Question 1

What is a bespoke website?

Accepted Answer

A bespoke website is a website that has been built, completely from scratch, just for you. It isn't built on any sort of template or framework that already exists and it doesn't take code from anywhere else, it's built entirely from nothing. A bespoke website should be designed and built to your exact specifications, taking into account who you are as a business and what you are trying to achieve. It should represent you completely and work to help you achieve your business goals.

Question 2

What are the benefits of a bespoke website?

Accepted Answer

You can contact the apprenticeship office through our official phone hotline above, or with the web-form below. We generally respond to written requests within 7-10 days.

Question 3

What investment is required?

Accepted Answer

A bespoke website is certainly an investment, in terms of time as well as money. Having something made just for you understandably comes with a price tag. The cost can vary greatly depending on the size of the website and the functionality required, however it is safe to say that you will be talking in thousands rather than hundreds. Ultimately, whether that works for you and your business will depend on your available budget, where your business is in its lifecycle and your ambitions for the future.

Question 4

What is the process for creating a bespoke website?

Accepted Answer

Creating a bespoke website can be split into 6 main stages:
1.Research - This involves getting to know you, your business and your goals so we get a clear idea of what you need when it comes to your new website and what your style is. This stage also involves researching your competitors so we can create a website that outshines them!
2.Design - We design your new website, presenting at key points to get your feedback and make adjustments to ensure you are completely happy
3.HTML/CSS - You new website is built in HTML/CSS and tested fully
4.Development - The HTML/CSS is integrated with your chosen CMS platform to create a back office system to manage the front end of your new website
5.Build - Your content is added to make your new website your own
6.Testing - Your new website is tested thoroughly before being passed to you for sign off.

Question 5

What level of involvement is needed from me?

Accepted Answer

Commissioning a bespoke website is certainly a more involved process than an off the shelf option. There are key areas where your involvement is crucial, such as the design stage and the final sign off, however, to some extent, your level of involvement outside of that is entirely up to you. Some clients prefer to be very hands on, whereas others prefer to review and provide feedback at key times.

Question 6

How long does a bespoke website build take?

Accepted Answer

The time it takes to create a bespoke website does vary depending on size of the website and the complexity of the design and functionality, however it is a longer process than having a template website built. We generally say that a bespoke website build takes around 16-18 weeks from start to finish, however bear in mind that this can be impacted by how quickly you are able to provide feedback and also by things like the supply of content and images. We provide an estimated time frame at the beginning of the project and we will always keep you updated on any potential impact on this as the work progresses.

Question 7

How do I track the performance of my new website?

Accepted Answer

Google Analytics allows you to track all sorts of data regarding your website traffic, from how many visitors you are getting to which pages they visit and how long they stay. You can even get some demographic data. Collecting, and more importantly using, this data is essential if you want to make the most of your website.

Question 8

How can I use my new website to gain more leads?

Accepted Answer

The simple answer is - tell people about it! Share your website address on all 'touchpoints', the points at which clients and potential clients interact with your brand. This could be on printed material such as letterheads and business cards, electronic material such as email signatures and online e.g. on your social media channels.

Question 9

How do I keep my new website secure?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of which platform your new website has been built on, it is likely to need regular security updates to keep it safe and secure from hackers. These are released regularly to secure vulnerabilities discovered - the issue is that the release of a security update can let hackers know what the vulnerabilities are! For this reason, it is imperitive that security updates are done as soon as possible after they are released and it is often best to leave this to the experts as there can be conflicts with plugins and different functionalities that come up during the installation of updates.

Question 10

What happens if I need changes when my new website is live?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the platform your new website is built on, you should have a back office content management system that will allow you to make minor changes, such as text or image updates, and even add new content, yourself with only a basic knowledge. Anything more than this is likely to need the help of someone with more advanced knowledge of the platform.
We always offer a support package alongside our bespoke website builds to cover any updates after the website has gone live and it even covers security updates as well, keeping your website up to date and secure at all times.

Question 11

Can I see come examples of your work?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely - we are super proud of the work we do! You can read about some of our projects by visiting our portfolio here or you can download a presentation showing some of our latest bespoke websites using the button below.

FAQs - Bespoke

If you’re considering using a bespoke WEBPRO Shop website for your eCommerce business and would like to know more, our FAQs below could have the answers to your questions.