Fairhill Solutions
UK > Wales > Pontypridd
Fairhill Solutions are a web solutions specialist based between Cardiff and Pontypridd.
We specialise in web design, web development, search engine optimisation (SEO), and bespoke development.
We also have a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner on hand for you project management needs, or consultancy options if you just want advice on how the web can work better for you. Please feel free to read more about what we do.
Whether you are a small to medium enterprise, or a large corporation we have the skillsets to deliver the web solutions that suit you so get in touch today to see how we can help you.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Professional Services, Building & Construction, Manufacturers & Engineers, Tourism & Travel, Media & Communication
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Public Sector, Private Companies
General location of clients: South Wales, UK and Europe
Latest Project
Cool Blue Kitchens
Online kitchen retailer selling contemporary, modern and traditional kitchens direct to the customer.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
15 October 2009
Michael Shea at Supply Only Bedrooms
After careful consideration it was decided that we needed to re-develop our current website to a more bespoke system that offered greater flexibility in the ordering process for the end customer. After...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Fairhill Solutions:
”Technically and business focused team”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Fairhill Solutions:
”We are looking to grow to a reasonable sized team, but we don't want to lose focus on the personal relationship. That is the key to creating unique website that deliver. ”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Fairhill Solutions:
”It is a 'childhood memory'. The two founders of Fairhill grew up in Brynteg. That's Welsh for Fairhill. ”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, JavaScript, .NET, ColdFusion, (X)HTML, WAP / WML, , XML, , , , msSQL
CMS Used:
Open Source, Paid (Branded) Service
We use the cutting edge CMS Umbraco http://www.umbraco.org/
We also use asp.net e-commerce tool http://www.kentico.com/
And also NOP commerce http://www.nopcommerce.com/
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Welsh
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2008
Joined WWDC: 19 January 2009
We Recommend
Hosting company:
Net Support UK
Cool Blue Kitchens
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online kitchen retailer selling contemporary, modern and traditional kitchens direct to the customer.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: NOP commerce
Online Payment System: Paypal, Google Checkout, credit cards
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, .NET, CSS, JavaScript, msSQL
Completion date: November 2010 (on-going)
Lewis Carpentry and Joinery
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
A quality South Wales based carpentry and joinery firm. Producing stairs, doors, windows and bespoke project work throughout South Wales and Bristol.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Umbraco, opne source asp.net CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, JavaScript,
Completion date: July 2010
Socket Store
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online retailer selling decorative sockets and switches. Selling chrome, brass, nickel, satin stainless, bright ensign (black nickel) and matt black sockets, switches and PIRs.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: NOP shopping cart, an open source asp.net CMS. Full control including customer fulfllments, order management, special offers, credit card transaction integration.
Online Payment System: PayPal, Google Checkout, Credit Card Payment (via HSBC)
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, , XML, SQL Server
Completion date: June 2010 (on-going)
Socket Store
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online socket and switch retailer. Selling chrome, brass, matt black, nickel and satin stainless sockets and switches
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: NOP commerce
Online Payment System: Paypal, Google Checkout, Credit Cards
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, .NET, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2010 (on-going)
Supply Only Bedrooms
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
An online retailer of High Gloss Bedrooms and Contemporary Bedrooms.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Kentico based CMS. Provides full ecommerce functionality.
Online Payment System: Google checkout, Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, , XML, MS SQL
Completion date: September 2009
Devine Online
- Development
Devine Online provide personalised business and personal gifts. They have a range of over 197,000 products.
