Digital Six Limited
Digital Six (formally Channel 6) is a team of creative, technical and online strategy experts, passionate about e-commerce and digital communication. the company was established in 1999 and is one of Scotland's longest standing web design and e-commerce agencies. We make an impact online through our full service approach to our clients' digital strategy combining outstanding design, exceptional development and effective online marketing
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Other, Sports & Leisure, Not for profit / Charity, Automotive, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Consumer Services
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, SMEs, Public Sector, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, Private Companies
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Trespass
Trespass is a privately owned sportswear brand with our headquarters located in Glasgow, Scotland. This website was launched in January 2012.
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.
Digital Six Limited:
”fun, young, creative, technical, smart”
What We Do?
- Hosting
- Development
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Design
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Mobile application development
Technologies Used:
(X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, ASP, Flash, Java, XML, msSQL, , , PERL/CGI
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
Digital Six developed a CMS used effectively by organisations including Edinburgh Leisure, Alligator Storage and Cheynes Training to manage their websites. Digital Six team can also develop sites using Wordpress, Magento, Drupal, Shopify.
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. Our software is called Ch-Ching.com
Articles
Trespass
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
Trespass is a privately owned sportswear brand with our headquarters located in Glasgow, Scotland. This website was launched in January 2012.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The new trespass website uses Digital Six own ecommerce platform called Ch-Ching. Ch-Ching incorporates its own content management system built on the Yi Framework. The CMS caters for - Customer database, Content management, Stock control, Order ma
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: January 2012 (on-going)
Nevisport
- Branding
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
Fully bespoke E-commerce website with head office control panel, warehouse management, store/warehouse/stock integration. Secure credit card transactions. This site was launched in November 2011.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Ch-Ching e-commerce website development CMS.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: Java, JavaScript, msSQL, mySQL, PHP, ch-ching ecommerce
Completion date: November 2011 (on-going)
The Whisky Barrel
- Branding
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
- Development
The Whisky Barrel® (TWB) is an online specialist whisky shop based in Scotland's capital city
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Ch-Ching Ecommerce - http://www.digitalsix.co.uk/p/19/ecommerce
Online Payment System: Paypoint, Pay Pal
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, Java, JavaScript, msSQL, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XML
Completion date: August 2011 (on-going)
Bioflow Sport
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The Bioflow brand was created in 1995 and Bioflow has since grown into one of the world’s leading suppliers of magnetic wrist products.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Ch-ching content management system - http://www.digitalsix.co.uk/p/19/ecommerce
Online Payment System: yes
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Java, JavaScript, msSQL, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XML
Completion date: July 2011 (on-going)
Edinburgh Self Storage
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Edinburgh Self Storage occupy the iconic Jenners Depository Building in Edinburgh. The business specialises in secure self storage facilities for business and commercial use.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This project was built using our in-hose content management system Six CMS. This system allows the client complete control of all text, images, media on the website and allows complete control of page addition and deletion. Customers can also book
Online Payment System: PayPal integration.
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Java, mySQL, PHP, XML, English
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Performance Sports Stuff
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Performance Sports Stuff are the official reseller of Under Armour Sportswear clothing in the United Kingdom. .
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This e-commerce project was designed and built using our Ch-Ching 2.0 e-commerce platform which includes CMS,
Online Payment System: PayPoint.net
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Java, JavaScript, msSQL, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: February 2011 (on-going)
Vet Stuff Direct
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Vet Stuff Direct provide pet medicines and consumables. The business is run by qualified veterinary surgeons and SQPs providing prescription only medicines to pet accessories.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Vet Stuff Direct was built using the Digital Six E-commerce and Content Management system, Ch-Ching 2.0.
Online Payment System: PayPoint.net
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP, XML
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Vivaldi
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Vivaldi is a ladies fashion retailer with two fantastic boutiques in Edinburgh and Dundee. With an existing loyal customer base of discerning clients and a product range of high quality fashion and accessories, it was important that the online shop reflected the quality and established branding. The result was a beautiful and sophistocated Ecommerce website.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Uses Channel 6 CMS Platform Ch-Ching
Online Payment System: Yes, Paypoint.
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, Java, JavaScript, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2010
The Funky Group
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online retailer of hair and beauty products and a prominent approved ghd Hair Straightener online retailer. Channel 6 recently redesigned the website which was launched in September 2010 using our proven Ch-Ching e-commerce software that continues to meet the needs of this highly successful online e-commerce shop.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Channel 6 used our internally developed CMS as part of our Ch-Ching software.
Online Payment System: Online Payments uses the SagePay Gateway Service.
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Fitness Box
- Hosting
- Development
Fitness Box is an Edinburgh based company that is passionate about technical and performance sporting apparel.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The website is designed using our Ch-Ching.com ecommerce shopping cart system.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
Highland Soap Company
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
The Highland Soap Company are a small family run business based in Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The website uses our Ch-Ching.com ecommerce service and CMS to sell its range of handmade products online.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
Equikro
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Equikro is a leading retailer of Equestrian and Horse Riding goods and accessories. They stock everything for Horse and Rider including jodhpurs, breeches, riding jackets, riding boots and riding hats.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: Built using our Ch-Ching.com software that plugs into their own web based system software.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: April 2010 (on-going)
Adventure Avenue
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Adventure Avenue is an online store for active people on the move. They sell bags, daypacks, backpacks, rucksacks, school bags, travel packs, wheeled trolley cases and travel accessories etc ideal for any traveller!
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
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: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: February 2010 (on-going)
Claudia Strand
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Claudia Strand features products from some of the leading swimwear designers in the world such as JETS, Seafolly and Moontide whilst also featuring designs from small independent footwear manufacturers such as Pomelo and Sand Monkeys.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: December 2009 (on-going)
The Moon and Mars
- Branding
- Hosting
- 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
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: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Alligator Storage
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
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, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
Trespass
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- 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
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: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
Golfposer
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Golfposer.com provide fashionable golfers with quality, designer golf clothing. Golfposer specialise in trendy golf wear that you won't find at your local proshop. Golfposer golf clothing looks just as good off the course as it does on.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The Golfposer site uses a number of dynamic HTML to power features such as realtime swapping menus, style guide and zoom images. The updates demonstrate the flexibility and power of the Ch-Ching.com system.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
North Lanarkshire Leisure
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
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
Specially Selected Pork
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
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, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: July 2008
Smith Vehicles
- 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
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, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2008
Farmer Autocare
- Hosting
- 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
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: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2007 (on-going)
Goslings
- Design
- Hosting
- 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
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: June 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?
Digital Six Limited:
”Kate Little, Client Services Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Digital Six Limited:
”fun, young, creative, technical, smart”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Digital Six Limited:
”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?
Digital Six Limited:
”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?
Digital Six Limited:
”referrals from existing clients”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Digital Six Limited:
”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?
Digital Six Limited:
”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?
Digital Six Limited:
”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?
Digital Six Limited:
”Both PC and Mac”
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