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, Retail, Sports & Leisure, Consumer Services, Automotive, Health & Beauty, Not for profit / Charity, Building & Construction
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Individuals, Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Romantica of Devon
Romantica of Devon are wedding dress designers and we currently run 7 websites for them.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
5 September 2008
David Coffey at Royal Signals
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...
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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 work together on exciting projects.”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Copywriting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, Flash, XML
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.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2004
Address:
2 Penny park
Bakers Hill
EX16 5AU Tiverton
Contact:
John Maxwell
Phone: 07501 273 900
design@thepigfarmer.co.uk
www.thepigfarmer.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 27 February 2007
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Hosting company:
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Romantica of Devon
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Romantica of Devon are wedding dress designers and we currently run 7 websites for them.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: November 2009
Opulence Bridal
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
- Website Development
Opulence Bridal is a range of wedding dresses, newly released in 2009.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
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, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2009
Lock and Leave Self Storage
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website 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 (Dynamic)
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, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: September 2008
James Pryce Tractors
- Copywriting
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
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: HTML, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
Graham Cartmell Fine Furniture
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Graham is another client that I have sourced with the help of beautiful DFM website. We wanted a clean, slick site and I love the blues we chose to keep it cool - making the wood look warm and keeping it as the focus of the site. Graham also added a Wordpress Blog which he is already using to good effect.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) 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: 1
Technologies used: HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: September 2007
Crown Storage
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Crown Storage had a flash site that needed bringing more in line with their company brand and we were really happy with the results as it was particularly hard to use the Union Jack in any kind of 'suave' design.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category:
Industry: Consumer 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: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: May 2007
Tiverton Civic Society
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website 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 (Dynamic)
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, XHTML
Completion date: March 2007
Amanda Woodward
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Amanda is a life coach who wanted a simple website to show what she did and where.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
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: CSS, HTML, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: February 2007
Lilac Coast
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Alice Tatham wanted a website to show off her fashion accessories and make them available for purchase on-line to her registered trade partners. The project ended up being a complete branding exercise and a successful one at that - very pleased and looking forward to phase 2 that may include full ecommerce.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category:
Industry: Retail
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, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: February 2007
Devon Furniture Makers
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website 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, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: February 2007
Rob Freeman
- Branding
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Freeman builders wanted an online portfolio to show off their stunning development projects .
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
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, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: January 2007
Fiona Crawford
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Fiona is an equestrian photographer and she wanted to make her photos available on-line for purchase immediately after taking them. The site was built from the ground up and has an easy to use facility for Fiona to upload events, images and descriptions etc. Less is more was the phrase for this design and it is quietly complex, a very powerful and easy to use website. The project also included the logo design and subsequent branding.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category:
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: October 2006
Hendel-Blackford Fine Furniture
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website 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: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
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: 1
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: June 2006
Reviews
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.
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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:
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:
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 work together on exciting projects.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
The Pig Farmer Designs:
”Both PC and Mac”
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