Clear as Crystal
Clear as Crystal offer clean and simple websites. Our client base includes solicitors, home improvement companies, hotels, retail outlets, English language schools, copywriters and even a Church. The partners have over 30years combined experience of sales and marketing so we build websites that sell stuff!
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Not for profit / Charity, Financial & Legal, Retail, Tourism & Travel, Media & Communication, Educational, Consumer Services, Professional Services, _Other, Gambling, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Private Companies, Startups, Individuals, Public Sector
General location of clients: North Wales/North West/London
Latest Project
Scam Detectives
A new website bringing news and warnings about online scams and fraud
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
11 September 2009
Angela Boothroyd at Studying Online
Charles listened very carefully to my requirements for my web site and is a friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and professional web site designer to work with.
I initially approached Clear as Crystal...
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Awards
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Clear as Crystal:
”Professional, efficient, creative, fun, friendly”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Clear as Crystal:
”Creating amazing websites making the web a more beautiful place! (pretty much as we are now!)”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Clear as Crystal:
”Clear as Crystal describes us on many levels - transparency of service and pricing, honesty & integrity, and also describes our approach to web design - cutting out unnecessary design elements to ensure your marketing message is.... "Clear as Crystal"”
What We Do?
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Development
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Printing
- Public Relations
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, HTML, Java, JavaScript, XHTML, , PHP, PERL/CGI, XML, mySQL, WAP / WML,
CMS Used:
Open Source
RCE (Remote Content Editing)
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Welsh
No. of Employees:
Established: 2008
Address:
12 Meadway Close
Gwersyllt
LL11 4RX Wrexham
Contact:
Charles Conway
Phone: 0844 3575615
sales@clearascrystal.we.bs
www.clearascrystal.we.bs
Joined WWDC: 7 July 2008
We Recommend
Accountant:
TA Gittins & Company
Lawyer:
Cyril Jones & Co
Printer:
VistaPrint
SEO expert:
Nikki Pilkington
Hosting company:
123-reg.co.uk
Articles
Scam Detectives
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A new website bringing news and warnings about online scams and fraud
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: January 2010 (on-going)
Chester Health and Safety
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
This client approached us to showcase their services
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: CSS, HTML
Completion date: December 2009
St Paul's VA Primary School
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
We were approached by St Paul's to create a website to attract potential new pupils.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Simple RCE system
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: December 2009
Studying Online Blog
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Studying Online approached us to create a Wordpress blog in the style of their website, incorporating a quiz plugin to allow readers to take a practical quiz after reading a blog post illustrating a facet of English language usage.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, XHTML, XML, Wordpress plugins
Completion date: August 2009
delivermytyres.com
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Printing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Referred by Riverside Auto Centre, Sam Jones approached Clear as Crystal to build an ecommerce solution to sell brand name tyres direct to the public at wholesale prices.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: _Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Using the powerful Magento package, the site has a complete CMS built in
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, WAP / WML, XHTML, XML
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)
The Brains-Trust
- Branding
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Serial networker Alex Parr asked Clear as Crystal to build a new site to promote The Brains-Trust, a business networking organisation. Using the existing logo, we came up with a stunning design put across the benefits of the organisation in an easy to understand way
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
Magic Are Us
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
We were approached by Magic Are Us to create an exciting new brand & ecommerce website to sell a range of magic tricks and stage accessories. The system we chose to implement incorporates front end customer sales and highly configurable admin back end including sales reports and stock control
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS incorporated in Magento e-commerce package
Online Payment System: Paypal, Offline Payments
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, WAP / WML, XHTML, XML, RSS
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
Riverside Van Hire
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
An existing client, Riverside Van Hire asked me to build a micro-site to promote their new division
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: July 2009
RPM Fitness Studio
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Wrexham Gym RPM approached Clear as Crystal to remodel their website following a logo redesign. We incorporated a newsletter signup, competition entry and loads of dynamic images to inspire visitors to join the gym and get fit!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Simple Remote Content Editing (RCE)
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: July 2009
Free Games Arcade
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
This client asked for a flash games arcade to provide a source of advertising revenue and links to other sites. We incorporated adsense advertising, and set up an amazon affiliate programme to present complementary products on the site.
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: Flash, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
Paint Pot
- Branding
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Sally at Paint Pot asked Clear as Crystal to redesign her website to ensure that it portrayed the fun element of her pottery painting party service
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
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, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
ukfreecasino.com
- Branding
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
This client was referred to me by Riverside Auto Centre. The client wanted to build an online casino. Due to licensing restrictions/costs of building a casino from scratch, we decided to offer a free casino site, where visitors would have the option to play for real stakes by visiting sponsoring casinos
Languages: English
Project type: Web Portal website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Gambling
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, HTML, Java, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
The Orlando Hotel - Blackpool
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Mike & Julie at The Orlando contacted Clear as Crystal after being referred by another client (Camelot House). Their website had been put together to meet a deadline, and they'd never really been happy with it. We completely redesigned the site to incorporate lively, vibrant imagery and a remote editing system to allow them to add their own content.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Remote Content Editing System - allows updating of content as easily as writing an email!
