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Website Design, Development, Marketing and Hosting for everyone...

Based near Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury and Ludlow in Shropshire with many customers in the West Midlands and throughout the UK, Webgear Design Solutions is dedicated to finding ways of enabling it's clients to fully exploit the capabilities of the Internet. We provide opportunities for you to deliver your message or products to a worldwide audience in a clear and cohesive manner with easy to understand navigation and exciting, vibrant designs.

We offer bespoke jargon-free solutions from ecommerce through to our large range of website services designed to meet your individual requirements. Whichever route you choose Webgear is well qualified to give you the clearest perspective on marketing your business on the World Wide Web - whether your business is large and well established or a small new venture.

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Services

Website Design

Your website is more than likely the first impression a potential customer has of your business and its is because of this it is crucial to get your message across first time. It is vital that a website communicates to your audience in a quick, clear and cohesive way, with easy to use navigation and a consistent theme. A failure to capture the attention of your visitors or communicate your ideas and services can lead to lost sales opportunities. Webgear Design Solutions is here to help your business make a lasting positive impression with websites that stand out from the crowd yet remain uncluttered and uncomplicated. Please fill in our form for a FREE no-obligation quote.

Development

If your business could benefit from selling its services or products on the world wide web, an ecommerce website should be your next step. Our e-commerce solutions allow the client to have complete control over all the key elements of their online business via a dedicated control panel. The control panel can be accessed via any web browser on any machine, giving you the freedom to run your online store wherever you may be. Please enquire here for more details.

Key features of our e-commerce sites include:

Marketing

Once your new website is created, you will need to get it seen. All of our websites have relevant Meta Tags and Meta Data added to optimise the sites for Search Engine ranking. We will also undertake submission of your site to all of the major Search Engines and appropriate directories. We can target people who are actively searching for products or services in your sector by setting up a Google AdWords campaign, which enables you to control your marketing expenditure via its Cost-Per-Click pricing structure. (This means you only pay when someone clicks on your ad). Contact us for more information on our advanced web marketing options.

Hosting

Your website should always be available and running at its optimum speed. Webgear hosts its sites on premium servers housed in a high security data centre, monitored 24/7 by internet specialists, with an industry leading 40Gbit connectivity. This means fast transfers high uptime and peace of mind for both you and us. In depth site statistics will show you how your website is functioning, who is visiting and what is being visited. Please get in touch for details on hosting options for your website.

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Contact

Address

7 Bent Lane, Ditton Priors
Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6SY


Email

info@webgear.co.uk


Phone

44(0)1746 712553
44(0)7989 02526

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Testimonials

"Just a few lines to say a HUGE thank you for our fantastic website.  It took much surfing of the internet looking at lots of sites before deciding on you - inspite of that we still didn't know exactly (slight understatement!) what we wanted. However, we needn't have worried.  Your design, the colour, the fonts were all perfect and any minor changes afterwards were all taken care of very promptly.  You seem to go that extra mile just to make sure your client is happy which seems very rare in to-day's business world.  We very much appreciate that and have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending you.  Many thanks once again for fantastic service and an equally fantastic website!"

Richard and Yvonne Mortimer - Magic Moments Video Productions - West Yorkshire

"I contacted Webgear after seeing some of their work from various links. Also, for me, their office is very well located so it was easy to pop round with things that I need to be on my site. Webgear knew exactly what was required for the band site and came up with the design we are now using. their creative flair is amazing and I have to say that the fees for doing such a wonderful job are very competitive. Needless to say, I have had many emails complementing on how easy it is to navigate around the site and to see when we are available. More bookings have been coming in so thank you Webgear!!!"

Sam - Once More Into The Bleach - West Midlands

"After seeing the superb award winning site that Webgear created for my brother at 'Your Big Day' I knew instantly that I wanted a similar site . Their use of graphics and the speed of their service were excellent. Some sites can be so difficult to negotiate and eventually I end up so frustrated I will go and look for another company. My site is so simple and easy to use, which is the most important factor for me."

