Fresheverything
UK > Scotland > Livingston
Based in Livingston, West Lothian we have been successfully designing and developing websites for nearly 10 years.
We are a creative team of local web professionals specialising in Web Design and Development, Content Managed Websites, Google AdWords Campaigns and Hosting for small to medium businesses in West Lothian.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Consumer Services, Building & Construction, Automotive, Professional Services, Public Sector, Sports & Leisure, Food & Drink, Other, Manufacturers & Engineers
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Entrepreneur, Corporations / Public Companies
General location of clients: West Lothian
Latest Project
Armstong's Vintage Clothing
A tardis like store overflowing with antique uniforms, vintage handbags, hats and clothes from every decade dating back to Victorian costume.
Est. 1840 Armstrongs has metamorphosed into a cornucopia of vintage and retro delights.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
30 March 2010
Lee Henderson at 24seven and The Pet Hotel
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Complete professionals. Informed us every step of the way. Brillant design and ideas flowed. The website has generated too much business we are turning it away. Have recommended...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Fresheverything:
”Open, Honest, Creative, Passionate, Focused, ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Fresheverything:
”As we approach our 10th birthday we will continue to focus on building long term business relationships in West Lothian. We are constantly humbled by our existing client base and business friends and look forward to the challenges ahead.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Fresheverything:
”In short, a few glasses of wine and being fed up with the attitudes big companies have towards customers.
We felt the name promotes a constant positive reminder to us that ever project is custom designed to fulfil a clients needs as every client we work with is different.
We have been asked before but never when completing a business profile so hats off to the WWDC development team for this site and that random question.
Web designers should have passion.”
What We Do?
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, .NET, msSQL
CMS Used:
Open Source
We integrate Joomla which is an award-winning content management system (CMS) this allows us to pass full control onto clients should they wish to communicate their latest information quickly and easily in real time. Its is proving extremely popular.
Joomla does not require software installation or monthly payments and can grow with your business needs. Its future proof!
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2001
Joined WWDC: 8 March 2010
We Recommend
Printer:
Hot Off The Press
Hosting company:
1 and 1
Armstong's Vintage Clothing
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
A tardis like store overflowing with antique uniforms, vintage handbags, hats and clothes from every decade dating back to Victorian costume. Est. 1840 Armstrongs has metamorphosed into a cornucopia of vintage and retro delights.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: eBay driven with a custom designed ebay shop front
Online Payment System: PayPal, Worldpay, Google Checkout etc...
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: April 2010
Glasgow Recycling
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Glasgow Recycling is a family run organisation specialising in the re-use and recycling of textiles. Our Company grades used and unwanted clothing. Since our inception we have grown to become one of the main textile reclaimers in Scotland. We have a modern fleet of vehicles, a transport yard with modern warehouse facilities and knowledgeable, helpful, multi-lingual staff.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
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, PHP
Completion date: February 2010
UPVC DOOR
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A Local business selling UPVC doors online throughout the UK
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Sage Pay, Verified by Visa, Mastercard Secure Code
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2010 (on-going)
SS and F Group
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Support Solutions & Fabrication Ltd is the Parent company of Alphastrut™ Limited. Through SS&F we can offer a full design supply and Installation service of not only Alphastrut™ products but any modular support system. We can also fabricate bespoke brackets to help solve most requirements.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Document Management, Page Editing, Latest News, Secure Customer Login
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2010
Food Options Ltd
- Hosting
- Development
Originally formed in 2002 by Managing Director Tony Reilly, Food Options UK Ltd has grown rapidly in the last seven years to establish itself as Scotlands leading supplier of speciality Chilled and Frozen Foods to the Foodservice sector.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The Client can import their latest product catalogue to their website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2009
Steve Walkers Bodyshop
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Steve Walkers Bodyshop was established in 1982. Over the years we have earned the enviable reputation for quality, trust and integrity. As an Insurance Approved Accident Repair Centre catering for all makes and models we are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and service to all our customers.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The portfolio has a Joomla component integrated into this website as requested by the client.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2009 (on-going)
Gary Fyfe Photography
- Hosting
- Development
Professional Photographer focusing on wedding, portraits and travel photography
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our client has chosen to just upload images taken on various professional projects undertaken.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Hot Off The Press
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Friendly and Approachable, We are a high quality printing company located in Livingston, West Lothian offering an extensive range of printing and copying services to our clients. Customer satisfaction is an important part of any business and we at Hot off the Press strive to deliver time and time again Established in 1996, Hot off the Press has developed an outstanding reputation for exceptional quality and service - at very competitive prices. We recognise that most businesses want consistent quality, reliability and real value-for-money from their suppliers. Whatever your printing requirements you can rely on Hot off the Press to deliver.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
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: August 2009
Buchanan Skip Hire
- Hosting
A friendly family business trading for over 21 years. We have a waste transfer station situated in the heart of Livingston and are currently collecting and recycling waste from the whole of West Lothian, Falkirk and Edinburgh.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
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: August 2009
John Heaney Electrical
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Specialise in all types of Electrical Industrial and Commercial type Installations as well as Production Line Installations, H.V.A.C Controls / Panel Manufacture and Building Maintenance throughout Scotland and the North of England.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Full integrated Joomla Interface thats provide Secure Access, Page Editing and Document Management.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)
Capital Vehicle Management
- Hosting
- Development
We have over 14 years experience in the motor finance industry. Our aim is to take the hassle out of sourcing and financing your new vehicle.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla Content Management for 90% of this website
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2009
Beecraigs Restaurant
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Beecraigs Restaurant is very well known and set in a wooded area in Beecraig Country park, Linlithgow. In this magnificent setting, there are spectacular views over the Forth and beyond. The location makes it ideal for eating out, dinner dances, weddings and conferencing.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: May 2009
The Musselburgh Golf Course
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
The town of Musselburgh has a long association with the game of golf having hosted The Open Championship on the links course on six occasions in the 1870's and 1880's. The town can also boast having five Open Champions, who between them, won eleven championships - more than any other town.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our client updates page content, uploads golfing events and news. They also have an events calender.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2009
The Blind Studio
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A well established business in Livingston, West Lothian, specialising in quality blinds for around the home.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: December 2008 (on-going)
The Scottish National Equestrian Centre
- Hosting
- Development
The Scottish National Equestrian Centre is the new state of the art venue for all equestrian sports and activities.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our client uploads event and schedule information on this site
Online Payment System: Shop, e commerce integration was requested a few months after the website went live.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2008 (on-going)
Castlebrae Developments
- Hosting
- Development
Friendly and approachable. A modern and progressive company with over 27 years experience, Castlebrae offer a wide range of professional property services.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Property Management, Page Editing and Latest News
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2008 (on-going)
The Pet Hotel
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
We are a pet hotel that specialise in catering for dogs, birds and other animals. Animal boarding is something many owners are keen on these days making sure there pets get the best treatment while their away and is a great alternative to kennels. Kinclaven, Scotland UK built in 1900, is a house of much character. Situated in the village of Kirkliston we are just 10 minutes from Edinburgh airport and easy to get to from Edinburgh city centre. We are only 3 miles from Barnton Roundabout/Cramond.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Consumer Services
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: September 2008
Reviews
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Complete professionals. Informed us every step of the way. Brillant design and ideas flowed. The website has generated too much business we are turning it away. Have recommended them to lots. Very happy client. We are all technophobes and found the thought of web design and maintenance daunting. Need not have worried, FreshEverything did it all.
Billy,
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to advise that we have just been short listed as one of Scotland Top 10 Letting Agents, in this years ESTA
We have had the pleasure of dealing with Fresheverything since our business started. We have received friendly professional advice in many aspects to promote our business. Without the team at Fresheverything our business would not have been as successful as it is today.
If you are looking for competitive website design and marketing advice
Contact the team, I did and have no regrets.
Thanks again to the team @ Fresheverthing!
Thomas and Danny
Capital Vehicle Management LTD
The guys at Fresheverythng understood what we were looking for regarding our website and were able to take this and turn our existing website into a more professional looking and easy to navigate website.
We have the control for making any changes/updates to our website, but it is reassuring to know that the guys are always on hand to assist with any issues we have.
The level of enquiry we have received through our website this year alone has shot up incredibly and we are more than happy with the end product.
John Gibbs
Web Designer
Active Easter Egg concept packaging designer from16 years old for Nestle and Cadbury's, Marks and Spencer's, Mars, Thornton's and many other blue chip confectionery companies.
33 now I was plucked from High School and thrown into the deep end. I can just about remember getting a design and marketing diploma in between working.
I have been a web designer for nearly 10 years and proficient and professionally trained to advanced level in at least 4 essential web design software packages.
