Look great on any device
We won’t bore you too much with the techy stuff, only to let you know that your website will be built using the most up to date web standards, which today includes a fluid multi column approach combining html and CSS that detects the visitors viewport, also known as their device screen and will magically adjust your website to best fit the devices screen viewing it.
Built using the worlds leading CMS
We build your website on a firm foundation, that’s why we install on your server and build your website on top of the worlds leading content management software WordPress. WordPress is an open-source content management software (CMS) that you can build any type of website with. In technical terms, WordPress is written in PHP and we run it with a MySQL database. WordPress utilises plugins to enhance its features giving it even more power.
Over half of the websites online are built on it
The most popular web design tool in use today
More than 1 in 3 websites you’ll visit today are built on top of this CMS, it’s that popular due to it’s speed, security and versatility. Some of the most popular websites out there are using it and you probably didn’t even realise. Some of these sites include – the New Yorker, tech crunch, Forbes, Sony music, Beyonce, the White House and even the Rolling Stones have their website built on it, so you know you’re in good company.
Ongoing website maintenance included
Request website edits anytime
Our managed hosting platform includes looking after your website too. Anytime you require something adding or changing simply contact us through the My Account page. We will also ensure all core CMS files, plugins and security is kept up to date to keep your website functioning at peak performance and do daily malware scans plus provide round the clock security monitoring. Add extra peace of mind with our TimeLine backups service for just £29.99 a year and never worry about data loss if something goes wrong.
How we work with you
It all begins with a free no obligation consultation, this can be arranged for a time that’s best suited for you, days, evenings or weekends with no limit on the time you need to discuss things. Here at Merlin’s Web we want to make the journey to your dream website as easy as possible for you.
The consultation will be an opportunity for us to learn about your business, it’s branding and the kind of functionality you need your website to have. In terms of website structure it’s important to note that you won’t need to get too hung up on these technical details as we know what works and will share our expertise with you so you can make more informed decisions.
We will also take this opportunity to discuss with you about any business logo and images you may have for your website, however, if you don’t have any of these we’ve got you covered, Merlin’s Web have access to more than 100,000,000 stock images and graphics we can use to illustrate your website at no extra charge, this is a free service we extend to you with your web design service.
The first step
If you’re happy to proceed the first step will be to add your services to the shopping basket before proceeding to the checkout where you’ll have an opportunity to add a coupon if you have one prior to making payment.
Once you have completed the purchase process you’ll then be returned to the My Account page. This is where you can manage the various aspects of your account Like changing contact details, passwords, billing etc and see a list of your active services as well as access and control over your domains and hosting. You will have received emails by this point from us confirming your purchase and your FTP server login details, but don’t worry about doing anything technical as we will take care of that for you, just sit back, relax and we’ll get straight to work getting everything set up for you.
Step 2
Within a week we will have your first draft of your business website ready for you to look over and discuss any changes you’d like to make and to check we haven’t missed anything along the way.
3 is the magic number
We don’t like to keep our customers waiting a month or more for their business websites to be ready to market, that’s why we endeavour, depending on the size and functionality of your website, to have the final edits done and ready for final approval no longer than 3 weeks* as we know you’ll be itching to show family and friends your legendary business website by Merlin’s Web.
**Please note that for ecommerce websites this can take up to 3 weeks due to their complex nature. service based websites are approximately ready to go live in a week to ten days**
