News Archive 2006
ICI Paints - a Splash of Colour
15th December 2006
In a splash of colour we are pleased to announce the launch of the new ICIPaints.com website, designed and developed by Webexpectations.com.
ICI Paints has some of the world's leading paint and decorative brands including Dulux, Cuprinol and Polyfilla. The flagship project for ICI Paints, presents a complete overhaul of the company's corporate website with improved navigation, design and usability.
Users are able to easily and quickly search for ICI's leading brands in over 200 countries on five continents.
"Our main challenge was to create a website that would effectively cater for a huge variety of users, uniting the many offices, websites and brands worldwide.
We're thrilled to have achieved this in a user-friendly, stylish website. The design reflects the latest trends in the decorative paints market, and even allows users to choose a favourite colour scheme for the website!"
Said Ben Bostock, Webexpectations.com Lead Designer on the project.
Mizuno Golf Website
2nd October 2006
Webexpectations.com are pleased to announce the launch of Mizuno Golf's new European website - planned, designed and developed by Webexpectations.com.
The new site covers Mizuno's full range of Golf products for the European market and includes Flash Presentations and 3D models of each of their award winning clubs.
"We are extremely pleased to act as Mizuno's new Web Agency, they have been a fantastic client to work with and have a very exciting consumer led brand. The new site is one of the best that we have developed to-date - quick, simple and easy to use yet extremely impressive and a site Mizuno can be proud of."
Said Russell Sutton, New Media Director.
"Webexpectations.com provided the technical know how to create the site that we wanted. They understand websites inside out and were very easy to work with. As well as their technical know how, they added artistic touches which we didn't expect which added immensely to a site that we are very proud of."
David Matthews, Mizuno Europe
Think Positive
2nd October 2006
We are extremely pleased to announce the launch of four new websites for t+ Medical - a world leading supplier of patient self management systems.
t+ Medical help people with long term medical conditions manage them better with user-friendly technology. The new sites focus on people living with diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma; helping them to lead a better quality of life.
Webexpectations.com managed the design, development and PHP programming of the new sites which integrate with t+ Medical's existing mobile phone based systems.
"We have developed three new health portals, each offering patients a secure place to collate and view their medical data. Diabetic patients for instance, can record their daily Blood Glucose levels via their mobile phone and view the data online as well as instantly sharing it with their GP."
Said Russell Sutton, New Media Director.
"It was very easy working with the team at Webexpectations.com, they delivered a professional, easy to use website that integrated with a back end system we developed inhouse. Interaction at every level from designer, project manager to director was simple and straightforward. They spent time understanding our vision and goals and operated like an extension of our company, which gave great rewards in productivity and quality. The project delivered on time, our customers are happy and we are now planning to do more work with Webexpectations.com on the next project."
Greg Billington, t+ Medical Project Manager
www.tplusmedical.com
www.tplusdiabetes.com
www.thinkbloodpressure.com
www.thinkasthma.com
t+ on Sky News
Revolutionary Website
22nd September 2006
Webexpectations.com has been thrilled to design and develop an amazing new online website - geared up to revolutionise the recruitment marketplace.
RecruitmentRevolution.com is an online recruitment portal that aims to fully automate the recruitment process for temps and permanent staff. The website leads the way by:
- Allowing companies to advertise their jobs and search for candidates at no cost,
- Allowing employers to test and interview candidates before charging between £300 and a maximum of £1000 (average £400) for placing a permanent candidate, regardless of the starting salary,
- Adding a low flat rate hourly fee (little more than £2) for the supply of temporary workers,
- Enabling companies to book temporary candidates through a fully automated online system (the system also allows candidates to pitch different hourly rates depending on the job),
- Applying an eBay-style feedback system (Online Reference Score ™) to the temporary job market,
RecruitmentRevolution.com Co-founder Jamie Mistlin comments,
"The concept for RecruitmentRevolution.com was born when I temped whilst studying for my degree: I was startled at the discrepancy between my hourly earnings and what the agency was actually paying for my services. It seemed obvious to reduce the middle man fee allowing the client to pay less, with the candidate also benefiting. Frustrated by the narrow minded approach of agencies, Anna and I felt that companies and clients needed a more transparent platform on which to communicate directly without a greedy and interfering consultant."
This project will no doubt change the way we all think about recruitment and make all HR departments lives easier!
Luxury at the Airport
20 September 2006
Webexpectations.com have had the pleasure of designing the new website for Rejuve - this is a new 'well-being club' at Heathrow's Terminal 1.
Rejuve features a concierge service, bar, spa, gym, barbers and lounge with internet access.
"It's about how we can make your flight transfers easier and less stressful. How we can help nurture and refresh both body and mind. How we can make your time before boarding relaxing, enjoyable and - if you wish - commercially productive."
