Web design & development services...
At Apricot Studios we offer a wide range of web design and development services including the following:
- web site design
- Search Optimisation
- accessibility audits
- web hosting
- domain registration
- web site maintenance
- web site repairs
- Psd to xhtml/css
We build web sites using web standards
Every website development project we undertake are built according to web standards. Web standards are essentially a set of best practices for building web sites can be further extended to be our philosophy of web design and development that includes these methods.
Overall, having your site built using web standards means a site which is faster loading, more easily indexed by Search Engines and will be able to reach the highest number of browsers and devices.
Benefits of using web standards?
There are many benefits to having a web site built using web standards, here are the key benefits:
- Reduced Markup: Less code means faster loading pages. In the long term less code can translate as a cost saving as less server space is needed and you may require less bandwidth.
- Increased separation of content and presentation: By using CSS to control a websites design, updates and redesigns in the future become far easier. Site wide changes can be made through the update of a single style sheet.
- Improved accessibility: A site built using Web standards will be able to reach the highest number of browsers and devices. The content of your site can be easily read in any browser, mobile phone, PDA or by those using assistive software, like screen readers.
- Forward Compatibility: By having your site built using web standards, you are ensuring that your website will be compatible with versions of future web browsers.
We also build accessible web sites.
Some of the main benefits of having an accessible web site are:
- Increased levels of sales
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
- Protect your valuable reputation
- Greatly improved audience reach
- Maximise customer retention
- Improved return on investment
Our other services
In addition to our key services mentioned above we are also able to provide the following services on request. Prices for these services are available only on application.
- Domain name registration
- Web hosting
- Photography
- Copywriting
Our clients are happy clients
Here is a small sample of the list of clients we have provided our web design services to.
For more information on individual projects please see our web design portfolio.
- University of Stirling
- Matthew Lloyd Architects, London
- Sheppard Architects, London
- Strathendrick Golf Club
- CNDo Scotland Ltd
- Elmbank Bed & Breakfast
- The People Developers
- Cairnleith Cottage
Awards and Recognition
Some of the web sites we have created over the years have been featured in various showcase galleries on the internet.
These galleries include:
