E Direct

Websites and campaigns from Bournemouth since 2001

Operating from Bournemouth on the south coast, edirect presents itself as a full service digital marketing agency that has worked since 2001. Its stated ethos is to provide creative solutions that help clients meet their objectives. The firm says its strategy, technical and creative people work closely together and tailor each piece of digital work to a client's exact requirements. It cites close to two decades of experience in helping companies make the most of both online and offline channels.

Websites built on WordPress

Much of the firm's web work sits on WordPress, which it describes as a solid base for its portfolio. The process it sets out starts with a client bringing an idea, a request or a rough sense of what is wanted. The team then develops a site that shows the products, services and brand clearly, using clean code and the features it judges most relevant. The firm says it can build a lean, fast and accessible website and can optimise it for search as well. Its sites range from brochure sites to fully featured e-commerce shops.

E-commerce for UK businesses

The firm says it has wide experience of building e-commerce websites for UK businesses. Its argument is that customers expect to see products and services online at any hour, so a shop has to be open to them around the clock. It describes its development people as committed to surpassing client expectations, and says its designers, copywriters, developers and search specialists together produce bespoke sites for businesses across the South of England.

Search and paid advertising

The firm runs search engine optimisation to fine tune a site and its content, so that it ranks more prominently in search engines such as Google and Bing. It also manages paid search through Google Ads, and states that its staff are Google Ads Certified Partners who have set up and continually manage a number of campaigns. Many local businesses are among its clients, and it tailors each package to the client's budget so that services stay affordable for companies of all sizes.

Design, branding and apps

The graphic design service covers branding, print design and digital design, which the firm describes as contemporary and tailored entirely to each client's needs. Branding, custom web applications and mobile apps all pass through its digital team from the first idea. The firm argues that apps are an effective way to gain an edge on competitors, because they sit on the portable devices people use throughout the day.

Client work in the south of England

The site shows a range of businesses the firm has worked with. These include a restaurant group, a hotel group, a harbour commission, a property estate and several organisations in engineering and logistics. The firm presents this spread as evidence that its approach suits very different sectors, and the goal it names for each client is websites and campaigns that lift turnover and open new markets.