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Reviewed: Dundee’s Top 7 Web Designers

How we picked

Qualifications

To ensure they’re not stuck in the stone age, we looked at the companies that use the latest software and technology to give their clients cutting-edge web designs. 

Experience

We eyed companies that have a stellar track record, as proven by their case studies/portfolio; and have experience dealing with clients of various industries.

Customer service

Aside from being professional and prompt, we eyed companies that were great to deal with throughout the entire process.

Process

To secure a streamlined path to success, we checked out each company’s strategy for ensuring quality service, from the discovery call to post-launch assistance.

1. MTC Media

MTC Media Homepage

Services: Web design

Website: https://www.mtc.co.uk/ 

Address: 35, Shed 26, City Quay Bridge, Dundee DD1 3JA, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 344 804 2021; [email protected]

Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9AM–5PM

Google reviews score4.8/5
Featured Customers reviews score 4.8/5
Nice Local reviews score4.6/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency 4.7/5
Qualifications4/5
Experience5/5
Customer service4/5
Process4.5/5

Pros

  • Offers complete web development services
  • Uses CMS
  • Experienced in website design and branding (such as UX and UI)
  • 24/7 support team
  • Average build time is 90 days
  • Online payment available

Cons

  • Closed on weekends

With over 20 years of industry experience, MTC Media doesn’t fall short in offering complete web development services to clients of all industries, from e-commerce to automotives.

While we don’t want to bore you with technical jargon, it’s worth noting that they use CMS for their websites. This will definitely give clients a significant advantage in the marketplace since they can seamlessly update their website content. 

It’s also great that they’re experienced in design and branding (such as UX and UI), so clients can easily translate their brand’s identity onto their website. 

Apart from that, we hear that their after-care services are phenomenal. They have a 24/7 support team ready to address any concerns that clients cannot remedy internally. 

Overall, we think MTC Media is a great option for its comprehensive yet high-quality web development services. Hence, it’s no surprise that they’ve already launched 180 websites in the first half of 2022. 

Their average build time is around 90 days, which we think isn’t too shabby. We definitely see that they take the time to perfect each website, as seen in their extensive portfolio. 

Did we mention that clients can also pay their bills online? We like the convenience this brings as they simply need to fill in a few details on MTC Media’s website and they’re good to go.

However, they don’t have any pricing information up on their website. So, clients will have to enquire first and hop on a discovery call to discuss the details of their project to be given a quote.

2. Outside Media Group

Outside Media Group Homepage

Services: Web design

Website: https://outsidemediagroup.co.uk/  

Address: Unit 22, Prospect, Dundee Technology Park, 3 Gemini Cres, Dundee DD2 1SW, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 1382 520393; [email protected]

Business hours: Daily: 24 hours

Google reviews score4.7/5
Bark reviews score 5/5
Nice Local reviews score4.7/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency 4.8/5
Qualifications4/5
Experience4/5
Customer service3/5
Process4/5

Pros

  • Open 24 hours daily
  • Gives clients full CMS training
  • Uses CMS
  • 24/7 support team

Cons

  • A few complaints regarding unaccomplished projects

Outside Media Group’s strongest point would be that it’s an all-in-one digital marketing agency, offering the full suite of services from the website’s design and development to social media marketing.

We think that this can definitely help clients can save time and effort from having to go through a variety of different agencies. So, we weren’t shocked that they’ve managed over 280 clients. 

We also love that they use CMS, so their websites are easy to use and manage. What makes it better is that they give their clients full CMS training so that they can independently change their website as necessary.

Actually, we’ve heard lots of great things about their developers. To be specific, many clients we’ve gotten in touch with lauded their patience in answering technical queries.

They also get another plus point for being open 24 hours. This way, clients can easily phone in any time they have an issue. 

