Dazines
Dazines is a Website Design and web Development company based in London offering bespoke webpage design services
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Other, Retail, Tourism & Travel, Food & Drink, Manufacturers & Engineers, Not for profit / Charity, Public Sector, Financial & Legal, Professional Services, Media & Communication, Educational, IT, Health & Beauty, Automotive, Consumer Services
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Entrepreneur, Startups
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Schools HR Cooperatvive
The Schools HR Co-operative is an independent school specific HR service which operates out of one the schools it supports in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
9 January 2012
William de Lucy at Amplify Trading
Dazines have been instrumental to our business success. We have built our firm using the great websites they have provided us with. We have changed our website now three times to meet new market demand...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Dazines:
”Professional, responsive, collaborative, friendly, innovative”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Dazines:
”I would hope to expand to be a reasonable size without being an enormous monolithic software house. I would hope that we would still be working with customers we have now and I would hope that we had managed to help expand their businesses. I would hope that the company would still retain it's friendliness and customer-centred ethos.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Dazines:
”Nothing that clever here, we took the word designs and decided to spell it differently. This gave the name Dazines. We thought it was a nice name and pretty easy to remember. It was also not ridiculously long, plus the domain name was available. This made it a good choice for us.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Technologies Used:
(X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, CSS, Flash, , Java, msSQL,
CMS Used:
Own Brand
We create a CMS for each website on a customised basis to ensure that each website owner gets the features that are appropriate for their site. All of the CMS development is done in house.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Macedonian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Portuguese
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2004
Facebook: show page
Twitter: @dazines
Joined WWDC: 2 April 2008
We Recommend
Accountant:
TaxAssist Accountants
Lawyer:
Thomas Magnay & Co
Printer:
Europrint
SEO expert:
John Karp Web Consulting
Hosting company:
Rackspace
Articles
- To Flash or not to Flash
- The Secrets of Effective E-Commerce Design
- What is Search Engine Optimization?
- Search Engines – How do they work?
- Content Management Systems – The Benefits
- Steps To Select Your Website’s Keywords
- A review of Dreamweaver 5.5
- 5 interesting websites of 2011
- 10 Ways of Using Facebook to Improve Your Site
- How YouTube Can Be a Marketing Tool
- Why use blue as your website’s colour?
- What questions web designers need to ask clients?
- A review of Dreamweaver 5.5
- 5 interesting websites of 2011
- Blackberry vs Iphone
- Android vs Iphone
- Why use WWF document format?
- Why use red as your website’s colour
- Photoshop Vs Illustrator --- Graphics War
- All you need to Know about Getting Twitter Followers
- Is SEO value for money?
- PHP vs .NET, which is better?
- What is MVC and Why is it Important?
- PHP vs JSP, Which is better?
- Top 10 Black Hat SEO tricks
- Is Keyword Effectiveness Index (KEI) actually important?
- Browser wars, which browser is best?
- The best Firefox plug-ins
- The Best Google Chrome Plugins
- What is article spinning?
- Google Adwords Vs FaceBook Advertising
- How HTML 5 Could Revolutionize The Mobile Internet?
- 5 Ideas You Should Steal From Amazon
- What does 'Search Engine Friendly' mean?
- Is JQuery Good?
- All You Need to Know about osCommerce
- 5 great Firefox plugins you’ve never heard of
- Top 5 SEO blogs
- How to make money from your twitter account
- Why share on social networks?
- Why you should listen to your web design company.
Schools HR Cooperatvive
- Design
- Development
The Schools HR Co-operative is an independent school specific HR service which operates out of one the schools it supports in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: January 2012
Amplify Trading
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
Amplify Trading is an established trading company operating in the heart of the financial markets from our trading floor in Canary Wharf, London.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines Cms
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2011
Sassy Ass
- Design
- Development
SassyAss by Amor Lingerie had a simple vision in mind when they started the journey in developing their own line of exotic dancewear: A stylish, but chic look that looks as great on stage as it does in the club and with a fit that is extremely flattering.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java, PHP
Completion date: December 2011
Flybubble Newsletter
- Design
Online Shop for paragliding
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: October 2011
IF YOU GAME
- Branding
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
IYG where networking for games is taken up to a whole new level. Meet different genre of gamers on different formats post videos and pictures of your individual and clan accomplishments.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Java, PHP
Completion date: October 2011
Connect to me
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
Connect To Me is a global platform for MBA and PhD educated professionals. We recognise opportunity development is best managed working with strong networks.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 7
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: October 2011
Contextworld
- Development
CONTEXT is the world’s leading ICT channel sales and price tracking organisation.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: liferay Java
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Java
Completion date: October 2011
Yay Travel
- Development
The name says it all: Yay! Travel! Travel is fun. I am itching to show you it can be fun and I want to help you with planning your trip.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: PHP
Completion date: September 2011 (on-going)
Squibblefeeds
- Development
Squibblefeeds.com allows you to connect and interact with friends. You can share Video's (from any site), Photo's, Songs, MP3's, Files, Games, Instant Messaging and More.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Zend Framework
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Java, JavaScript
Completion date: August 2011 (on-going)
V4L Particles
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
V4L are a company catering for a global, cross industry demand for quality and convenience in fluid and particluate on-site condition monitoring
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website utilises our own custom built CMS.
