Milkshake Design UK Ltd
UK > North West > Macclesfield
Producing easy to use content management systems, online applications and general websites since 2002.
Founded in 2002, Milkshake Design's main focus is on quality websites with Content Management Systems, which allow our clients to maintain their own web sites. Our Content Management System is quick and easy to use and can be used to edit content or for e-commerce/shopping websites.
We also offer custom coding to meet your exacting requirements and offer a hands on approach in dealing with our clients, keeping you informed at all stages of the design and creation process, thus making sure you get what you need to do the job right first time.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Consumer Services, Entertainment, Retail, Sports & Leisure, Professional Services, Health & Beauty, Media & Communication, Building & Construction, Manufacturers & Engineers, Automotive, Tourism & Travel
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, SMEs
General location of clients: International, Japan, Crete, Greece, Belgium, Spain
Latest Project
Sculptured Automotive
Creators of unique vehicle sculptures of rare and main stream production cars and other vehicles.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
7 June 2011
June Needham at Heaton View Cottage
We couldn't have asked for a nicer group of lads to help us with our web site build for our new Holiday Cottage rental. From the first time they came to see us to actually completing our web site they...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Hard Working, Dedicated, Professional, Helpful”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”As we are producing more and more online applications, content management and e-commerce website, our role is evolving into more of a customer support role, where through our products we're helping our clients to do better business over the internet.”
What We Do?
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Mobile application development
Technologies Used:
ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, Flash, msSQL, XML, mySQL, PHP, ,
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
Our Enlighten CMS system has been created to be as easy to use as possible without skimping on functionality. Because our system is easy to learn and use it means changes are quick and easy, giving you more time to concentrate on your business not m
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Japanese
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2002
Joined WWDC: 5 June 2007
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Sculptured Automotive
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Creators of unique vehicle sculptures of rare and main stream production cars and other vehicles.
Languages: english
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website has basic CMS capability in which the client can add additional vehicle images to the website themselves along with descriptions of the new sculptures they add to the site. The website then resizes images accordingly.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2011
Pan European Networks
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Pan European Networks is a dynamic and new publishing house focussing on public policy that affects every business and educational establishment across the continent of Europe. Providing all the necessary information to know what is happening in Europe, the European Union and individual nations in science, technology, education, health, defence and governance. They gather the key interviews and articles from the most important people in their fields whether they be EU Commissioners, national leaders or Nobel Prize winners, to help you stay informed and stay in front.
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The CMS for this project has been custom written to the clients exacting requirements with the emphasis on being easy to use while retaining the functionality required.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 7
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, msSQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2011 (on-going)
FL2 Trading
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online trading website for FL2. As a startup business funds for the website build where limited and flexibilty for adding new products and even new payment gateways have been kept at the forefront of this website build.
Languages: english
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Enlighten CMS
Online Payment System: Google Checkout, Paypal, soon to be Cardsave
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: August 2011 (on-going)
Christopher Jackson Ltd
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Update to previous website, refresh of design and look and feel along with new database, faster code and new CMS.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS used is a version of our Enlighten CMS which we have modified for the Automotive sales industry.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, JavaScript, msSQL
Completion date: July 2011
Wheelcare UK Ltd
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Wheelcare (UK) Ltd are importers and distributors of specialist heavy duty, severe disability and ultra lightweight transit wheelchairs and a comprehensive range of high quality mobility scooter and electric bicycle battery chargers.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
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: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: April 2011
JP Exhausts Limited
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
JP Exhausts are fabricators of custom exhausts, manifolds and silencers from mild and stainless steel. Their new site is CMS based with E-commerce functionality with the facility to import and export product data in and out into Excel spreadsheet format to allow for speedy pricing updates.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: April 2011
Heaton View Cottages
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Luxury holiday cottage letting on the borders of Cheshire and the Derbyshire peaks. Website is CMS enabled and allows the client to easily add new pages and update an image gallery.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, mySQL
Completion date: March 2011
Trader Net Limited
- Branding
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Vehicle Auctions from the Trader to the Trader on this Dealer only auction website/
Languages: English
Project type: Online application
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS is custom written for this site, and is designed to a set of specifications which Milkshake and the client came to to make the CMS as easy to use as possible for Staff, Dealer and website users.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 8
Technologies used: JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML, Ajax
Completion date: July 2010 (on-going)
Ridge Hill Outdoor Clothing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Suppliers of outdoor clothing specifically Regatta and Crag Hoppers