We’ve likewise heard a lot of things about how their developers were exceptionally responsive. A number of clients praised their patience for laymanising a bunch of technical terms 

On the flip side, we did hear a few complaints regarding their inability to complete projects. While we do understand that each project has specific circumstances that may make it difficult to finish, we do commend OMG for resolving these issues privately with their clients.

3. Purple Imp

Purple Imp Homepage

Services: Web design

Website: https://purpleimp.com/ 

Address: 1st Floor, 87 Commercial St, Dundee DD1 2AB, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 1382 699660; [email protected]

Business hours: Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 8 PM

Google reviews score5/5
Nice Local reviews score5/5
Total reviews2/5
Score consistency 5/5
Qualifications4/5
Experience4.5/5
Customer service4/5
Process4/5

Pros

  • 50+ years of industry experience
  • Uses CMS
  • Offers WordPress plug-in and site development services

Cons

  • Closed on weekends
  • No 24/7 support team

Despite being one of the oldest agencies on our list, we’re impressed that Purple Imp doesn’t fall behind when it comes to staying up to date with the latest technology when it comes to web design. 

We like that they cover virtually all aspects of web design and development. This means that their service scope ranges from hosting to security updates, so clients can focus on more personally-relevant activities and leave it up to the developers. 

Even so, since they use CMS, clients can take over without a hitch once the website has been launched. Apart from that, they also offer WordPress plug-in and site development, which is great for clients who want to add a specific set of features and functions to their site. 

We also like that their support extends to ensuring minimal online security risks for their clients and their clients’ customers. While we were quite disappointed that they don’t offer 24/7 technical support, they do encourage clients to get in touch with them ASAP. 

Even so, we were happy to hear from their past clients that they’ve extended stellar levels of support throughout the duration of their project. For us, this definitely deserves a brownie point or two for great customer service. 

4. Blue2 Digital

Blue2 Digital Homepage

Services: Web design

Website: https://blue2.co.uk/ 

Address: Altar Group, 87 Brook St, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1DJ, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 1382 223111; [email protected]

Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM–5 PM

Google reviews score5/5
Featured Customers reviews score 4.8/5
Nice Local reviews score5/5
Total reviews3/5
Score consistency 4.9/5
Qualifications4/5
Experience4/5
Customer service5/5
Process4/5

Pros

  • Clients have a dedicated project manager
  • Uses CMS
  • Can create custom-made site integrations
  • Developers have a great problem-solving attitude

Cons

  • Closed on weekends
  • No 24/7 support team

What we like best about Blue2 Digital is that its team of developers are always up for a challenge. We find that this makes them a great match for clients looking to up the ante when it comes to designing custom-made integrations. 

We were also happy to hear that they listen to even the craziest client ideas. To us, this shows that their developers have a great problem-solving attitude and are open to every single possibility. 

It’s great that all of their sites use CMS. Aside from being one of the most common software, it also makes it easier for clients to manage the site on their own, too. 

As a multi-award-winning firm, it’s no wonder that a number of its clients aren’t even from Dundee. This goes to show how much they’re sought after in the industry.

Despite not having their pricing information readily available, many clients we’ve talked to were happy with the value they’ve gotten from their investment.

Aside from the technical work, another thing worth mentioning is they have a solid management system. While we were disappointed that they didn’t have a 24/7 support team, we appreciate the convenience that comes along with having a dedicated project manager for each client. 

This ensures that clients’ concerns are immediately addressed and there’s a professional on the team making sure that everything’s running smoothly. So, we definitely have to give it to them in terms of organisation. 

5. Barry’s Web Design

Barry’s Web Design Homepage

Services: Web design

Website: https://www.barryswebdesign.co.uk/ 

Address: 138 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ED, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 1382 234010; [email protected]

Business hours: Daily: 9AM–7PM

Google reviews score5/5
Facebook reviews score 5/5
Nice Local reviews score5/5
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency 5/5
Qualifications4/5
Experience4.5/5
Customer service4.5/5
Process4/5

Pros

  • Open daily
  • Uses BluCMS
  • Can create custom-made site integrations

Cons

  • Small team

Barry’s Web Design is run by none other than Barry himself. For nearly 20 years, he’s designed over 400 websites for local small businesses, so it’s safe to say that he has a knack for this industry. 