Functionality included:
- Add/Edit/Delete Pages
- Manage Top Menu
- Add/Edit/Delete registered site users
- Manage a credit system for purchases
- View files uploaded by users
- Send files t
Online Payment System: This website accepts payments using Paypal, offline payments and payment by purchase order.
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, Jquery, ExtJS
Completion date: May 2011
Mirrors Direct
- Design
- Development
Mirrors Direct is the market leading mirror supplier offering high quality products manufactured in UK .You can find mirror for any room in any style,size and colour at affordable price in our extensive range.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: DAzines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: January 2011
Nigeria Votes 2011
- Hosting
- Development
This website is set up to promote transparency in the 2011 Nigerian General Election.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Public Sector
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, Java, JavaScript, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011
Charles Webb
- Branding
- Development
Late Night Alcohol delivery service
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: We use our own CMS
Online Payment System: PatPal and credit card payment
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
NTNP
- Branding
- Development
The NTNP is a non-profit organisation set up in memory of Neal Turkington. Neal was killed in Afghanistan while on service with the 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles on 13th July 2010
Languages: English
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: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Yay Travel
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Newsletter
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, English
Completion date: January 2010
Copiertec
- Hosting
- Development
Copiertec are one of the UK's leading national suppliers of cutting edge multi-functional photocopiers, digital printers, faxes, printers and telephone systems
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java, PHP
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
Seven Energy
- Hosting
- Development
Seven Energy is a leading independent exploration and production company with a highly prospective world-class portfolio of oil and gas assets in Nigeria.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
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, JavaScript, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
The Knitting Shop
- Branding
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
This website is an ecommerce site that focuses on selling a wide variety of knitting products.
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: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, msSQL, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Spirit Of History
- Development
Over the last 23 years, they have run many school and adult trips to Ypres, The Somme, Normandy, China, Russia, ...
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
Cardiocore
- Development
Cardiocore Ltd is an Oxford Based Company established to innovate the way Cardiac Services are delivered.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: DAzines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, Java, PHP
Completion date: October 2008
Price: 0 GBP
Maureen McDowall Letting and Estate Agents
- Hosting
- Development
Maureen McDowall Letting and Estate Agents specialise in Residential Lettings and Property Management in Southampton and the surrounding towns.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: July 2008
MonPlaisir
- Hosting
- Development
Mon Plaisir, London's oldest French restaurant, has been a purveyor of the finest French cuisine for over half a century.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: April 2008
Magic Corn
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Fun, silly site using flash animation, has a video and simple puzzles in the fun zone.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
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, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2008
Marion
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Established in 1998 Mairon Freight Management UK offers high quality service backed by highly competitive rate structures for worldwide freight movements by Air, Sea and Road.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: February 2008
Ten Oceans Edge
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
This is a website for a holiday home in Cornwall, and we feel this website really showcases our design ability. With a navigation bar at the bottom of the screen, this is one of the most difficult types of design to execute successfully.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category:
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2008
Lwrap
- Development
Brand new name in leather fashion accessories.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: PHP
Completion date: January 2008
Orthopaedic Scores
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
This is a medical site that allows users to enter details in order to evaluate their health. It was designed to have a very clean, professional and clinical look, that reflects the nature of the business.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2007
Olly Transport
- Development
Olly Transport specialises in the hiring of quality minibuses in London. With several years experience in the travel industry you are sure to enjoy our service.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: January 2007
Furnishare
- Development
Online shop for selling and buying furniture
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP
Completion date: May 2006
Luxuryloiregites
- Hosting
- Development
Luxuriously appointed self catering accommodation A tranquil setting that is well situated for you to visit the many wonderful sights of the Loire Valley Space to relax, swim and play Friendly and welcoming hosts who understand that the customer comes first
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Dazines CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: March 2006 (on-going)
Reviews
Dazines have been instrumental to our business success. We have built our firm using the great websites they have provided us with. We have changed our website now three times to meet new market demand and each time Dazines have given a personal approach. Nothing is too much for the friendly team and I would strongly recommend them.