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private 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: 2
Technologies used: ASP, (X)HTML, JavaScript, XML
Completion date: June 2010 (on-going)
Just Bring the Baby
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Just bring the baby are suppliers of Baby Equipment for Rent or for Sale enabling visitors to the north west to travel light and being able to rent a package of baby equipment while on holiday in the northwest of england.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our own branded easy to use CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, JavaScript, msSQL, XML
Completion date: May 2010
All New Tyres
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Tyre Supplier and Distributor
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Automotive
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Built for this client
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, msSQL, XML
Completion date: October 2009
OTPL Ltd
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Global Distributor of TV programmes
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our own Brand CMS, Enlighten CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: August 2009
Delf Speciality Chemicals
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Manufacturers of Specialist Chemicals and Soft Soap mixtures
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: May 2009
Cretan Life
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Cretan land and property sales in Crete, Greece. With a reputation built on quality and honesty Cretan life supply land with building permission in Crete and help you through the buying process and can help with legal, planning and building regulations
Languages: English, Russian, Greek, French, Italian, German
Project type: Content Managed
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: ASP, CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2008
Leisure Group
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Retailers of Sunbed, Saunas and other tanning/health related products to Business and consumers. Exporting around the world.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This uses a hybrid of our content management system, Enlighten CMS, which has multiple levels of editing for different levels of staff and distributors as well as discounting for customers. The CMS has been designed to be as easy to use as possible.
Online Payment System: Google Checkout
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: July 2008
Dj Race Cars
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Builders of Single and two seater, racing hill climb and sprint cars such as the championship winning DJ Firehawk. DJ Racecars are custom fabricators in Steel, Aluminium and Carbon Fibre.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2008
Asia Triennial Manchester
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Arts exhibition of contemporary South Asian crafts and visual arts in Manchester. Held between 5th April and 1st June 2008
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Using Enlighten CMS. Ability to add, update and delete pages, multiple editors, add graphics, wysiwyg editor
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: April 2008
Medina Home
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Suppliers of Furnishings for Home and Garden, from Antique door knobs to super king size beds. From their base in Macclesfield in Cheshire they import furniture from all continents and offer a wide range of materials and styles.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2007
John S Brown & Son Ltd
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
John S Brown are widely regarded as one of the most accomplished independent Residential Letting and Sales agents in North East Cheshire and when they wanted a new website the brief was simple. It needs to look clean and be editable. A design was produced and after a few tweaks the client was happy with this and a website was produced using our content management system as the basis for all site editing.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
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: ASP, (X)HTML
Completion date: June 2007
Oldham Coliseum Theatre
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Located in the heart of Oldham, the Oldham Coliseum Theatre has both an intimate 585-seat auditorium and a smaller studio space for more contemporary plays. With shows held throughout the year.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2007
Christopher Jackson Ltd
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Our main objective supplied by Managing Director, Christopher Jackson was a clean, easy to use website which reflected the companies corporate image. The site must have no more than 3 clicks to view a vehicle image on the site so stock can be viewed quick and easily. Also image upload must be quick and easy and can they be watermarked to prevent theft. The site must also be editable, especially the stock list which can change on a daily basis.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category:
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2007
Custodia Home and Office Safes
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Custodia Safe uses Milkshake Designs Enlighten CMS system to allow Custodia staff to edit pages and products on the website quickly. This site also contains a stock management system.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category:
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: January 2007
Cinemac
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
We where approached by Steven Metcalf of Cinemac in Macclesfield to produce a website with the following characteristics. The website must be editable by Cinemac and must be very easy to use. It must also work on a Mac. A few minor changes to the content management software enabled us to do this and still retain PC functionality.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: ASP, (X)HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2006
South Manchester and Cheshire Subaru Owners Club
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
South Manchester and Cheshire Subaru Owners Club wanted a dynamic website with elements which change each time the viewer looks at pages on the site. Along with a Content Management System, so the club can update the site themselves. The site is also extensively listed with the search engines and is currently well listed for subaru related search terms.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: ASP
Completion date: March 2006
Reviews
We couldn't have asked for a nicer group of lads to help us with our web site build for our new Holiday Cottage rental. From the first time they came to see us to actually completing our web site they have been very good to us.
The final result is very nice, easy for visitors to look at and the editor within the web site is very quick and simple to use which means we can make our own changes. They even showed us how to use Twitter to promote our site.
