Channel 6 Digital
Channel 6 Digital is a web design agency specialising in content managed and e-commerce websites for all sectors and company sizes. Channel 6 has expertise in designing and building highly effective websites that deliver tangible results for clients. The company's skilled technical team, coupled with an experienced in house designer and digital marketing team delivers a wide range of successful web projects.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, _Other, Sports & Leisure, Not for profit / Charity, Automotive, Food & Drink
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Corporations / Public Companies, Public Sector, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, Private Companies
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
The Moon and Mars
The Moon and Mars is a site selling hand picked clothing and accessories from designers based throughout the world. Channel 6 designed and built this e-commerce site using its successful software ch-ching
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
10 November 2009
Siobhain at The Tanfield Group Plc
Channel 6 are a fantastic web design and development company. The best I have worked with (and I have worked with many!). Channel 6 understand good creative and are very adept at translating design requirements...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Channel 6 Digital:
”fun, young, creative, technical, smart”
What We Do?
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Branding
- Online Marketing
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Logo Design
Technologies Used:
ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, , PHP, Java, Flash
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
Channel 6 developed a CMS used effectively by organisations including Edinburgh Leisure, Alligator Storage and Cheynes Training to manage their websites. Channel 6's team can also develop sites using wordpress.
Specifically we have over 6 years in e-commerce and have developed software in use by businesses large and small to manage millions of pounds of e-commerce transactions per year.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 1999
Address:
2 Torphichen Place
EH3 8DU Edinburgh
Contact:
Kate Little
Phone: 0845 25 75 041
www.ch-6.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 20 January 2009
The Moon and Mars
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Website Design
- Website Development
The Moon and Mars is a site selling hand picked clothing and accessories from designers based throughout the world. Channel 6 designed and built this e-commerce site using its successful software ch-ching
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
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: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Trespass
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Trespass is a major wholesaler and retailer of outdoorwear. Channel 6 designed and built a fully bespoke e-commerce solution.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: paypoint
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
Alligator Storage
- Content Management System (CMS)
Alligator storage required a new website so that they could showcase their state of the art storage premises. Channel 6 built the site using their in house CMS.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: _Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Channel 6's in house content management system.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
North Lanarkshire Leisure
- Content Management System (CMS)
North Lanarkshire Leisure hosts hundreds of fitness and sporting activities. They needed a website to provide information on their services and allow North Lanarkshire residents to find information.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
Furnit
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Website Design
- Website Development
Furnit sells a range of stylish, high quality furniture. Channel 6 designed the logo, website and built the e-commerce system.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Full e-commerce system - stock control, customer management, order management, product catalogue.
Online Payment System: paypoint integrated
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, Java, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2009
Bohemia Design
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Award winning E-commerce website using Channel 6's highly successful e-commerce solution, ch-ching.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Nevisport
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Fully bespoke E-commerce website with head office control panel, warehouse management, store/warehouse/stock integration. Secure credit card transactions, plus promotional campaigns such as games and weather micro sites.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, Ajax
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Specially Selected Pork
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Website Design
Part of the Quality Meat Scotland group, Specially Selected Pork required a well designed website that featured recipes, advertising campaigns and generally promoted quality Scottish Pork to the UK market.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, PHP
Completion date: June 2008
Smith Vehicles
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Channel 6 designed Smith Vehicle's website to showcase their extensive range of electric vehicles - from mini buses to large trucks. Potential customers can view these vehicles from all angles and download extensive product information. Smith vehicle employees can also easily add latest product news and case studies to the site.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Farmer Autocare
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Fully bespoke E-commerce tyre ordering and booking system website. Integration with Offline tyre catalogue held in company database. Communication between 14 centres. Secure credit card transactions.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
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: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2007 (on-going)
Goslings
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Gosling's Rum is Bermuda's oldest business house, and is the largest exporter of a Bermuda-made product. Channel 6 designed and developed a content managed website for this established and well respected business.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
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: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2007
Reviews
Channel 6 are a fantastic web design and development company. The best I have worked with (and I have worked with many!). Channel 6 understand good creative and are very adept at translating design requirements into graphics and animations. The Channel 6 team work to short notice and always deliver top quality design. Their customer service is fantastic and communications are excellent. I wouldn't go anywhere else and highly recommend this company.
We had a good relationship with the web designers. They communicated well with us and took our ideas and requests into account as well as providing their own insight and suggestions. We were updated regularly about the progress of the website in a clear and concise manner. The workings of the site were explained in jargon-free language and we were given clear instructions on how to operate the content management system. Complications were dealt with promptly and time spent to fix anything that needed extra attention. The team went above and beyond expectations to deliver the website in a timely manner, taking all our wishes and extra requests into account. We are extremely satisfied with the final outcome.
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WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Channel 6 Digital:
”Kate Little, Client Services Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Channel 6 Digital:
”fun, young, creative, technical, smart”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Channel 6 Digital:
”We have a small team that gets along great, meaning we have quite a bit of friendly banter whilst getting the job done.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Channel 6 Digital:
”We have an in house graphic designer that has been with Channel 6 for over 5 years and a highly skilled technical team that can do just about anything.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Channel 6 Digital:
”referrals from existing clients”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Channel 6 Digital:
”I am the main point of contact for all projects. I give clients a detailed timeline and I manage the project and team from start to finish.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Channel 6 Digital:
”Honesty and Transparency. Taking into account all of the clients ideas. Creating the best design and system for each client no matter what the business size is.”
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?
Channel 6 Digital:
”Have a look at the portfolio of projects and take into account the following:
Has the design company done similar work in the past?
Do you like their work?
Do they offer value for money.
Contact existing clients to get referrals. ”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Channel 6 Digital:
”Both PC and Mac”
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