Turtlereality Web Design
UK > South West > Warminster
Since 1999 we have been delivering inspiring solutions to start-ups, SMEs and established
household brands.
Turtlereality is an award-winning UK web design company based near Warminster in Wiltshire between Bath and Salisbury
Since 1999 we have been delivering inspiring solutions to start-ups, SMEs and established household names.
We thrive on forming lasting relationships with our clients who are as far afield as the USA, France, Malaysia, Ireland, up and down the UK and locally around Bristol, Bath and Salisbury.
We can take you through the entire process of creating a website from developing a brand through to site design, programming and web hosting.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Professional Services, Retail, Not for profit / Charity, Media & Communication, Food & Drink, Sports & Leisure, Entertainment, IT, Tourism & Travel, Recruitment
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, Individuals
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Mark Fagan Consultancy
Mark Fagan, Hotel Consultant, provides expert advice to hotels, restaurants, clubs and sporting venues enabling them to prosper and grow.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
5 May 2009
Mark Fagan at Mark Fagan Consultancy
Turtlereality are a great find, the results exceeded our expectations, with so many web designers to consider, we made the right choice.
Jon and Lena did excellent work and communicated on a regular...
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Awards
Fine Art Trade Guild
Art Business Website of the year (2006)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Turtlereality Web Design:
”Creative, friendly, reliable, helpful, value”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Turtlereality Web Design:
”We've been developing slowly over the last 10 years, we've grown with our clients and stayed ahead of the technological curve. We're not looking to go public and sell out to Google!”
What We Do?
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- eCommerce Solutions
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Flash Websites
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
Technologies Used:
ASP, CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand
We have been developing our in house CMS for about the last 10 years and it is very flexible and simple for people to use. Sometimes though, it's more appropriate to use WordPress or Drupal, which seem to be getting better all the time!
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 1999
Address:
27 Norton Bavant
BA12 7BB Warminster
Contact:
Lena Eijvergard/Jon Pollard
Phone: 01985 840637
lena@turtlereality.co.uk
www.turtlereality.co.uk
Joined WWDC: 11 February 2009
We Recommend
Hosting company:
Catalyst2
Mark Fagan Consultancy
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Mark Fagan, Hotel Consultant, provides expert advice to hotels, restaurants, clubs and sporting venues enabling them to prosper and grow.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: April 2009 (on-going)
Marebay Ltd
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
An online shop - home of the delicious Miss Khoo's Asian Deli flavours and the fragrant Zadris Spa and Resort range of bodycare products. Plus t-shirts and products from selected niche companies.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The site uses a combination of Cactushop ecommerce software as well as bespoke modules we have made for the News and Press sections.
Online Payment System: Protx
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Make Everybody Happy
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
We know how to make people happy. The science is well established and there is enough happiness in the world for everybody if we manage our resources better. We need to change the way we live to stop global warming - and the same changes will help to make us happy.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Using the drupal framework we made a site that allows users to have their own blogs. Comments can be added without needing registration thanks to some clever spam filtering.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2008 (on-going)
Parc Ferme Experience (UK) Ltd
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Parc Ferme Experience has become one of the most trusted names in car clubs - once you've joined you get to pick which fantastic sports car you are going to drive next!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Our bespoke CMS allows the client to update News, Press and add new cars to the Fleet section.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2008 (on-going)
Real Cooking
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Real Cooking Event Catering is a small company passionate about catering for events, providing excellent service and using quality ingredients.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Client can update news and upload new menus using our inhouse CMS.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: October 2008 (on-going)
Boudica.com
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Boudica.com is the social news site for women. It's the place for you to come and find or submit news stories, great information and amazing web sites.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: The site has been customised around the open source platforms of Drigg and Drupal.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2008 (on-going)
Debi Bell Productions
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Debi Bell Productions offers the whole package: corporate DVDs, showcase films, business presentations, camera operator, editor, scriptwriter and voice-over artist, video news releases, producer, director, interviewer. Debi’s strong editorial judgement and unfailing sense of humour are personal qualities that deliver across the range of factual, corporate and entertainment television.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: September 2008 (on-going)
Aid Training
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Aid Training offer a full range of Health and Safety related courses along with numerous Instructor training programs.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Fully content-managed by Aid Training using our bespoke CMS tailored to the site's requirements.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL
Completion date: August 2008 (on-going)
CRS Swindon
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
CRS Swindon are a recruitment consultancy offering successful business solutions and exciting career opportunities in the South West by supplying permanent, temporary and contract staff into various industries within the local area.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Recruitment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Latest News is easily updated by the client as well as the facility to add Latest Jobs to the homepage.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: July 2008 (on-going)
Gite dans le Jardin
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Gite dans le jardin is a small enterprise offering holiday rentals with private pool in Moirax in the Lot et Garonne region in the South of France.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The site has a 'Garden Diary' which can be updated by the client.
