She Online
She Online is a long established web design and consultancy business offering a complete one stop web design service to clients throughout the UK. We began trading in 2000 and have many years experience in the Computer and Internet business.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Other, Tourism & Travel, Automotive, Food & Drink, Not for profit / Charity, Public Sector, Health & Beauty
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Startups, SMEs, Non-profit Organisations, Public Sector, Entrepreneur
General location of clients: UK - Scotland
Latest Project
Arachnoiditis.co.uk
If you have ever had an epidural injection, spinal surgery, mylogram or Fibromyalgia and are still suffering chronic back pain, look here!
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
10 February 2012
Mike Feehan at Arachnoiditis.co.uk
Judy at She Online built the first version of Arachnoiditis.co.uk way back in 2000 and used the most up to date tools available at that time. Since then she has remained on top of all the latest developments...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
She Online :
”English spoken at all times”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
She Online :
”Looking after the customers we have cared for for the last ten years with many more happily on board. Many of our clients have started their online journey with us and we are proud to say they are still with us.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
She Online :
”Like most women running a business and/or household we are constantly being 'hunted'! The phrase that followed me around was "Where is she" - now you know - She's Online!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Design
- Mobile application development
- Online Marketing
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, , XML, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, msSQL
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We are delighted to use Joomla and promote Open Source projects whenever possible.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2000
Joined WWDC: 23 July 2008
Arachnoiditis.co.uk
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
If you have ever had an epidural injection, spinal surgery, mylogram or Fibromyalgia and are still suffering chronic back pain, look here!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: Donations via PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XML
Completion date: February 2012
Apple Van Hire Sheffield
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Apple Van Hire, Sheffield South Yorkshire offers cheap, van rental options including daily hire at the weekends. Collect in the morning return in the evening! SWB & LWB plain white vans so your not advertising you've rented a van!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Automotive
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, msSQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: January 2012
Lewis Car Rentals
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
For thirty years Lewis Car Rentals has been providing a self drive car hire service for the Western Isles of Scotland, or the Outer Hebrides.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Automotive
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, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PERL/CGI, PHP, XML
Completion date: December 2011
Cartwheel Bothy
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
The former Fire Station on the Hebridean Isle of Scalpay has been transformed into a beautiful single bedroomed holiday cottage. For anyone wanting to enjoy a Hebridean Holiday this is an ideal base with the islands of Harris, Lewis and Great Bernera within easy driving distance and access to the famous Harris beaches.
Languages: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: November 2011
Hebridean Holiday Cottages
- Hosting
- Development
Self Catering Holiday Cottage and B&B in Tolsta Chaolais, Isle of Lewis. Close to the famous Callanish Stones. Typical crofting village with outstanding views of moors, mountains and lochs.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: mySQL, XML
Completion date: September 2011
Border Women's Aid
- Hosting
- Development
Border Women's Aid is an independent service for women and their children who are escaping from domestic abuse.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2011
Abhainn Dearg Distillery
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
First whisky distillery on the Isle of Lewis, first for the Outer Hebrides. Being involved in this site was being involved in making Whisky History.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, Java, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: August 2011 (on-going)
Beach Bay Cottage
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A very special self catering property in a stunning location with breathtaking views over Uig sands on the Isle of Lewis. Designed along the lines of a traditional Hebridean Blackhouse blended with a Neolithic design. Inside this unique holiday house it's 5 star luxury all the way!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, msSQL, PHP,
Completion date: November 2010
George Smith
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
The Hypnotherapy Centre Kirkintilloch is run by George Smith. Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy provided at the Therapy Centre provides effective brief therapy for depression, clinical depression, antenatal and post-natal depression including major depressive disorder. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is also an effective brief therapy for anxiety states, panic attacks, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Social Anxiety & Social Phobia
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: July 2010 (on-going)
Border Caring Services
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Border Caring Services have been providing high quality home and community care services to the Scottish Borders since 1996. A registered charity we pride ourselves on being a successful, local not-for-profit organisation.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla 1.5
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: July 2010
Surf View Cottage - Iain MacPhail
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Surf View Cottage is a beautiful new self catering cottage within walking distance to one of the famous hebridean beaches, but only four miles from the main town of Stornoway. Offers the best in Hebrides hospitality with the best location for a social, fun or family holiday.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla was used as a CMS for it's simplicity for non techies.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: July 2010
Stornoway Beavers
Build a Joomla template for Stornoway Beavers,
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS
Completion date: June 2010
6 Garrabost
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
A self catering cottage in the village of Garrabost, Isle of Lewis. This traditional croft house was new to the self catering market this year and needed an identity and immediate web presence.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: It is important for small tourist related companies to have access to their websites in order that they might change tariff's, or offer last minute deals. We choose Joomla for ease of use for non technical users.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: May 2010
Demet Studio
Sculpture, Books, Photography and Quilts from the Demet's, formeley Wordcatcher Publications.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla
Online Payment System: Paypal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: April 2010
Highland Well Being
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Highland Well-being is a lifestyle website that offers clients in Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, with the best possible Colonic hydrotherapy, nutritional and lifestyle advice in the Highlands. Our website offers information and advice on a range of therapies and information on what to expect from a consultation.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla Content Management system
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: April 2010 (on-going)
Stornoway Historical Society
- Hosting
- Development
The Stornoway Historical Society was formed in 1992. It is instrumental in raising awareness of the general public to the need to preserve all aspects of the town's history. They needed a website that would encourage new members and offer a window to the world.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla is an easy option for multiple editors and for those with no technical ability.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: April 2010 (on-going)
Lag Na Mara
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Lag na Mara is a modern well equipped four star holiday cottage. This luxury cottage has also been awarded grade 3 access for disabled visitors by Visit Scotland. Located on the Atlantic West Coast of the Hebridean Island of Lewis the cottage sits right on the beach at Cliff and within a traditional crofting community in Uig. The cottage is new to the self catering market and will prove a favourite to visitors to the Hebrides.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Joomla content management system.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: March 2010
Outer Hebrides LEADER Project
- Hosting
- Development
The LEADER Innse Gall programme is a rural development programme aimed at promoting economic and community development within the Scotland and the Outer Hebrides.
