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Marketspan Ltd

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Award winning full service web and graphic design company based in central Edinburgh.

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11 reviews | 59 clients | 5 articles

Marketspan is an award winning web design company based in Edinburgh and founded in 2000. Our ongoing clients include Edinburgh Council, Gullane Golf Club, Scottish & Newcastle, Blue Planet Investment Management and a large number of small and medium sized businesses located throughout the UK.
Marketspan is a registered member of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses as well as an official patron of the Edinburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce. Marketspan’s main strength is the provision of bespoke online business solutions efficiently and cost-effectively.

Clients and Projects

Industry Sectors:
Sports & Leisure, Tourism & Travel, Media & Communication, Retail, Financial & Legal, Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Recruitment, Building & Construction, Professional Services, Public Sector, Automotive, Other, Entertainment, Gambling

Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, SMEs, Private Companies, Entrepreneur, Startups, Public Sector

General location of clients: Scotland

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Latest Project

Brightwork Ltd

Brightwork Ltd
Scottish Recruitment Agency

 

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What We Have Achieved

Latest Review

13 December 2011 Eileen Shanley at John Wilkinson Ltd
An absolute pleasure to deal with. We were guided through the whole design and build, with such ease, and in a language that the ordinary layman could understand. Nothing requested was ever too much... read more

Awards

Recommended Agency Register
RAR Recommended Agency Register 2008 (29/01/2008)

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RAR Recommended Agency Register 2009 (01/01/2009)

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RAR Recommended Agency Register 2010 (01/01/2010)

Interview

WWDC: Describe your company in 5 words.
Marketspan Ltd: Ethical, Professional, Focused, Driven, Creative

WWDC: Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Marketspan Ltd: Our business aims are the same now as they have always been: to work with small businesses and develop ideas and technologies to make them work more efficiently. We will continue to help businesses grow by adopting new technologies and practices.

WWDC: How was your company name chosen?
Marketspan Ltd: My intention from day 1 was to work WITH businesses - and help them grow (Market - Span). Many people are disparaging about web design being a 'luxury' secondary to their main business. Personally, I believe we are making business solutions akin to software that WILL help your business grow.

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What We Do?

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Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, , XML, Java,

CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We develop bespoke CMS for each individual client so as to ensure full and easy management for all our clients allowing them to do exactly what they want. We also have extensive experience working with Big Commerce, OS Commerce, ZENcart and Magento when integrating ECommerce to our websites.

Company Overview

Languages Spoken:
English, Polish

No. of Employees: 6-20

Established: 2000

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20 Arthur Street
EH6 5BZ Edinburgh

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Rob Wilkinson or Naomi Frisher
0131 625 8731

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info@mspan.co.uk

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www.mspan.co.uk

Joined WWDC: 22 November 2008

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  • Development
  • Hosting
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Chain of bar and restaurant establishments

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
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Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
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  • Design
  • Hosting
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Portable spitroast for hire

Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
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CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
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Services provided:
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  • Content and Copy
  • Design
  • Development
  • Hosting

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Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Pyro
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, Java
Completion date: November 2011

Anthony Woodd

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blog.anthonywoodd.com

Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Development

With over 20 years experience Anthony Woodd has been running an art gallery in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. Formerly Director of the Malcolm Innes Gallery, in 2000 he launched his own gallery in Dundas Street, the centre of Edinburgh’s commercial art world.

Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: October 2011

Flowers by Ray

Flowers by Ray

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Services provided:
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  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

Flower retailer in Edinburgh

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)

Vino Wines

Vino Wines

www.vinowines.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

Specialist wine retailer

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011 (on-going)

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Day Break Scotland

www.daybreakscotland.com

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Specialists in cleaning offices, bars, nightclubs, restaurants, hotels, serviced apartments and events.

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, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011

The Scottish Bike Show

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www.thescottishbikeshow.com

Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

The Scottish Bike Show returns for 2012! Over 5,100 visitors attended the 2011 show from all across Scotland and the North of England.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS MS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011

Hot Head Hair

Hot Head Hair

www.hotheadhair.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

Hot Head is the social insider’s most celebrated hair studio. A delightfully quirky setting, where seven, individual, senior stylists effortlessly work their magic in a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere.

Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011

Peter Johnston

Peter Johnston

www.peter-johnston.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Development

Custom Tailor Edinburgh

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: Worldpay
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2011

BWSR
Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

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Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Pyro
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2011

Cameratiks
Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

New and used camera sales with expert advice and servicing.

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML
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Remeo Life

Remeo Life

www.remeo-life.com

Services provided:

Remeo is a specialist relocation service for companies and individuals. We do more than help our clients move to the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

Languages: N/A
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, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2011

Conte of Florence

Conte of Florence

www.cofedinburgh.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

Fortunata Ltd was formed in 2010 as an authorised franchisee of Conte of Florence with the objective of bringing the iconic Italian brand to Edinburgh , UK.

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: August 2011

Findlays the Butchers

Findlays the Butchers

blog.findlaysthebutchers.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Hosting
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Findlay’s Butchers is a family run independent company that has sold and produced the finest of meats since 1974.

Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: August 2011

The Couture Rooms

The Couture Rooms

blog.thecouturerooms.com

Services provided:
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Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: August 2011

Summercloud

Summercloud

www.summercloud.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

Together with SummerCloud you can create a unique and personal gift. Our blankets are designed with the colours and textures that babies and children love.

Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: August 2011

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Services provided:
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  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

My digital photography workshops have been created to help all skill levels from novice to advanced amateur.

Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
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Doodles Scotland

Doodles Scotland

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Services provided:
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Doodles is the perfect place to relax and have fun with friends or family, or for a quiet time alone doing something different. We provide the pottery, paints, music and a friendly atmosphere; you bring your imagination to create a personalised gift for any occasion.

Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: June 2011

Greens Deli

Greens Deli

www.greensdeli.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

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Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Foodstorm
Online Payment System: 3rd Party
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: June 2011

Fraser Callaghan Facial Aesthetics

Fraser Callaghan Facial Aesthetics

www.edinburghaesthetics.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

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Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
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: June 2011

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Just Plum

www.justplum.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Hosting
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
  • Development

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Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Magento
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Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, JavaScript
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Rocco Venezia

www.roccovenezia.com

Services provided:
  • Branding
  • Design
  • Hosting
  • Online Marketing

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Languages: english
Project type: Other
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: Flash, Social media plugin - Posterous
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Office Suites UK

Office Suites UK

blog.officesuitesuk.com

Services provided:
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Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
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Creelers of Edinburgh

Creelers of Edinburgh

www.blog.creelers.co.uk

Services provided:
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Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
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Global Virtual Interviews

Global Virtual Interviews

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Services provided:
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Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2011

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Marketing Concepts

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Services provided:

Marketing Concepts was formed with the goal of providing a complete marketing communications solution. This is our blog.

Languages: english
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2011

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www.zumbalocoedinburgh.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

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Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2011

Bonnar and Company

Bonnar and Company

blog.bonnarandco.com

Services provided:
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Bonnar & Company Solicitors has over 33 years' experience of helping people win personal injury claims in Scotland. We operate on a No win - No fee basis and are are totally committed to winning your claim. This is the blog

Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: February 2011

Peter Johnston

Peter Johnston

news.peter-johnston.co.uk

Services provided:
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Bespoke Tailors in Edinburgh's prestigous Queen Street with clients worldwide. This is our news.

Languages: english
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Posterous
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript
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Reviews total: 11 | Accepted: 11 | Declined: 0

Reviews

by Eileen Shanley at John Wilkinson Ltd
www.wilkinsonmachinery.com

13 December 2011
Company recommended by reviewer

An absolute pleasure to deal with. We were guided through the whole design and build, with such ease, and in a language that the ordinary layman could understand. Nothing requested was ever too much trouble for these guys, and their pricing structure, is fantastic value. After sales care is also amazing, such friendly and helpful people, who value their customers. I would recommend with company to anyone.

by Paul Boyd at Nexus Music Management
www.nexusmusicmanagement.com

5 December 2011
Company recommended by reviewer

I wanted a website that was both aesthetic and functional at the same time. Market Span brought to the table a great approach in relation to the design and build of my site. From the very beginning of the project right through to fruition, my project manager always kept me in the loop and up to date. I found that Market Span added the personal touch when dealing with me, which I feel is part of the company ethos. I'm very happy with my website and would recommend Market Span to any one or business looking for a professional, dedicated web design company.

