The Pig Farmer Designs
UK > South West > Tiverton
John Maxwell is a sole trader trading as The Pig Farmer Designs in Devon.
The Pig Farmer Designs are a small but perfectly formed company based in Devon who pride themselves on customer service that is bordering on pampering! We are developing a niche for designers and fellow creative types but are happy to work with anyone who appreciates quality and attention to detail.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Manufacturers & Engineers, Professional Services, Automotive, Consumer Services, Not for profit / Charity, Building & Construction, Retail, Sports & Leisure, Health & Beauty, Tourism & Travel
Tends to work with:
Entrepreneur, Startups, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, SMEs, Public Sector
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Pete Turner
Pete Turner is a builder specialising in new builds, renovations and barn conversions - but it didn't take me too long to realise that he was a little bit more than that. Within a short while of knowing Pete I just knew that I was going to enjoy creating this website.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
6 November 2011
Steve Cockram at Activ8 Training
Having a very specific market to hit in terms of web promotions, I needed a site that would look professionl but also which was easy to navigate and informative. The design of my website has helped me...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”young, free, intelligent, design led”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”In 10 years I would like to be in a large studio in Devon providing workspace to young and aspiring designers. I see a lively, cosmopolitan, busy interchange where a colourful collection of freelancers working together on exciting projects.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Well, it is unique and people never forget it - so also handy as a handle for things like FB and Twitter etc. But I also harbour dreams to one day have a studio with a small holding and my very own pigs down here in the beautiful Devon countryside.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Online Marketing
- Design
- Mobile application development
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
Based on FCK Editor and designed from ground up each time, tailored to the website's needs and with the same branding and styling. Also use Wordpress off the shelf.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2004
Facebook: show page
Twitter: @thepigfarmer
Joined WWDC: 27 February 2007
We Recommend
Printer:
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Hosting company:
123-reg.co.uk
Pete Turner
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
- Hosting
- Mobile application development
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Pete Turner is a builder specialising in new builds, renovations and barn conversions - but it didn't take me too long to realise that he was a little bit more than that. Within a short while of knowing Pete I just knew that I was going to enjoy creating this website.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Completion date: December 2011
Ovation
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Ovation are from Dublin and they needed a brochure turned into a website ASAP to allow on-line registration for an event in New York. There were some revisions and a bit of backtracking - but we got there - and pretty quickly too!
Languages: English
Project type: Online application
Organisation category: Private Company
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: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2011
Steve Cockram - Activ8 Training
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Steve is a personal trainer 'trainer' and this is his website. Quick and easy wordpress site.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2011
David Breen - Sales Optimisation
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A returning client, wanting a smart clean website with secure areas to host downloadable content for clients.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2011
Triplekite Development
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
David Breen came to me on a recommendation from one of our graphic designers who had created the brand for Triplekite Development. David wanted a clean site and gave me free reign, I really like the result and I think it works really well with the brand.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: July 2011
ITDA HQ
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The ITDA (International Technical Diving Association) wanted a new website with reliable hosting to give a professional online presence to their esteemed organisation.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: April 2011
Alison Jones
- Branding
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Alison Jones and her partner David Zuend are both 3* Parelli Horse Professionals and they wanted a website for their new joint venture - The Horse Place.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: April 2011
Matt and Jan Rumble Photography
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Matt and Jan are just setting up as Photographers and wanted a website to make a bold statement about who they were and how they do things ... they're a bit different!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2011
Wagalot-Walkiing
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Louise set up this company as a work from home project and the site was to act as a focus for contact and services information on-line. The site immediately caught the eye of the local newspaper and she was in the paper a week later - job done!
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Professional Services
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, CSS
Completion date: October 2010
Romantica of Devon
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Romantica of Devon are wedding dress designers and we currently run 7 websites for them.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
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, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Opulence Bridal
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Opulence Bridal is a range of wedding dresses, newly released in 2009.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: custom - used to add stockists.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2009
Disneys Home
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Dean wanted a website to show off his 'holiday home' in Disneyland, Florida. It also needed to offer a booking and availability facility.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2009
Lock and Leave Self Storage
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Andrew Doulton had already used The Pig Farmer for Crown Storage and it was reassuring to be asked again to provide a site for his new self storage company in London.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Consumer Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: custom, used for contact, ordering etc.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: October 2008
James Pryce Tractors
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
James Pryce Tractors sell new and used farm machinery in Tiverton, Devon.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
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: (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Completion date: July 2008
Royal Signals Rugby Club
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Development
The Royal Signals are my old regiment and I wanted to give them the best online presence of all corps rugby clubs. the club represents men, women, union and league codes.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Bespoke in-house
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008
Tiverton RFC
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Tiverton Rugby Club are MY club and have been since I was 9 years old. After producing this website for Tiverton I created the RuckinRugby brand.
