2J Design & Media
Based in The North of the UK in the city of Sheffield 2J Design and Media are a web design and development company who specialise on affordable website design and ecommerce website design.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Services, Recruitment, Sports & Leisure, Media & Communication, Building & Construction, Other, IT, Financial & Legal, Health & Beauty
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Startups, Non-profit Organisations, Entrepreneur
General location of clients: United Kingdom
Latest Project
SCL Direct
UK Lighting Supplier, supplying everything from Home and Garden Lighting to Floodlights and Emergency Lighting
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
7 September 2010
Eric Meekel at SCL Direct
2J Design have provided services to us for around 5 months, during this time we have seen a noticeable increase in online business and sales. At first we asked 2J to work on our Google Adwords campaign...
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Awards
WebHostingSearch
Web Hosting Seach Design Award 2010 (08/08/2010)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
2J Design & Media:
”Professional affordable friendly small business”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
2J Design & Media:
”I would like to think in a multi million pound office block in London and one in Australia (I like it there) and one in New York...Ok so we can dream. We just aim to become more successful every year and provide a better service from experience.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
2J Design & Media:
”It was a suggestion by a friend taken from the letters from my first and second name.”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, PHP, , Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, XML
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We design and develop our own CMS systems using PHP and run from MySQL database. We are able to develop anything onto our cms systems as each one is developed to the clients needs.
We are also able to work with opensource should this be required.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2001
Joined WWDC: 9 February 2009
We Recommend
Accountant:
KASHFLOW
Lawyer:
Lloyds Law
Printer:
printing.com
SEO expert:
Big mouth media1
Hosting company:
Web Hosting UK
SCL Direct
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
UK Lighting Supplier, supplying everything from Home and Garden Lighting to Floodlights and Emergency Lighting
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS is part of the development using CSCart
Online Payment System: Paypal, Sagepay
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Onlights
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
UK leading supplier of Home and Garden Lighting
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento Ecommerce
Online Payment System: Sagepay, Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: April 2010 (on-going)
Console Freakz
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
UK Supplier of Computer Games
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento Commerce
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: March 2010
Ramsay Lomax
- Hosting
Financial Lawyers
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
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: CSS, (X)HTML,
Completion date: January 2010
Joanne Gregory
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
UK Leading Medium and Author, Psychic Medium Joanne Gregory's first book was pubblished world wide in August 2010
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom Developed CMS Website by 2 J Design
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: January 2010
At The Avenue
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Leading Hair and Beauty Studio in Sheffield City Centre
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom PHP Developed CMS System
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: October 2009
New Sheffield Jobs
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
New sheffield jobs are a recruitment company based in sheffield who offer online advertising on the sheffield jobs website, this company aim to develop into all cities within the coming months.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL,
Completion date: January 2009
Lakeland Furniture
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Lakeland furniture are a uk supplier of quality designer furnture and required a ecommerce system to showcase their products.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: December 2008 (on-going)
Modest Management
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
London based Artiste Management Company who exclusively represent all the Xfactor finalists and artistes such as Leona Lewis and Lamar required a Corporate website to display their artistes listings and contact details, Modest! also operate world wide in Australia and America with management of Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, PHP,
Completion date: August 2008
Shy Moon Ltd
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
CD Duplication and CD Replication company Shy Moon Ltd, required a large website displaying all their services with Quotation forms. Site built with HTML, CSS and PHP with some Flash Animation.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: March 2008 (on-going)
Sheffield Stallions
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Sheffield ice hockey team playing out of the multi million pound Ice Sheffield Venue.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: February 2008 (on-going)
Anokhi sarees
- Hosting
- Development
Leicester based indian clothing retailer who sell womens indian clothing, also stylists for miss world this is one of the leading indian clothing companies in the UK
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: March 2007
Mercury Newspaper
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Sheffield newspaper mainly aimed at the entertainment industry and live music sceen, funded by advertising.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: January 2005 (on-going)
Reviews
2J Design have provided services to us for around 5 months, during this time we have seen a noticeable increase in online business and sales. At first we asked 2J to work on our Google Adwords campaign which was quickly improved and saw a good increase in online sales through Google Adwords. 2J Design now work on our new business websites and SEO and so far everything has been to a high standard and with great results.
2J Design have been a pleasure to deal with, we are still working with them on our website, and not only have they developed us a superb Ecommerce Website using magento platform the assistance we have received and advice on suppliers and marketing has been superb, this is why I felt the need to submit this review even before our launch.
Thankyou its a pleasure to find such a helpful team.
Jamie Jackson
Director / Web Developer
Experienced in SEO and Ecommerce Web Design and Development
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
2J Design & Media:
”Jamie Jackson - Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
2J Design & Media:
”Professional affordable friendly small business”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
2J Design & Media:
”Small office located in Sheffield. Very friendly atmosphere.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
2J Design & Media:
”Clients always deal with someone who has a share of the business ensuring a first class service is always provided.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
2J Design & Media:
”Via Google from our own SEO work”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
2J Design & Media:
”All projects are managed via a email system and online logging process, each stage is added to the clients profile along with updates and all communication made logged in the clients account.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
2J Design & Media:
”Been available through out the day until late evening and respond to request and emails within minutes not days.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
2J Design & Media:
”The same we manage all out clients, with respect and understanding.”
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?
2J Design & Media:
”Be sure the company can prove results, especially SEO companies, many will state they can offer SEO as part of the web design service but ask to show their own results, my opinion is if they cant show rankings for their own website how can you trust them with yours.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
2J Design & Media:
”I would like to think in a multi million pound office block in London and one in Australia (I like it there) and one in New York...Ok so we can dream. We just aim to become more successful every year and provide a better service from experience.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
2J Design & Media:
”I see the web design industry moving forward and the technology improving to a much larger scale, however I also see it becoming more competitive due to youngsters now growing up online and understanding the internet alot more.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
2J Design & Media:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
2J Design & Media:
”It was a suggestion by a friend taken from the letters from my first and second name.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
2J Design & Media:
”Ensure you know your market, research your competition and be prepared to put in the time and effort it deserves, don't make the biggest mistake of thinking your website will instantly produce results see yourself as a seed in a large forest you need to water that seed to see it grow above the other trees in the forest.”
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