Maker's Name
S1, Sheffield
(3)
S1, Sheffield
(3)
Run your own small business? I provide mighty marketing for micro businesses across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Maker's Name is a leaner, smarter, less expensive alternative to digital agencies for:
- Website design in Wix and Squarespace
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3 customer reviews
Freddie Vernon
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialists
After naively taking on my own Google Ads campaign and wasting away lots of money, Maker's Name was able to streamline our approach to online marketing and provide a simple strategy within our budget, which has outperformed our initial hopes.
From the get-go, James' input was invaluable to my online business, which continues to see consistent sales as a direct result of their strategic thinking and understanding of SEO marketing. Would absolutely reccommend!
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Richard Whittlestone
A joy to work with.
Creative, competent and knowledgeable, with an understanding of my business' needs, I would recommend Makers Name to anyone desiring a well built, beautiful website.
PHIL
James did a fantastic job on our website and simplified it tremendously from what was a cluttered and overly complicated home page. He is always very thorough and everything he does he gives careful attention and detail. Very straight forward to deal with and is an invaluable intermediary for me, as I have so many plates to spin, between me and our web designer. He has also given invaluable advice about writing blogs. He brings with him an honest opinion that it is always carefully weighted and considered. He has been a huge help. We were previously spending hundreds of pounds with an agency for an uncertain benefit. I feel we are now in a much better position and have full control and all this comes at a much reduced cost. Top man! More...
What makes a great website?
I build and refresh websites for small businesses in Wix, Squarespace and a host of other web design platforms.
An excellent website isn’t just a bolt-on to your business anymore. It’s as important as a physical shop window – if not more so, considering its reach, whether that’s locally, nationally or globally.
We support small business owners by providing:
- Insightful website audits to highlight areas where you can improve, and practical action plans to make it happen
- New website designs, built from scratch in your chosen platform
- Website upgrades, rebuilds and expansions to improve design, functionality and user experience
- Content rewrites and refreshers to propel your website up the Google search rankings
- Custom-built elements like illustration and graphic design to grab your customers’ attention
- Empowering one-to-one workshops to help you manage your website more effectively
- Clear reports using Google Analytics, Console and Looker Studio that prove your website is moving in the right direction.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Work with me and you’ll deal direct with the expert doing the work. No account managers. No juniors. No inter-department walls. Just friendly, open dialogue so you're in the loop at all times.
I'll work closely with you to discuss:
- Your goals for your website
- Your project budget
- Your ideal turnaround time
- How we'll report on and prove the real value of our work to your business.
What do you love most about your job?
I love working closely with small business owners, and seeing the instant value that top-notch digital marketing can bring to their day-to-day.
That might be a stellar website that boosts their online traffic/sales, or written content that gets them a coveted #1 rank on Google.
Above all, I love making a difference to people who put their all into their small businesses.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I set up Maker's Name after seeing too many small business owners getting burned by digital agencies.
I love empowering small business owners by wrestling back control over their online marketing spend and making every £ work harder for them.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have over 20 years of experience in online marketing specifically for small businesses. Web design, SEO, Google Ads and copywriting are my specialisms, and I have a Distinction from Google's own Squared digital marketing programme.
I'm very approachable and accountable, and I don't talk in jargon or techno-babble.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I work predominantly with SMEs, startups and social enterprises in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Peak District. I also have clients in London, Europe and North America.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I do most client-facing work via video call (Meet/Teams/Zoom). I also visit clients in Sheffield and Derbyshire as and when needed.
Small Business Website Design
I design striking small business websites in Wix and Squarespace. Ditch the agency model and escape the monthly retainer fees and lengthy contracts.
Small Business Marketing Consultancy
I work with small business owners across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire to maximise their online presence. I cover digital marketing strategy, website design/refreshes, SEO and paid search advertising.
SEO Optimisation
Boost your business's search rankings with jargon-free SEO improvements.
PPC Campaign Setup + Oversight
I'll get you started on Google Ads or Microsoft Ads, the most cost-effective way to advertise your business online. And I'll provide transparent monthly reporting so you can see the value it brings.