Mark Higham - Mark Higham Videography - Cheshire

"ABSOLUTELY THRILLED WITH THE SITE. thank you so much. Can't believe we gave you the last 2 pages at 5.00 and the site was done by tea time...really chuffed at the new look!!"

Anthony Higham - Your Big Day Photography - Worcestershire

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Webgear Design Solutions Terms & Conditions

By placing an order with Webgear Design Solutions, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the terms and conditions below.
For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions the company or individual requesting the services of Webgear Design Solutions shall be known as 'the Client'.

General Conditions

Webgear Design Solutions will only commence work once an order has been placed by either phone, email or in writing. An 'order' is deemed to be a verbal or written contract between Webgear Design Solutions and the Client including telephone and email agreements.

Website Design

Whilst every effort will be made to ensure that the website and any scripts or programs are error-free, Webgear Design Solutions cannot accept liability for any losses incurred due to failure or malfunction of the website or any part of it.

All website code and graphics will remain the property of Webgear Design Solutions until all accounts are paid in full.

Any code written by Webgear Design Solutions remains the copyright of Webgear Design Solutions (unless prior agreement otherwise) and may only be reproduced or reused commercially with the permission of Webgear Design Solutions.

Webgear Design Solutions accept no responsibility for copyright infringements caused by materials used and submitted to us by the Client. Webgear Design Solutions reserve the right to refuse any material that it believes to contravene copyright laws unless proof is given that permission has been granted to use the material.

Webgear Design Solutions will not be liable for costs incurred, compensation or loss of earnings due to the failure to meet agreed deadlines.

Once designed, a draft version of the website will be made live for testing by the Client. Once this basic design has been agreed to via email or verbally, any major changes to the layout or general design may be chargeable.

Webgear Design Solutions will not be liable or become involved in any disputes between the site owner and any other party and cannot be held responsible for any unlawful behaviour or other wrongdoing by the site owner.

If the site is hosted by Webgear Design Solutions we will endeavour to maintain the website in a fully operational condition without errors. Webgear Design Solutions cannot always guarantee that this will be the case and as such cannot accept liability for any defects which may exist, economic losses (including revenues and profits), loss of goodwill, reputation or any other consequential or indirect losses the client may suffer due to the use of the website or their inability to access the website.

Webgear Design Solutions reserve the right to require a deposit of 25% before any design work will be carried out.

When work on a website has been completed the final balance of payment is then due in accordance with our terms of payment. Upon completion, if the Client decides they no longer want the site, they are still obliged to pay for all work that has been done. i.e. if the site has been completed, all monies are now due for payment with no exception.

Databases and E-commerce

Webgear Design Solutions cannot take responsibility for any losses or costs incurred by the use of any software or system created for the Client. Whilst we have taken every care to ensure products are fully functional and accurate, the onus is with the Client to ensuring that all systems and software are correctly functioning before use.

Compatibility

Whilst every measure will be made to ensure compatibility with a wide range of web browsing software we can offer no guarantees of correct function with all browser software and cannot accept responsibility for loss of goodwill, reputation or any other consequential or indirect losses the client may suffer due to a third parties inability to access the website due to browser incompatibility.

Website Hosting

Where Webgear Design Solutions host a clients website, we cannot be held responsible for difficulties experienced when accessing the website or individual parts of the clients website due to circumstances beyond our control. These may include (but are not limited to): problems with the clients internet service provider or other third party, failure (partial or whole) of server hardware or software, disruption or failure of any service that prevents Webgear Design Solutions functioning in a normal manner, natural disaster, weather, war, invasion, riot and other civil disorder, rebellion and revolution.

Webgear Design Solutions reserve the right to refuse to handle in any way, material which may be deemed obscene or pornographic, contains abusive or offensive language, anything that may be construed as threatening or defamatory or any material to which the Client has no rights.