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: April 2009
Caego Day Nursery
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Caego Day Nursery were referred to Clear as Crystal by ABC Nursery Ltd because their website had disappeared completely! It transpired that their web designer had gone bust, and not paid the hosting provider. Clear as Crystal designed a new site from scratch and had it up and running in 6 days!
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Incorporation of "Blogger" blog to allow the nursery to post articles and photos to the site easily
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: March 2009
Spritz Clean
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
London cleaning contractors Spritz Clean asked Clear as Crystal to design a site that offered info about their services, but also served as a place where they could offer cleaning tips & articles.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: _Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Simple text based RCE (Remote Content Editing) system
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, XHTML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Studying Online
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
English Language school Studying Online asked Clear as Crystal to produce a simple, easy to navigate site for potential students from around the world. We included several features including Google Translate and an HTML email management system to allow the client to communicate effectively with their students
Languages: English, Hungarian, Polish, French, German, Spanish, Slovak
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our simple Remote Content Editing system allows the client to update copy at will as easily as writing an email
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Camelot House Guesthouse
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Referred to us by The Tudor Hotel, Noreen & Steve at Camelot House asked Clear as Crystal to redesign a site which was originally designed entirely in Flash. We put together a simple but stylish design, incorporating an easy to use content editing system so that it could be easily maintained by the owners.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Remote Content Editing (RCE) system allows the website owner to update the content as easily as writing an email!
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: March 2009
One 2 One Personal Care
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
A new start business, One 2 One Personal Care approached us to design a site which calms, reassures and inspires confidence in their clients when seeking a personal care assistant.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: CSS, HTML, XHTML
Completion date: February 2009
Riverside Auto Centre
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A busy MOT Station in Wrexham, Riverside Auto Centre was struggling to find the administration time to send out MOT expiry reminders to their clients. We redesigned the website to incorporate an automated "MOT reminder by email" service.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: SME
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PERL/CGI, XHTML
Completion date: January 2009
Tudor Hotel Blackpool
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Referred to us by The Ainsdale Hotel, The Tudor asked us to redesign their site to reflect the character of the hotel, and allow them to update their own site with special offers etc.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2008 (on-going)
Briar Copywriting
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Sally Ormond at Briar Copywriting asked Clear as Crystal to redesign a home made site to reflect the character and professionalism of her business and improve her Google rankings. After 6 months of hard work, the site now ranks on the front page for some highly competitive search phrases.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
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, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2008
ABC Out of School & Holiday Club
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Offering out of school and holiday care for children in Wrexham, the ABC Out of School and Holiday club has a great reputation
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Educational
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, HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: September 2008
ABC Nursery Ltd
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
A daycare provider in Wrexham, North Wales
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Educational
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, HTML
Completion date: August 2008
Cyril Jones & Co
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Cyril Jones & Co are a firm of solicitors in Wrexham who needed a redesign following their merger with another firm, Stanley Williams.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
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: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, RSS
Completion date: June 2008
The Ainsdale Hotel
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
The Ainsdale Hotel is a small hotel in Blackpool
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
M & L Pets World
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
M&L Pets World is a pet shop in Wrexham, North Wales offering a wide variety of pets, pet foods and accessories
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category:
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: CSS, HTML, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
JGE Solicitors
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
JGE Solicitors in London specialise in immigration and family law.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category:
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: CSS, HTML, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
Gwersyllt Congregational Church
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
A complete re-write of a partially completed project to provide community information and child-friendly access to religious education material in a fun manner.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category:
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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, Java, JavaScript
Completion date: May 2008
Reviews
Charles listened very carefully to my requirements for my web site and is a friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and professional web site designer to work with.
I initially approached Clear as Crystal with no particular deadline in mind for my site, but when I unexpectedly needed sections of the site available for inclusion in a business video Charles pulled out all the stops to make sure everything I needed was ready in time.
I'm very happy with my web site and highly recommend Clear as Crystal.
I asked Charles to redesign my website, as the old one wasn't working for me at all.
During the design process, Charles came up with the idea of adding an automatic MOT reminder system, where my customers can enter their email address and vehicle details, and the system will send them an email before the MOT is due. I have been able to promote this as a unique service in the area.
The design process was simple, with Clear as Crystal interviewing my staff to find out the technical details required to write the copy, to ensure that the content is accurate and relevant to my customers.