Dazines is an amazing company, they were quick to reply to all emails and enquiries. They took me as the customer first always keeping me up to date on work and working to my specifications and requests. Going out of their way to finish the job on time and to requirements. Dazines have some very experienced staff who were able to really help with technical problems and finding great solutions.
They were eager to work with me and the final result proved all their hard work.
Any troubles or issues didn't stop them from delivering, when they start something they finish it.
I'd highly recommend them to any one looking for a knowledgeable experienced web design company.
I know all about web design companies. I have dealt with so many it is painful. Most either fail to get me a quote or send me an e-mail asking what I need weeks after I first contacted them telling them what I need. I eventually hired a company that made all sorts of promises and delivered on only some of the promises. They kept messing up and then charging me extra to fix their own disasters. I cut my losses and fired them. I then had to hunt again through tons of website companies that had major attitude problems or wanted to rip me off. I have some technical background, so I know what is reasonable and what is not. I really thought I would need to put my dream on hold for at least a year.
Thankfully, I found Dazines. From the first moment I was impressed. They got back to me within 24 hours and said they would work on a website that someone else had started and messed up (most web design companies refused to help). They also had the technical expertise I needed (most companies want to use drag-and-drop technology and templates or have barely heard of PHP, much less SQL, AJAX or any other technology).
I was thoroughly impressed with how expert Dazines were. They have always advised me on which options and technologies work and why they work. They do not patronise me but are also willing to explain a concept or idea I might not understand. I also love how they advise on non-technology related issues so that I can have a better site and happier visitors. It is always up to me as to whether or not I should take their advice but I find that they are almost always spot on. I also like that they are eager to listen to my ideas and sometimes they use those.
They are very easy to work with and I have an amazing working relationship with them. I have been looking for years, literally, for a web design company I can have a long-term business relationship with and finally I found them.
I also like that they have a sense of urgency and that customer service is as important to them as it is to me. By that I do not mean only that they value me as a customer but also that they value my customers and they are determined to make the experience my customers have as positive as possible as if my customers were their customers.
The only issue I have had with Dazines is on those occasions where I had to tell them to stop working and go home to their families.
I truly cannot sing the praises enough of Dazines and I really would urge you to avoid the terrible pain I went through for so many years because of awful companies, many of whom have professional websites and seemingly professional portfolios. It is very seldom that I have found a company that sets the same high standards I do and that cares about its customers not just because they are customers but because they are human beings.
Dazines were brilliant with our project and give us on going support with development and marketing. They were great at letting us know what the process was like and how long things would take. Our website is lovely and has so many features that were created exactly the way we wanted them. I would definitely recommend Dazines to anyone that wants a top quality website.
From start to finish the relationship with the Dazines was professional whilst at the same being extremely helpful.
Dazines listened to my company's requirements and expectations and reproduced these in an extremely helpful, no obligations quotation. I was impressed by the way that the cost and timing of the project were laid out clearly and offered excellent value. There were no 'hidden' extras.
Dazines were always available to take care of any issues that arose during the construction of the website, even when this required working outside of normal office hours.
I was kept well informed about the process and jargon was kept to a minimum and always translated into plain speak when the need arose. Dazines took the time and trouble to make sure that I understood everything and I never felt left out of the devlopment process.
The website exceeded my expectations and I have not so far had a negative comment, which considering that I work in an industry where people are not shy about making their opinions known, is something quite exceptional!
The website needed to be up and running in time for an important conference and exhibition. When last minute complications arose Dazines did not let me down, working through a weekend to make sure that everything was functional in time for the exhibition.
I have no hestation in recommedning Dazines.
Working with Dazines was one of the best choices we've made. Their personal approach to attending to our needs was exactly what we needed in the creation of our company.
We started as a new concept business with no Logo, no Brand, and of course no Website. Sebastian and his team quickly helped us form a modern Logo to compliment our business model advising us on colour schemes which would gel on the website.
After a long meeting, discussing in detail our needs and expectations from what the website will offer within a couple of weeks we had our first interactive page created as an idea of what was to come. The website was everything and more we had expected allowing us to control our internal stock levels and update products within seconds.
