Design Different - Websites Created In Norfolk
My name is Jeremy Bartlett and I run Design Different, a small, friendly web design business based in Norwich in Norfolk.
If you are thinking of having a website, why not get in touch?
If you like my photographs (used in the banner and footers of this site), you can see more in my online gallery (opens in a new window).
Custom Made, Hand Built Websites
I specialise in hand building websites in XHTML and CSS to customers' individual requirements. As each site is custom made, you or your business or organisation will have its own unique presence on the web.
This is unlike many websites which are built from templates and can end up looking rather too similar to each other.
I will update these sites for you, leaving you free to run your business or get on with your life.
Content Management Websites
I also build Content Management websites. Content Management allows you to update your own site, giving you greater control.
I will start off with a template, but can customise this to give your site its own look and feel.
If you want to update your own content you will need to allow enough time to do this. Alternatively, I can do the updates for you.
Why choose Design Different?
Design Different is a small, local web design business based in Norwich in Norfolk. I can work closely with you to design and build the website that you require. With my background in IT, I am used to working to customers' requirements, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.
I work from home and have low overheads, so I can charge less than a large web design company. I provide full support for the sites I build and, as you will always deal directly with me, you will receive a consistent standard of service.
Why "Design Different"?
When I set up my business I wanted to emphasise my link with Norfolk. The name of my business is a tribute to the independent spirit of Norfolk people, whose motto is "Do Different".
More About Me
I am a freelance web designer based in Norwich, Norfolk. I spent most of my childhood in Scotland and then moved to Norwich in 1985 to do a PhD. Afterwards I chose to stay in Norwich and I worked in IT for a large insurance company for 18 years, firstly as a computer programmer and latterly as an IT designer. In 2009 I took the chance to take voluntary redundancy and set up my own business, Design Different.
In 2001 I became involved in building company internal websites (intranet sites), but my interest in web design really took off when my wife, Vanna, needed a website for her small business. A friend built the original site for us and it served its purpose for about 10 months. When it needed to be upgraded I decided to rebuild the site from scratch using modern web standards, so I taught myself how to use XHTML and cascading style sheets (CSS). The process of designing and building the site was very satisfying and I soon followed up with a family history website. Within a few months I was building websites for the local church and a community garden project, before setting up websites for small, local businesses.
For many years I have been interested in photography and this skill is very useful because I can often provide my own photographs for websites I design. As my wife is an artist, she is a valuable source of advice on the look and feel of the sites I build and she can also provide artwork as necessary. I can also source artwork from elsewhere, as required.
I want to provide high quality, economically priced websites for businesses, organisations (including charities) and individuals, and I am especially keen to work with small, local businesses.