News: Expert Web celebrates first birthday

Web agency, Expert Web, is celebrating a first year of trading which has seen the business grow from its Rotherham base.

The agency opened its doors, on February 1 2016, with visions of providing local businesses with affordable web design, and working towards expanding across the country and as far as they can go. It began with just five members of staff focusing on producing affordable websites for local businesses around Rotherham.

Within the first 12 months Expert Web liaised with clients from Rotherham, to Leicester, Lincoln and as far as London. The head count in their office continues to grow, as does the business, with over 80 websites being launched in the first 12 month period, including a new website for Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. The team have also been given lots of search optimisation contracts from a number of clients, to meet their clients' needs as much as possible.

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The launch of the new agency gave an opportunity for three digital professionals to step into their first management roles, and the agency has also established a strong apprentice programme with 3aaa of Sheffield. There were no delays in the team establishing itself to undertake such a large portfolio of work in its inaugural year.

Chris Harpin, managing director at Expert Web, said: "It seems only yesterday that we opened the doors as Expert Web but the volume of work that we have undertaken is astonishing. I can't thank my colleagues enough for the hard work and constant positivity that they have shown throughout. I had high ambitions when we started the agency and the people I work with exceed them daily.

"With the political distractions that we have faced both nationally and internationally it has been encouraging (and a relief) that the demand for value driven digital services in South Yorkshire remained high throughout 2016. I'm full of confidence that 2017 will be another great year for Expert Web and our clients."

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News: Expert Web expands management team

Rotherham-based digital agency, Expert Web has welcomed Mark Hannigan as head of sales and marketing.

Mark has joined the Bramley enterprise to support the business with its on-going sales and marketing strategy, tasked with pushing brand awareness throughout the region Mark will continue to be seen at many events.

The new position has been created as a dual role where he splits his time as marketing manager at Doncaster-based Expert Print. Expert Print is one of the region's leading commercial printers offering a range of services for a complete print solution.

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Mark has a wealth of both print and marketing experience. During his career Mark ran a Rotherham based printing firm before moving on to join Garnett Dickinson and The Rotherham Advertiser. Following he ran his own digital marketing agency before working as operations manager for Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber over the last four years.

Chris Harpin, managing director at Expert Web, said: "We are delighted to recruit Mark to our team where he will add valuable experience in providing a full marketing strategy and allowing both arms of the business to expand and grow. I was sorry to hear that he was leaving the chamber as I had been fortunate to work with him on many of his town commitments.

"Adding Mark to our management team is an important step forward as we continue to strive to be the agency of choice throughout the City region and beyond."

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News: 2016 event shows Chamber Means Business

It was a sell-out at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley last week when Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber welcomed numerous businesses and individuals to this year's Chamber Means Business exhibition.

The exhibition (sponsored by Enterprising Barnsley, Barnsley College, Segmentation Group and Business Fire Safety) took place on Thursday September 15, providing business people from across the region the opportunity to meet exhibitors, make new contacts and attend free seminars.

Over 50 local businesses, from a broad spectrum of industries and markets, exhibited at the event to promote the excellent work they are doing within the region.

The seminar programme started with Cllr. Sir Steve Houghton, who gave an overview of the work that was been carried out in Barnsley Town Centre. This was then followed by Barnsley College and the Business Fire Safety awareness project. During the day a number of stadium tours hosted by former Barnsley FC player, Barry Murphy, took place, which gave a behind the scenes look at the club and stadium.

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The event also saw the chamber launch its new website, developed with Rotherham-based digital agency, Expert Web, who also attended on the day and gave attendees the chance to win a free website.

Mark Hannigan, operations manager at Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, said: "Being the 5th year of a combined Means Business exhibition, which once again was a sell-out, is testament to the longevity and positive outlook of this event from the business community of our region.

"We have once more given our members and the business community the opportunity to generate new contacts and create new business opportunities that would potentially take time to amass. We look forward to welcoming everyone again to the 2017 exhibition."

The next high profile event host by the Chamber is the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2016 at Magna Science Adventure Centre on October 14.

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