Web Design Specialists Ltd. was founded in 2012 by experienced web professionals who recognised the need for high-quality, business-focused web design in the UK market. Based in Manchester's dynamic tech district at 3rd Floor, Tech Hub, 18 King Street, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for businesses requiring professional web solutions. Over thirteen years, we have successfully delivered websites for hundreds of clients across diverse sectors.
Our foundation rests on the principle that effective web design combines aesthetic excellence with technical soundness and user-centric design principles. We avoid generic templates and unnecessary complexity. Instead, we create tailored solutions that serve the specific needs of each client's business and target audience.
Our mission is to deliver professional web solutions that enhance business competitiveness and drive digital success. We are committed to exceeding client expectations through quality delivery, transparent communication, and continued innovation. Our values include:
Quality: We maintain exacting standards in design, development, and user experience. Every project receives thorough quality assurance before delivery.
Innovation: We stay current with evolving technologies and web standards, implementing modern solutions while ensuring backward compatibility and longevity.
Client Focus: Client success is our success. We take time to understand business objectives and ensure deliverables align with real business needs.
Transparency: We communicate clearly throughout projects, explain technical decisions in understandable terms, and provide realistic timelines and expectations.
Our team comprises experienced web designers, front-end developers, back-end developers, UX/UI specialists, and quality assurance professionals. Each team member holds relevant qualifications and maintains certification in modern web technologies. We collectively possess expertise across multiple platforms, programming languages, and frameworks.
Our portfolio spans corporate websites, e-commerce platforms, web applications, mobile-responsive designs, and content management system implementations. We have worked with small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large enterprises across sectors including retail, professional services, manufacturing, hospitality, education, and non-profit organisations.
We follow structured, methodical development processes. Initial discovery sessions establish requirements, business objectives, target audience, and technical constraints. We conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform design decisions. Wireframes and prototypes are developed collaboratively to validate concepts before full development. Development follows industry best practices including modular code architecture, version control, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation. Regular client reviews ensure alignment and enable feedback integration.
All websites are rigorously tested across browsers, devices, and screen sizes. We prioritise web accessibility, ensuring websites comply with WCAG standards and are usable by people with disabilities. Performance optimisation is integrated throughout development, ensuring websites load quickly and function smoothly. Security is paramount, with regular updates and industry-standard protection measures.
Client data and project confidentiality are protected through comprehensive security measures. We comply fully with UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements. All sensitive data is encrypted, access is restricted to authorised personnel, and regular security audits are conducted. We maintain detailed data protection policies and incident response procedures.
Our websites incorporate security best practices including SSL/TLS encryption, secure password handling, input validation, and protection against common web vulnerabilities. We advise clients on security considerations and best practices for their specific projects.