Ape Red Media - Hampshire
UK > South West > Romsey
No Monkeying About Web Design Business, client focused, value driven, no nonsense! Romsey, Hampshire 01794 521 516
Unique bespoke design or 'one off' ready made sites waiting to edit in your detail, colours, logos etc.
Our aim is to provide a service that creates long term relationships with our clients. We prize value, strive for down to earth practicality, and love design and marketing!
We don’t speak world wide hyper waffle or practice any black arts of blinding clients with science or marketing multispeak!
Down to earth, to the point, no monkeying about!
Bespoke Design Packages, Unique Ready Made Sites, Try Before You Buy Pages.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Entertainment, Automotive, Other, Professional Services, Tourism & Travel, Sports & Leisure, Media & Communication, Health & Beauty, Retail, IT, Building & Construction, Food & Drink, Consumer Services, Financial & Legal, Manufacturers & Engineers
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, Entrepreneur
General location of clients: Hampshire and the UK in general
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
26 January 2012
Steve Lockyer at SBL Travel Ltd
Hi. I would like to say how pleased I am with the service provided by Ape Red. Jeremy has always answered my questions in a way that is easy to understand. He quickly got to grips with what I was looking...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Growing, Reliable, Efficient, Artful, Trustworthy”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Helping clients achieve their objectives and adapting their web offering in changing times. (Assuming we still call it the web in 10 years and not the cloud.)”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Why on earth would anybody be interested in how the business was named? If the name or its supporting logos catches the imagination then hey, we're happy. ”
What We Do?
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Branding
- Online Marketing
- Content and Copy
- Design
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, , PERL/CGI, , , Flash, , Java, ,
CMS Used:
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English (with notice - French, Spanish, Portuguese
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2009
Facebook: show page
Joined WWDC: 12 September 2009
We Recommend
Accountant:
Thompson Jenner
Hosting company:
Webfusion
Articles
- Top 6 Reasons ....
- The 7 Basics of Safe Redesign
- The Panda is looking at your website!
- Explaining the basics of SEO naturally leads to up-selling
- Save Your Clients Money
- The Process of Web Design
- Smoke and Mirrors
- The Panda Update is GREAT NEWS FOR DESIGNERS
- WWDC - GBBO
- A design brief by telephone or email
- I don’t think my customers use the internet.
- ; I’ve got a page on Yell.com I don’t need a website.
- Converting a No Money Objection into a Design Project
- 8 out of every 10 UK adults uses the internet
- Converting a No Money Objection...Part 2
- Word of Mouth has changed, Directive Advertising has changed
- Top £ Advantages to a website
Bobby Dazzler Nails and Beauty
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Home based beauty business
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: February 2012 (on-going)
Crocodilla Verandas
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Sales and Installation of Weinor Verandas, Glass Rooms and Conservatories throughout Hampshire
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: January 2012 (on-going)
SBL Travel
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
Local Southampton Based Taxi/Private hire business specialising in Cruise pick up and transfer to and from Southampton docks.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: January 2012 (on-going)
Happy Tails Dog Grooming
- Design
- Hosting
Romsey and North Baddesley Dog Grooming Service Provider
Languages: English
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, JavaScript, spry
Completion date: January 2012 (on-going)
Recovery Works
- Development
- Hosting
Specialists in the provision of Absistence Based Recovery for Alcoholics and Addicts
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
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
Completion date: December 2011 (on-going)
HP Pump Services
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Servicing and sales of high pressure and ultra high pressure pumps
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
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, Spry
Completion date: December 2011 (on-going)
Crocodilla Gazebos and Parasols
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Garden Products manufacturer and marketer
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
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, Spry
Completion date: November 2011 (on-going)
Eagle Financial Planning
- Hosting
Financial Services Provider
Languages: English
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: November 2011 (on-going)
Crocodilla Garage Doors
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
An arm of Crocodilla Garden Products selling automated garage doors
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
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, Spry
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)
Arena Mediation
- Development
Mediation Providers for divorcing or separating couples in the Hampshire region.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Spry
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)
D Gunn Plumbing & Heating
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
Plumbing and Heating Specialist for Southampton and Hampshire
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Consumer Services
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, Spry
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)
Thompson Insulation
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
Cold Room, Freezer Room, Blast freezer and Food Safe Process Area Installers
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
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, Spry
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)
Salisbury Local
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
Local Community Magazine
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
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, Flash, JavaScript, SPRY
Completion date: September 2011 (on-going)
Wilstead Pharmacy
- Hosting
- Development
Bedfordshires Local Pharmacy
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
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, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2011 (on-going)
Crocodilla Garden Products - Solamagic
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
