Glassraven
UK > West Midlands > Coventry
Web Specialists offering custom designed brochure / ecommerce websites & bespoke web development.
Glassraven are web specialists offering web design and development services from brochure sites, ecommerce sites, to bespoke web development solutions.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our work - which is best viewed by viewing our portfolio, and our excellent customer services - our client testimonials are testimount to this.
Discounts are available to non-profit making organisations, and flexible payment schemes for startup businesses, allowing you to give your business a flying start online.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Professional Services, , Not for profit / Charity, Retail, Building & Construction, Food & Drink
Tends to work with:
Non-profit Organisations, SMEs, Startups
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Beldale Farming Ltd
We were approached to develop the Beldale Farming website with a short turn around time in mid November 2008, the website launching within 2 weeks of our initial project meeting with the client.
The Beldale Farming site is a brochure website with unique header images on each page, the page being navigated is clearly identified in the header tabs for ease of use.
As with all Glassraven websites the website is designed using valid XHTML and CSS, and is fully cross browser compatible.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
3 July 2007
Lucy Chahil at Feed me allergy free
Glassraven redesigned my website - my initial brief for the site was carried out perfectly and I was really pleased with the end result. Excellent value for money for the amount of time and effort put...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Glassraven:
”Creative, Friendly, Professional, Web Specialists...”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We have an easy to use CMS integrated into our ecommerce shopping cart solution, this is also available as a stand alone CMS.
Joomla and Wordpress customisation is available, and we offer bespoke development where these solutions are not suitable for your business.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2002
Address:
180 Prince of Wales Road
CV5 8GL Coventry
Contact:
Sadie Knight
Phone: 024 7601 6223
info@glassraven.com
www.glassraven.com
Joined WWDC: 24 January 2007
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Printer:
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Beldale Farming Ltd
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
We were approached to develop the Beldale Farming website with a short turn around time in mid November 2008, the website launching within 2 weeks of our initial project meeting with the client. The Beldale Farming site is a brochure website with unique header images on each page, the page being navigated is clearly identified in the header tabs for ease of use. As with all Glassraven websites the website is designed using valid XHTML and CSS, and is fully cross browser compatible.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: November 2008
Feed Me Allergy Free
- Branding
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Feed Me Allergy Free provide information on living with food allergies, with an online store selling their own recipe book and a selection of other complimentary items. Glassraven created a website in keeping with their brand, implementing the gCart (our own shopping cart solution) creating a streamlined effect throughout the site.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: March 2007
Reel Arts
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A large website with video streaming for Reel Arts - video editing and filming specialists. The Reel Arts website has been colour coded by service type for ease of navigation and displays a wealth of information aswell as showcasing their work. Reel Arts first worked with Glassraven to produce a video of their BBC TV clips optimised for web use on the NLP Solutions website and offer a range of complimentary services that are excellent for any business looking to add video to their sites in the future.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category:
Industry:
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, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: December 2006
Seahorse Books
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
The Seahorse Books store uses the brand new Glassraven cart (ecommerce 2 package), with web based administration area for upload and editing of the products information and images (images are optimised for the web as they are uploaded minimising the preparation needed) A custom discount scheme was implemented to allow for bulk purchasing of the books featured in the store. The site also contains some information on the author of the books, sample pages and links through to the main SeahorseArts website for further information on the Taoist Arts.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2006
Rostrum Group
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Using the deep blues and bronze colour of the Rostrum logo we created a professional website with custom administrative backend (to administrate the customer accounts). Each page witihn the site is required to validate that the customer is logged in before displaying page content - those with a valid account see the full navigation, those without see a cut down version.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category:
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2006
Anara Toys
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Anara are a UK based company relatively new to online selling. Glassraven created an ecommerce 3 online store to their exact requirements, introducing features such as a customer Wishlist. The ecommerce3 store is a database driven website with discount modules, gift vouchers and many more features (listed on our website). Glassraven also designed the Anara logo and business stationery.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2006
Capture Me Wedding Photography
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Glassraven were approached to develop a custom site solution for Capture Me Weddings - the new offering of Kent based childrens photography company Capture Me (also designed by Glassraven). The website features online photo galleries, testimonials pages and a customer login area for online viewing of photographs following a studio session. The customer viewing area uses the Glassraven Photo Gallery Manager for user administration of customers, images and galleries via an online admin panel.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2006
Reviews
Glassraven redesigned my website - my initial brief for the site was carried out perfectly and I was really pleased with the end result. Excellent value for money for the amount of time and effort put into the site. Continue to receive a fantastic personal service.
This is the third website Glassraven have designed for me over the last four years, and I've been very happy with each one, as they just keep getting better. They listened to my requirements, presented me with options, agreed a timetable with me, and took care of everything from there. They provide one of the most personal services I've ever come across in business: Can't recommend their work highly enough.
Justin Knight
Partner & Developer
Justin has over 10 years IT industry experience working as a Software Engineer specialising in web development.
He can design and implement your business innovative solutions to your real world business problems.
Main Skills:
HTML / XHTML, JavaScript, Ajax, PHP, MySQL, JSP, C, C++, Java, Database Development, Ecommerce, CRM, CMS
Sadie Knight
Partner & Designer
Sadie has 9 years web design experience, and excellent knowledge of the W3C web standards.
She is a creative and innovative designer and will develop you a totally bespoke designed website to your specifications.
Main Skills:
HTML / XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, SEO, Ecommerce, Blog customisation, Forums, CMS
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Glassraven:
”Sadie, Partner & Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Glassraven:
”Creative, Friendly, Professional, Web Specialists...”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Glassraven:
”Relaxed, friendly ... and purple”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Glassraven:
”As a business partnership we work very closely together, our skills complement each other perfectly. In a nutshell - Justin makes things work and I make them pretty.
The advantage for you is you know who will be working on your project, and who will be on the other end of the phone.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Glassraven:
”The vast majority of our business comes through word of mouth recommendations, though we do get some through search engines (we are ranked very well for our target keyphrases) and through people seeing websites we have designed and contacting us.”
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?
Glassraven:
”Take a look at their portfolios, do you like what you see?
Are the websites easy to navigate, do they load quickly?
Every designer has a different style, and each client has different requirements, but these 2 features should be key to ALL websites - your customers shouldn't have to think too hard to find information on your website.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Glassraven:
”PC”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Glassraven:
”Little and often promotion for your website!
Set aside a little time each week to update your content, write articles, gain (relevant) links to your site etc. This will give your business a fresh online presence and will help your search engine rankings!”
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