Phew Internet
UK > South East > Bedford
Online marketing company, services including eMarketing & Search Engine Optimisation. Support offered on all services.
Phew is a specialist in internet communications. From straightforward website specification and design, through ebusiness initiatives, emarketing campaigns and Search Engine Optimisation programmes to strategic internet consultancy, we work with clients to determine where they are, where they want to be and what they need to do to get there. We take responsibility for making it happen.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Entertainment, Building & Construction, Public Sector, Educational, Retail, Other, Professional Services, Manufacturers & Engineers, Media & Communication, Food & Drink
Tends to work with:
Public Sector, Private Companies, SMEs, Non-profit Organisations, Corporations / Public Companies, Startups
General location of clients: UK
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
20 July 2011
Martin Adams at Express Telephony
As a first class Telecommunications Service Provider we strive to maintain a very high standard of customer service.
When we supply our Express Telephony Internet and Fixed Line Connectivity Services...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Phew Internet:
”Creative Dynamic Professional Meticulous Reliable ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Phew Internet:
”Phew’s vision is to be leaders in internet marketing. We will provide our clients with the best solutions, knowledge and support, delivering a positive return on investment delivered with integrity, innovation, teamwork and enthusiasm.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Phew Internet:
”Phew, as in a sense of relief.”
What We Do?
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Design
- Branding
- Video Production
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , msSQL, Java, WAP / WML, Flash, ColdFusion, .NET, J2ME
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand, Paid (Branded) Service
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2001
Joined WWDC: 25 February 2009
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Accountant:
Julie Spence
Printer:
Newnorth
The Learning Partnership
- Hosting
- Development
Established in 2000, The Learning Partnership is at the centre of a network of 150 wide ranging learning providers and organisations in Bedfordshire and Luton – all involved in developing or delivering learning to their staff, volunteers or to local people across our local area.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 10
Technologies used: (X)HTML, .NET, ColdFusion, CSS, Flash, Java, mySQL
Completion date: July 2011 (on-going)
Connexions Dudley
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Video Production
- Development
Connexions Dudley is part of Dudley Council's Childrens Services Directorate in the Transforming Futures Division. Working across the borough, the service is designed to support young people aged 13 - 19 (up to aged 25 for those with learning difficulties).
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 10
Technologies used: ColdFusion, CSS, Flash
Completion date: July 2011 (on-going)
Green Apple Cafe
- Hosting
- Development
A friendly, Letchworth based Cafe.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: July 2011
Express Telephony
- Development
Express Telephony provide quality business to business communication solutions for organisations throughout the United Kingdom.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: ColdFusion, CSS, J2ME, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2011 (on-going)
Connexions Berkshire
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Connexions Berkshire provides information, advice and guidance to 13-19 year olds (and up to 25 with learning difficulties or disabilities) to help them progress successfully into education, employment and training.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: ColdFusion, Flash, J2ME, msSQL
Completion date: February 2011
Peter Bennie
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
The Midlands leading independent quarrying and minerals producer. Supplying a vast range of essential construction products to the industry to help develop the built environment upon which we all depend.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, Java, msSQL
Completion date: February 2011
Norton Commercial
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Norton Commercial proivde commercial insurance for businesses.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, msSQL, mySQL
Completion date: February 2011 (on-going)
Eden Shop Equipment
- Hosting
Eden are direct importers of Shopfitting and Display Equipment to the UK Retail market, with a vast range of quality products for clients to choose from.
Languages: N/A
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: 7
Technologies used: .NET, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011
Connexions Buckinghamshire
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Connexions provides information, advice and guidance on a range of issues to young people between the ages of 13 and 19.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: ColdFusion, Flash, Java, msSQL,
Completion date: November 2010
Bedford Hospital
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Nathional Health Service
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: (X)HTML, msSQL,
Completion date: October 2010
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
BNI is a 24 year old business and professional organisation that allows only one person from each trade or profession to join a chapter. With over 5,291 active chapters, and 111,733 members, it is the most successful business referral organisation in the world.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Content Management
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 10
Technologies used: Flash, Java, msSQL, WAP / WML
Completion date: October 2010
Nexus Strategic Partnerships
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Balancing the expertise of global leaders, the insights of the world’s foremost writers and thinkers and the real life experiences of ‘ordinary’ citizens, Global aims to be a non-partisan guide through the highly contested and often complex discourse generated by the intensifying process of globalisation in the 21st century.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL
Completion date: September 2010
Ken Hall
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Orthopaedic Footwear for Adults and Children
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, msSQL
Completion date: July 2010
Cambridge Regional College
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Cambridge Regional College provides a full range of academic and vocational courses across many subject areas at various levels to suit the abilities and future needs of students.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 10
Technologies used: (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, WAP / WML
Completion date: February 2010
Bedford Cornexhange
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A concert venue and meeting space.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: February 2010 (on-going)
CSCS
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: January 2010 (on-going)
Newnorth Print
- Branding
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Established in 1980, Newnorth has developed an extremely strong reputation for high quality print production backed up by excellent service, all at a cost-effective price.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: Flash, J2ME, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: December 2009
Baker Davidson Thomas
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Baker Davidson Thomas are an independant practice of chartered surveyors and commercial property consultants.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: ColdFusion, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL,
Completion date: December 2009
NPSA
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The National Patient Safety Agency
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 6
Technologies used: (X)HTML, msSQL
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Reviews
As a first class Telecommunications Service Provider we strive to maintain a very high standard of customer service.