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: May 2009
Respisafe
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
RespiSafe (UK) Ltd is a reputable and established company dedicated to providing a professional service to our customers, nationwide. With over 25 years experience in the safety sector, we offer a wide range of services for industry.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript,
Completion date: April 2009
Powesave Lighting
- Hosting
- Development
Powersave Lighting Limited is a UK manufacturer of dimmer switches and lighting control products.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Umbraco CMS giving them the power to maintain any element of their website, including news and products information.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, JavaScript, , XML, MS SQL
Completion date: March 2009
Roscoe Rogers and Knight
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Estate Agents based in Monmouth, South Wales. Covering Monmouthshire, Herefordshire and West Gloucestershire in both town and country.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, ColdFusion, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, WAP / WML, , XML
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Destination Bristol
- Development
Destination Bristol works with over 600 major businesses and strategic partners with the aim of increasing business competitiveness within the Bristol city centre, supporting employment and economic growth, and raising the profile of the Bristol city-region as a world-class place to visit, study, work and live.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
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
Completion date: December 2008
RR Architects
- Hosting
- Development
Architect proctice based in Talbot Green. They have been commercially based, but have a proven record in both residential and commercial works.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Using Umbraco to give full control over every aspect of the website, including managing his portfolio.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, JavaScript, , MS SQL
Completion date: December 2008
CET Teleport
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
CET Teleport GmbH is a specialist teleporting services provider run by a management and operations team of highly respected satellite industry professionals, who intend to build on the reputation for the excellent quality of service that Hameln has always enjoyed.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript,
Completion date: August 2008 (on-going)
Reviews
After careful consideration it was decided that we needed to re-develop our current website to a more bespoke system that offered greater flexibility in the ordering process for the end customer. After contacting several web design companies we came across Fairhill Solutions. I found Phil, from the start, to be knowledgeable, accommodating and courteous. We came to the conclusion that the website had to be user friendly and efficient for the customers to navigate whilst still giving options on purchase. We drew up a plan on how the format was to be developed and the timeframe. A contract was drawn up and signed and the rest is history.The work put in by both Phil and Andy the Technical Director has been of the highest calibre, they have put up with our quirky changes and have been very patience with us as regards the learning curve on the Content Management side. I would have no hesitation in recommending Fairhill Solutions for any of your
Andy Smith
Technical Director
Providing the technical glue that hold all our developments together. Leads all technical developments. Vast experience in research and development, software development and hardware development.
Phil Stephens
Managing Director
Providing the inteface to the customers. Lots of experience in web development, project management and business processes.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Fairhill Solutions:
”Phil Stephens, MD”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Fairhill Solutions:
”Technically and business focused team”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Fairhill Solutions:
”To understand a business and provide more than just a website. It has to be an extension of the company's business, and to do that we have to know and understand the client's business”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Fairhill Solutions:
”Virtual!”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Fairhill Solutions:
”We use pretty much any means necessary. We all work remotely, so we use IM, text, phone, web conferences and have even been known to meet up on occasion!”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Fairhill Solutions:
”I would say we have a pretty unique balance of technology and business within the organisation. This helps us better serve our customers. They really don't need to know about the technical solutions, but we do need to know about their business!”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Fairhill Solutions:
”Probably word of mouth and networking. ”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Fairhill Solutions:
”We always allocate a project manager that will handle the project from start to end. One point of call for the customer.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Fairhill Solutions:
”Taking time to talk and more importantly listen to the customer. Try and speak their language, and deal with any issues swiftly and professionally.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Fairhill Solutions:
”The main tack we take is to try and keep close to the client and try and work the feedback from them. Demanding clients aren't normally the worst. It's the quiet ones you have to nurture. You need to know whether they are quite because they are content or quietly fuming. Big difference!”
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?
Fairhill Solutions:
”The first thing is always the porfolio as far as I'm concerned. If you see the right quality of work then get them to come and see you. Listen to what they have to say but also see if they are listening to you. Producing a new website is a difficult and time consuming process. You need to have the right team working on it. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Fairhill Solutions:
”We are looking to grow to a reasonable sized team, but we don't want to lose focus on the personal relationship. That is the key to creating unique website that deliver. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Fairhill Solutions:
”Where to start? I actually expect it to break into more niche markets. With the digression to mobile, TV and other mediums you are likely to get a more diverse skillset than today.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Fairhill Solutions:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Fairhill Solutions:
”It is a 'childhood memory'. The two founders of Fairhill grew up in Brynteg. That's Welsh for Fairhill. ”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Fairhill Solutions:
”Treat it as your most important person in your sales team, because if you do it might just deliver the results you'd expect from a top sales person.”
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