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Web Design

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Elevate your online presence.

We bridge creativity and technology to deliver websites that drive results. With Take2 Elevate, you can build an an SEO and mobile-optimized website that positions your brand for success.

Contact us today to discuss your project.

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Bringing your web design ideas to life with pixel-perfection.

We specialise in building impactful, mobile-friendly websites that align with your unique vision and business objectives. Whether you're a startup who wants to establish a strong online presence or an established business looking to refresh your digital identity, our team can bring the wow factor for you.

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No Code, Low-Cost Web Designs

We understand the importance of a compelling online presence. That's why our website development work employs no-code platforms, to help bring your vision to life effortlessly and affordably. We have solutions that meet  your business needs:

Shopify

The industry standard for ecommerce, this platform provides all the tools you need to launch and efficiently manage your online store.

Squarespace

A user-friendly platform with stunning templates, this is the perfect option for creatives who want to showcase their work with style and simplicity.

Webflow

Merge design flexibility with ease. Webflow's visual interface turns creative visions into reality without needing code.

Wix

Best for beginners and small businesses, Wix offers a simple drag-and-drop builder and a variety of templates for quick website creation.

WooCommerce

If you have precise e-commerce needs for your brand and operation, this online store platform provides unparalleled flexibility and customisation options.

WordPress

If you need a content-rich site, this is the ideal platform. Whatever you need, it offers endless customisation through themes and plugins.

We're here to empower your digital journey, making creating websites that look great, engage, and convert easy.

Let us help you navigate your web design project with platforms that promise beauty and functionality without the complexity or high costs.

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Wireframes & prototypes designed with the user in mind.

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Unique web designs that reflect your brand identity and resonate with your audience are crucial when creating a strong online presence. Your website is the digital face of your business, and it's often the first interaction potential customers have with your brand.

Therefore, it's essential that your website’s design captures the essence of your brand and resonates with your target audience. The design should evoke a sense of professionalism, trust, and credibility while showcasing your brand's personality and values. Creating an engaging and visually appealing website can effectively communicate your brand message and establish a lasting impression on your audience.

A well-designed website can mean higher conversion rates, increased user engagement, and improved search engine rankings. So, investing in a unique web design that not only meets your business objectives but also caters to the preferences and expectations of your audience is a step towards digital success.

Ecommerce Web Design

Our approach to e-commerce web design focuses on creating seamless, engaging shopping experiences. We design every aspect—from the landing page to the checkout process—to be intuitive, attractive, and easy to use.

We aim to ensure customers enjoy their journey through your site, leading to higher satisfaction and increased sales. By leveraging e-commerce UX and UI design principles, we focus on creating a tailor-made environment for your audience. We optimise the user flow to reduce friction points, ensuring product searches and selections are as intuitive as possible.

Through strategic use of colour, typography, and layout, we capture the essence of your brand and facilitate a smooth journey from browsing to buying. Our meticulous attention to detail in implementing E-commerce UX and UI principles ensures your site not only meets but exceeds the expectations of today's online shoppers.

Ongoing support

We'll be happy to help if you need us to help with maintenance or updates.

If you ever need assistance with maintenance or updates, you can count on our team to be there for you. We take pride in our commitment to providing excellent customer service and are happy to lend a hand whenever necessary. Whether it's a simple task or a complex issue, our skilled professionals are well-equipped to tackle any challenge that may come your way.

We recognise the importance of maintaining smooth system operations and are committed to providing a seamless design. Rest assured, we are ready to offer the support and expertise you need when necessary. Trust us to exceed your expectations and deliver unparalleled assistance, going above and beyond in every situation.

Responsive Prototyping

A great-looking and well-performing website must provide a seamless experience whether viewed on a mobile, tablet, laptop, or monitor. Today's browsers expect websites that are aesthetically pleasing and functional across multiple devices.

Our prototypes are designed with a mobile-first approach, ensuring optimal user experience and interface efficiency on smaller screens before scaling to larger devices. Responsive prototyping prioritises performance and accessibility from the very start.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

We optimise your website for SEO from the ground up, ensuring we make on-page optimisations in accordance with Google's guidelines. We put keywords in the right places early so your site is ready to rank on launch.