When we supply our Express Telephony Internet and Fixed Line Connectivity Services and our Express VoIP Hosted Phone System to customers on monthly contracts we do so knowing they expect the very best service avaliable from us and nothing less will do.
We recently asked Phew Design to undertake a root and branch redesign of our website to enable us to change the way we promote ourselves to potential visitors to the website and ensure we get the very bet value for money out of our web presence.
We were not disappointed!
Matthew and his team of Web Developers set about designing a new website using WordPress and despite our interference in the design process have managed to create a truly excellent website and are now setting about the task of sorting our Search Engine Optimisation to ensure it works at getting our website to the very top of all the search engines to ensure we attract customers to it easily.
We strongly recommend you contact Phew Design if you want Matthew your web presence is not fine but INCREDIBLE.
I just Googled "Norton Insurance" and I'm right there, No. 3 of 2.3 million results found in 0.09 seconds, awesome!
It had to happen sometime and I'm quite impressed that it's only taken me 20 years to decide the internet is here to stay and that having a company website would be a good thing.
I'm absolutely chuffed to bits with how my website has come out, I love the look of it, the ease with which I can manage content and most importantly the universally positive feedback I am receiving from my clients.
I'd like to thank the Phew team for leading me into the light, your support and reassurance along the way and the knowledge that you are just a click away if I need any additional help.
You guys are the bee's knees and truly deliver on your promises. I'd gladly recommend your services to anyone.
Matthew Burges
Managing Director
Phew is an Online Marketing agency who works with clients to fine tune all parts of their internet marketing; with our proven approach, to meet their business objectives and increase their profitability.
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Web Devloper
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WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Phew Internet:
”Maryam Ruth, Operations Manager”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Phew Internet:
”Creative Dynamic Professional Meticulous Reliable ”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Phew Internet:
”To exceed expectations, which are achieved through our enthusiasm and commitment throughout the completion of any project and beyond. Our industry is fast and constantly evolving. We are forward-thinking and provide creative, technology-driven products, always aiming to be one step ahead. We are pro-active in our approach and aim to keep clients informed of the latest innovations in internet-driven communications.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Phew Internet:
”An idyllic converted farm house set in lovely countryside surroundings with ducks as next door neighbours. ”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Phew Internet:
”We have an enthusiastic and responsive team that are flexible to make sure we meet all of our clients bespoke requirements. ”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Phew Internet:
”We are unique because we assess our clients' performance, agree an improvement plan, and then deliver on time, on budget, every time. Online Marketing is powerful tool and when done correctly, can provide a massive ROI which we can prove through trackable, measurable results.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Phew Internet:
”Recommendations through existing clients. Educating clients on how important it is to have a great online presence, enabling them to reach their full potential online, in a clear and easy to understand approach.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Phew Internet:
”We ensure starting a business relationship with us is as straight forward and as easy as possible, We work with our clients to determine where they are, where they need to be and what they need to do to get there. We then take responsibility for making it happen. In every step of the process we proactively communicate with our clients making sure that their expectations are being met/exceeded. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Phew Internet:
”We recognise that assisting and helping our clients has been essential to our growth, and we are keen at all times to receive feedback from our clients so that we can continually improve our services. We are committed to deliver a consistently high level of customer service and we benchmark best practice and deliver proven results for our clients. We increase sales and improve business efficiencies, and are able to specifically target the right customers and more importantly get our clients in front of them at the right time when they are looking to purchase their products/services.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Phew Internet:
”We love demanding clients as it means they are really engaged in the project and are passionate about what we are doing. We set expectations from the offset this way our clients know exactly what to expect and when. We have found that using this proven approach builds great working relationships and is why we have a very high client retention rate and a lot of our business is generated by recommendations.”
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?
Phew Internet:
”I would recommend the process I personally go through when I looking for any potential new company to work with. I obtain references, look at testimonials and review their case studies. This is usually a good indicator on how companies perform. I then think about which company I would find it easiest to work with, who is going to add the most value to the service offered, and knowledge that I can pick up the phone and get some help from someone that is an expert in their field that can find the right solution to fit my business needs. ”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Phew Internet:
”Phew’s vision is to be leaders in internet marketing. We will provide our clients with the best solutions, knowledge and support, delivering a positive return on investment delivered with integrity, innovation, teamwork and enthusiasm.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Phew Internet:
”As the years go on we feel the web design industry will be more relevant than ever. And as technology develops web design won’t be far behind it. Web design will find more ways too wow us and make us say “that would have been handy” on projects that were finished years ago. ”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Phew Internet:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Phew Internet:
”Phew, as in a sense of relief.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Phew Internet:
”To assess their online strategy, to know their target market, and then get expert advice on the best way to reach their full potential online by targeting their specific target audience at the right time when they want to buy. ”
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