Posts by Georgie:
Case Study: Shiraz-Software.com
December 31st, 2009Case: Shiraz Software deliver state of the art printing solutions on all major platforms for all related large format printing markets with very strong after sales support. As they did not previously have an independent website, instead they shared webspace with another company, they were not in a position to capitalise on potential opportunities from web promotion. They wanted their own website to showcase their product range.
Solution: 
We created a professional site that allowed Shiraz to promote each of their products. The site is clean and easily navigable. We have provided the facility to view video demonstrations of products when they are completed and view resource materials for each product in pdf format.
Results: Shiraz Software now have a professional site that enables them to compete on a global level with other major large format printing companies.
Case Study: Denbighunderfives.co.uk
December 8th, 2009Case: Denbigh Under Fives is a small pre-school near Ladbroke Grove in London located in a mews off a quiet side street. The pre-school wanted a web presence to promote themselves as they felt that many people were not aware of their existence and due to their physical location there was not much opportunity to be noticed by passing traffic.
They did not have a web presence and had spent a lot of time with a web designer to create a website. However, time constraints of the designer meant the project was at a standstill.
Solution: We were approached by Denbigh who asked if we could complete the website. Denbigh already had a design concept they liked so the core design was recreated by us. We added an online registration form for new students, downloadable information guides for parents and a blog so the pre-school had a place to promote and showcase events.
Results: 
The pre-school now has an online presence so can compete with other local pre-schools for internet traffic. They have an information source to direct potential students to and several online registration forms have been completed which is testament to the success of the site already.
Case Study: kensingtonphysio.co.uk
December 8th, 2009Case: Kensington Physio is an established physiotherapy practice located off Kensington High Street in London which has been in business for nearly 20 years. They had a website but it had become outdated both in its style and the information it contained. Kensington Physio was constantly evolving, including the addition of a second practice off Kings Road in Chelsea and a third in the pipeline, but their website was not keeping up. Adding to their difficulties, the domain name, web hosting and website design were handled by three different companies which made getting things updated much more complex.
Solution: We firstly consolidated the management of the domain, web hosting, website design and maintenance which meant that Kensington Physio only had to place one call to us if any problems occurred.
We created a bespoke Content Management System (CMS) website for them with a blog. If any changes were needed to their site they were now able to make them themselves. This gave them complete flexibility to manage all content on their website which was ideal considering the ongoing changes within their business.
Results: 
Kensington Physio now has an up to date website with a wealth of information on their practices and the industry in general. As information changes they can update the website instantaneously so they have full control of their site. Through the blog they can also engage customers with additional updates to their business practice.
Case Study: ReelPoster.com
October 22nd, 2009Case: The Reel Poster Gallery is situated in west London and renowned for its collection of vintage original movie posters as well as related books. Trading for over 17 years, the company was certainly well established and successful but its online presence was poor. The Gallery had obtained many rare items that would be of interest to a number of international niche markets but did not have a way of reaching those people. Four different companies managed various aspects of the website from domain management to website design and development. The Reel Poster Gallery found it difficult to manage the website effectively having to communicate with so many suppliers.
Solution: We offered a comprehensive programme that included enhancing the capability and ease of use of the existing site; using the same design and brief to develop six further sites to promote individual collections; rigorous optimisation to ensure heavy presence in the search engine rankings; taking over the complete management of all aspects of their online business.
Results: ReelPoster.com now has excellent presence in the search engine rankings for keywords such as ‘original movie posters’ and ‘vintage movie posters’, consistently achieving high positions on the front page of Google and other search engines. The online business is greatly enhancing The Reel Poster Gallery, reaching a large number of international buyers and sellers, allowing The Reel Poster Gallery to tap in to more niche markets. The co-owners, Tony Nourmand and Bruce Marchant, are free to continue their search for original items whilst Notting Hill Internet Services manages all aspects of their online business from web hosting to optimisation, website management to Internet marketing.
Case Study: TheBackShop.co.uk
October 21st, 2009Case: The Back Shop is a well established retail outlet selling orthopaedic furniture, trading for over 20 years, with a showroom in central London. It had an online presence but the website was not generating enough interest nor had it been updated and therefore did not truly represent the company’s products or services. The domain name, web hosting and website design were handled by three different companies. Therefore, when a problem arose it was difficult for The Back Shop to identify the source and rectify it quickly.
Solution: We firstly consolidated the management of the domain, web hosting, website design and maintenance. This meant that The Back Shop only had to place one call if any problems occurred or if amendments were needed. We then provided an eye-catching design displaying their vast range of products giving the visitor the ability to buy direct from the website. We also embarked on a comprehensive search engine optimisation programme to boost the visibility of the website as well as providing a full webmaster service to ensure all products were continually updated.
