Hidden Depth
I design clean and correctly coded websites. A well coded site means search engines can easily read your site which helps you appear higher in search results.
Based in Dublin, Ireland. I enjoy meeting people face to face to discuss design projects but if you prefer via phone or email that's fine too.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Building & Construction, Financial & Legal, Other, Media & Communication, Retail, Professional Services
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, SMEs, Startups
General location of clients: Dublin, Ireland
Latest Project
Wedding Doves Ireland
Wedding Doves Ireland offers a dove release service throughout Leinster. This is something both magical and memorable. The site needed to reflect that experience and showcase these moments. It is designed to be simple and easy to use.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
17 March 2011
anthony at www.weddingdovesireland.com
i found dave meyers totally professional at att times .
i found he came up with his own ideas that transformed my image for the better.
i was kept informed of any changes and receiced emails detailing...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Hidden Depth:
”Getting People Noticed Online”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Hidden Depth:
”very busy. i hope.
I hope to have a number of complimentary services to create a start to finish branding and promotional business for people who want to build memorable brands through quality design, good content and well thought out marketing strategy.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Hidden Depth:
”after a lot of time scribbling and crossing ideas out.
the name Hidden Depth really shows that everything I do has a lot of thought gone into it. there is always more than just one level to things.
It is also something that mirrors my own resolve when it comes to business and how I feel to achieve success you need to have that extra something inside you. that depth of character.”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
(X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, mySQL,
CMS Used:
Open Source
Wordpress is my top choice for good free CMS. If you can use Word you can use Wordpress. It's very simple but can really be customised to your needs. Brilliant features like custom post types make it brilliant to use and brilliant to code too.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees:
Established: 2008
Joined WWDC: 19 May 2010
We Recommend
Hosting company:
Blacknight
Wedding Doves Ireland
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Wedding Doves Ireland offers a dove release service throughout Leinster. This is something both magical and memorable. The site needed to reflect that experience and showcase these moments. It is designed to be simple and easy to use.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: February 2011
Youngs Auctioneers & Estate Agents
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Youngs Auctioneers & Estate Agents are based in Ranelagh, Dublin 6 and have been in business for a long time. They are a well established and very welcoming company. The site was a complete redesign of their original website which had not been updated in a few years and wasn't generating any new business or helping their customers when browsing properties in Ireland.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011
Dublin Tile & Bathroom Centre
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Dublin Tile & Bathroom Centre have already had a number of websites designed in the past. They gave me the job of starting afresh with a brand new wesbite design. The site has a lot of images of all the products DTBC sell. My main aim was to make browsing through the site simple and hassle while still showcasing the large range of products available.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Tulip Outdoor Heaters
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Tulip Outdoor Heaters supply infrared outdoor heaters. These heaters are weather proof and very cost effective.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Credit Card, Laser, Cheque, Bank Transfer
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2010 (on-going)
Charisma Bootcamp
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The Charisma Bootcamp is a transformational 4 day event that will address these questions and help you to become a truly impressive communicator.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom designed Wordpress installation
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Allen Press
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Allen Press are printers of religious cards such as memorial cards, acknowledgment cards, religious bookmarkers, mass cards and more. The site includes a large sample area to preview a lot of the items on offer.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2010 (on-going)
Cashback Ireland
- Branding
Cashback Ireland is a service which pays people cashback for shopping online.
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript,
Completion date: August 2010
PSG
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
PSG are management consultants and help companies to restructure and grow their business.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2010 (on-going)
Mark Kelly Building Services
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Dublin based Building contractor. Services include full house build, renovations, extensions, conservatories, full electrical and carpentry work.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
Irish Accounts
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Irish Accounts are a Dublin based accounting company. They got in touch with me to redesign their website as it needed a more professional look and feel. I designed a blog which is styled the same as the site so it fits in seamlessly. I also created the company logo and designed their business cards and letterheads.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress used for the blog part of the site
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: October 2009
Reviews
i found dave meyers totally professional at att times .
i found he came up with his own ideas that transformed my image for the better.
i was kept informed of any changes and receiced emails detailing changes.i was more than happy with the finalised site.he also came up with other ideas to drive my business that i hadn't thought of
Hidden Depth worked on our new Out Door Heaters web site and created a very proffesional finished job that we are extremely pleased with.
