reddishpink
UK > Scotland > Livingston
We are web design and graphic design marketing agency based in Edinburgh and Livingston
reddishpink is a full service website publishing agency. We provide professional writing, graphic design and website development services for some of the UK's largest company's as well as lots of its most promising small ones. All the talent you need in one place.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Educational, Building & Construction, Sports & Leisure, Tourism & Travel, Professional Services, Health & Beauty, IT, Food & Drink, Media & Communication, Recruitment, Other, Retail, Consumer Services
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Private Companies
General location of clients: Scotland
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
9 August 2011
Julie Blackwood at IoD Scotland
reddishpink have exceeded all expectations and I would happily recommend their services. We are delighted with our website and working with reddishpink allows us to update and manipulate the site as much...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
reddishpink:
”Funky, Fresh, Fun, Professional, Relaxed”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
reddishpink:
”We dont want to grow too big.
Small Livingston office, maybe a small Edinburgh office, and a satellite office in Boston so I can watch the Red Sox live from our office in Kenmore square. Hopefully!
”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
reddishpink:
”You'll have to ask Mark about that”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Online Marketing
Technologies Used:
(X)HTML, CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, msSQL
CMS Used:
Open Source
Joomla, Wordpress and X-Cart development, with a nice collection of mootools available in our library for a fresh and funky touch to any design. We also offer training on how to manage your own site with our tools.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, Bostonian
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2003
Facebook: show page
Joined WWDC: 10 September 2008
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Mulholland
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Mulholland provides plant hire services across the UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2011 (on-going)
Fasque
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
A luxury events venue in the north of Scotland, for weddings and corporate events.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2011 (on-going)
Live-Link
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Development
Live-Link provides Nurse Call Alarm systems and products to companies throughout the UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Carbonless
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
environmental consultancy
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2011 (on-going)
Smiths Hotel
- Development
Smiths Hotel is a 3-star hotel in a unique setting just outside Glasgow, catering for the discerning customer who wants a level of attention that’s unmatched by the large hotel chains.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2010 (on-going)
Maths on Track
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Maths on Track improves numeracy in children and provide training for teachers.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke design by inhouse team
Online Payment System: Direct credit card payment for ecommerce shop. Credit system for the download materials. Paypal for both options
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Core Property
- Development
Core Property is a property management and Estate Agency based in Glasgow.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
CBS Consulting
- Online Marketing
- Development
CBS Consulting specialises in strategy execution and change management for large blue chip organisations.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2010 (on-going)
UK Paper rolls
- Hosting
- Development
UK Paper rolls supplies a wide range of point of sale consumables such as paper rolls, printing and office supplies, and branded managed websites, directly to the UK banking industry and end users. We currently send more than 150,000 orders per annum, made up of more than 2.5 million individual items.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5 / Virtuemart
Online Payment System: Worldnet
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2009 (on-going)
Artful Training
- Development
Artful Training specialise in providing training to the third sector. We provide skills and support for people - volunteers and employees - ensuring their success in achieving their goals.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2009
Scotphone
- Branding
- Online Marketing
- Development
Scotphone provides mobile and landline telecommunications.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
Panacea
- Development
Panacea is a property development company.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Welgo
- Online Marketing
- Development
Welgo supplies everything you need to keep your business running, Office stationery, technology and furniture.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2009 (on-going)
IOD Scotland
- Hosting
- Development
IOD Scotland is a business support organisation providing support and training to Directors of Scottish Businesses.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2008 (on-going)
Urban Angel
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Urban Angel, the leading hairdressing and beauty salon based in Causewayside, Edinburgh.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2008
SiBCAS
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
SiBCAS can arrange short or long-term rental contracts on accommodation to suit almost any purpose, from concept and design to final site installation. We also have existing units for sale where appropriate.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Pol-UK
- Development
Pol-UK specialises in providing temporary manual labour for the construction, production, industrial and hospitality sectors.