Webexpectations.com managed the design of the new website which includes 3D Virtual Tours of the lounge. Rejuve has already received coverage from The Times, Grazia Magazine, The Observer the FT to name but a few.
Online Cattle?
20th August 2006
Alivestock.com is a fantastic new recruitment website for the promotions industry that has been designed and developed by Webexpectations.com.
Individuals interested in working with the promotions sector register and upload their details onto the site where they are then categorised and sorted based on a range of criteria.
Promotion agencies are given secure access to the site to search for staff with specific characteristics and skills.
"Alivestock.com offers agencies the opportunity to search for the perfect promotional staff for the job. e.g. If they need to find staff with blonde hair, a driving licence, the ability to juggle and they must also be available to work next Wednesday in Brighton then tick the boxes and search our database."
Said Project Manager, Kate Sandall.
The founders required a 'funky' attractive design, and our designers really enjoyed letting their hair down and going against the traditional corporate serious designs that we are used to working with.
"As all of the staff registered on this website will have lovely photos of themselves, we put their images inside a Polaroid frame, which really added to the modern feel of the website. The team at Alivestock have creative brains and loved the reality of the images we used and also loved the trendy bright colours used on the design, it was great fun to work on."
Said Webexpectations.com Designer, Sheetal Masih.
ICI Paints appoints Webexpectations.com
12 June 2006
We're delighted to announce that ICI Paints have commissioned Webexpectations.com to design and develop the new ICIPaints.com website. The site is ICI's principal international portal linking their global network of brands and contacts under one umbrella.
Webexpectations.com will be designing and developing the new site working closely with ICI to deliver their new online presence.
"It's fantastic to be working on another great project with ICI, they're a fantastic client to work with and the Webex team are looking forward to getting stuck into such a prestigious website."
Webexpectations.com Project Manager, Kate Sandall
TNT Post Delivered on Time
11 May 2006
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the new TNT Post website - designed and developed by Webexpectations.com. TNT Post commissioned Webexpectations.com as their digital agency for the website which formed part of a major UK re-branding project.
TNT Post is the principal challenger to Royal Mail in the recently liberalised postal market. Providing a range of addressed and unaddressed postal services, they deliver over 3 million postal items a day and reach 26 million households in the UK.
"At TNT Post we have re-branded our Mail and Doordrop divisions under TNT Post and we needed a pro-active and reactive web agency to combine our two old sites but with a new look and new content.
Webexpectations.com had to work to short lead times and some mandatory design and layout rules yet still make our new site unique, useful and stickable. We were delighted that that the site went live in time for our re-brand and we are pleased with the result. We will continue to develop the site with Webexpectations.com using their knowledge and experience so that our visitors gain even more from their visit."
Tim Rix, Business Director, TNT Post
The new website will support TNT Post's brand position as market leader and will underpin the company's ambition to be recognised as the industry benchmark for quality of service, efficiency and customer service.
Integrated into the site is TNT Post's new savings calculator allowing potential customers to instantly see potential savings they could make over Royal Mail. Webexpectations.com will also be responsible for the online marketing of the site through an aggressive search engine marketing campaign.
Great Software Packages for Schools
10 May 2006
ELC Options is a new website offering schools the ability to purchase educational software easily and quickly online.
The new site bundles a range of GCSE and Key Stage software for schools which are then able to purchase the products through the Government Curriculum Online Scheme.
Adam Agius, Head of Educational Sales at ELC Options, said:
"We're really pleased with the site, it looks great, it's easy to use and the feedback from schools has been really good so far. As usual Webexpectations.com has delivered another great website on time and on budget."
Better Healthcare Project with the NHS
01 March 2006
Webexpectations.com have developed a new website for The Better Healthcare Closer to Home programme involving nine NHS organisations. The new site provides a central information resource for the project which aims to develop a network of local care hospitals supported by a critical care hospital to open in 2011.
Project staff have direct control over the content of the site using Webexpectations.com Comma 5 content management software allowing them to update the site instantly, providing rapid feedback when new information becomes available.
"Webexpectations.com have created a flexible and well-balanced site that meets the needs of the programme and can be easily developed alongside the programme."
Duncan Bone, Press Officer, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospital
Promotional Gifts Website Launch
01 March 2006
Promotional Gifts specialists Product Republic have received fantastic feedback from customers on the launch of their new website, designed and developed by Webexpectations.com.
"We're thrilled with the site which has a strong brand presence and is really simple to use. Our customer feedback so far has been excellent and the site is having a big impact on business. Webexpectations.com have done a great job not only at building us a great site but also at driving traffic to it."
James Thomas - Sales Manager
Sustainable Business
20 January 2006
Webexpectations.com have launched the new website for BRASS - The Centre for Business, Relationships, Accountability, Sustainability and Society.