With our extensive network of SEO partners, we can develop and execute a highly effective off-page strategy that includes content marketing and backlinks. These off-page techniques are proven to improve your website's rankings in search results. With our services, you can rest assured that your website will meet Google's standards and benefit from our invaluable industry insights and techniques to achieve top rankings.

Testing

We thoroughly check website designs by user-testing prototypes with real users before building your website.

We place the utmost importance on ensuring a painless experience for your users. To achieve this, we employ User Tests on the prototype to find any areas that could make your website harder to use. By doing so, we can effectively evaluate the website's functionality, responsiveness, and overall user experience across different platforms.

This approach lets us spot potential bugs or paint points when users access websites across different devices and browsers. We aim to ensure that the website performs optimally and offers a consistent experience to all users, regardless of the device or browser they use.

UX and UI Design

Your website or application isn't just a platform; it's an experience. This is where UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) design come into play. UX design focuses on your users' journey, ensuring it's as intuitive and pleasant as possible.

It's about understanding the users' needs and creating a flow that guides them effortlessly towards their goals.

On the other hand, UI design deals with the visual aspects—the buttons, colours, typography, and other elements that make the experience aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.

At Take2 Elevate, we start this meticulous process with wireframes, the blueprints of your digital project. Wireframes lay out the structure and flow without getting bogged down in design details, allowing us to focus on the user journey. From there, we craft prototypes, which are clickable and interactive versions of these wireframes with your branding, bringing us closer to the final product.

This step is crucial for refining both UX and UI elements, ensuring the result isn't just beautiful but optimised for conversions and user-friendly. In essence, UX and UI design are at the heart of what we do, ensuring your digital presence is engaging and effective.

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We put our money where your community is

Take2 Elevate donates all its profits to Take2, our non-profit arm working within the justice system. Take2 delivers coding education, provides mental health support, prepares individuals for job readiness, and supports their successful integration into the tech community after program completion.

Our business model changes lives and opens doors to new opportunities, demonstrating our dedication to empowerment and paving the way for meaningful participation in the tech industry. When you choose Take2 Elevate as your web development partner, you're not just investing in a top-notch app; you're choosing to create impactful change.

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Designing a future where elegance meets innovation

In today's fast-evolving digital landscape, website design is not just about creating visually appealing layouts; it's about embracing and implementing the latest design trends to ensure your website stands out in a competitive online space. Our agency prides itself on staying at the forefront of design innovation.

We understand that trends like minimalism, responsive design, and immersive multimedia experiences are more than fleeting fads; they are responses to user needs and technological advancements.

We create aesthetically pleasing, highly functional, user-friendly, and future-ready websites by incorporating modern User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) best practices. This approach ensures your website resonates with contemporary audiences and adapts to ever-changing digital behaviours.

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 Tool Stack

Development stack

Our website development team can deliver sites with various technologies that suit your business and your objectives, from utilising platforms such as Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, and Wix to hardcoding a site from scratch using industry-leading languages and frameworks such as Javascript, Node, React and Flutter.

Our Client's Experience

Don't take our word for it

In the ideation phase, need help with ongoing maintenance, or need to rescue a derailed project? We've got your back.

"Working with Take2 Elevate was a seamless experience. Their understanding of our needs and their ability to translate that into a user-friendly platform was exceptional."

Heather Polaschek
Head of People and Culture at Rush

"Their communication, maturity, and alignment with our mission were exceptional, making the collaboration a fantastic experience. We'd definitely work with them again."

Joshua Ross
Co-Founder of Humanitix

"Take 2 was very easy to work with. The communication was clear around what they were doing but also what they needed us to do at every stage of the process."

Glenda Schnell
CEO of Vitae

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We’re Committed to Delivering Results

When it comes to website design, you can trust us to deliver fast results cost-effectively, so you can put more of your budget into running your business! We ensure clarity at each process stage, delivering what you want without costly reworking time.