Manufacturer and marketer of garden products ranging from metal garden bench seats, weathervains, hanging basket brackets, through Garden Gates, Driveway gates, automated and manual to infrared patio heaters for domestic and commercial use
Languages: English
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, SPRY
Completion date: July 2011 (on-going)
Clean Lines
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Clean Lines are a Painting & Decorating business which also offer a bathroom and kitchen resealing services, turning dirty and damaged seals into fresh clean lines refreshing the bath or sink surround.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Consumer Services
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, JavaScript, SPRY
Completion date: July 2011 (on-going)
RCS Supplies
Suppliers to the Care Home & Pharmacy industries.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Actinic
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PERL/CGI
Completion date: June 2011 (on-going)
Romsey Perfumery
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Romsey's Perfumery and Beauty Salon
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: May 2011 (on-going)
Equine Trainer
- Branding
Professional Riding Instruction
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, Java, Spry
Completion date: April 2011 (on-going)
Romsey Purbani
- Hosting
Romsey's longest running Indian Restaurant, providing Indian Foods for 25 years to the community
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
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, Java, Spry
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Crocodilla Awnings
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
The UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of brackets and frames to the Awnings Industry.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Perfect People Solutions
- Hosting
Human Resources and Business Management Consultancy
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Professional Services
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, JavaScript, PERL/CGI, Spry
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Chris Richards - Bellevue
- Hosting
- Development
Bellevue Farmhouse is a fabulous 10 sleeping farm house in the Dordogne available for holiday rentals throughout the year.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, Spry
Completion date: February 2011 (on-going)
2 Groove Dance and Fitness
- Hosting
Dance and Fitness Business teaching young people a variety of modern dance & fitness including Zumba.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: February 2011 (on-going)
Eastleigh Gazette
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Local Community Magazine for the Eastleigh area providing local information for residents and local advertising for local business.
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
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, Flash, Java, Spry
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Crocodilla Lifting
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
A new side to an existing business which Ape Red Design for.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Actinic
Online Payment System: Worldpay
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PERL/CGI, Actinic
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Inamorata Lingerie
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
New Business selling lingerie into a relatively small local area to start with. Marketing with flyers/print advertising driving custom to website initially.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spry
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
MLG Publishing
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
Community Magazine Publisher
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
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: CSS, Flash
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
MLG Publishing
Andover based community magazine and advertising medium
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
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, Flash, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Crocodilla Garden Products
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Crocodilla approached Ape Red to completely redesign the garden products website, creating a modern looking e-commerce site and provide ongoing support for SEO and print advertising
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Actinic's built in CMS, customer database and order management, stock control etc.
Online Payment System: RBS World Pay
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PERL/CGI, Actinic
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Reviews
Hi. I would like to say how pleased I am with the service provided by Ape Red. Jeremy has always answered my questions in a way that is easy to understand. He quickly got to grips with what I was looking for. He is only worried about creating a website that you want and not what he wants to give you. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ape Red to anyone else wanting a website.
Just thought I'd let you know how pleased we were with the service, only a short term project but many thanks for your help, wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ape Red Media, you did the right things at the right time, communication was good and you were very reasonably priced which was key for the charity event.
I am delighted with our new look web site, and extremely pleased with Jeremy's service. He responded promptly to our enquiry by phoning us to arrange a meeting. His input has been invaluable with constructive advice and ideas on presentation and setting out the pages.
As well as face to face meetings, we have had excellent communication via email and the whole process has been a positive experience, I would certainly recommend to others.
As ever, quick and painless, it’s like having our own in house web department having Jeremy at Ape Red at the end of the phone. We asked him to produce one of Ape Red’s cheap sites for some old product that we want out there in the internet space, but don’t want to go over board, purely a reference point which can be linked to our other sites and advertising when we choose to. A couple of days later, we have this little beauty up and live, domain name included.
Well done Ape Red yet again!
Keith Ninnim
We were looking for a web designer who could create an appealing, user-friendly website for our new company at an affordable cost. Ape Red Media was the cheapest and had great reviews so we decided to go with them. From day one Jem was efficient, friendly and always delivered. He continuously kept me updated as to the progress of the website and took account of my ideas while at the same time sharing his own expertise and advice with me. Jem always communicated in easy-to-understand, jargon free terms and was great at explaining technical issues to me in a way that I could comprehend.