We gave them a brief outline of what we wanted to achieve and the left to them. At the end when it was nearly completed we had a meeting and made final adjustments, everything went very smoothly with no hassle.
I would reccomend Hidden Depth to any one and we will certainly use Hidden Depth again.
We cannot endorse Hidden Depth highly enough. From our very first consultation meeting there was a commercial understanding that we had not seen form another web design company. We are truly delighted with the quality of work and the commitment shown by Hidden Depth to get our project finished on time and on budget.
No team members uploaded.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Hidden Depth:
”Dave Freelance Web Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Hidden Depth:
”Getting People Noticed Online”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Hidden Depth:
”Go that extra mile for people. Quality and service are top of my list. Every project is treated individually. It has to be something I am proud of but also something that the users of the site will like and find easy to use as they are the most important people.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Hidden Depth:
”I have a home office so tend to work more than I should.
Simple setup. 2 macs, 3 monitors, graphics tablet, a PC for testing, an iPad for meetings, a desk, filing cabinet, whiteboard, not much else needed.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Hidden Depth:
”I deal with a number or other contract services for my clients like printers and web developers for more complex projects.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Hidden Depth:
”I understand the website is not going to be designed how I want it to look.
The site is always about who will use it. I put myself into the mindset of the site user and design a site they will find easy to use and appealing. I listen to the client to understand their business and who they are trying to appeal to with the website and what the end goal is.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Hidden Depth:
”recommendations and through my website”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Hidden Depth:
”• a simple web requirements form is sent to fill out. this gives me a general overview of the type of project required.
• usually a face to face meeting (or phone call) to better understand why the client wants a website and what the goals are. The face to face also helps us to see how we gel.
• a quote is sent
• mockups of proposed site
• amendments
• site coded and put onto live testing server for approval
• site goes live”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Hidden Depth:
”honesty.
If I can't do something or don't know the answer I will say so.
The more honest we are with each other the less friction there will be as everything gets ironed out before it grows into an issue”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Hidden Depth:
”Clear agreed guidelines for us both to follow.
I think most clients aren't demanding. It is usually their first web design project so they don't know the correct procedure or what to expect.
Once clear guidelines are in place, a proper timetable for everyone to follow must be next. this way everyone knows their role and when they need to complete tasks.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Hidden Depth:
”Talk to each in person. get a feel for the people who you are trusting with your image online. Tell them your needs and goals. do they listen and have ideas tailored to your needs? do they offer extra advise and ideas you may not have thought of?
Also never judge them purely on price. Money will come and go but the quality or lack of will be on the internet forever.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Hidden Depth:
”very busy. i hope.
I hope to have a number of complimentary services to create a start to finish branding and promotional business for people who want to build memorable brands through quality design, good content and well thought out marketing strategy.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Hidden Depth:
”at the heart of entertainment and interaction.
television is moving onto the net. devices are getting small and wifi is growing. people use the web every single day now.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Hidden Depth:
”Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Hidden Depth:
”after a lot of time scribbling and crossing ideas out.
the name Hidden Depth really shows that everything I do has a lot of thought gone into it. there is always more than just one level to things.
It is also something that mirrors my own resolve when it comes to business and how I feel to achieve success you need to have that extra something inside you. that depth of character.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Hidden Depth:
”Content. Content. Content
dont neglect your websites content. make sure it entices and captivates people.
A web designer will make your site look great but that won't make your content better.
once people see a well designed professional looking site they will then read your content. the content must also be well thought out and have a purpose. this will in turn compliment your design and help show your clients you care about what they read as well as what they see.”
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