We have also used a 3rd party booking system so site visitors can check availability, pricing and book online.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: July 2008 (on-going)
Sheeran Lock Ltd
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Sheeran Lock is an independent creative arts and communications consultancy with an online art gallery. We use art to communicate key messages about the environment, health, education, identity, equality, diversity and many other contemporary issues. We create local, national and international cultural projects and events which are beneficial to society and help to promote mutual understanding and respect among peoples and cultures.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Parts of the site are managed by the client i.e. Latest News
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, Flash, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2007
Catalyst2 Services Ltd
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Catalyst2 provide complete UK managed hosting solutions, from single site web hosting to high availability Dell dedicated servers all based on either a Windows or Linux platform.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: All Catalyst2's web hosting packages are updateable by through our simple to use CMS.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2007 (on-going)
Fran Sorin
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Fran Sorin is a garden designer, writer and nationally-known gardening expert in the USA. She writes for USA Today and has a weekly radio slot for CBS Radio News.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The content of this site is mostly content-managed by the client using our in-house CMS.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2007 (on-going)
OUCH (UK)
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Ouch(UK) is a national charity dedicated to helping sufferers of the devastating condition of Cluster Headache. The site enables users to join online, make a donation and book places for meetings as well as read up on all the latest information and join the very active community message boards.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The site uses a combination of Cactushop ecommerce software as well as bespoke modules we have made for the News and Downloads sections.
Online Payment System: Protx
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: April 2007 (on-going)
Pink Spider Communications
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
A copywriting service that delivers more than just words. Pink Spider delivers powerful copy and real insight into your communications.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Pink Spider can update their 'articles' section.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2007
Red Earth Organics
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Tasty organic vegetable and fruit boxes delivered to your door.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Red Earth Organics are able to update their weekly veg and fruit box contents as well as updating their latest news.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML
Completion date: November 2006 (on-going)
Martin Yeoman
- Branding
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Martin Yeoman is winner of the 2002 Ondaatje Portrait Prize, his work is both painterly and poetic. He is considered by many to be one of the finest draughtsmen working today and is sought after by artists and collectors alike.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Professional Services
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: November 2006 (on-going)
Crest of a Wave
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Crest of a Wave make a range of sailing t-shirts, pirate t-shirts and other cool sailing related clothing. They also stock high quality sailing equipment for the serious sailor.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The site uses a combination of Cactushop ecommerce software as well as a bespoke module we have made for the Links section.
Online Payment System: Secure Trading, PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2006 (on-going)
Imagey
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Upload your photo, choose a display option and Imagey will turn it into a unique work of art! Imagey are a London-based company supplying printed photographic wall art and interior products. We are very proud to have won an award from the Fine Art Trade Guild for the Art Business Website of 2006.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Protx
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: June 2006
Reviews
Turtlereality are a great find, the results exceeded our expectations, with so many web designers to consider, we made the right choice.
Jon and Lena did excellent work and communicated on a regular basis and built up a good working relationship. It is always difficult when you are planning a website, but this really was easy, our initial thoughts where developed, enhanced and created. Being part of the process is important and this was evident throughout, telephone calls where returned promptly and emails had a speedy follow up.
The logo was designed my Jon and his creativity is top-notch, he is very patient and, he was also willing to discuss alternative options and came up with great suggestions.
The final week before the launch Lena and Jon excelled themselves and the transformation from development site to launch was very smooth. As websites are a key marketing tool it was important to get the best design and layout, this we have. An ongoing business relationship is assured and Turtlerality come highly recommended.
Turtle Reality are excellent to deal with - efficient and working in clear and understandable language. They've created an excellant website for me for a sensible price and creates a great interface for current customers and entices in new ones. They've sorted any problems quickly and explained what has gone wrong and how they've fixed it.
The building of the new website process was painless and easy.
Any questions - simple,hard and left field was answered in a timely and simple manner.
I am happy with the outcome and the aspect that I can update as I need to with ease and they are only a phonecall or email away if I need any guidance. The website backend function is great and one less headache to worry about.
I have worked with larger IT groups and the level of service and quality of work can be lacking. This is a personal service and ontime.
Turtlereality truly hit the mark when it came to designing the 'debi bell productions' website.
They are creative, swift and flexible without being overcomplicated.
The essence of their work is beautifully demonstrated in the website. I have had so much positive feedback - much of which loves the sleekness and navigability of the website.
I had to incorporate a lot of video files into the site and this was done with easy consultation and experimentation until we found the right format to suit the nature of the films.
I really cannot rave enough about the Turtlereality team. They turned what potentially could have been a stressful process into a clean professional sweep.
They are great communicators with a lot of creative input who will work with you to achieve your desired result.
Ours is a relatively small project with lots of ideas, turtle reality were very good at downsizing the website proposal to fit our budget and ensuring minimum required functionality.
Website looks very good and competes well in our sector, surprised how smoothly it went really. Jon and Lena pulled out all the stops to acheive various features we wanted on budget, allowing client design to keep costs down and finding alternative booking site host.
Site was completed slighty behind schedule but only because of my own lack of availabilty and time to complete my inputs.