I am very happy with the final website and would definitely use Ape Red Media again and recommend Jem to anyone considering using a web design company.
Jem has been a customer and friend of the Romsey Purbani for 20 years, we display Ape Red Media cards in our waiting area and his services were a natural choice for the Purbani when we needed our website updating. We are more than happy with the work done making the site look more modern and including a PDF version of our takeaway menu that our customers can download. We would happily recommend Ape Red Media and Jem to any business looking for a web site designer or a redesign.
Thank you, Miah
"Ape Red have designed my site www.georgeabecassis.com. and I am delighted at the way they implemented my ideas, which in this case were a pre-designed layout which was taken on board and worked with within the pre-agreed fixed price and completion deadlines. They made a pleasant experience out of what for most small businesses is often a nightmare, patiently explaining why some things could not be done and always suggesting a practical alternative which would achieve most of the objectives. Their service is excellent value for money, and always friendly, helpful and positive. Ten out of ten."
"Ape Red have designed my sculpture site www.dabecassis.com and I am delighted at the way they implemented my rather sketchy ideas, all of which was done within the pre-agreed fixed price and completion deadlines. In addition they sorted out problems for me which arose with my website host. They made a pleasant experience out of what for most small businesses a nightmare, patiently explaining why some things could not be done and always suggesting a practical alternative which would achieve most of the objectives. Their service is excellent value for money, and always friendly, helpful and positive. Ten out of ten."
Jeremy , excellent , looks really good , great design, good idea with the PDF, I’ll add more on the drop down panels at a later stage, happy to push button with this change on the artwork and the web , pl send over modified post card artwork , thanks ever so , Ron
Ape Red Media to the rescue again! After using Ape Red Media previously, we had no hesitation in using them again to commission a new web site www.crocodillagaragedoors.co.uk . I don’t know how they manage to transfer our concepts and expectations onto a website, but they do – and they do it extremely well. Once again we have a fresh, user friendly and informative “tool” that we are very impressed with. I have no hesitation in recommending Ape Red Media to anyone thinking of either a new website or a redesign. Thank you Ape Red Media.
by Dereck Gunn at D Gunn Plumbing and Heating
www.dgunn-plumbingandheatingsouthampton.com
Having recently gone self employed i wanted a website to advertise my services and project a professional company image. I was given Jems number by a friend and gave him a ring. After 1 call and a couple of emails he'd produced a basic homepage for me to look at. It was exactly the sort of look i was after so Jem went ahead and finished the site. The communication from Jem gave me confidence in the service i was getting from Ape Red. I'm more than happy with my site so far and look forward to seeing it develop further. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Jems services to anyone.
Great job, ready and waiting for the new franchisee. Time and again you supply work on time and on budget. The extras you help us out with aswell are worth a mention. Thanks for the Facebook fan pages which actually look they have something to do with what we do!
I am really please with the website Jem has designed for me. He asked me very few questions and seemed to be a mind reader as achieved axactly the look and text I wanted. Great value as well which is important to a new small business. Thanks Jem, I look forward to working with you as the website develops over time. 10/10 from clean lines.
To have taken the idea, written the entire content of the site, create the design and rebranded Gazette Franchising I can only take my hat off to you. Great job! I know there's a lot of work to do yet with the SEO side of things and there will be amendments and alterations along the way, but it looks great Jem, ready to launch?
I found Ape Red Media via google. It's nice to see a web developer practice what they preach when it comes to optimising for search engines. Lots talk about it, very little achieve it. Jem was number 1 in the natural listings. This gave me an idea he knew what he was doing. Coming from a design point of view, Jems work is always about the look and feel, after all if it looks a pile of crap, people will think your business is a pile of crap!
There were a few teething problems, but then again, I do like things my way and Jem does like to give his opinion, great for those of you that know nothing about web work. He can and will make the decisions for you if needed.
The site goes live in a couple of days with only a few products to start with. As I am on first page of google with my existing site, its always a bit nerve racking to make any changes. However with a new shop and a completely new logo (also done by Ape Red Media) it was time to take the plunge. I know where he lives if I disappear off google!!!
I would highly recommend Ape Red Media and Jem to anybody, he has passion for the task in hand and is keen to understand your business. This enables him to deliver something that works for you and your business!
Great Job 10/10. I'll be back.
I have to compliment Ape Red again, thinking of the future on our behalf, explaining the strategy, and putting it into action in a few minutes. Well done again, and we are very much looking forward to the next site completion for Gazette Franchising. We would strongly recommend you for any website design or redesign project, you bring a lot to the table.
We are extremely happy with the work Jeremy has put together for our first website. He was very helpful and has some brilliant ideas! There was continuous communication and we would have no hesitation in reccommending you to others. Everything we asked for is included in the website plus more! Many thanks.
Another great peice of work, the redesign brings the Awnings Brackets business in line with the Crocodilla Brand. Although I haven't sent all the content across yet the overall effects and initial results are very pleasing. Customers are using the site to place their orders, not bad for an as yet unfinished project. Very pleased.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ape Red Media and Jem.
Regards
Keith
MD Crocodilla
t hank you for setting up my website, you gave me so much help and advice, and you are so patient with me,as i am such a novice with computers. i am really pleased with my website and continue to get lots of advice from you on future improvements. and best of all you spoke to me in english and not in computer speak.
My parents bought me a website with ape red for my birthday so I wasn't sure what to expect. When I first met with Jeremy he was really helpful and understood exactly what I wanted. Within days Jeremy had produced a fantastic site and I was really pleased with the end result. I would 100% recommend Ape Red to anyone looking for a website or to update one.
Jem this is just the job, my lucky day eh. There'll be some additional pages, but you said I could have up to 5. I love the design, a ready made business image, great!. I'll send over the content amends shortly, thanks again and thankyou for the quick email set up!
If I decide to push ahaed with the full blown online shop we'll use the Actinic thing you've shown me, can we latch it onto this site?
Cheers
Paul
As the franchise owner of Test Valley Gazette I met with Ape Red Media’s Jem Robinson with Gazette Publications.
Jem doesn’t baffle you with internet/design multi speak, he listens to what you want, goes away and develops and then lets you have a good look on a testing server before launching the site live on it’s own domain.
He does what he says, you can’t ask for more than that, or can I Jem?
Tracey
I am very happy with my Andover site and the email service, I’m getting the email on desktop, laptop, iphone and ipad which is exactly what I need. And the best thing, when I have a problem, you’re at the end of the phone and ready to help. Local reliable service. Brill.
Tracey
by Tony Pankhurst at Gazette Publications - Eastleigh Gazette
www.eastleighgazette.co.uk
This redesign was of special interest to Ape Red Media as they are inclined to take over the Franchise for this publication. They had excellent results from their advertising and see it as a sympathetic business to run alongside their key services.
They advertise B2B and feel if it’s worked for them as a primarily residential publication it’s a bit of a ‘no brainer’ for the local plumber, but they have ideas to develop the publication and marry in some of their internet services to help advertisers.
The design work has married this publications site to our other publications, maintaining a brand image which is familiar to our advertisers. Whether they take on the franchise or not, we look forward to a long and beneficial relationship with Ape Red Media and would happily recommend them to any business.
The next phase is to start promoting the site on the front page of the magazine.
Tony Pankhurst
by Tony Pankhurst at Gazette Publications - Romsey & Wellow Gazette
www.romseygazette.co.uk
Ape Red Media advertised in the Romsey & Wellow Gazette one of our publications. They had a good result and went on to advertise in others, and with our Franchised Publications. I asked to meet and discuss the redesign of 1 of our sites.
Seeing their entry on this website and reading reviews by their clients, some of whom advertise in our publications was the best recommendation, the only issue I had was price. Their quote was reasonable and we took them on.
The Romsey and Wellow Gazette site is better than it’s ever been, our readers and our advertisers comment on it, and it is essentially a work in progress, as we have new ideas and requirements they are implemented.
I’m making this recommendation after recently asking for a domain name change, done in the blinking of an eye. Great service.
We would recommend Ape Red Media, our experience with them has been very good.
Tony
The site was redesigned and is hosted by Ape Red Media. Following the design of the first site, The Romsey & Wellow Gazette. This was the second of the sites to be taken on by Ape Red Media and we were happy to agree that they take on all sites and projects, and would look after our franchised operations websites.
Another good example of having a local firm on hand! We have had a problem with domain names, the situation was explained, options detailed, best option picked and Ape Red Media (Jeremy) activated the solution.. result… NO PROBLEM. Having somebody on hand to sort out problems if they occur, letting me get on with running my business is how it should be in the perfect world.
The service is worth every penny, thank you Ape Red Media.