BRASS is an ESRC funded Research Centre based at Cardiff University. Their mission is to better understand and promote the issues of sustainability, accountability and social responsiveness within business relationships.
BRASS's new site aims to the central hub for publication of all of the groups research work, activities and opinions. BRASS admin staff will have full control over the sites content via Comma 5 - Webexpectations.com easy to use Content Management Software.
Liz Heming - Communications Manager at BRASS said,
"We are delighted with our new website and the ongoing support we receive from the Webexpectations.com team is fantastic. The re-development of our website, which was given a very tight deadline was taken on with pure professionalism, speed and an understanding of our needs by Webexpectations.com. The calm and helpful nature of the team made the whole process incredibly enjoyable and worthwhile. We would not hesitate to use them again!"
Miller Insurance Services Limited
20 January 2006
Webexpectations.com is happy to announce the launch of the new Miller website. Miller Insurance Services Limited (Miller) is an independent specialist insurance and reinsurance broker, operating internationally and at Lloyd's.
Miller, Webexpectations.com and The Farm (a graphic design agency) joined forces to develop the website which employs user-friendly navigation and an advanced search to organise over 200 pages of content. Other features include a .NET database-driven business card directory for over 100 of Miller's personnel, a .NET CV submission system for their careers department and multi-lingual international pages.
George Young, technical lead on the project, commented:
"Collaborating with The Farm and the Corporate Communications team at Miller was a very enjoyable experience. All three companies shared ideas freely throughout the project to the mutual benefit of all. The result is an attractive and engaging website which confirms Miller's position at the forefront of the insurance services industry."
ICI Paints, E Marketing
20 January 2006
Webexpectations.com has had the pleasure once again of working with ICI Paints. The design and build of its E-Marketing department's intranet website, commenced over a six week period, going live in August '05. This intranet site is a valuable resource to the global ICI paints marketing community, offering information on website development, e-marketing tips and advice. This meant that the navigation of the design and the technical build had to be infalible and conform to all modern industry standards.
Liam Bulson, ICI Paints, said,
"This project was a complete success. We wanted a stylish, easy to use portal and a simple content management system. Webexpectations.com delivered on all of these points. Their friendly and high quality service make them a pleasure to use."
An unlimited website for Venues Unlimited
18 January 2006
Webexpectations.com has had the privilege of working with Venues Unlimited. Venues Unlimited is regarded as one of the UK's leading independent Hotel & Conference Placement Agencies delivering a state of the art national & international placement service; the award-winning agency has an impeccable pedigree and an absolute obsession with detail. The website went live in November 2005, and features the "Big Review" which is a review catalogue of event venues across the globe. Each year this catalogue will grow and will be one of the best event venue catalogues online.
Andrew Brewerton, Marketing Project Manager said:
"Webexpectations.com is fab at what it does, very keenly priced and a pleasure to work with."
Secure new website for CNL
9 January 2006
Computer Network Limited (CNL) was pleased to launch its new website in October 05. CNL is a leading UK provider of integrated IP security solutions, providing services for a variety of organisations, specifically, local government, schools, corporations, the police, facilities management organisations and security consultants.
The design of the website was vital in the efficient implementation of this project, as CNL has two very distinctive applications: security solutions and integrated software solutions. Webexpectations.com had to make sure there was clear definition between these departments, but also to make it obvious these services are provided by one company.
Sheetal Masih, designer, said:
"We decided to opt for a split introduction page to steer the users immediately to the destination page. As well as separate menu systems for each department, we also included a shared menu to ensure that the two departments could share general company information. Colour cues were used as an additional navigation tool."
As well as a new website, CNL requested a content management system in order to keep the maintenance of the website easy and in-house. Webexpectations.com kitted the firm out with COMMA, and they can now update every page of the website without any dependance on a web team.
The Bay Tree Sparkles
9 January 2006
We are pleased to announce the launch the new website for The Bay Tree Designs. The Bay Tree specialises in wedding tiaras and head-dresses, as well as combs, jewellery, feather fascinators and bridal accessories. Nikki Leaver, proprietor, has huge experience in working in the wedding industry and designs and handmakes the majority of her tiaras herself. A must-have for any bride!
Nikki wanted a catalogue website that would reflect the elegance and glamour of her products. The design is based on white to ensure that her products shine on a plain background. Webexpectations.com also redesigned her logo, again keeping the design elegant and uncluttered.
Kate Sandall, project manager said:
"We were thrilled to work with Nikki and her tiaras. As a client, Nikki couldn't have been more organised with hundreds of pictures and product descriptions. We think the result was definitely worth it. I want one!"
"I am absolutely delighted with the new website you have built for me. It was a difficult brief because there is so much to fit in to it, but it works wonderfully. Thank you so much to everyone involved."
Nikki Leaver, The Bay Tree Designs