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Own in house
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2007
Tiverton Civic Society
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
TCS wanted a website they could update themselves and so I based the site around a Wordpress BLOG.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Wordpress BLOG
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: April 2007
Tracy Morgan
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Tracy Morgan is a Massage Therapist who wanted to give herself a professional on-line identity with a simple, clean website.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Health & Beauty
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, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: April 2007
Devon Furniture Makers
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
A website for the Devon Furniture Makers Association to allow them to show off their work collectively and share marketing/PR costs. A secure admin panel for adding/editing members and a dedicated admin panel for each member to edit their own page and upload images and contact details. Slick, simple, accessible and functional - leaving the furniture to take the starring role.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category:
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: February 2007
Rob Freeman
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Freeman builders wanted an online portfolio to show off their stunning development projects .
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: January 2007
Hendel-Blackford Fine Furniture
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford makes beautiful furniture and he wanted a beautiful website to show it off. Tjeerd had a very good idea of what he wanted and took me out of my comfort zone, the result was a site that still looks stunning to me now. Admittedly it isn't my MOST access friendly design and it is very indulgent ... but deservedly so.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS is bespoke but moving to wordpress 3.0 shortly.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: June 2006
Reviews
Having a very specific market to hit in terms of web promotions, I needed a site that would look professionl but also which was easy to navigate and informative. The design of my website has helped me to feel confident in the service I am delivering and the input I am able to have is essential.
I am very pleased with the layout of my website and would reccommend The Pig Farmer Designs for sure.
What kind of relationship did you have with your website designer? Did they communicate well with you?
Max is a fantastic communicator and was always available when I came calling with tweaks to the content.
Did they take your requests into consideration?
I was getting feedback on the site from a number of sources so Max was in turn getting re-writes and re-designs regularly. 'patience of a saint' would best describe his approach to my requests!
Did you feel part of the process? Did they keep you informed about what they were doing?
Very much so. There were constant updates on progress.
Were you happy with the final outcome?
Yes. The site was to be more functional than attractive so we were happy that it did it number one job first. It was hard, at times, to communicate by email only. It would have been beneficial to get on the phone and talk out a few suggestions or concepts for the website - this is in retrospect of course, I'm sure if I had thought to give Max a call he would have been more than happy to use that as a line of communication. In short: it can be hard to get a concept or theme across in email correspondence.
The Pig Farmer Designs comments:
Many thanks Ian and you're very welcome - I hope the event is a success. By all means call anytime ;-)
Firstly i would like to say how delighted i am with the way my website has turned out. It regularly gets comments as to its design being effective, on brand and cleanly simple yet striking....
It is everything i had dreamt up and more.
Working with Max was straightforward and organised. There were no dramas, total flexibility. Creativity was high, suggestions and being led by him was welcomed and forthcoming. all in all a good experience at a sensible, value for money price.
I have no hesitation, and have already many times, in recommending Max.
The Pig Farmer Designs comments:
Many thanks David, it will continue to grow I hope so i shall need some more photos from you! David game me some images and said 'go for it'. Absolutely no rules - that's how to get the best from me for future reference everyone! ;-)
Technical Diving is a fairly specialist area and we had very specific ideas for the design of our website. Max (Pig Farmer Designs) was able to lift our ideas and produce a website that reflected exactly what we had asked for. He communicated with us throughout the process and fortunately for me it was all very jargon free. Although there have been a couple of complications, they were dealt with quickly and effectively. We are really happy with the final outcome, we have a modern, slick, no nonsense website which is perfect for our needs. Thanks Max
Max spent time with us before starting the design to find out exactly what we were marketing and how we wanted to go about it. He then referred back to us on several occasions as he developed the site to check that we were happy with the look. We wanted a site that would be easy to update and manage ourselves and Max has built in calendars and links to social networking sites which we were not aware would be possible to keep the site constantly refreshed. Before going live we spent a few hours with Max learning how to update the text, add photos and videos and as promised he has been available when needed to help if we made any mistakes.