Languages: Polish
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Motherwell FC
- Hosting
- Development
Motherwell FC is a Scottish Premier League Football Club.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Pure Recycling
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Pure Recycling is an Edinburgh-based IT Recycling company specialising in Data Destruction and Equipment Resale to businesses small and large throughout the UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2008
TW Associates
- Branding
- Development
TW Associates is a leading provider of Management training and business consultancy.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2008
1st Choice Property Management
- Hosting
- Development
1st Choice Property Management, a unique 'one stop shop' for all your letting, property maintenance, insurance and portfolio purchases from a company that boasts it will never be beaten on price or service.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2008
Robertson technologies
- Online Marketing
- Development
Robertson technologies provides all things IT. Technology, support and maintenance services to companies of all sizes throughout the UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2008
Incovo
- Online Marketing
- Development
Incovo (based in Livingston) is provides integrated communications technology to a blue chip client base.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2008
PM Sinclair
- Development
a long-established, independent building and construction company serving Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2007
RB Nursery
- Development
R & B Nursery is one of the largest wholesale tree and shrub nurseries in Scotland.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, msSQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2007
West Lothian College
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Create a more engaging website which meets the colleges core objectives.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Educational
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, CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2007
ESC
- Development
ESC custom bag design and package design
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: X-Cart
Online Payment System: Paypal, Worldnet
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2007
Sunter Properties
- Hosting
- Development
Sunter Developments plays a leading role in the property market in the West of Scotland, helping hundreds of investors each year stake their claim to some of the country’s most valuable and lucrative real estate.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2007
Pascha Pr
- Hosting
- Development
Pascha pr is an independent, Edinburgh-based public relations agency that looks after our clients and gets them the results they deserve.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2006
Coffee Express
- Development
Coffee Express provides Coffee and Coffee Machines to businesses across the UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS
Completion date: January 2006
Reviews
reddishpink have exceeded all expectations and I would happily recommend their services. We are delighted with our website and working with reddishpink allows us to update and manipulate the site as much or as little as needed to keep it up to date and as user friendly as possible.
All alterations are done pretty much right away and the designers are always readily available.
They are great at explaining what they're doing without using too much jargon making everything very clear and easy to understand.
Julie Blackwood, Institute of Directors Scotland
For pascha*pr, the team at reddishpink did a fantastic job of creating the corporate ID, designing the company’s stationery and website. I knew from our initial meeting with their team that this was a forward thinking, creative agency that I wanted to work with, to produce an impressive image for my company. reddishpink was great to deal with, attentive and delivered the excellent results I was looking for within the timeframe and budget agreed. I would highly recommend them.
I received excellent communication throughout the whole process, including clarification of design brief, costs and time scales, with Reddishpink taking great initial care to fully understand their clients needs. They also showed the required flexibility as the website took shape and brought their own creativity and solutions as required. They were enthused by the project which was a sustaining factor throughout, and took pride in getting things right, dealing with any complications expediently. Their attention to client's needs and requests was excellent and I was very happy with the outcome.
The guys re-did our website in record time. Always available when you need them and ready to give you a heads up if there is a problem. Would recommend to anybody in need of advice, a professional approach and a great looking website. I know that if we need to call on reddish pink's services again, the job will be done properly!
We have been clients of Reddish Pink's for approx. 4 years, during this period they have created two websites for us. On each occassion we met to brief them as to what we required and on each occassion they understood what we wanted, suggested the best way to go about this and then go to work. We liked what they did and we like what they do, they're helpful, friendly, go the extra mile and do what they say they'll do. If only more companies were like Reddish Pink.
We've used a number of web designers over the past ten years and none of them have come anywhere near reddishpink for vision, creativity and sheer determination to get the job done. They use the word authenticity a lot and they mean it - they worked with us to ensure the website met the real needs of our clients - they didn't just take our word for what should be included, they did the research both on our clients and our competition and produced something which we think is better, stronger and more effective than any of our earlier websites and the majority of our competitors. We're delighted.
Dave King
Lead Graphic designer
An accomplished designer, Dave has been responsible for design campaigns which span magazines, advertisements,
annual reports, and websites for a wide range of companies. Dave has a strong talent for mixing text, colour and image to create relevant, accessible designs that readers can
Jeff Godek
Web Designer
Hailing from the USA, Jeff has spent more than 15 years in the web industry, working for agencies in the US. Having completed a postgraduate Masters in Web Development & E-commerce at Edinburgh’s Napier University, Jeff brings considerable talent to the team, with his diligent approach to web design, standards and accessibility..