As we grow, our website does too planning for more functions and systems. We feel confident to have a company like Dazines behind us as we know they deliver what they say they can do.
I had a very positive experience with Dazines. I found them by luck via a search on the internet. I previously used a well known city based company to design a website for a company I was working for, that site cost many thousands of
Angela Angjelovikj
Graphic Designer
Organised and quick in her tasks always coming up with new ideas
Charles Webb
Business development manager
Creative and full with new ideas Charlie is our star :)
Gallin Denev
Developer
Gallin is the latest addition to our team and with his Designer skills he always helps out the designers.Open and positive we find Gallin great addition to the team :)
Georgy Sokolov
Development manager
Highly skilled and professional sometimes moody but most of the time happy and chatty .
Hristo Mitev
Senior web Developer
Our Perfectionist Ico as he wants so be called is happy in his own world but from time to time he surprises us all with his snappy comments and his ways of thinking.
Ivan Petrushev
Developer
Ivan is great addition to the team finding ways to solve problems and always positive and excited for new chalenges :)
Leo
THE BOSS
He is the most demanding cat that you will ever meet
Marian Trufasu
Front End Developer
Marian is our star. Always coming up with cool effects that brings our designs to life:)
Easily approachable even when we expect that he get every pix. right from the design :)
Miguel
Developer
Funny and quick Miguel is there to solve the world problems :)
Sebastian Paris Aspland
Director
The manager and owner of the company, Sebastian is the first point of contact for most clients and is actively involved in all areas of the business.
Sevil Rahimova
Web designer
Sevi is our creative and innovative brain. Always there with her opinions and comments on life:)
Vladislav Dimitrov
Junior Web Developer
Reliable and full with Questions Vlad will notice every little detail that needs to be changed or improved.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Dazines:
”Sebastian Aspland, Managing Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Dazines:
”Professional, responsive, collaborative, friendly, innovative”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Dazines:
”Our business philosophy is built around building long term, productive relationships with clients.
We like to get to know our clients, their businesses and their needs well. This helps us to understand what it is that our clients require and produces a much better working relationship and a much better end result”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Dazines:
”Hard working, professional and fun where people have the freedom to express themselves and be creative.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Dazines:
”Our team interact in a lively and challenging way. No old views are allowed to be held without being constantly challenged and rethought. This enables us to constantly innovate.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Dazines:
”We offer 24/7 emergency customer support. All of our websites come with unlimited remote support meaning that you can have confidence in the content management system.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Dazines:
”We get the majority of our business through referrals and repeat business from existing clients. This is the best and most effective way of generating sales as we are working with people who already know the quality of our work.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Dazines:
”Contact Client
Send Quote
Supply Wireframes
Supply Designs
Amend Designs
Program Website
Test Website
Provide Walkthrough
Put Live
Continued Support”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Dazines:
”Without a doubt the most important part of a client relationship is good communication. Obviously it is important that you do a good job, but the client also needs to understand the processes you are going through and what is happening. 95% of issues occur due to lack of communication.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Dazines:
”We very much believe that the client is always right. If the client wants to be demanding then they have the absolute right to do that. It is our responsibility to manage clients effectively and communicate what is expected of clients (meaning what decisions we need them to make and when).”
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?
Dazines:
”They need to decide what they want from a company (a long relationship/a cheap price etc...). They should then check the previous work of the companies and talk to previous clients if possible. They should then consider how well they can communicate with the company and this should be the last thing that dictates their final decision.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Dazines:
”I would hope to expand to be a reasonable size without being an enormous monolithic software house. I would hope that we would still be working with customers we have now and I would hope that we had managed to help expand their businesses. I would hope that the company would still retain it's friendliness and customer-centred ethos.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Dazines:
”I think that the web design industry will have to battle for space with new technologies such as apps. As we get more mobile devices and other as yet unknown devices, web design companies will need to continually upgrade their knowledge and expertise. I think that websites will start to look more like desktop applications and their functionality will increase as broadband speeds increase and technology gets better.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Dazines:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Dazines:
”Nothing that clever here, we took the word designs and decided to spell it differently. This gave the name Dazines. We thought it was a nice name and pretty easy to remember. It was also not ridiculously long, plus the domain name was available. This made it a good choice for us.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Dazines:
”Communicate, communicate, communicate.
Communicate with your customers to see what they like and what they don't like about your website.
Communicate with your colleagues, peers and even your competitors to see what people in your industry think.
Communicate with your web designer to see what technologies are out there and what they can do to help you get the best out of your website.”
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