JK Design
UK > North West > Wirral
Customer focused web design company dealing direct with Wirral, Chester, Cheshire, North Wales and Merseyside.
Open and friendly company who speak plain English. Well versed in web design languages and technology. Our small team offer you a customer focused approach and individual attention.
Wirral based and serving the Wirral, Chester and North Wales areas. We come and visit you at your office or your choice of venue saving you time and money. We want you to be comfortable working alongside us to promote your business.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Media & Communication, Manufacturers & Engineers, Sports & Leisure, Food & Drink, Tourism & Travel, Not for profit / Charity, Educational, Health & Beauty, Professional Services, Entertainment, IT, Retail, Financial & Legal
Tends to work with:
Individuals, Corporations / Public Companies, SMEs, Startups, Non-profit Organisations, Private Companies
General location of clients: Northwest UK
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
22 January 2010
Coln Angus at Colin's Photography
I have always found JK Design Services to very reliable and friendly and willing to bend over backwards to help they are also quite good value to use. I cant recommend them highly enough. I wish them all...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
JK Design:
”Open, honest, friendly, reliable, consistent”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
JK Design:
”Still serving local businesses with a local service. We have no plans to outsource abroad. We will still be a friendly family run company understanding the needs of the community.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
JK Design:
”It's my initials and they sounded better than my partners!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Photography
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, Flash
CMS Used:
Open Source
Joomla Open Source.
Wordpress
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2003
Address:
Wirral
Contact:
Jan Kiermasz
Phone: 0151 609 1397
contactjan@jkdesignservices.co.uk
www.jkdesignservices.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 15 March 2007
We Recommend
Printer:
Pace Image and Print
Hosting company:
Namehog Ltd
Articles
Approved Vehicle Finance
- Copywriting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Providing car loans for people with a bad credit rating.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Online application
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: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: July 2009
Roses Tea Rooms
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
This Tea Rooms situated in Heswall is popular with local residents. If offers traditional Afternnon Teas with a very modern flavour. The web site had to reflect the personality of the shop owners and bring the concept to a wider audience.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla based site with customer database and newsletter additions.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Great Toys 4 U
- eCommerce Solutions
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Selling top quality children's toys at discounted prices including Keel Soft Toys.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Paypal and Secure Trading interefaced with Zen-Cart.
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
David Small Hypnotherapy
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
David is a registered Hypnotherapist operating in the Wirral, Liverpool and Chester areas. He offers a free initial consultation.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2009
Caring Hands Agency
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Caring Hands provide Nannies, Mothers Helps and Babysitting services. Their specialty is providing nannies for weddings and other functions where the children are looked after for the whole day by qualified staff.
Languages: N/A
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: HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: December 2008
Flintloque Management Systems
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Improving communications and management systems in companies both large and small. Increasing profits by getting companies working better.
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2008
The Antons
- Branding
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Personalized Children's Books sold direct from the author alongside early learning books featuring a set of colourful characters called The Antons.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Payments through SagePay. Order system bespoke to auto generate the personalized book content ready for print.
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2008 (on-going)
Your Natural Beauty Store
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Cruelty Free, Natural Organic beauty products. Passionate about cruelty free products, Carrina researched carefully those products that had no ingredients at all tested on animals anywhere in the manufacturing process.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
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: September 2008
Surfacelux Ltd
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Floodlight Installation and Maintenance company who wanted a fresher look and a site that was built for good search engine rankings.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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: July 2008
Blazers Fuels
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Blazers Fules are part of the Clifford Jones Timber Group of companies. They wanted an easily updateable site to cater for the Blazers brand ready for the launch of the Wood Pellets product in Summer 2008.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public 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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, PHP
Completion date: July 2008
Rose Cottage
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A lovely little bed and breakfast set in the beautiful village of Ledsham in Cheshire. Close to the Cheshire cycle route and a nice quiet place to stay.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
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
Completion date: June 2008
Leukaemia Research North Wales
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Charity dedicated to raising money to help research into the cure for various blood cancers.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2007
Mercury IT Management
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Providing IT management to those with out a full time IT department. Giving advice on hardware, software and IT security.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: IT
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
Completion date: October 2007
Speir Brakell (SB Ltd)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Printing Company based out of Liverpool catering for the business trade in Liverpool and the surrounding area.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public 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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2007
The Soul Woman
- Branding
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
International Speaker and Executive Coach. The Soul Woman has spoken at events organised by large Corporates worldwide, including the United Nations and Bank of America. She also runs a not-for-profit organisation called International Soul School. The web site had to create and identity for each side of the business.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Media & Communication
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, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2007 (on-going)
HH Driving School
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Driving Instructor for north Wirral. Caters for people of all ages but mostly new teen drivers.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Educational
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, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2007
Puddicats Cattery
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A luxury Boarding Cattery for Cats Only. The cattery was brand new and just building up regular guests. Set out in beautiful Cheshire Farmland the Cattery needed to be found both Physically and Virtually. The owners were on a tight budget and wanted a 'pink' colour for the site utilising the existing logo.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Startup
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
Completion date: October 2006
Hyperbaric Treatment and Training Ltd
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Hyperbaric emergency unit for the Northwest UK treating Diving emergencies. They also treat patients with other illnesses in conjunction with the NHS. They provide training in PHTLS, ALS and other post medical training courses.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public 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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2006
The Ullswater Centre
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Photography
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Tarot Readings, Palmistry and Astrology.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: July 2006
Anthony Peake
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Author of 'Is There Life After Death?' and 'The Daemon'.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: May 2006
Colin's Photography
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Professional photographer specialising in architectural and commercial shots.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Individual
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2004 (on-going)
Reviews
I have always found JK Design Services to very reliable and friendly and willing to bend over backwards to help they are also quite good value to use. I cant recommend them highly enough. I wish them all the best in what they do.. Colin Angus (http://www.colinsphotography.co.uk)
Just been helped by them yet again, they are so willing to help clients with any problems.
