amanzi information services limited
UK > East Midlands > Oakley
Digital media and information management consultancy based in North Bedfordshire.
We are a small, well formed digital media and information management consultancy based in the North Bedfordshire countryside.
We combine creativity with serious technical know-how to create bespoke websites that demand attention and give your business the presence you deserve.
We also specialise in information management services to small and medium enterprises with our numerous years experience in project management and business design within the public and private sectors.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Sports & Leisure, Not for profit / Charity
Tends to work with:
Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: UK & South Africa
Latest Project
Oakley Village
Okaley Village needed their site updating and with that, a new look that could encompass the spirit of the village.
What We Have Achieved
amanzi information services limited has not been reviewed yet.
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
amanzi information services limited:
”Passionate Honest Trustworthy Attentive Driven”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
amanzi information services limited:
”As one of the top design studios in Bedfordshire”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
amanzi information services limited:
”Amanzi - is a Zulu word for water; meaning life. Part of my families South African heritage.”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP, JavaScript,
CMS Used:
Open Source
Offer a range of CMS options, from Wordpressl, SilverStripe and Joomla.
Also specialise in bespoke web application development.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Afrikaans
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2007
Joined WWDC: 22 January 2010
Oakley Village
- Branding
- Hosting
Okaley Village needed their site updating and with that, a new look that could encompass the spirit of the village.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Built using Wordpress and a bespoke design
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: February 2010 (on-going)
RMN Motorsport
- Branding
- Hosting
Pickup Truck Racing Team
Languages: N/A
Project type:
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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009 (on-going)
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Mark Hawkins
Director - Designer
Founding member of Amanzi
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
amanzi information services limited:
”Mark Hawkins - Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
amanzi information services limited:
”Passionate Honest Trustworthy Attentive Driven”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
amanzi information services limited:
”To give the best service and build long lasting business relationships.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
amanzi information services limited:
”Home based, custom built, with am mix of Macs and 1 PC”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
amanzi information services limited:
”Virtually. In the web world, it is more cost effective to work with virtual deign and development people. All our people are UK based.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
amanzi information services limited:
”Knowledge, and experience in different media, not just the web design world. We have many years experience in the digital photography, desktop publishing and Project Management arenas as well.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
amanzi information services limited:
”Referrals from friends and other clients.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
amanzi information services limited:
”VIa a mixture of regular face to face meetings and online collaboration.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
amanzi information services limited:
”Honesty and trust”
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How do you manage demanding clients?
amanzi information services limited:
”Carefully and firmly”
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?
amanzi information services limited:
”Invite them in to present a short piece about themselves and see which ones they felt comfortable with, it's not all about the images.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
amanzi information services limited:
”As one of the top design studios in Bedfordshire”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
amanzi information services limited:
”Adapting to new challenges, but with the advent of cloud computing, more and more companies will be working in a virtual web environment.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
amanzi information services limited:
”Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
amanzi information services limited:
”Amanzi - is a Zulu word for water; meaning life. Part of my families South African heritage.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
amanzi information services limited:
”Think about what is needs to do for your business and what needs to change to achieve that.”