Languages: English, Scots Gaelic
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: A content management system that required no technical knowledge was required as multiple editors and publishers needed access to the site. Joomla was our choice.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)
Abhainn Dearg Distillery
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Abhainn Dearg Distillery has changed the whisky map of Scotland by being the most westerly and first legal distillery from the Outer Hebrides in almost 200 years.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: We used Joomla for this project. The maintenance, marketing and management are all Judy Macdonald's work, as are a lot of the photographs and text.
Online Payment System: The shop is small and uses a shopping cart linked into Paypal.
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, msSQL, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: May 2009 (on-going)
Highland Cattle World
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Promote Highland Cattle throughout the World by developing a website that featured as many breeders and information on the cattle as possible. Supply content and information recruit breeders and promote the site worldwide on a limited budget.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category:
Industry: Other
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, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, , XML
Completion date: August 2008
Taigh nan Eilean
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A modern self catering house in Uig on the Isle of Lewis. The brief was to produce a site that would reflect this beautiful property as an ideal holiday home. We developed the brand, created a brochure and produced the website including all content and most of the photos.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category:
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, , XML
Completion date: June 2008
Reviews
Judy at She Online built the first version of Arachnoiditis.co.uk way back in 2000 and used the most up to date tools available at that time. Since then she has remained on top of all the latest developments in web design and technology, constantly updating and improving the site. This time around a full rebuild was required. From day one of the project she fully involved me, showing me her design ideas and checking back with me to see that I was happy with the layout and look. We went through the process as a team with the result that what appears on the monitors of visitors is absolutely what I want them to see. The navigation from one section to another is clear allowing visitors a seamless journey through the various sections. The look is clean, uncluttered and uncomplicated. I am more than happy with the results and her work proves that you don't have to be in the centre of a modern metropolis to get the best results. I will certainly not be moving my business elsewhere.
I found this web designer to be excellent both in communication, and ability to deliver.
Judy's service was thorough and professional, and we would have been set up sooner with a with quicker response to her requests from me!
All considerations were taken on board and with some welcome input from herself the site was completed above expectations.
by Lorna Wheeler at Cartwheel Bothy Holiday Cottage
www.harris-isleofscalpay-cottage.co.uk
We are extremely happy with our web site that Judy designed. It was our first experience creating a web site and Judy was brilliant, she explained everything to us in a 'straight forward' language so that we understood every step, she gave us great ideas that we hadn't even thought of during the building of the site and we were really pleased with the final result.
Judy has taken time to find us, and include us, on all the appropriate links - something we hadn't expected - and we are on many websites we hadn't even heard of.
Judy was (and continues to be) just a phone call away whenever we had any queries, questions or worries.
Overall an excellent service!
It was very easy working with Judy at She Online, she helped us through all aspects of promoting Abhainn Dearg Distillery. She explained every process and taught us how to use our website, made learning easy, remebering is a different ballgame.
We are delighted with the website and all the additional help that was given as part of an exceptional service.
Sheonline immediatley grasped our ambition and quickly developed a vision for the website that we were delighted with. Judy took the time to understand our ambition and ideas and quickly converted this into a working site. We found Judy to be extremely professional, creative and innovative, She always delivered as promised and we're delighted with the final outcome - 10/10!
She Online comments:
I was delighted to work with George and Lynda on this project. The area where the cottage is located is stunningly beautiful and they have taken time and care to developed a unique luxury self catering cottage. It was a joy to develop a site to reflect the beauty of both the cottage and its stunning location.
We had a very good relationship with the web designer; she explained things well and in straightforward language, she listened to what we had to say and what we wanted and incorporated these into our website. Her photography was excellent and we have had good feedback from others who have seen the website. We seem to be negotiating the search engine maze successfully, thanks to the quality of the website and the free links our web designer recommended.