JK Design Services are an exceptionally responsive and professional supplier of services. If I ever have a problem they deal with it quickly and effectively. They are also vey good at building up a good working relationship with their clients that is more of a friendship than a business relationship.
The relationship I have with this company is excellent, they did take my requests into account and very much made me part of the process and keeping me informed constantly, keeping the hole conversation jargon free. I am very happy withe the final outcome. However we now have an ongoing professional relationship. They did do something exceptional ( I was invited to dinner ) which I had not anticipated, and they did deal with a very complex matter while also dealing with a dispute I had with a previouse IT company. I am not very good with understanding IT, computers, the internet, etc, etc, but because of the fact that my business is internet based, over the last fifteen years I have used in excess of twenty IT companys for different aspects of my business, I can honestly say not one of them come even a close second to JK Design, they are absoluetly Spot-On.
JK Design provides an excellent service and is very much in tune with the requirements of our business. We're extremely confident in Jan's expertise and she communicates in a clear and concise manner. She's always available if we need to make any alterations to our website, no matter how busy she is. Overall a first class service.
by Cerries Hickmott at Leukaemia Research Denbighshire & District Branch
www.leukaemianorthwales.org
JK Design Services were recommended to me by a friend...and now I completely understand why!
Since our initial emails regarding the concept and ideas for our new branch website, right the way through to completion, the company have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Nothing is too much for them...I know if I have a query I will receive a speedy and very helpful response.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending JK Design Services to anyone...fantastic design, dedicated customer relations and service with a smile...what more could you want?
I found Jan a delight to work with. Nothing I asked of her was too much trouble and although the job took longer than I hoped (my fault, not hers!), I am more than pleased with the results.
i am an irritating, workaholic perfectionist and i have to say few people would have had Jan's patience to cope with my constant mind changes, design changes etc. The communication between us was excellent and any emails sent even at midnight would appear first thing in the morning on our web site. i cant rate her service highly enough even down to the little things that we havent been charged for such as coming out on several occasions to check why my computer wasnt working in relation to the web site which was not connected to her work.
i reccomend this company to anyone!
jan has listened to my needs and incorporated them successfully into the website
The success of the website will unravel with time
Jk Design have always displayed a professional attitude and more importantly have always been contactable when required.
They provide a prompt and efficient service and are flexible when changes are needed at short notice.
We are more than happy to continue business with JK Design.
A professional and friendly service.
excellent friendly helpful service and ongoing support,something which other companies are not interested in.
Many web designers love to set up a site of THEIR choice. JK, on the other hand, first finds out what their POTENTIAL CLIENT wants. Then they discuss what financial band we wish to be within. All is properly agreed on paper BEFORE starting. Only then do they start the web design. Each site is bespoke to meet the requirements of the client. How can we go wrong? If you want the best designer at a great price then you must have jk design. Thank you Jan & Terry for your amazing gifts.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
JK Design:
”Jan, Co-owner.”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
JK Design:
”Open, honest, friendly, reliable, consistent”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
JK Design:
”Keep it Simple. Do it Right.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
JK Design:
”A small, busy office based in Prenton, Wirral. Relaxed and informal - plenty of tea and coffee and two dragons.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
JK Design:
”We genuinely care about our clients and their business. We aren't 'geeks' (or so I've been told) and we use plain simple language.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
JK Design:
”Most business comes from recommendations from very happy customers! Some from networking and the rest through our own website (of course).”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
JK Design:
”One point of contact for each client (usually me). Fact Finding > Design >Estimate > Deposit > Build > Test > User Acceptance > Publish > Get paid! ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
JK Design:
”Honesty.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
JK Design:
”Don't be afraid to end a conversation politely but firmly. Set realistic expectations and be completely honest.”
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?
JK Design:
”Choose the one that is most open to answering questions and is happy to provide examples of past work and references from past and present clients.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
JK Design:
”Still serving local businesses with a local service. We have no plans to outsource abroad. We will still be a friendly family run company understanding the needs of the community.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
JK Design:
”Far more competitive and with a greater number of inexperienced or untrustworrthy companies exploiting small businesses.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
JK Design:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
JK Design:
”It's my initials and they sounded better than my partners!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
JK Design:
”Set money aside for proper marketing.”
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