There are around 40 website designers in Dundee, ranging from freelance designers and small design studios with a few smaller marketing agencies.
When considering your new website (or a website re-design) we do suggest using a website designer in Dundee that has experience in your industry sector.
If you were looking for media support, there are a few small PR companies in Dundee that can assist.
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Historically much of Dundee’s industry has been based around cotton and jute manufacture, so the creative industry is fairly new as regards design agencies.
It has a strong university and as a result a community of creative talent has grown around the businesses in and around Dundee.
It has a population of just under 200,000 with many individual private businesses, all of which need websites and web support.
Before meeting any web designer in Dundee, here are a few things to consider:
Your website will need to be ‘hosted’ somewhere. Not all web designers in Dundee have servers to host websites of their customers, but some do. This is good for them as they can charge customers a monthly fee, and also ‘tie’ you into staying with them.
There are lots of web hosting companies around the UK to choose from, you do not have to go with the web designer.
Will you need the agency to write your website content, or are you planning to.
Some website designers in Dundee do work with copywriters that can create content for your website. However no-one knows your product/service like you do, so it is best you are contributing the framework if not the lions share of the content.
Once your website is created, this is when the hard work starts.
Getting people to a new website is going to be a challenge, since the search engines do not know you
Not all website design companies in Dundee can offer internet marketing, so it may be wise to get quotes for internet marketing, After all, what is the point if having a website if no-one visits it.
Have you thought about what web platform you want to use?
Around 30% of all websites are built on WordPress, but there are lots of different website platforms, each offering different benefits and downsides.
Not all website design companies in Dundee work with all website platforms. Some work with some, others work with others.
What web platform is best suited to your business?
It is advised to work with an agency that is based locally, rather than working with one based in York or London.
Having a local web company means that a visit can be arranged without too much difficulty, in order to chat through designs and layouts face to face.
Despite the fact that work can be done remotely, it is always good to have that personal contact and relationship if you are spending a lot of money with a marketing company.
There are lots of web design companies in Dundee, it is advised to make a selection from those who have a track record in your industry.
Choosing a web designer who has current experience in your industry, who knows how your market works, and who your competitors are, should bring many benefits in creating a design that stands out and makes an impact.
Once your website is created, this is where the hard work starts, you need to get people to it.
Since your website is your shop window, you need to have lots of people shopping there.
Not all website designers in Dundee can help with this, this falls into digital marketing.
This is a two pronged attack, in the short term and long term.
In the short term, you need to quickly get people to your website, this can be done via online advertising (PPC). Some website designers in Dundee do offer PPC, so it is worth asking. There are many PPC companies around, so we can get you quotes if you would like.
In the long term, SEO is what you need, to get you appearing in the organic search engine results. Since SEO is quite a specialist area of marketing, talking to an expert is wise. There are over 100 SEO companies in Dundee, again something we can help you get quotes for.
Social media marketing has become a big part of the mix of SEO, on platforms such as Twitter and TikTok.
Have you considered using a social media influencer, to get you known to their thousands of followers? Many people now have a full time career as a social media influencer.
All web design agencies in Dundee are private businesses, each setting their own design rates.
As the recession is still affecting businesses it is advised to shop around and compare web design pricing.
The cheapest price is not necessarily going to be the best one, but certainly it is important to get a feel for prices from local agencies.
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Known as the City of Discovery, it is the fourth largest city in Scotland and is situated on the longest river, the River Tay.
The city expanded rapidly during the 19th Century due to the jute industry, and strong sea links with America with its cotton trade.
Sadly it is famous for the worst rail disaster in British history, when back in 1879 poor construction of the Tay railway bridge caused a busy train to plunge into the icy water killing everyone on board.
The modern city has a strong industrial legacy thanks to its production of cash machines and magazines (comics like ‘The Dandy’ and ‘The Beano’) and of course the home of Dundee United.