We provide web development services and consultancy to the creative industry, hand writing code that works across browsers and mobile devices and is compliant to the latest standards. We have a close attention to detail and a passion for communicating with clarity, but above all, we believe in working hard, being honest and delivering what we promise.
We love Open Source software, and platforms like Wordpress and Magento mean content management is ever more intuitive. Whether you're running a website, online store or blog it's never been easier to stay in control of your site content.
Whether you're starting a new online venture or looking to release the revenue potential of your existing website, we deliver shopping experiences that will scale with your business' success.
From data capture and manipulation to collaborative working, web applications are bespoke web solutions that can bring the benefits of cloud computing to your every day tasks.
We provide the templates for you to create and send beautiful email campaigns and the tools to track the results. We create fantastic online page turners to create an impression whether you're selling a luxury property or designer clothing.
We understand the web can be a confusing place. That's why all our services are backed up with our unique plain speaking consultancy and support every step of the way.
We've boiled down the principles of what we do into a list of services, but don't worry if you are confused by any of these terms; it's our job to break down your requirements, propose a solution and explain the deliverables.
We build sites of all shapes and sizes; some are content managed, powered by popular software such as Wordpress, and some are fully featured e-commerce stores built on powerful platforms like Magento.
If you're after social media expertise, we build innovative Facebook apps and social media tools. If your needs are a little more bespoke, we develop web applications to solve every day problems.
Or perhaps you're looking for a way to communicate with your customers or employees? We provide e-marketing solutions to help you do just that.
We've helped organisations and individuals take their first steps onto the web and supported established international brands in their social media campaigns. As we often work alongside in-house teams, we unfortunately can't show you all of our exciting work but we'd love to talk you through more of the experience we've had. We're just a phone call or an email away, and you'll find our details below.
Oneida, one of the world's largest marketers of cutlery, dinnerware and kitchenware, needed to rebuild their online store from the ground up on the powerful Magento e-commerce platform. Benchmark worked closely with the in-house design team to refine the user journey and wireframes to create a site that appealed to the cross section of consumers and restaurateurs who trust the Oneida brand. We then ensured a seamless migration of their entire product catalogue and helped Oneida setup a cloud hosting infrastructure that would cope with the high volume of traffic the store already received. The new viners.co.uk is a rock solid store designed for both usability now and growth in the future.
Jo Stedman, Creative Director
SO Creative
Already helping Londoners find their way around the capital with Tube Map, the most successful free Tube Map application on the App Store, mxData wanted to help them find love whilst boosting the profile of their array of travel apps. Benchmark developed Love Underground to work in tandem with mxData's Facebook page, allowing users to login with Facebook Connect and leave a message for the guy or girl that caught their eye. Every week one of the love struck commuters will be rewarded for their courage with an Oyster card topped up with £50 credit.
A different breed of golf company requires a different breed of website. When Taylormade-adidas needed to refresh and update the European website for their Ashworth brand, Benchmark took the project from design to relaunch and delivered a site that was packed with features and content. The new Ashworth Europe delivers an online catalogue, store locator and Ashworth chronicles video content in a format that looks great and works fantastically on both desktop and mobile devices.
Nick Robbie, Marketing Communications Manager
Taylormade-adidas Golf
With over twenty years' experience in the executive search industry, Hayward & Associates were looking for an agency to refresh their brand and online identity. Alongside the development of the new site, Benchmark oversaw the project from rebrand through to relaunch, and co-ordinated copywriting services to deliver a revitalised identity that both represented Haywards & Associates' experience whilst preparing them for many more successful years ahead.
Karen Galpin, Marketing & Business Development Manager at Haywards, said, "The team at Benchmark took the time to understand our needs and the ethos of the company. Their help and advice was invaluable and the clean, contemporary style of the new site is great. Thoroughly recommended!"
Haymarket organise bespoke events and conferences for the public, private and third sectors. From Media 360, Northern Regeneration and World Agricultural Forum to Wind Power Monthly, Benchmark provide the conference team with the support they need to rapidly deploy mini sites for events of all sizes and the tools to refresh the sites year on year.
We're very proud of our attention to detail, but it's more than just being conscientious; we're fortunate enough to work with some very creative people, and we don't want to place constraints upon what they can and can't design. When SO Creative were relaunching, they turned to Benchmark to deliver a site as individual as their agency. We told them that if they could conceive it, we could build it.
The result is hands down one of the most eye catching websites we've ever worked on; a true example of design and development harmony. With gorgeous full page imagery that scales to fit any screen and some clever, yet intuitive, navigation options throughout the portfolio, it gets right down to showcasing what SO do best. And it's all content managed.
Neil Hallmark, Head of Digital
Kaizo
Offering a wonderful assortment of contemporary gifts for babies, toddlers, new parents and their homes, David the Bee and Friends' seasonal product ranges meant they needed a fully featured and content managed online shop front. Benchmark developed an e-commerce store powered by Magento that provides the owners with full control of not only their products but special offers and discount codes that help attract customers from David's social media presences.
Matt Manners, Managing Director
Onva