Domain Transfers

Webgear Design Solutions cannot be held responsible for the loss of email data or website functionality during transfer of domain name (however long it takes) to or from Webgear Design Solution's webspace and as such cannot accept liability for any economic losses (including revenues and profits), loss of goodwill, reputation or any other consequential or indirect losses the client may suffer due to the loss of website functionality, loss of email data or their inability to access the email data.

Payment

A deposit of up to 25% may be required from a new client before any work is carried out. All accounts are Strictly 30 days Nett (unless other prior arrangement has been made) meaning that all monies due to Webgear Design Solutions must be paid within 30 days of completion of work. Once a deposit is paid and work completed you are obliged to pay the balance of payment in full. We will contact clients via email and telephone to remind them of such payments if they are not received when due.

Outstanding accounts (30 days or older) will accrue a daily late payment fee of 8% above base on the value of the outstanding amount. Webgear Deisgn Solutions reserve the right to charge for costs and expenses incurred in recovering late payments and to charge interest at the rate then in force pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 as at the due date. A copy of "The Act" is available from www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980020.htm

If, after repeated requests for payment have been ignored, or no contact can be made with the Client to make arrangement for payment of any monies owed, Webgear Design Solutions reserve the right to disable the Clients website or system until such time as we receive all outstanding monies. Following consistent non payment of an invoice our Solicitors will contact the Client in question, with a view to taking the matter further and if the need arises to seek payment through legal proceedings, and if necessary court summons.

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Webgear Design Solutions Privacy Policy

This page explains how Webgear Design Solutions uses any information you give to us, and the ways in which we protect your privacy. Should our Privacy Policy change at any time, an updated version of our policy document will replace this page.

The Data Protection Act

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, we have a legal duty to protect any information we collect from you. We have strict security standards to prevent any unauthorised access to your data. We do not pass on your details to any third party unless you give us permission to do so.

What information do we collect?

You do not have to register or provide any personal information to view most of our website. However, some personal information may be required if you fill in our Enquiry Form or request information. We require personal data if you undertake to have work done by Webgear Design Solutions. We also use data logged by our servers of web browser access to analyse site usage.

Enquiries

You can make enquiries via our online form:
Completing this form will automatically generate an email directed to the administrator. We do not pass on any of your personal information to third parties when dealing with your enquiry. Once we have replied to you, we may keep a record of your email in our mail archive.

Site usage information

Log files allow us to record visitors' use of the site. We use this information to generate statistics which can enable us to modify the site in response to the usage patterns of our visitors.
Log files do not contain any personal information.

Access to your information and contacting Webgear Design Solutions

For any enquiry or information about our privacy policy, or to request access to your personal data contact us via:

Email: info@webgear.co.uk
Webgear Design Solutions
7 Bent Lane
Ditton Priors
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 6SY

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Webgear Design Solutions Environmental Policy

When using Webgear Design Solutions as your internet services provider please be assured of our continued efforts to provide an energy efficient service using sustainable sources for our supplies, and suppliers that implement environmentally friendly policies of their own.

Paper use

The use of paper in our office is kept to a minimum, with paper that is used being printed on both sides where possible before being recycled. We pay bills and receive payment electronically where possible thus keeping the use of paper to a minimum. Clients are offered ways of paying and receiving invoices electronically.

Electrical equipment

Energy efficient office equipment is chosen and set to power down or sleep when unused for extended periods. We minimise the use of ink in our printers by using electronic methods of invoicing clients and paying bills.

Travel

Webgear Design Solutions keep travel to a minimum where it is feasible, using video conferencing and Skype to communicate with clients.

Other energy use

No fossil fuels are used in the heating of Webgear Design Solutions, therefore reducing our carbon footprint considerably.

Greener hosting - coming soon?

We are currently looking into ways of providing a carbon-neutral hosting service for our clients. Watch this space!

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