NetStepper
UK > South East > Rochester
Internet application and web development. PHP backend, W3C and accessibility specialist.
Established in 1998, our focus is the provision of user-friendly and forward-thinking websites, net branding and Rich Internet Applications (RIAs).
We specialise in PHP, MySQL, Flash and JavaScript. We are also very familiar with building dynamic web systems based on AJAX.
We have provided both internet and intranet applications across most sectors, including governmental, public and private sectors.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Public Sector, Media & Communication, IT, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Professional Services
Tends to work with:
Public Sector, Startups, Entrepreneur, SMEs
General location of clients: United Kingdom, South East England
What We Have Achieved
NetStepper has not been reviewed yet.
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
NetStepper:
”Obsessive, driven, reliable, rapid, creative.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
NetStepper:
”The same place we were 10 years ago - with a strong, fresh ethos and full of creative spirit and professionalism. And perhaps with a small operation based abroad (Europe).”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
NetStepper:
”Due to the diversity of my output, I usually go under my real name; you'll have to ask my parents about that choice. However, the name 'NetStepper' is generic enough to represent most facets of my work.”
What We Do?
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
- Branding
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML, WAP / WML, ,
CMS Used:
Own Brand
Vanilla is a lightweight Content Management System built around PHP, MySQL, AJAX and jQuery. Its focus on speed, portability and reliability makes it an ideal candidate for white label CMS solutions. Most importantly, Vanilla is incredibly flexible and easy to use.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, French, German
No. of Employees:
Established: 1998
Joined WWDC: 6 June 2007
Vanilla CMS
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Provider of custom CMS system built on PHP, MySQL and jQuery.
Languages: English
Project type: Online application
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom CMS system built on PHP, MySQL and jQuery.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
Medway Grave Care
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The client wished to expand their estate agency business by providing a grave tending service. The website features a unique 'Virtual Visits' application which allows friends and family to login and add or view photos, journal entries, video and satellite imagery of their departed loved one's place of rest. You can view a demo on the website.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Comprehensive bespoke content management system to administrate content, clients and client accounts.
Online Payment System: PayPal with IPN integration.
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML, AJAX
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Kung Fu Haiku
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Individual wishing to put theirs and other people's spontaneous Haiku poetry inline using SMS text messaging only.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
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, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, WAP / WML, XML, SMS
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
hootSMS
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Online provider of replacement SMS service for the popular twitter service.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: PayPal using IPN and custom built API.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2008 (on-going)
GeoJoe
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Another web developer wished to build a geolocation look-up service. GeoJoe allows visitors to pinpoint URLs and IP addresses down the town or city. A map with dynamic markers is also featured. The system also features a unique API for geolocation look-ups. We did it before Google!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Online application
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
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, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: December 2007 (on-going)
Nicola Woods
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Video Production
- Development
Actress requiring multimedia portfolio website.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Features built-in Flash content management.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2007
Allbars
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Allbars provide a mobile bar service along with wine-tasting events. Website features a unique wine browser, allowing visitors to view dynamic data for almost 1000 wines and champagnes.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: WYSIWYG Flash content management system (built-in).
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: August 2007 (on-going)
Thames Gateway Kent Partnership
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Local umbrella organisation for the regeneration of the Thames Gateway and channel corridor.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Custom CMS based on SwissCMS (created by NetStepper). Powered by MySQL and PHP.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2007 (on-going)
Pete Molinari
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Video Production
- Development
Up and coming singer/songwriter. Recently won MOJO best newcomer award. The website is due for an overhaul very soon!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Flash content management system. I also designed a bespoke image gallery which is now available for open source over at http://www.flashwebservices.co.uk.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: April 2007 (on-going)
Medway Renaissance Partnership
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Local regeneration organisation.
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke CMS for multiple Flash and dynamic HTML microsites. Server side file management over SSL.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2004 (on-going)
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Russell McVeigh
Proprietor
Began my career writing musical scores for local theatre companies.
Moved onto teaching music technology and digital multimedia, providing workshop-based creative education to over 200 schools and organisations thoughout the UK.
Now specialise in bespoke web applications, branding and consultation.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
NetStepper:
”Proprietor”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
NetStepper:
”Obsessive, driven, reliable, rapid, creative.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
NetStepper:
”Creation-driven insomnia. With tea and biscuits. Buzzing, whirring, musical.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
NetStepper:
”Our sense of altruism and our creativity.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
NetStepper:
”Word of mouth/recommendations.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
NetStepper:
”Draw up blueprint based on liaison. Start building with constant cycle of client call and response. Set up protoype. Testing. Go live. Maintain.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
NetStepper:
”Honesty. Ability to present complex concepts in laymans terms. Politeness.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
NetStepper:
”Wholly depends on the demands. If they're aggressive or unrealistic, I'll arrange a meeting to try and find a solution or recommend another contractor.”
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?
NetStepper:
”Educate them with real-world scenarios and totally neutral information based on fact, best practice, performance and value for money.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
NetStepper:
”The same place we were 10 years ago - with a strong, fresh ethos and full of creative spirit and professionalism. And perhaps with a small operation based abroad (Europe).”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
NetStepper:
”Everywhere.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
NetStepper:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
NetStepper:
”Due to the diversity of my output, I usually go under my real name; you'll have to ask my parents about that choice. However, the name 'NetStepper' is generic enough to represent most facets of my work.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
NetStepper:
”Advertise it somewhere other than the internet to get an increased profile and more traffic. Business cards, newspapers, trade journals, vehicles etc.”
NetStepper, Rightmark Web Design, Corporate Communications, Inc.