We talked to Mark, of Bedfordshire marketing communications company Red Cloud MC, about his experiences of setting up his website with Daily.co.uk. Mark currently has Instant Website and an email account but has big plans to expand into online trading.
Firstly, what made you start the business?
I had been thinking of going self employed for many years. However I was waiting to gain enough experience in all aspects of national and international marketing & PR so that I could truly offer my clients the ‘real deal’. In September last year, the time was right.
What was the thinking behind your online presence?
The web is such an important factor for any business these days. The first thing I turned my attention to when starting Red Cloud was my web presence. As a marketer I appreciate the need to give people a reason to believe in a product or service provider. A website allows you to do this by showcasing your key skills and abilities, encouraging contact and feedback in an easily promotable way. Within two weeks of the site being up I received two client briefings directly through the website – it has continued to do well ever since.
Can you talk us through the evolution of your website?
As a ‘non-techy’, my biggest fear was producing a website. I approached a few web designers I know and even at ‘friends rates’ it was a significant investment at business start-up phase. I decided to have a go myself and if the result was awful I would admit defeat and pay a web designer. After some lengthy research on the various so-called templates available – I returned to one of my first discoveries, Daily Internet.
It struck me that the product offering was far more professional and user friendly than the competition and I purchased the Instant Website package and HyperSubmit (which I have subsequently advised numerous clients to adopt). The choice of design template was actually the toughest job as there were so many to choose from and I had a strong brand image in my head to start with. After that, the writing and design of the site was unbelievably easy with only one call to the helpline needed…and this from a non-techy, ITphobic! Updating the site with new sector experiences etc has been exceptionally easy and, with a new site in the offing as well as revamp of the existing Red Cloud MC site… Daily.co.uk will again be my choice.
How have you found the extra services you have with Daily.co.uk?
HyperSubmit is legendary! It has worked so well for me it is hard to put it into words. I have recommended this to my clients and I know of some who have already adopted the product with great results. My email has never let me down either. I often hear clients bemoaning their email and internet being down – ISP allowing, this has yet to happen to me once. It’s available as and when and wherever I need it. Often the best products are those you never have to think about… the ones that never let you down, just do their job well with no fuss. In my experience Daily.co.uk has done just this with all the products they provide.
And what’s next?
A revamped Red Cloud MC site and an eShop, plus a whole new Instant Website. This will represent a huge investment in time and money on my part as well as a step in a new and exciting direction. Such steps are full of uncertainty but my choice of web host is a given! I’ve done my research, don’t get me wrong. You should always shop around and see what the market offers. In doing this research, Daily.co.uk have yet again come up trumps – the right product at the right price. I know them and trust them so I will only use Daily.co.uk to develop my existing and new businesses in the future.
What attracted you to Daily.co.uk?
The product and service range, competitive pricing and helpful staff. Everything you seek in a business partner. My business has grown quite nicely in the last year and Daily has certainly played its part in this initial success.
For example, the helpline do just that… help! All too often you contact company helplines only to be on hold for an hour and then to be spoken to as if you are an IT professional…words that I for one do not comprehend! Daily are quick, efficient and explain in everyday parlance exactly what you need to do. The email helpdesk service is equally efficient and helpful.
Further information:
Marketing Communications from Red Cloud MC
Cost-effective email from Daily.co.uk
Great sites with Instant Website
Search Engine Optimisation with HyperSubmit