We began our journey with an informal chat about me and my business. From there Judy began to formulate and share her ideas, which from day one captured the essence of the image I was hoping to present, but didn't quite know how to articulate.
I was kept informed every step of the way, and always felt that my opinion and suggestions were very important. Judy seemed to understand what was needed to bring the business to the fore and get noticed in the big wide world of the internet.
The outcome and result was above anything I had anticipated. The site that Judy created was professional, classy, easy to navigate, pleasing on the eye and very informative.
The wesite has performed very well since we went 'live', and the ongoing help and support is second to none.
This has been a well worthwhile investment, and I would have no hesitation in recommending She-online to anyone who wishes to get noticed online.
She Online were brilliant. Judy was very informative, came up with a very professional looking web site for us that has worked well. She listened to what we were saying, told us what would work, what wouldn't had lots of ideas which was very helpful as we didn't really have much of an idea of what we wanted
She Online made everything look so simple and straight forward - from Judith's first visit to my premises in order for her to assess my requirements for my website (a new small Publishing Business). She listened very intently to my ideas, and was able to come up with various suggestions for the format - for which I was truely grateful.
Communication was important to me and Judith was always available to give me progress reports and answer any queries I had with running my website (in a way that was easy to understand).
I would not hesitate to recommend She Online as a professional, competent and extremely reliable website designer.
During the construction of my web site there was frequent communication between us, both by e.mail and telephone. The focus of the discussions were relative to the various aspect of the site which, from my professional point of view, required particular emphasis. Judith proved an invaluable resource in that she was able to direct her considerable expertise in the field of web design to emphasise the factors that I wished highlighted. My intention was that the final construction of the site would ensure that prospective clients were attracted to the particular headings displayed on the front page. This, of course, would invite them, even at an unconscious level, to further explore the site. This has, in fact, proved to be the case. The consequence of this is that I have reduced my advertising budget considerably as 70/80% of my business comes via the web site. The site is well maintained and updates are quickly implemented. The essence of a good web site design is in the end product and, in my case, the results obtained have been particularly satisfying. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone seeking a productive well maintained web site.
a. Excellent relationship with frequent communication
b. Always considered our requests
c. We were always kept informed
d. Yes technical elements were always explained when requested
e. Yes we were very happy with the end product
f. Yes
g. Yes all communications handled well
Judy Macdonald
Owner
Judy Macdonald is She Online with over ten years as a consultant and web designer in the Western Isles.
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WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
She Online :
”Judy Macdonald is She 0nline ”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
She Online :
”English spoken at all times”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
She Online :
”Help when and where we can by offering advice and information first, if your happy then we can do business.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
She Online :
”Views across rolling moorland and deep blue sea lochs provide the calm atmosphere for a fairly hectic office.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
She Online :
”She Online has numerous 'friends' who are top of their game in the field of Internet development, design and photography. In most cases they are local to the Isle of Lewis and come in on a contractual basis when their services are needed.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
She Online :
”We are there for the long haul, we don't build and forget. Having specialist knowledge of the area and businesses in our location we understand the strengths and weaknesses of running a company in the Western Isles and more importantly how to market it to a wider world.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
She Online :
”Word of mouth and via our website.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
She Online :
”Listen, listen some more, ask lots of questions, respect every client and their business needs, communicate throughout. ”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
She Online :
”Understanding and communication is the key to building a good client relationship. Old fashioned principles like respect, patience and regard is crucial. Clients know their business, it's up to the designer to create a representation of that business (or project) to the right target audience. That requires listening , researching and communicating with their client and working toward a mutual goal.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
She Online :
”When the groundwork is set, the planning laid out, costing approved work can begin. If a problem arises (and there isn't a business immune to this) then meet it head on and solve it first chance. Excessive demands are usually down to a breakdown in communication, or if extra work is required, then it's back to planning and start again.”
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?
She Online :
”Talk to everyone, meet with those you can, ask for customer references and email contacts of previous clients and contact them. A quick email could save you a lot of worry, money and time. Finally make sure you actually like the person you will be working with, if you don't, chances are you won't like what they produce.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
She Online :
”Looking after the customers we have cared for for the last ten years with many more happily on board. Many of our clients have started their online journey with us and we are proud to say they are still with us.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
She Online :
”The technology is changing rapidly and opening new doors to new horizons. I think the future will see this industry fragment into specialist areas. Those who specialise in, for example, tourism, hotels and catering and broken down even further into areas and locations. It's happening now and as more and more people get their own websites and compete for rankings and ratings, then it will take a specialist with intimate knowledge of both their industry and area to provide them with the best results.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
She Online :
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
She Online :
”Like most women running a business and/or household we are constantly being 'hunted'! The phrase that followed me around was "Where is she" - now you know - She's Online!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
She Online :
”Keep it updated, even if it's only through a link to your social networking pages. Even the most attractive sites need to be sticky, need to keep people coming back. If you don't change your content, or images, then what's to come back for?”
She Online , Digital Overdose, Webridean, NCB Web Design, Reefnet Ltd