Marketspan Ltd
Marketspan is an award winning web design company based in Edinburgh and founded in 2000. Our ongoing clients include Best Pet Pharmacy, Blue Planet Investment Management, Edinburgh Council, Gullane Golf Club, Scottish & Newcastle 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, Recruitment, Health & Beauty, Building & Construction, Professional Services
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, SMEs, Individuals, Private Companies, Startups
General location of clients: Scotland
Latest Project
Lo-Base Shoes
Lo-Base Shoes is dedicated to bringing you a wide range of men´s activity shoes in the largest sizes we can find, from 10 to 22.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
18 January 2009
Craig Davidson at Craig Davidson Hair
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...
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Awards
Recommended Agency Register
RAR Recommended Agency Register 2008 (29/01/2008)
Recommended Agency Register
RAR Recommended Agency Register 2009 (01/01/2009)
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.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Photography
- Printing
- Web Page Maintenance
- Video Production
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML, XML
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We have developed our own suite of flexible proprietary software including:
FLOW Content , FLOW Customer and FLOW Commerce Management. FLOW Content management allows all content to be easily edited across your website.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Polish
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2000
Address:
20 Arthur Street
EH6 5BZ Edinburgh
Contact:
Rob Wilkinson
Phone: 0131 625 8731
info@mspan.co.uk
www.mspan.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 22 November 2008
Articles
Andrew Morgan Cleaning Services
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Andrew Morgan Cleaning Service provide regular cleaning services for you retail, home and tenanted premises. They will start by visiting the premises and discussing you cleaning requirements to make sure you get the best possible service.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: HTML, PHP
Completion date: December 2009
Lo-Base Shoes
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Lo-Base Shoes is dedicated to bringing you a wide range of men´s activity shoes in the largest sizes we can find, from 10 to 22.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Content Managed ECommerce customised to clients specification.
Online Payment System: Paypal integration
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: HTML, PHP
Completion date: December 2009 (on-going)
Dunedin Metalworks
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
Dunedin Metalwork’s has built an enviable reputation in the provision of structural steelwork and architectural metalwork solutions to a wide variety of clients in Scotland and Worldwide.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: HTML
Completion date: November 2009
The Pilates Place
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Website Design
The Pilates Place is the centre for Pilates in Edinburgh, providing a peaceful and tranquil environment for Matwork and Studio instruction from a professional team of caring instructors.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Content management
Online Payment System: Paypal buttons added to allow class booking and product purchase.
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: HTML
Completion date: November 2009
North Sea Oil Jobs
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Free listings and search for oil and gas jobs, and in particular oil and gas jobs in the North Sea. Providing specialist advice and support to anyone interested in looking for a job in the oil and gas industry.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS, including content management and customer database.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Mike Heatlie Personal Training Ltd
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Mike Heatlie Personal Training and Edinburgh Studio.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS for content management.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: April 2009 (on-going)
Bonnar and Company Solicitors
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Bonnar & Company Solicitors is one of Scotland’s leading independent accident and personal injury compensation claims specialists. They offer accident victims and their families a free, in-depth, legal review of their claim and access to justice and financial compensation with total piece of mind under their ‘No Win - No Fee’ agreement.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: December 2008
Spectacles Direct
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Spectacles Direct is a manufacturing/ optical dispenser offering high quality, cost effective spectacles. with over 2000 frames on display Spectacles Direct provide prescription eyewear glasses to suit all tastes and budgets.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS for content management, customer management and order management.
Online Payment System: Online payments made via Protx (Sagepay).
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: December 2008 (on-going)
Best City Luxury Apartments
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Best City Luxury Apartments are an independent family run business based in Edinburgh with many years experience in the holiday and hospitality trade. All luxury apartments are situated in the heart of Edinburgh with spectacular views.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS with content management, customer management, bookings management
Online Payment System: Bookings processed online via Protx.
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: December 2008 (on-going)
Thesitetoremember.com
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Thesitetoremember.com is a text message and email reminder service which will remind you in advance of birthdays, anniversaries, appointments and other important dates. Email reminders are FREE and it's simple to join and use. Invite friends to join and automatically get reminded about their birthdays! Registration is free and takes seconds.
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: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: November 2008
Global Virtual Interviews
- Branding
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
Global Virtual Interviews was formed in 2004 to offer a world class service of organizing videoconferencing facilities on a worldwide basis. GVI work on behalf of international organizations that have a need to interview or meet with candidates without traveling - saving on time away from the office, reducing costs substantially and helping reduce their own carbon footprint. In 2006, the company received two awards for "New Business" & "Entrepreneurial & Business Start Up" which the company is continuing to build on.
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: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: October 2008
Eleanor French World Furniture
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
EFworldfurniture.co.uk are an independent family business based in the UK selling a wide range of quality handcrafted furniture.
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: 4
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
Craig Davidson
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Craig Davidson Hair is a professional contemporary hair company established several years ago in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh. Craig and his highly skilled team are at the forefront of the cutting edge styles of today. Finalist twelve times of the Scottish L'Oreal Colour Trophy Awards, colour is a speciality of the salon.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
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: 4
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: May 2008
Gullane Golf Club
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Gullane Golf Club, established in 1882, offers championship quality links courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, Fife and to the south. The three courses do not have names but simply numbers, which reflect their age. The Club has a history of hosting international Championship events and the No. 1 course is an Open Championship Qualifying Course. However golf has been played on Gullane links for over 300 years.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: May 2008
Reviews
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 .
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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!”
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