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Testimonial from IT Communications for their new website

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Dave Benwell from IT Communications Limited was so impressed with the level of service from First Impression, he had to get in touch.

“If anyone is not happy with the performance of their current website, I would recommend giving First Impression a call for an honest and trustworthly discussion”

I was looking at different ways to market my website so I contacted a few local web companies however I was very unhappy with the responses that I was getting.

During the discussions with several companies, we talked about my current website and the lack of conversions, I was getting approximitely 1000 visits a month but had a poor conversion rate of only 1%!!

The majority of the web companies that I spoke to tried to miss-sell me an SEO Package (Search Engine Optimisation) along with Google Adwords totalling as much as £200 a month! I failed to understand why they would recommend an SEO package on a website that was not converting customers?

After doing some digging I found First Impression. I spoke to Martin Duncan, who totally understood my concerns. Martin suggested we had our website redeveloped and the initial objective was to increase the conversion rate and then at a later date to take an SEO Package.

Relieved, I quickly agreed and invested in a new and improved website which had an integrated shopping cart to enable buying online. Dan Collins, the website designer starting the website and we were extremely pleased with his efforts and work in both the design and setup of the new site. Dan was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we are happy with the design and functionality of the new site.

Since having the new website, we have noticed an improvement in Google:

  • Old Site: Google (organic) 17.65% of one weeks Traffic
  • New Site: Google (organic) 38.95% of one weeks Traffic and is increasing day by day.

We used to spend £180 a month for one keyword on google adwords and now we rank page one on natural listings on Google! For the first time we now get more enquiries from natural search terms than from adwords.

What’s more our direct traffic has increased from 17% to 38% in a matter of weeks!

If anyone is not happy with the performance of their current website, I would recommend giving First Impression a call for an honest and trustworthly discussion”.

To talk to First Impression contact 01457 857111 or view our website to find out more.

New website and new business for Crafty Bin

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Two retired friends, Lorraine and Elizabeth had been knitting and crocheting for years, sharing their creations with friends and relatives. They also started to make cards and decided to open a business with an online shop.

Their vision of Crafty Bin was born when First Impression, High Peak’s creative design and marketing company designed a crafty bin logo and full ecommerce website for them. It’s a fun site, very interactive and engaging, just like Lorraine and Elizabeth!

Take a look for yourselves www.craftybin.co.uk

New website for Alufab Systems

Monday, June 27th, 2011

First Impression has launched a new website for Alufab Systems, the UK’s leading aluminium fabrication and installation company based in Ashton Under Lyne.

Take a look at the new site here http://www.alufab.net/

Take a look at more of our work at www.firstimpression.co.uk or call us on 01457 857111

New website for The Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Take a look at the fantastic new website for The Cheshire Cheese Inn in Hope.

http://www.thecheshirecheeseinn.co.uk/

Craig, Laura and Matt Offless, already clients of ours, are the new owners of this beautiful inn that dates back to 1632. Full of history, beams and character, you can call in for a real ale, some wholesome home cooked food, or stay overnight to enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Craig and Laura also run an adventure company Altus Adventure www.altusadventure.co.uk if you want to combine your stay with some outdoor pursuits!

If you want to know more about our websites visit www.firstimpression.co.uk or contact us on 01457 857111.

Olympic hopeful, Katie Byres website now live

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Katie Byres, UK’s junior pole vaulting champion can now be found at www.katiebyres.com

Katie’s dad, Andy Byres said, “We would like to thank the generosity of First Impression who have built Katie’s site, it is fantastic. The website is going to be an important hub of information as Katie’s career progresses and because First Impression has built it with a content management system, I can update the site myself with all of Katie’s news and events. I’ve already put the details of Katie’s first Under 20 International from this weekend at Loughborough, where she came 3rd!”

Helen Duncan, MD at First Impression said, “We were delighted to be able to donate this website so Katie can focus her funds on buying equipment. She is an exceptional athlete and her dedication, and that of her family is clear to see. I hope the website helps to launch her career and give her the recognition and support she needs to progress further. I will, like most local people, be watching Katie’s career with interest over the next few years.”

Katie has broken all British records in each of her age groups and is currently 7th overall in the UK senior rankings, although the youngest by 3 years. Katie is also studying hard for A levels at Glossopdale’s Sixth Form College but after her final exam next week her training schedule will be full on once more, although what that can entail I can only imagine, she’s been training 7 days a week whilst studying!

Her next major challenge will be the European Junior Athletic Championships in Estonia on 21-24 July. How she performs over the summer will determine whether she will take a year out to train full time in preparation for the London 2012 Olympic selections in June next year. This is one young lady to watch! And now with a brand new website we can!