Extremely pleased with the service we experienced for small project and feel the expenditure justified by bookings. Websetup at less than 10% turnover year one, with no other marketing in these challenging times . Hosting will be significantly less and site has a lot sof potential for development.
We contacted Turtereality after having a bad experience with another web design company. The previous process was complicated, dis jointed and didnt result in what we had hoped.
With Turtlereality they listened, gave creative opinion and options and delivered it quickly with very little fuss.
Both Jon and Lena were professional, clear and creative.
They have also offered great after support whether it be on managing the back end or simply adding or subtracting information.
I have already recommended them to an acquaintance who has also used them with similar feedback.
Turtle Reality has consistently designed, collaborated on, revised and maintained both my website and blog at the very highest level. When I made the decision to chat with them about doing some work for me it was because of their impressive portfolio. But it was the initial phone contact and e-mail follow up that I had with both principals that made me decide that these were the folks with whom I wanted to work.
And they haven't disappointed. I can only say positive things about them. During the design phase for my website, Jon was not only patient but incredibly creative in configuring logos, layouts and color combinations that he thought would work for me. Throughout the course of our working relationship, he has always made himself available to speak with me: and his follow up by e-mail is superlative (even with a 6 hour time difference).
I was kept in the loop throughout the entire process during the creation of my website. The same was true when my website was revised with some added features. They were not simple revisions and Jon maintained his persistence and professional demeanor while consistently ending up with an excellent product.
The positive comments I have written about Turtle Reality above can be said for my recently designed blog done by them as well. All glitches, complications and concerns have always been handled immediately by them, even when away from the office or on vacation. I almost feel like they are in the business of being 'E'.R.' web designers and maintenance folks.
Their outstanding traits are follow through, creativity, organization and an excellent cognitive process in order to come up with a few 'best' options or solutions and first rate professionalism. What else? I always feel like they come up with more ideas, help or options than I even asked for.
Truly, they are the best at what they do. I am extremely happy with the work, maintenance and revisions they have done and continue to do for both my website and blog.
Turtle Reality designed my social news site fulfilling each section of the site requested from the brief. The site was up and running on time with minimal contact after the initial meeting. Changes to the site were made via phone calls or emails which meant work could be completed quickly and efficiently.
I was incredible happy with not only the programming of the site but the design and overall look. Jon also suggested additional elements which I hadn't considered.
The site now runs with minimal tech support.
I can highly recommend Turtle Reality.
Being a small charity run by volunteers we needed a web site that not only fulfilled our operating needs but also one that fitted our small budget. Turtlereality came up trumps with a comprehensive site perfectly tailored for our needs. We needed something user friendly and easy to navigate with the flexibility to grow with us. They respond quickly and efficiently to any problems we may have and to any requests to provide 'add ons' and everything is explained in simple easy to understand language. There is no 'sales talk' and often we are contacted with suggestions for improvements which are for our benefit, not theirs.
We have an excellent working relationship with Jon and Lena who we now consider friends rather than business partners.
A fantastic company to deal with. They are always friendly and helpful, also they don't use computer jargon!
Nothing is too much trouble for them and they go out of their way to make sure you are happy with the product and that you completely understand how to use it.
They built our original website 3 years ago and we recieve regular compliments from our customers on our "lovely looking and easy to use website"
As an online business that relies on our website for most of our business, service is of up most importance to us and Jon and Lena at Turtlereality have worked beyond the call of duty to make sure our website is always up and running and ready to take orders from our customers.
It is a pleasure to write a review for such a professional company.
Having had various web designers in the past we where keen to change to a local company who could produce exactly what we wanted in terms of a site that allowed us to manage most of the content from our office. Turtlereality have exceeded our expectations and have risen to the challenge. Not only did they build exactly what we asked for but they have continued to amend and improve it as we have developed. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Jon Pollard
Partner
Jon has been working in the internet industry since 1996. Starting at a small web shop in Clerkenwell, he quickly ended up working for one of the world's leading digital agencies, Agency.com.
During his 3 years at Agency he worked with clients as diverse as British Airways, Boots the Chemist, Grand Theft Auto and the RSPCA with roles including designer, producer and programmer.
Eventually the corporate environment lost its appeal and in 1999 he formed Turtlereality bringing together his all-round skills to help smaller companies.
Lena Eijvergard
Partner
Lena spent her early working life in hospitality, travel and logistics before changing gears for a career in new media.
Her time is divided between web development, SEO, RealityMail and project management and she will often be the first person you speak to about a project.
Coming into the industry relatively recently she brings a fresh eye to the business and hasn't had to unlearn the bad habits of 10 years ago!
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Turtlereality Web Design:
”Creative, friendly, reliable, helpful, value”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Turtlereality Web Design:
”Our home office is cosy & relaxed with the cat asleep nearby in an armchair - a great working environment!”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Turtlereality Web Design:
”We've been developing slowly over the last 10 years, we've grown with our clients and stayed ahead of the technological curve. We're not looking to go public and sell out to Google!”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Turtlereality Web Design:
”PC”
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