Mark Ellison
CEO
Mark has worked as publisher and account director on a number of complex internal and external marketing, print and web publishing projects for over 20 years. Prior to forming reddishpink, he worked in senior roles for leading London, Edinburgh and Manchester agencies on some of the UK’s biggest accounts.
Mark combines the energy, passion and enthusiasm of a new recruit with the considered, level-headed approach that only years of experience allow.
Mark would hold overall responsibility for your project. He’ll ensure that it develops in-line with your objectives and would be your day to day contact for the project.
Teeny
Security
Dogged determination wins promotion at ‘Pink
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Teeny Ellison AKA the’ tiny terrierist’ – to the role of Assistant Director of Security. Teeny joined reddishpink in 2009 (just after her birth).
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
reddishpink:
”Jeff Godek, Web Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
reddishpink:
”Funky, Fresh, Fun, Professional, Relaxed”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
reddishpink:
”We are upfront and honest with our clients. We try to give them, honest feedback, and recommendations that will help their business, even if we don't make money on it! We are upfront with cost and do not hide pricing nor do we inflate costs. We are austere in our work spaces and save on overheads - which reflect our costs”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
reddishpink:
”Alot of fun and relaxed. When we are not drinking coffee we are drinking a beer (after hours ofcourse) and we are always talking business or about what film we saw the night before. I also work remotely in Edinburgh, so this helps with meetings in the city as well as in our comfortable head office in a business centre in Livingston.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
reddishpink:
”When in the office we have round table discussions weekly on projects. We were with them and what each other can do to help the project. We then create a plan, upload all the details into our project management system. We then get on with our work. Some of us work remotely as well as in Reddishpink HQ. We use our online project management system to update and discuss live projects.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
reddishpink:
”We are honest and upfront. We will not add costs onto a project unless we feel it is necessary and will give you honest feedback. We are also stacked with experience. I have been designing sites for 12 years and I bring a international appeal to the company, coming from America. The CEO, Mark, has a great way of dealing with clients that has to be seen to be understood. he's really great.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
reddishpink:
”Our CEO, Mark, as mentioned above is a character. He uses his previous work connections in the industry since he has been around for over 15 years.
He is adept at meeting people and working on a relationship built on trust and relaxed environment. he never opens up with a hard sell. This easy to approach method has worked for us very well. ”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
reddishpink:
”Everything goes in our proj mgt system. We then create a scope, storyboard, Site archtecture and then designs. Usability testing occurs along the way at key stages. After final signoff, we then build in our preferred CMS. After the build, further testing is done and then G0 Live. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
reddishpink:
”Understanding the client. Knowing what moves them, what makes them tick and what makes them successful. We work hard at knowing each client and work with them on every step of the project so they know what we are doing. ”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
reddishpink:
”We hold them as we do us, to a scope of work. This scope is signed off and detailed with everything we are doing for the project and how we will deliver it. We have learned some lessons along the way and feel that our scope of work is a solid way to nail the project and hold us and the client accountable. Ofcourse changes can be made but we may increase the cost, depending where in the project we are.”
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?
reddishpink:
”Look at their own site. Does it reflect the type of people you want to work with? This is a great window into the personality of the company. Their portfolio is a good way to see what they can do for other clients but remember, many websites are dictated in many ways by the company/client it was designed for. The web design company's own site is only dictated by themselves and how they are. It reflects their work culture and what kind of people they are.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
reddishpink:
”We dont want to grow too big.
Small Livingston office, maybe a small Edinburgh office, and a satellite office in Boston so I can watch the Red Sox live from our office in Kenmore square. Hopefully!
”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
reddishpink:
”Social marketing is going to a big field to get into, marketing your site through Twitter, Facebook, and other new social media on the rise. We will also see a push in the way of handheld devices and websites working with applications even more closer to the point where web designers will be app developers as well.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
reddishpink:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
reddishpink:
”You'll have to ask Mark about that”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
reddishpink:
”Have established goals and know how to measure those goals.
We have an article explaining this as well, in some detail.”
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