Sizzle Media web design Manchester on freephone 0808 14 333 00 or email info@sizzlemedia.co.uk, and find out how we can help your business leverage the power the internet.

A centre piece of Rochdale business, Lovicks furniture has stood proud for 90 years, through 3 recessions and a World War, they have seen ‘Empires’ come and go. It was only natural for Lovicks to choose a professional and reliable web design company.

Sizzle Media | web design Manchester are proud to announce that Lovicks have chosen us as their web design agency, joining our rapidly growing number of Greater Manchester web design clients.

Serving our customers in Manchester, Rochdale, Bury and Oldham Sizzle Media have quickly establishing themselves as the leading choice for businesses looking for an affordable yet professional web design service.

Our collective experience in working with major household brands has allowed Sizzle Media to deliver a high level creative service, backed by over 15 years corporate branding experience to offer a complete, affordable business package from logo design, branding, right through to high traffic ecommerce developments and online marketing such as SEO, PPC and Email marketing, driving quality targeted traffic to your new or existing website.

Contact our office today on freephone 0808 14 333 00 and discover how Sizzle media web design Manchester can help your business succeed through the recession.

Sizzle Media web design Manchester were initially approached by Blacksheep, Manchester’s leading skateboard shop and skate park, to design a 'skin' for an EKM Powershop system enabling them to trade their skate wares online. It soon became apparent that cheap is not always cheerful. Whilst you would be forgiven wanting to find a quick solution, as Blacksheep discovered, a 'quick' setup does not equate to a functioning website that is ready to trade.

After demoing our Lava Ecommerce Platform to Blacksheep it was apparent that our ecommerce system, customer service and web design capabilities were far more tailored to their requirements and flexible business ethos. Sizzle Media were able to clearly demonstrate the many benefits of our affordable ecommerce solutions and our flexibility in making sure that Blacksheep received the quality of service expected from a quality Manchester web design studio.

The payment integration proved to be a challenge as Blacksheep had already chosen the infamously tricky HSBC gateway, which a short amount research on the web will tell you is a pain in the a**e to work with. However Ben our Technical manager overcame the challenge with his web fu and will be releasing instructions as to how we can save you a few handfuls of hair.

Blacksheep are now taking orders and join the growing number of vibrant ecommerce projects in our web design portfolio. If your business has chosen a cheap off the shelf solution like EKM Powershop in haste, then feel free to contact us today on freephone 0808 14 333 00 and we will do our best to show you a more tailored and focused business service by Manchester’s most affordable web design studio.