My husband and I would have no hesitation in recommending Mike and his team.
Milkshake Design have been extremely helpful and intuitive to our needs.
The M.D., Mike Porter, is a very easy guy to talk to - and doesn't try to confuse with too much black arts jargon.
He's given us the benefit of his first rate technical knowledge and plenty of helpful advice - much of it uncharged.
What is charged is made at a very reasonable rate.
Milkshake Design is a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend to anyone seeking web support.
We commisioned Milkshake Design to create us a Online tyre shop for our business, our criteria where speed, ease of use, search engine optimized and functionality for our staff. The website they have created for us meets and in some cases exceeds these expectations as its very fast, very easy to use and with the search engine optimization work they have done we received our first order a few hours after it was put online and have received many more since then.
They kept us informed of progress at all stages and even spent time in our offices while they added over 1000 stock items to our site.
Any questions were dealt with quickly as they where never more than a phone call away and they always called us back when problems where resolved or with progress reports.
A very professional team, who we have enjoyed working with and built our new website, under budget, and before our given deadline.
Very professional in their approach to the creation of our website and with the tools they provided allowing us to edit our film scheduling online, even though we use Macs. Milkshake staff where always very pleasant and helpful at every contact so much so, that we have just returned to Milkshake for creation of our sister website.
Highly recommended .
Service was excellent throughout the planning and development of the site.
Always quick to respond to any questions and prompt at solving any problems.
Very pleased with the whole process and finished site.
Cant fault Milkshake on the work they do for us. We've been using them now since 2002 and they always give us a professional, quality service.
They have just finished our new website and we are very happy with what they have done, it looks very professional and was done to the time scales we requested.
Keep up the good work.
This is the second website we have had built by Milkshake Design. We returned to Milkshake as we’ve found dealing with them extremely reassuring in the past as they are always on hand to help, even out of hours! On building our new site they were there to help and inform and provided training and advice on the new editor once the site was made live. We are now able to upload and add videos to our website as well as make text changes to our website. Thanks.
A first rate service and original thought as far as design is concerned. Helpful and courteous throughout the process of design and an end product that is at once high quality and slick.
Good job done!
Milkshake Design UK Ltd comments:
The John S Brown website can be found at http://www.john-s-brown.com
Milkshake Design turned my thoughts and ideas into real designs. Not only this, but they actually told me what would and what wouldnt work as a part of the consultancy
I'm now at version 2 of the website and it's bringing in business - what more could one want!
Excellent service
Milkshake Design UK Ltd comments:
The Kerridge End Holiday Cottages website can be found at http://www.kerridgeendholidaycottages.co.uk
milkshake design brought a refreshing change to someone not "up to speed" re computers they took the time to listen and explain in understandable language! the options available to me re my web site and since then they have been fully engaged with regards to all my computer requirments,visitors to my office have remarked on the three screen set up running of 1 harddrive set up for me by milkshake desighn.
From the first day we approached them to the day they handed over control to our staff, Milkshake Design have been helpful, informative and a pleasure to deal with.
Is was a pleasure working with Milkshake Design, Mike was always on hand to help whenever there was a problem. The website is well designed and excellently presented, and is our main source of enquires for the vehicles we have for sale.
From first contact with Mike Porter, I knew our clubs website was in a professionals hands. He provided us with a number of drafts and we had input all the way. Our final design was up and running almost straight away, and we've had no problems since. Any add-ons we've requested have been dealt with quickly and efficiently.
An excellent service that I've recommended countless times to friends and collegues.
Having looked around for quite a while for a Content Management System which would do exactly as we required. We chose Milkshake Design's - Enlighten CMS because of its ease of use, functionality and speed. We are thrilled with the system and the website they have created as well as the help and communication we have received from Milkshake whilst and since the website was created.
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WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Hard Working, Dedicated, Professional, Helpful”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Open, casual office enviroment, where everyone is welcome. ”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”We dont work 9-5 or even 10-6. We're contactable at all hours, if theres a problem then theres usually someone around to fix it.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Word of mouth”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Each project is assigned a project manager and there job is to liase with the client at all points throughout the project. However as we're a very close knit team anyone is available to help at any time.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”honesty and good communication”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”As we are producing more and more online applications, content management and e-commerce website, our role is evolving into more of a customer support role, where through our products we're helping our clients to do better business over the internet.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Milkshake Design UK Ltd:
”Both PC and Mac”
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