FAQs
What platform do you use to build websites?
We choose the hosting platform based on the goals of the project. Though Webflow is our preferred platform, we also work in Shopify for larger, product-based businesses and Showit for clients with a tighter budget who want more creative control over their website after our time together comes to an end. All of our purchasable website templates are built in Showit. We will determine the best option for you on your consultation call.
Every web project includes 1:1 training so you can confidently update or tweak your website yourself if you choose to do so.
Do I need branding/brand strategy before working on website design?
Short answer: yes.
A well-built website is the biggest potential revenue-generator and community-builder for a business, so investing in one is always a good idea. That said, a website should be built to include and showcase both your visual branding and your brand strategy.
The route that you take to get there, however, is completely dependent on your budget and your timeline. For example, if you don’t have professional strategy and design AND you’re working on a limited budget, then it might be wise to start with a Branding Intensive and then do a template customisation. If you are starting from scratch with a good budget, we recommend the whole shebang.
If you’re wondering which option is right for you, feel free to fill out the contact form above to schedule a consultation call. We can figure it out together.
Will you design with branding created by someone else?
It depends. If your branding was done by someone else, then we will meet and evaluate your current branding. What we will look for is strategy and design that aligns with your messaging, your audience, and your goals. If your visual identity is a good representation of your current business, then we can move ahead with your design project.
If we don’t feel that your current branding does your business justice, then we’ll advise you to book either a full-service branding project or a Branding Intensive. We do this because we care and don’t want you to waste your money on design that won’t serve its purpose.
What else do I need before launching my website?
Aside from branding, you will need to deliver copywriting and brand photography prior to the start of your website design project. Keep in mind: Bitemark does not offer photography or copywriting services. However, if you need references for either of these services, we have some great collaborators that we are happy to send your way.
Where is Bitemark based?
We are currently based in Manchester, UK and work with businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Many of our clients are US based, so we are accustomed to working around the time difference.
We build brands with meaning.
So, what does that mean for you? It means that your big ideas will be honoured and brought to life in a way that creates enduring viability, long-term profitability, and a legacy that is formed on the foundation of art, culture, and psychology.
All of that is fancy-talk for: your brand will do whatever you set out to do.