As the director of the Royal Signals Rugby Club (Army Corps Side) it is important to ensure that 'Communications' with our players were given priority especially as all the players were located across the world, some of them constantly on Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This I believe we can now achieve with ease. Max, approached me with a proposition that met our needs and that of his own conscience. For Max is a former member of the Royal Signals and was an active member of the team in his day! Throughout the whole process from stratup all the way to implementation, he has been a constant stalwart. He holds dear all the Core Values expected. his customer service skills are fantastic and is to be commended on his attention to details, only the best will do. Similar to an Army slogan....."Be the Best".
Our site is slowly being populated by non-technical people and they have the confidence to navigate through a superb yet easy interface. Lots of News stories, match reports, photos and the all important guestbook are critical to its sucess. Success I'm happy to report.
A massive thank you from me on behalf of all the lads and lasses involved in Royal Signals Corps Rugby.
PS A number of other Corps have shown an interest in the product and would also like to experience the sweet taste of having communications around the world! We all hope you achieve all that is yours.
Starting from a blank canvass, Max has produced for me a website that has earned excellent reviews from the people who have viewed it and offered feedback. It is simple yet very effective in showcasing my work....my next step is to ensure that my website is viewed by as many people as possible. The website and the associated business cards and postcards were delivered on time in line with my very tight deadlines....i had my first exhibition 2 days after the site went 'live'. My biggest concern was the failure of the email system to receive email for 4 days after my exhibition finished, when I would have expected considerable enquiries and possible commissions. Although this was eventually remedied, I believe it contributed to no enquiries directly from my website to date. Nevertheless, I am pleased with the overall service I have received.
We were approached by ThePigFarmer in September 2008 regarding the current status of our club website which had remained inupdated and active for over a year. After sitting down and seeing what ThePigFarmer could offer us, we had no hesitation in trusting them. We have even managed to put a plan in place where we will constantly devlop the site to keep it amongst the top sites around.
Our new website is now completely idiot proof and due to the user friendly CMS system now in place, any member of the senior committee will now be able to keep the site up to date.
Great Job!
Highly Recommended!
This website was kindly provided on a "pro bono" basis, so some patience was required in progressing the project. The end result was very satisfactory and we plan to add further improvements in due course.
Outstanding value and the customer service was a treat in this day and age! Max listened to what I wanted and set about making it happen - he is happy to change the tiniest detail a hundred times until it is right. I would be happy to recommend him to anyone who thinks getting a website is all about computers and IT - this is a design process - The Pig Farmer Designs have an eye for design first and foremost - with a level of customer service I have never found anywhere - in any industry.
Really impressed with the design and the friendly service.
I have been particularly impressed with the value for money offered by the Pig Farmer. We are only a small company with limited requirements and the product offered was delivered on time at a good price.
Found 'MAX' to be incredibly attentive and saw my website up and running within a couple of days bar a few alterations. I would certainly recommend this company to others.
v good layout - fantastic service - completed with minimum of fuss
holistic understanding of requirements
I am very impressed with everything about this company. This is the first time I have had a website and the whole process has been completely painless. I am very pleased with the end result. I had an idea and before I knew it I had a website. Extremely good value for money.
The site has been a good facility for our club and its members and Max has done a good job for the Club
General design and ease of use for visitors is first class and been an enhancement for the club
by amanda woodward at it's your choice healthy lifestyle consultancy
www.itsyourchoice.uk.com
Very helpful and informative for a complete ludite like me!. Max came up with lots of ideas for me to consider and listened/responded well to my decisions. He always contacted me when promised and the website was ready on time.
A thoroughly rewarding experience. I am extremely pleased with my website and have no hesitation in recommending The Pig Farmer to others.
An excellent value for money Devon company. Our website was turned around in very quick time and to our satisfaction.
by Fiona crawford at Fiona Crawford Equestrian Photographer
www.fionacrawford.co.uk
The Pig Farmer Designs have been thoroughly efficient from day one. Even on the rare occassion that something has gone wrong with my website they have always been on the case immediatly to rectify it. I am really pleased I found them and will continue to use and recommend them to others.
Excellent design with good interpretation of ideas and creation of content.