Results: TheBackShop.co.uk has grown beyond their expectations. It is ranked highly on search engines such as Google for keywords such as ‘Back Care Solutions’. They are also ranked in the top three for nearly all of their products. As a result, the number of visitors to the site has steadily increased. The Back Shop now receives a good proportion of its business from online enquiries.
Case Study: PictorumIllustration.co.uk
October 19th, 2009Case: Pictorum Illustration was the brainchild of Paul Robinson, a professional artist and commercial illustrator. He had amassed a large number of illustrations that he felt should be put to work by either advertising his services or being offered for use as second rights or licence agreements to the advertising and publishing sectors. Paul also wanted to offer other artists a platform to showcase their services too. This would be an ongoing process and Paul needed a website with flexibility to allow for growth as well as the ability for self-management.
Solution: As an artist, Paul had very definite ideas regarding the design of the website he wanted. Paul worked in conjunction with our designers to produce a website that visually matched his specification. We provided a full content management system, which is very simple to use and easy to understand, so that Paul has complete control over the content of PictorumIllustration.co.uk. New artists can therefore be added, new categories and galleries created, as well as website text amended. Since the website went live, we have provided new additions to the content management system to meet Paul’s needs as they have arisen.
Results: PictorumIllustration.co.uk is a great showcase for artistic talent for the publishing and advertising sectors. It provides visitors with the ability to search and display graphic images in an instant and recall them at differing sizes. The website can be easily updated and amended by Paul in an instant, giving him freedom of control over the artistic content.
Case Study: Free Start-up Website Offer – InfinityImages.co.uk
October 16th, 2009We were approached by Blanka – who impressed us so much, we employed her! – and asked how she could showcase her photography and art. Our solution was a simple, yet professional website that displayed her images in an attractive and uncomplicated way. The result was InfinityImages.co.uk.
Case: Blanka Sadilkova had amassed a large number of images and needed an online presence to showcase her work.
Solution: As a local person, struggling to start-up her photography service, we provided a free website. The website needed to be artistic yet simple enough for the images to be viewed on their own merit.
Results: InfinityImages.co.uk is now providing Blanka with an online presence allowing her to promote the photography service – which has grown so much we expanded the website to accommodate various galleries.
Case Study: VincentHouseLondon.com
October 15th, 2009Case: Vincent House is a residential house based in west London, providing medium and long term accommodation. Their website was functional, yet very basic and they required a site that would allow them to expand and enhance the marketing and communication possibilities. The style and design of the website required updating to provide a more contemporary look reflecting the unique, friendly and ‘club style’ character of Vincent House, whilst also being simple, accessible and informative. The website did not offer an e-mail link so any one interested in obtaining further information had to make a follow up telephone call. Whilst Vincent House is currently in the privileged position of not having to promote itself to potential new customers, it was important that the site was up to date, appearing professional and providing accurate information.
Solution: Vincent House approached us to redesign their website, based upon their current branding and logo design. We implemented a sympathetic theme to match the look and design of the house, which is a beautiful Art Moderne building with many original features. Following a detailed brief we worked closely with Vincent House to achieve their goal of producing a much more accessible and professional looking website without losing the ‘friendly’ feel of the House. A new contact form and detailed application form has been developed to cut down time spent on the phone and to assist the front of house staff with bookings and scheduling.
Results: Notting Hill Internet Services is now producing a Content Management System so that Vincent House can manage the updating of information on a regular basis as well as acting as web master for the creative changes needed to keep the website fresh. A blog is to be introduced for both staff and residents and there are now discussions to develop an intranet for the House management.
Update: World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – cancer charity coffee morning event for Macmillan Cancer Support
September 28th, 2009Well, we had a great time on Friday, hosting a coffee morning as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. It was great to see so many people!
We caught up with old friends as well as meeting quite a few new ones. But of course, there was a serious side to the event – raising money for a worthy cause.
With all the help and support received by so many, we raised the incredible sum of £214.84!
So a big THANK YOU to everyone involved.
The Customer is King
September 21st, 2009
These are wise words indeed from Mahtma Ghandi:
A customer is the most important visitor on our premises, he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.
It is certainly an ethos we believe wholeheartedly in and one we strive to maintain at Notting Hill Internet Services.
How can anyone not in these hard economic times?
Unfortunately, having had to make calls recently to some well-known service providers, I realised that there are some businesses out there who are sadly not familiar with Ghandi’s great words… shame.