by Raymond at Rpc trading Scotland Ltd
lingerhoney.co.uk

21 July 2010
Company recommended by reviewer

This company has provided me with an excellent service and exceptional customer care from start to finish. Communication is important to me and i this was provided on a daily basis and i was always informed plus giving me good helpfull advice on my business. I highly reccommend this company and will always use them for any future work. I am making plans to have a further two web sites to be made by Marketspan.

by Craig Davidson at Craig Davidson Hair
www.craigdavidsonhair.co.uk

18 January 2009
Company recommended by reviewer

The website designer was very helpfull taking into account all my ideas and explaining how to put it all together into a website.The communication was constant either e-mail,phone or numerous visits on site.All requests were taken into consideration adding suggestions and implementing them.All the time I was kept informed and we would bounce ideas off each other.There was no high end heavy jargon everthing was explained simple and well structured in a way I found easy to understand.The final outcome more than matched my expectations.I was very happy with the picture content and the way key words were highlighted ensuring that I travelled to the top of the search engines.All complications were dealt swiftly and ironed out till we were all satisfied. I would recommend them highly if you are interested in setting up a web site .

by Eleanor Mackenzie at Eleanor French
www.efworldfurniture.co.uk

27 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

I am 100% happy with the services that Marketspan provide.

From the initial consultation, I had confidence that I was working with an innovative company, who had their finger on the pulse with regard to web design and marketing.

Whenever they have completed a project for myself they have always exceeded expectation.

The fact that I have one point of contact has been reassuring.

by Andy Thorogood at Bonnar & Company Solicitors
www.bonnarandco.com

23 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

Marketspan Ltd designed and developed our new website and I am delighted with the results. Rob Wilkinson listened attentively to our brief and interpreted our needs exceptionally well.

The company kept the project on schedule and were always prompt with my requested changes. Nothing was too much trouble and they took the time to explain the reasons (in layman's terms) for doing things in a certain way.

I would recommend Marketspan Ltd without hesitation to everyone except a direct competitor!

by Jane Yarrington at Spectacles Direct
spectaclesdirect.com

22 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

From initial contact marketspan have given a professional service. Their communication has been excellent. They listened to our needs and delivered a website that met with all our requirements. They gave us a professional document that outlined their understanding of our desires together with all costs so that there were no hidden costs.

We were deslighted with the website and they redesigned an image and created buttons that exceeded our expectation.

They have dealt professional and efficiently with any changes or issues encountered.

We are so delighted we have instructed them to design a new e-commerce site.

by Gavin Cairns at The Company To Remember Limited
www.thesitetoremember.com

10 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

From the outset I knew that Marketspan wanted to take the time to really find out what I wanted from my website. Other web designers that I appraised offered solutions based around projects they had already carried out but Marketspan built be a bespoke product from the ground up that has more than met my expectations. Throught the build the communication was excellent and using their expertese they have offered many valuable suggestions.

by Alison McLeod at Gullane Golf Club
www.gullanegolfclub.com

9 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

From the initial contact with Marketspan the company met our requirements exactly. They listened well to our brief and put forward a good proposal which was then accepted. Their proposal clearly stated their 6 stage project process and this made it much easier for the Club to understand what was required in upgrading the Club's website.
I personally found Marketspan very easy to get on with and we quickly built up a good rapport which meant that as decisions were needed on certain things, the process was uncomplicated.
The Club were delighted with the outcomeof the website, which came in on budget and we have continued to use Marketspan for a number of additional projects.
Marketspan deal with problems or unexpected issues quickly in a no fuss manner and the Club would have no hesitation in recommending them to another company.

by Paul Carruthers at Best City Luxury Apartments
www.bestcityluxuryapartments.com

5 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

Marketspan provided excellent web design for our company.
We asked them to build a website that would have a luxurious feel, but also be user friendly at the same time.
Everything we asked for, Marketspan brought to fruition.
We were always kept up to date with the development of the website from start to completion.
Our overall impression is that Marketspan have developed a website that we are more
than happy to showcase our company brand on.

by Alastair Angus at Global Virtual Interviews
www.globalvirtualinterviews.com

2 December 2008
Company recommended by reviewer

They understood our brief exactly and delivered a website we are extremely proud of. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company, as they communicated with us throughout the whole build process and talked in a language we could understand.