Always attentive with excellent customer service. Highly recommended!!!
by Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford at Devon Furniture Makers Association
www.devonfurnituremakers.org.uk
I had worked with Max at The Pig Farmer Designs previously on my own website - so when the Association were looking for someone to work with on producing a website of high-quality that would showcase the high-quality furniture-making of 15 individual designer-makers - he was the first person I contacted. Max's customer service is second to none (often instantaneous). His eye for design makes him stand out from the crowd and all the Members of the Association have expressed a great deal of satisfaction with the site he has produced. How he put up with 15 people trying to have their say on every pixel, I will never know. Thanks Max for an excellent job well done.
by Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford at Hendel-Blackford Fine Furniture
www.hendel-blackford.com
We were keen to have a local company working for us to improve and enhance our existing website. After trawling through a few dozen portfolios the choice was made very easy by the fact that so many companies just seem to churn out standardised templates, with just the text being different from one site to the next. This is where The Pig Farmer Designs stands out from the crowd. His websites ooze quality and individuality. The feel of a website is so important as it is increasingly becoming the first port of call of new and potential clients. The use of images and the overall design of his websites give a sense of style that lets pictures do the talking. Having worked closely with The Pig Farmer Designs to develop our site we were very impressed with the service provided. All questions were answered quickly (often within a few hours), and we were able to pester him incessantly with minor comments and alterations. The result is a website which we hope will continue to expand, looks great and most importantly, shows off our work to potential clients.
A pleasure to do business with, I am a big fan of people who arent afraid to go the extra yard to get the job done ahead of schedule. I would recommend this company to anyone.
The Pig Farmer
Front End Designer
John 'Max' Maxwell aka The Pig Farmer is the founder and main man of the Pig Farmer Designs.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”My name is Max and I am the Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”young, free, intelligent, design led”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Customer service is at the core of everything we do - every project is focused on surpassing our client's expectations and making another client-for-life. We do not design and run, we design and develop your on-line brand and presence and then we become your on-line marketing department - dedicated to maintaining what we have built and then growing it with you as your company grows.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Mobile, Nomadic - and currently moving from PC to Mac. My office moves with me wherever inspiration can be found.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”I work with an eclectic mix of designers and developers spread across the world. I will only work with the very best and with those that I trust and are dedicated to quality above all else. Yup - I am a fussy bugger, it has been said and so far it is working for me and for my clients.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”In essence - Me. I am not a classic designer or developer. I was 10 years in the British Army, I have worked all over the world as a designer and a telecommunications engineer and I suffer no fools. I am honest, hard working and have integrity that cannot be questioned. I work with partners who have the same qualities. That makes for quite a team. People like doing business with me and my company - the rest is in my portfolio.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”100% recommendation and word of mouth - including return business from existing clients.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Once introduced I get the client to complete a 'project-planner' document that gives me a little more of an idea as to what my client is looking for - it also filters out any time wasters. When I get this back I respond with a full and detailed proposal outlining what I think they need, how my team can provide it and a detailed, broken down price. Once I get the nod, I take a 50% deposit and give a rough ETA along with a list of what I need from them wrt content and imagery. I also put my 'work area' live online so they can follow my progress (albeit still hidden from the public) and we work until they are happy - then we go live and settle up!”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”COMMUNICATE!! - always - above all else. Give realistic timescales and be transparent on costs and then talk, talk TALK!”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”I usually check with my wife (a beauty therapist with the patients of a saint) to make sure I am not imagining it and then I count to ten Having said that - on 2 occasions I have told an unreasonable client that I cannot work with them and sent them away, usually because they are telling me 'what' to design - which isn't their job.”
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?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”If they really cannot decide just based on portfolio and quote and 'testimonials' I'd recommend that they get together for a coffee - or a beer - and see which one they'd rather do business with. My clients are for life, so you need to be sure ;-)”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”In 10 years I would like to be in a large studio in Devon providing workspace to young and aspiring designers. I see a lively, cosmopolitan, busy interchange where a colourful collection of freelancers working together on exciting projects.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Good question - don't know. I am just focussing on my own company's future and that of my clients.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Well, it is unique and people never forget it - so also handy as a handle for things like FB and Twitter etc. But I also harbour dreams to one day have a studio with a small holding and my very own pigs down here in the beautiful Devon countryside.”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Tell me what you want to achieve as a business - leave it to us to work out how best to achieve this on-line. Some clients try and tell you what they want the website to be 'like' whereas they should be focused on their own area of expertise - and that is THEIR business. Also - keep pushing - every month there is something new going on, make sure your designer is always working on your on-line presence.”
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