Tony
When Jeremy originally set up our site he was really helpful and understanding of our needs and provided guidance where required whilst still following the brief provided. The communcation whilst the site was being designed was prompt and he was always happy to answer any queries. The website now looks great and we hope it will lead to a successful business.
Since the site was originally designed we have requested a number of changes and support with website related matters and Jeremy has been extremly helpful and I could not have asked for better help and support. If you want a web designer who is understanding and wont talk 'techno speak' to you, but will explain in plain english then Ape Red Media is the company for you! Great value too!
I would highly recommend Ape Red Media having had my website with them for a while now I have had no issues at all with their follow on care and they are always prompt and helpful. This was the second website I asked them to design for me and now they have done a third for an additonal business and I completly happy with their service! I used to manage my website myself and when working its difficult to give it the time it requires and having little knowledge I could never make it look so good, now i dont have to worry when I need an update doing, as with Ape Red Media its as good as done!
After creating an idea for a new company I needed a web designer that would not only develop the website but really guide me along the way. Jeremy at Ape Red Media has been absolutely fantastic and taken what I thought would be really complicated into something that has been really enjoyable to develop. After throwing my ideas at Jeremy in the first instance, he really captured exactly what I wanted first time, that's pretty impressive! Not only did Jeremy really listen to what I thought I wanted but he is honest enough to add his own input. He is professional in his approach, very easy to talk to and the end result - I have a fantastic website that I am really proud of. - Thank you Jeremy. I would not hesitate in recommending Ape-Red Media/Jeremy to anyone that wanted a new website created or to tidy up what they have. Fantastic work!!!
Jem
Lead Design and SEO
Having 20 plus years of experience in sales and marketing, from the perspectives of a business owner, a consultant and an employee, Jem brings a wide range skills to the table. Having designed his first business website back in the late 90's and generating profits through selling PDF back issues of magazines in the early 2000's Jem is no stranger to on-line business.
Mr Murdoch or Drew to his friends!
Agent & Project Manager
Drews vast experience in sales management and marketing and his first hand knowledge of leisure markets including food & beverage and the music industry makes him a great asset to the team. He heads up the new Ape Red Lanzarote project, our venture into Spain via the Canary Islands!
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Jeremy Robinson, the figure head.”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Growing, Reliable, Efficient, Artful, Trustworthy”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Client Care, Client Care, and Client Care! We want our clients to succeed in their aims as their success streams ours.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Mobile, very, very mobile!”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Brainstorming by email, phone, Facebook and Flickr when in the heat of a project. Relaxed teleconferences/meetings when appropriate. All input is looked at, direction is decided upon and once agreed the chocks are pulled away.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”There's The Good, The bad and The Ugly... and then there's the rest! We are what our clients need us to be. Our resources in terms of stafff and subcontractors allow us to take on virtually any size of project. The only limitation being the clients budget. We create sites as small as a single page right up to our latest project (Nov 2010) of 500 plus pages.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”The majority of our business is by referral and Google but we do advertise, using both the web and print . One of the most successful publications we advertise in are the local Gazettes of Romsey & Wellow, Eastleigh & Totton.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”We meet, we listen, we start, we finish, we continue to listen and support.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Listenting, identifying and confirming objectives, providing multiple choice starting points, and delivering on time and within budget. Setting realistic client expectations and meeting those expectations is essential.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”All clients have demands and we encourage frank and open discussion from both sides. We steer very clear of world wide hyper waffel choosing a more down to earth exchange. Again setting realistic client expectation is paramount.”
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?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”There’s the little voice we all have which whispers away in the background, we’d always advise listening to it. However, list your basic requirements, your desired go ‘live date’, and your budget. Put a box beside each and a Yes/No box for whether you like the people/person you meet and/or talk to.
Check out which on your shortlist tick all your boxes and if any have that little ‘extra’ which is the difference between ordinary & extraordinary – especially if that little extra is inclusive! If all your boxes are ticked you probably have your choice made.
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WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Helping clients achieve their objectives and adapting their web offering in changing times. (Assuming we still call it the web in 10 years and not the cloud.)”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”The industry will continue to launch vehicles, sites, for large and small screens, video etc, for their clients in an effort to achieve client aims. Some companies will keep a foot firmly in the past for those businesses that do not need to embrace changes the future may offer.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”Why on earth would anybody be interested in how the business was named? If the name or its supporting logos catches the imagination then hey, we're happy. ”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Ape Red Media - Hampshire:
”If you don't know what you're doing and you don't have time to learn, get advice!”
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