Clear as Crystal now handle all of my online promotional activity, and provide me with a report every 4 weeks which details the work undertaken and the effects on my Google rankings (Page 1 for most of my target keywords)
I am delighted with the service supplied by Clear as Crystal and have already used them for other projects, and referred them to my customers.
We are delighted with our newly designed website.Charles was brilliant,he explained what we needed and within days our website was done.We are now able to alter our website whenever we want,add special offers,and tell everyone what is happening in the resort.We have already recommended Clear as Crystal to other hoteliers,and will continue to do so.We are already getting bookings
Noreen and Steve.
Wonderful quick service. Did what I asked and more. Anyone wishing a website go to clear as crystal. This company completed my web page in 48 hrs. Designed a web page I can remember, so I can tell future clients where I am. Brilliant work keep it up. Best investment ever.
We are very pleased with our new website. We wanted a site that was easy for potential guests to navigate and Charles has achieved this. We are able to amend our site ourselves which has a great benefit to us when we want to update tariffs etc. If we have any questions Charles deals with them quickly and efficiently and explains in a language we understand. We would obviously recommend his services to others and our site has only been uploaded for a few months and we are so pleased with the responses and results we have had from it.
Clear as Crystal designed the new website for Gwersyllt Congregational Church, incorporating a 'what's on' section, and a great interactive section designed for children.
We were delighted with the friendly and efficient service we received from Clear as Crystal. Our requests were listened to and helpful suggestions made. Would not hesitate to recommend!
Charles, of Clear as Crystal Web Design, was very refreshing to work with. He kept me up to date with progress throughout the whole design process.
He was very patient and always found a way of incorporating my ideas into the end design. His professional manner gave me every confidence in his abilities as a web designer. He was always ready to help with advice and kept me in the loop continuously.
I am thrilled with the end result and would have no hesitation in using his services again. I definitely recommend him.
Clear as Crystal Web Design redesigned our website at www.ainsdalehotel.co.uk
We have seen a significant increase in enquiries as a result and the site now presents the hotel in a professional and polished manner.
Communication was excellent, with frequent consultation and Charles listened to our suggestions and requests (albeit telling us in no uncertain terms if something was a really bad idea!!)
I felt fully involved in the process and felt that I had a real input into the end product.
I would not hesitate to recommend Clear as Crystal to anyone looking for a top quality website at a very reasonable price.
Clear as Crystal also arranged a listing in Google's Local Business Directory for us at no additional cost.
Charles Conway
Chief Designer
Hi! I'm Charles, and I'm the chief designer here at Clear as Crystal Web Design. I'm 35, married to the beautiful Christine and have a 4 year old daughter. Apart from designing great websites, I enjoy social networking (on & offline) music, reading and anything that challenges my mind!
Christine Conway
Financial Controller
Hello! I'm Christine and I'm in charge of the purse strings here at Clear as Crystal.
You'll probably only ever hear from me if there's a bill to be paid, or one that's overdue!
I'm nice really, most of the time....
Lauren Conway
Website Testing Assistant
Hello, I'm Lauren.
I'm the baby of the Clear as Crystal family, and Daddy says that if I can find my way around a website, then anyone can! (I've just turned 5!)
Every site has to pass the Lauren test before it goes live, so my job's really important!
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Clear as Crystal:
”Charles Conway - Partner and Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Clear as Crystal:
”Professional, efficient, creative, fun, friendly”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Clear as Crystal:
”Give the level of service you expect to receive”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Clear as Crystal:
”Home office with laptop, coffee machine and creative workspace”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Clear as Crystal:
”There's only really me!”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Clear as Crystal:
”Everyone's going to say that they're different.... The only way to really find out how different we are is to experience our service!”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Clear as Crystal:
”Recommendations from satisfied clients”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Clear as Crystal:
”One step at a time!”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Clear as Crystal:
”Using ears and mouth in proportion.....”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Clear as Crystal:
”There are no demanding clients, only clients who expect the best. With that in mind, all of my clients expect the best and I do my utmost to ensure they get it!”
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?
Clear as Crystal:
”Personal relationships are probably THE most important aspect of carrying out a website project - can you get on with the designer, will you accept them questioning your vision for the site if it means you get the best result, and will they listen to you and find a way to incorporate your ideas into the overall design?”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Clear as Crystal:
”Creating amazing websites making the web a more beautiful place! (pretty much as we are now!)”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Clear as Crystal:
”Following Clear as Crystal in the "back to basics" approach”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Clear as Crystal:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Clear as Crystal:
”Clear as Crystal describes us on many levels - transparency of service and pricing, honesty & integrity, and also describes our approach to web design - cutting out unnecessary design elements to ensure your marketing message is.... "Clear as Crystal"”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Clear as Crystal:
”Promote it - online, offline, everywhere! Anywhere your company name appears, make sure your web address is right beside it!”
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