I tend not to eat chocolate or Easter Eggs anymore.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Fresheverything:
”John Gibbs - Web Designer | Business Partner”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Fresheverything:
”Open, Honest, Creative, Passionate, Focused, ”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Fresheverything:
”With clients new or existing we endeavour to communicate our passion, skills and ideas with a transparent, open and honest professional manor.
To listen and thrive on every Web Design and Google Adwords campaign undertaken for our clients.
We don't stop until our clients are 100% happy. This and fixed pricing is why we have kept such large client base since conception in 2001.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Fresheverything:
”We work with music in the background and the kettle constantly kept warm. however we do need to buy new chairs.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Fresheverything:
”We are a close team of 3 open and honest qualified professional thirty someone's.
We have the occasional heated meeting of course but an absolute understanding that our clients expectations must be exceeded. We respect the fact that we have individual skill sets and experience and love bouncing ideas of of each other. ”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Fresheverything:
”100% client satisfaction as our agreed focus regardless.
We don't stop until our client is 100% happy.
We are friendly and flexible, offer fixed pricing with no contracts and meeting our clients face to face when possible. This ensures we are kept very busy all year round.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Fresheverything:
”Word of mouth and the website link our clients are happy to let us put on the bottom of their website once the website project is complete.
We have designed so many websites from every industry type over the years it has always kept us wondering who will phone next making every day a challenge.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Fresheverything:
”We always like to meet with our clients face to face to chat about the project. Bounce ideas around over a coffee and take detailed notes.
After the initial meeting or phone call we would investigate and discuss various options as a team so we can create a comprehensive web design proposal.
We send a proposal to our potential client or meet to discuss in detail if possible. If our client is happy with our proposal we ask for a partial payment and prompt our new client to collate and send through their website written content if needed.
When we receive our clients written content I would then create a design draft of the website. This is emailed to the client as a jpeg image to give an idea of the design direction, look and feel I have taken based on the clients needs.
After about a week of exchanging ideas with a client I proceed to the coding stage of web development.
I build the website on a temporary website address and send this to the client for a review and feedback.
I make any changes needed and ask the client to approve their website. If the client is 100% happy I then pass the project to Billy for coding (the clever stuff as I call it)
Billy then integrates any shopping cart features, content management, enquiry forms and validation needed etc... and again asks our client for their feedback.
We gather our clients feedback, make any changes needed and arrange for a handover meeting.
Billy will meet with our new client, discuss email setting, hosting and walk the client through the content management interface.
We would then request final payment and a testimonial.
Back at the office the clients website is then tested for validation before switching on their site. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Fresheverything:
”The best clients are open and honest clients. If I send you a logo or website design, make a change to your site and you don't like it. Just say.
We won't take offence and no good web designer/business should. It is your business website and you should love what we produce for you. Good or bad feedback is an essential part of the design process. ”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Fresheverything:
”We are not perfect but we are always flexible, friendly and professional and understand that 99% of the time a demanding client comes along there has been a break in communication. The client may not have received an email or message. We work for clients until they are 100% happy. ”
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?
Fresheverything:
”The portfolio of any web design company must be looked at and the testimonials from past clients should be read.
A business website is an investment and should showcase and grow with your business. Your website should be future proof. This will save a client money and stress if you choose a local web design business.
A client should meet and exchange ideas and future plans face to face with a web designer and not a salesman. This is why it is always recommended you choose a local web design business.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Fresheverything:
”As we approach our 10th birthday we will continue to focus on building long term business relationships in West Lothian. We are constantly humbled by our existing client base and business friends and look forward to the challenges ahead.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Fresheverything:
”Small to medium businesses will look to further cut marketing and advertising costs due to the environmental impact and public trends. People tend to 'Google it'
In turn it is the responsibility of skilled local web design businesses that have stood the test of time to offer sensible business opportunities and sustainable customer products and services to help promote business growth in the community.
I hope all of the above makes sense. ”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Fresheverything:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Fresheverything:
”In short, a few glasses of wine and being fed up with the attitudes big companies have towards customers.
We felt the name promotes a constant positive reminder to us that ever project is custom designed to fulfil a clients needs as every client we work with is different.
We have been asked before but never when completing a business profile so hats off to the WWDC development team for this site and that random question.
Web designers should have passion.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Fresheverything:
”Ask a lot of questions, meet your local web designer and developers if possible. Oh and check your email a lot as the chances are you have been emailed late at night. ”
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