Design
We utilise the latest design tools to create your prototype in days rather than months. Following a design sprint, you’ll see the exact look and feel of your new website before it even gets built, ensuring we deliver precisely what you want.
Development
Our agile development team are proficient in all major web languages and frameworks. They quickly transform your vision into reality, implementing best-practice to build a website that’s ready for the future.
Launch
Seeing a new website go live should be exciting, not stressful. We navigate the launch phase seamlessly, ensuring a smooth release backed by our rigoroustesting process.
Planning
As your website designer, we collaborate with you to define your goals and craft a comprehensive roadmap. You’ll have a dedicated account manager to ensure you have the necessary brand elements and content to deliver the best outcomes.
Support
We stick with you post-launch, providing ongoing support to enhance performance and ensure your website stays up to date and evolves alongside your business.
Testing
Our work undergoes rigorous quality testing at every step, to make sure the development matches the design, in addition to functional and performance specifications.

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Digital Marketing

In the digital business world, digital marketing stands as a crucial element for success, yet it requires a distinct expertise separate from the technicalities of building web and tech products. Recognising this, we at Take2 Elevate focus exclusively on what we do best – creating exceptional technology products. We believe in specialisation, understanding that trying to do it all often leads to diluted results. Unlike many agencies that stretch their services thin across multiple domains, we concentrate on our core strength, which sets the foundation for successful digital marketing strategies.

We form strategic partnerships with leading specialists in digital marketing. This approach ensures that while our clients receive expertly crafted tech products from us, they can access the best in class marketing strategies and compelling content through our trusted network of skilled marketing professionals.

Copywriting

We partner with some of the best copywriters in the business. Copywriting for websites is an art form that combines creativity with strategic research. In the digital realm, where attention spans are short, the power of well-crafted words cannot be overstated. Effective copywriting is not just about providing information; it's about engaging the reader, conveying your brand's voice, and compelling action.

It involves understanding the psychology of your audience, crafting messages that resonate with them, and guiding them through a seamless journey on your website. From headlines that grab attention to call-to-actions that drive results, every word on your website serves a purpose. Great copy can enhance your brand, differentiate you from competitors, and significantly improve your website's conversion rates.

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All the A's to your Q's

Can you provide examples of websites you've designed in the past?

Yes, we can provide examples of websites we've designed in the past. Our portfolio showcases a range of projects we have worked on, highlighting our design capabilities and expertise.

What is your approach to responsive design, ensuring compatibility across various devices?

Our approach to responsive design prioritises compatibility across various devices. We design websites that adapt seamlessly to different screen sizes, ensuring a consistent and optimised user experience. Using fluid grids, flexible images, and CSS media queries ensures the website looks and functions well on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

How do you incorporate user experience (UX) principles into your designs?

User experience (UX) principles are crucial to our design process. We conduct user research and analysis to understand the target audience and their needs. We then create wireframes and prototypes to test and validate the user experience. We focus on intuitive navigation, easy accessibility, clear information hierarchy, and engaging interactions to ensure a positive user experience.

What is your process for understanding and incorporating our brand identity into the website?

Understanding and incorporating your brand identity is important to our design process. We conduct thorough discussions and interviews to understand your brand values, messaging, and visual guidelines. We then align our design choices, colour schemes, typography, and imagery with your brand to ensure consistency and reinforce your unique identity throughout the website.

Can you explain your timeline and the steps involved in the web design project?

Our web design process typically involves several stages:

  • Discovery and research phase
  • Planning and strategy development
  • Design and prototyping
  • Development and coding
  • Content creation and integration
  • Testing and quality assurance
  • Launch and deployment

The timeline for each project can vary depending on its complexity and the client's specific requirements. We work closely with you to establish milestones and provide regular updates throughout the project to ensure transparency and meet deadlines.

What content management system (CMS) do you recommend, and why?

We recommend using popular and user-friendly content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Rocketspark and more. These CMS platforms offer a wide range of functionalities, flexibility for customisation, and a large supportive community. They also provide easy content management and updating capabilities, allowing you to maintain and update your website without extensive technical knowledge.

