Welcome to Alacrify

Keep warm this winter...

Keeping cosy and warm this winter.

why our clients choose alacrify

we build websites that work - we understand Search Engine Optimisation and make sites that deliver traffic and business to our clients.
we build websites that work - we know how to design sites that are useful, engaging and interesting to potential and returning customers.
we try to be helpful and accessible - you will (almost) always be able to speak to one of our team when you call (during office hours at least).
we speak plain English, not technobabble - so our clients understand everything they need to know about using the web for business
we love what we do - we're enthusiasts for the web and love to share our creativity and knowledge with our clients
we work WITH our clients, not just FOR them - we are a part of their team, and committed to their success.

what we offer at alacrify

website design
creating new sites from scratch, and improving existing sites
cms - content management system
this site is managed using our own bespoke CMS
domain name registration
we are registrars for Top Level Domains (TLDs) like .com and .net as well as .uk domains
web hosting
we can provide tailored hosting packages for our clients
e-commerce
a variety of solutions from PayPal shopping cart and PayPal Pro to bespoke systems using SagePay and SecPay
accessible design
creating highly accessible websites with AAA WCAG ratings
seo - search engine optimisation
advising on and developing seo strategies to improve website performance on the major search engines
print design
for business stationery and promotional projects
branding / re-branding
helping to create or develop corporate brand identity

what's in it for you?

Our primary focus is in taking time to get to know you and to understand what you really need from the design project you have in mind. If you're after a website we'll aim to get a clear grasp of what you want the site to do in the context of your whole business and marketing ambitions. We can then offer input and advice to help get you what you need from the site as well as what you want; putting forward options that may give better return on investment from the project.

We also aim to be reponsive and proactive; replying to your emails, phone calls and requests promptly; and getting in touch with you if we spot a problem or new opportunity that might be of interest to you. As technology moves on we can share the potential of these new developments with you if it looks like it will apply to you and your business.

We like to offer (relatively) impartial advice too. We're not out for the sale to the exclusion of any alternatives. Many clients phone us just to bounce ideas around and sometimes the discussions end up with the realisation that the idea won't work, or maybe that it should be carried out by another company, and sometimes it is something that we can help to deliver.

what does alacrify mean?

Alacrify means to rouse to action; to inspire, and that 's what we aim to do for our clients and their customers. We build our business on personal relationships which often last many years, and our involvement grows and changes with the changing needs of our clients. Some of our clients now call what we do "alacrification" - which means turning their ideas into a reality; making something pleasing to look at; and creating something that is both useful and well designed.

We're not dogmatic in our insistence on adopting our ideas. It's our clients that always take the lead in any project development. But we're also not shy of sharing new information and engaging in a conversation about what can be done to achieve the client's goals. This has led to some inspiring and exciting collaborations over the years and continues to present interesting and creative challenges with each new piece of work we undertake.

three clients' views

Creating a New Site From Scratch
Read about Diana Ellard's experience of working with us to develop a new website from scratch for Rutland Reminders. Read Diana's testimonial here.

Rebranding An Existing Website
Read about Jess Dodd's experience of working with us to rebrand and relaunch their Dry Island website and get a flavour of what it's like to use Alacrify to help to promote your business. Read Jess' testimonial here.

Using Our Micro CMS
Read Meriel Thurstan's comments about creating two new websites for her, and using our new Micro CMS system to maintain them. Read Meriel's testimonial here.

Eggardon, Dorset [photo by Jon Sloper]

Eggardon Hill looking west, Dorset. [photo by Jon Sloper]

You can read more about us as a company and individuals on this site. We've also put together a number of different portfolios of work that will hopefully give you a flavour of what we create and who we work with.

Alacrify Ltd. 01300 320076. jon@alacrify.co.uk