ADK Ltd
UK > South West > Taunton
Web design, marketing, training and ebusiness strategies. Clients include NHS, County Council, Private sector, etc
ADK offers a range of design services to support all business needs including ecommerce, websites, graphic, print, email marketing, consultancy, training, and direct marketing. Brochure websites, content management systems, databases, animation, video, SEO, SMO, SEM and blogs. We offer training and strategies on social media and full website content and copywriting service to help populate your website with engaging content. We have experience in all fields of web design and offer a full link building service and keyword suggestion service to help optimise your website for search engines. Clients included small businesses, charities government agencies, and most sectors and professions.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Public Sector, Retail, Financial & Legal, Building & Construction, Tourism & Travel, Media & Communication
Tends to work with:
Public Sector, Private Companies
General location of clients: South West, Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Cornwall
Latest Project
Tile Trade
Tile and flooring specialist with an ecommerce web design solution provided by ADK. Solution includes full CMS, basket and account facility. Full WYSIWYG editor and features such as special offers, quick basket checkout, SEO module, and friendly URL. Training and full support provided.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
25 January 2010
Mrs Valerie Whitcombe at Maunsel Lock Canal Centre
We feel that ADK Ltd made the whole process of designing and setting up of our web site a pleasure. It was something we were a little nervous about doing, but were put at ease as everything was explained...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
ADK Ltd:
”Business focused flexible design ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
ADK Ltd:
”Being a larger design agency and added more services to our inventory so as to provide all internet solutions and design services under one roof.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
ADK Ltd:
”Before I owned this company I owned an IT company (thats my initial background) and for quick easy naming of a company I used my initials and have used this name ever since.”
What We Do?
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Branding
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Video Production
- Photography
- Graphic Design for Print
- Printing
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, HTML, mySQL, PHP, JavaScript, XHTML
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
custom CMS used but we also use open source including Joomla, Wordpress, oscommerce, creloaded, and Contribute
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2002
Address:
Hot House, Somerset College
Wellington Road
TA1 5AX Taunton
Contact:
Andrew Knutt
Phone: 0845 602 6729
info@adk.ltd.uk
www.adk.ltd.uk
Joined WWDC: 12 January 2010
We Recommend
Tile Trade
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Tile and flooring specialist with an ecommerce web design solution provided by ADK. Solution includes full CMS, basket and account facility. Full WYSIWYG editor and features such as special offers, quick basket checkout, SEO module, and friendly URL. Training and full support provided.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: oscommerce
Online Payment System: standard credit card
Protx (Sagepay)
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Learn Forex
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Training provider of trading world markets with a website design that included a focus on all elearning training products. Full CMS with standard content provision service. Other projects for this client include packaging design, ecommerce and branding.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: Paypal
2checkout
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2009
Care Focus Somerset
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Social care, health care and social work professional organisation commissioned by county council to provide skills and improve services for the county of Somerset. Content managed website with animation and static content. Integrated with You Tube videos and Google calendar. We helped populate the site with content and used a mixture of clear images to reflect profession. Consultation provided for free and content management and graphics training provided to help them update website effectively. W3C (best practice) compliant.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
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, Flash, HTML
Completion date: September 2009
biz-mag
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Business advice magazine with website and production of digital magazine. Solution included brochure website, email marketing, SEO, logo design, branding, animation, magazine design, digital magazine and associated media production.
Languages: English
Project type: News website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Contribute
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: November 2008 (on-going)
Maunsel Lock Canal Centre
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Website Design
- Website Development
Maunsel Local Canal Centre offers tourism services via boat trips and tea shop and we designed a website with a focus on these services and the local environment. This brochure website included photography, video slideshow, and content copywriting. W3C compliant with basic SEO.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML
Completion date: November 2008
Revolution Basketball
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Revolution Basketball is a retailer of basketball goods in the UK. The design solution provided was an ecommerce store with full WYSIWYG editor, email marketing, full customer account facilities, invoice/packaging slip printing, SEO, friendly URL, training and graphic design.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: oscommerce
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2008
Summerdecks
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Website Design
- Website Development
Summerdecks provides maintenance free decking and varanda design and installations. This website was developed by us and all content was written by us. The client provided the images and a before and after video and other video slideshows were made. Very successful website with basic SEO.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: June 2008
Reviews
We feel that ADK Ltd made the whole process of designing and setting up of our web site a pleasure. It was something we were a little nervous about doing, but were put at ease as everything was explained to us and our questions answered. We are extremly pleased with how the web site looks and how it has enabled our small family business to progress. We intend to continue to be in contact with ADK Ltd, should we need to make changes etc. At all times evryone at ADK Ltd were curtious, friendly and professional. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
Val & Chris Whitcombe
Andy and Reuben at ADK were brilliant to work with. Their price was very competitive, but they still put in a lot of extra work which was out of the remit. The final website was exactly what we had envisaged and they worked very quickly to get it done, as well as offer advice along the way where they thought we could improve or amend things. This resulted in a modern, easy to use and aesthetically pleasing website. They are a very professional company with a high level of customer service.
Andrew Knutt AIBA
Director
Andrew Knutt director of ADK Ltd
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
ADK Ltd:
”Andrew Knutt Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
ADK Ltd:
”Business focused flexible design ”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
ADK Ltd:
”Our job is to improve business performance and to help make companies make more money by utilising effective design and marketing solutions on the internet. Relationships are important to us and value is key to providing quality services.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
ADK Ltd:
”Plain, practical office environment with team sharing space. A meeting room and interactive whiteboard for client meetings and training sessions. ”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
ADK Ltd:
”After initial consultation we hold team meetings to decide best course of action and technologies to use. Assign repsonsibilities and share issues and quality aspirartions.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
ADK Ltd:
”The director is a qualified business advisor and provides a business focused approach to all solutions we provide. You don't just buy design but a businenss strategy focused around business needs. Providing content services is one of our fortes.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
ADK Ltd:
”Through word of mouth, marketing, networking and buildign relationships with people.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
ADK Ltd:
”Create solution brief, provide contracts, design soluton, sign-off, create working solution, review, sign-off and handover.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
ADK Ltd:
”Understanding business objectives, repsecting skills and knowledge and getting to know each other as individuals as well as business owners.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
ADK Ltd:
”By ensuring that all communication is efficient and all services and decisions are documented so both parties are clear on what decisions have been made. ”
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?
ADK Ltd:
”By evaluating the the added value that is provided including advice and creative ideas. Also look at on-going fees and accessibility of the company.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
ADK Ltd:
”Being a larger design agency and added more services to our inventory so as to provide all internet solutions and design services under one roof.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
ADK Ltd:
”It depends on the type of website but I see more applications use to streamline businesses. Though user generated content is the real buzz I think businesses will still need good design and excellent content.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
ADK Ltd:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
ADK Ltd:
”Before I owned this company I owned an IT company (thats my initial background) and for quick easy naming of a company I used my initials and have used this name ever since.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
ADK Ltd:
”Content is king. You can have the best looking, creative design in the world but without quality engaging content its useless. Focus on the end user needs.”
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