Are there ongoing maintenance or support services included after the website is launched?

Yes, we offer ongoing maintenance and support services after launching the website. We understand that technology and business needs evolve, and we are here to support you even after the website is live. Our maintenance services range from regular updates, security patches, and backups to technical support and training.

How do you ensure the website is optimised for search engines (SEO)?

We follow best practices for on-page SEO to ensure the website is optimised for search engines. This includes optimising page titles, meta tags, headings, URLs, and image alt-tags. We also pay attention to website speed, responsiveness, and mobile friendliness, significantly influencing search engine rankings. Additionally, we incorporate SEO-friendly content and structure, making it easier for search engines to crawl and index your website.

What measures do you take to ensure website security?

Website security is a top priority for us. We implement industry-standard security protocols and best practices to protect your website from potential vulnerabilities. Protocols include secure hosting, regular software updates, strong password policies, SSL encryption, and website backups. We also conduct security audits and stay informed about the latest security threats to address any potential risks proactively.

Can you provide a cost estimate for the entire web design project?

The cost of a web design project can vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the design, the number of pages, custom functionalities, and integration requirements. We must discuss your project in detail to provide an accurate cost estimate. Please contact us to schedule a consultation and receive a personalised quote tailored to your needs.

What is web design, and why is it important for a website?

Web design is creating and arranging visual elements on a website to ensure an appealing and functional user experience. It is important for a website because it directly impacts how users perceive and interact with it. A well-designed website attracts and engages visitors and enhances usability, accessibility, and credibility. It sets the tone for your brand, establishes a positive first impression, and helps achieve your business goals.

How does the design of a website impact user experience?

The design of a website significantly impacts user experience. A well-designed website focuses on intuitive navigation, clear information hierarchy, legible typography, appealing visuals, and organised layouts. These aspects make it easier for users to find what they are looking for, understand the content, and navigate the site effortlessly. A good design enhances user satisfaction, encourages longer engagement, and fosters a positive overall experience.

What is responsive design, and why is it crucial for modern websites?

Responsive design is an approach that ensures a website adapts and responds to different screen sizes and devices. It involves designing and developing flexible layouts and content that automatically adjust based on the user's device, whether a desktop, tablet, or smartphone. Responsive design is crucial for modern websites because it caters to the increasing number of mobile users and provides a consistent, user-friendly experience across all devices. It improves usability, accessibility, and overall user satisfaction.

How can a website's design influence its search engine ranking?

A website's design can influence its search engine ranking in several ways. An SEO-friendly design includes optimised content, appropriate use of headings, proper URL structure, fast loading times, mobile-friendliness, and easy navigation. These factors contribute to search engines' better crawlability and indexability. Additionally, a well-designed website improves user experience, ensuring visitors stay longer, browse more pages, and engage with the content. This user behaviour signals to search engines that the website is relevant and valuable, positively impacting its ranking.

What is the difference between a web designer and a web developer?

A web designer focuses on the visual aspects of a website, including layout, colour schemes, typography, and imagery. They are responsible for creating a visually appealing and user-friendly interface that aligns with the client's goals and preferences. On the other hand, a web developer focuses on the technical aspects of a website, including coding, functionality, and integration. They bring the web designer's vision to life by writing the code and implementing the necessary features. While there can be some overlap in skill sets, the roles of a web designer and a web developer are distinct but complementary.

Can you explain the basics of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) in web design?

User interface (UI) refers to a website's visual and interactive elements with which users interact directly. UI includes buttons, forms, menus, and other elements facilitating navigation and interaction. UI design focuses on creating an intuitive, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly interface that prompts users to take desired actions and easily accomplish tasks.

User experience (UX) encompasses users' overall experience while interacting with a website. It goes beyond the visual aspects and considers factors such as ease of use, accessibility, information architecture, and user satisfaction. UX design aims to create a seamless and engaging user experience by understanding their needs, preferences, and behaviour. By conducting user research, implementing usability testing, and optimising the website's functionality, UX design ensures a positive, meaningful, and effective interaction between users and the website.