He offers complete web design and redesign services using BluCMS. We think this makes him a great option for clients just starting to create their website, or those looking to give their existing one a makeover. 

This also ensures that clients don’t have to pay any additional fees for any site updates. To boot, clients have unlimited space for adding content to their site, making it entirely customisable.

We find that this will especially come in handy for e-commerce sites as Barry can seamlessly integrate a tonne of business tools that’ll make invoicing, billing, and other work easier for his clients and their customers.

It’s also great that he’s adept in graphic design, website optimisation, and hosting. So, this definitely makes him a convenient one-stop-shop for an all-around service.

Honestly, though, we do admit that we were quite iffy about the fact that he’s running this firm solo, especially since web designing does take a lot of time and manpower.

Even so, we were delighted that many of his past clients vouched for his ability to stay on-track when it comes to budget and deadlines. 

6. JG Web Development

Services: https://jgwebdevelopment.co.uk/#services

Website: https://jgwebdevelopment.co.uk/

Address: Queen St, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1AP, United Kingdom

Contact details: +44 7375 054171 | [email protected]

Business hours: Monday to Friday: 9AM–6PM; Saturday 9AM – 6PM

Google reviews score5/5
Featured Customers reviews score N/A
Nice Local reviews scoreN/A
Total reviews4/5
Score consistency 4/5
Qualifications5/5
Experience5/5
Customer service5/5
Process5/5

Pros

  • Sustainable website lead times
  • Highly inclusive and valuable packages
  • User-friendly websites
  • Makes use of viral marketing

Cons

  • Only makes use of WordPress

JG Web Development is a web design firm that delivers to client companies and brands professionally made creative websites ideal just for any industry or functionality needed by their clients.

We like that packages are readily available for clients to choose from along with their inclusions to further provide clients with an overview of what to expect with each package and further assess if their firm is a good fit for their needs.

Furthermore, we also like that they not only utilize the website itself when it comes to helping expose the brand to their target customers but they also make use of viral marketing and social media to reinforce its launch.

Note though that they primarily only use WordPress for their websites so clients intending another platform can inquire further about this.

Nonetheless, with their assistive and responsive customer service, highly functional and integrated websites, and diverse marketing approaches, we recommend them to clients in the area looking for such services.

7. Creative Twist

Services: https://creativetwist.co.uk/services/

Website: https://creativetwist.co.uk/

Address: Montrose, Angus

Contact details: 07540 750 312 | [email protected]

Business hours: Contact for more information

Google reviews scoreN/A
Featured Customers reviews score N/A
Nice Local reviews scoreN/A
Total reviewsN/A
Score consistency N/A
Qualifications5/5
Experience4/5
Customer service5/5
Process4/5

Pros

  • Wide range of digital marketing services
  • Creative and flexible digital design solutions
  • Creates powerful and easy-to-use websites

Cons

  • Operating hours unavailable

Looking for a great company that offers creative and flexible digital design solutions that will get you the results you want? We think Creative Twist might be the one for you!

They specialize in website design and creative marketing, and they can create designs that actually works for your business.

We like that they understand how a business’ website is the digital shop window of your brand, so it must look great and be something that can be shown off.

Because of this understanding, we think that they can come up with a powerful and easy-to-use website that will encourage enquiries, and more importantly, drive sales.

What they create are marketing projects with a creative twist that will definitely make a lasting impression on customers.

We like that they offer more than web design, so they can be your one-stop shop for your digital marketing needs.

Their other services include Branding & Design, eCommerce and Website Hosting.

They’ve helped a number of companies achieve their goals, and we think yours can be the next one they grow!

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