There is not more I can say about this company, apart from - highly recommended

David Watson

David Watson

Database Development and Build
David has been with Marketspan for 7 years and has a degree in Computer Science. He is an expert in programming languages including ASP, PHP, Perl and Java as well as web languages such as: HTML, XHTML, XML and CSS. He has experience with most of the standard database formats including: SQL, MySQL and Access. David will be responsible for building the database for the website.

Lukasz Bialonoga

Lukasz Bialonoga

Concept and Design
Lukasz has been with Marketspan since 2005 and is an IT and design graduate with an extensive industry background in design and multimedia. Lukasz is the principal design consultant for any new project.

Naomi Frisher

Naomi Frisher

Business Development Manager
Naomi joined MarketSpan in 2009. Having gained a BDes (Hons) in Design Futures and working in sales for the past 6 years, she offers a fresh approach to MarketSpan and will be responsible for taking on and managing new accounts.

Rob Wilkinson

Rob Wilkinson

Managing Director/Owner
The top guy; the boss; High heidyin.
Having worked with all genres of people during and since leaving university, Rob is well aware of what it takes to make a business work and how to make the most of the web.

 

WWDC: What's your name and position in the company?
Marketspan Ltd: Rob Wilkinson Managing Director

WWDC: Describe your company in 5 words.
Marketspan Ltd: Ethical, Professional, Focused, Driven, Creative

WWDC: What's your business philosophy?
Marketspan Ltd: To help businesses grow. This philosophy has not changed since 2000 when I initially setup my business. Marketspan are official patrons of the Edinburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce, as well as members of the Edinburgh Chamber and Federation of Small Businesses.

WWDC: Describe your office environment.
Marketspan Ltd: Recently re-furbished open plan office which is bright and spacious. Still fight over who gets to play their music.

WWDC: Describe how your team interact and work together.
Marketspan Ltd: All our team know each other well and have been working at Marketspan for at least 4 years. Each member of the team has a clear role be it design, development, flash etc. however with every new project we try to expand our range of skills and boredom is not an option! Often, members of the team will work remotely which allows them the freedom to enjoy their work and express themselves.

WWDC: What makes you different from other web design companies?
Marketspan Ltd: All our websites are custom built for each new project and we don't use any off-the-shelf software. All projects are handled in-house and we dont employ any offshore staff.

WWDC: How do you get the majority of your business?
Marketspan Ltd: Word of mouth is always the best and most gratifying way to get new business.

WWDC: Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Marketspan Ltd: Each project is broken down into 6 phases: PHASE 1 – CONSULTATION, PHASE 2 – THE DESIGN PROCESS, PHASE 3 – WEBSITE BUILD, PHASE 4 – INTERNAL TESTING / QA, PHASE 5 – ON-SITE ACCEPTANCE TESTING, PHASE 6 – INTERNET MARKETING

WWDC: What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Marketspan Ltd: Listening to the client and doing it!

WWDC: How do you manage demanding clients?
Marketspan Ltd: More often than not, demanding clients are nervous at the possible expense of the project and are anxious that everything goes to plan. Our job is to re-assure the client from day 1 that everything that can be done, will be done.

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?
Marketspan Ltd: For each new job we provide a detailed breakdown of costs and timescales so that the client can see EXACTLY what we intend to do for them. This came about as a result of frustration at unscrupulous web designers who would make up a number when tendering, often grotesquely over-inflating their costs. This did no-one any good and was detrimental to the industry. I feel very passionate about transparency and honesty in business.

WWDC: Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Marketspan Ltd: Our business aims are the same now as they have always been: to work with small businesses and develop ideas and technologies to make them work more efficiently. We will continue to help businesses grow by adopting new technologies and practices.

WWDC: What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Marketspan Ltd: PC

WWDC: How was your company name chosen?
Marketspan Ltd: My intention from day 1 was to work WITH businesses - and help them grow (Market - Span). Many people are disparaging about web design being a 'luxury' secondary to their main business. Personally, I believe we are making business solutions akin to software that WILL help your business grow.

WWDC: If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Marketspan Ltd: Content is King!