Portfolio
Big, bold & tablet-friendly!
My background is in high quality commissioned photography for small businesses. I design tablet-friendly websites and e-commerce websites. My style is visual and minimalistic, without the clutter. It has worked for many local businesses.
Browse some examples below:
All-devices WordPress website with custom photography & SEO for Stoneworld.ie:
Website homepage grab from commissioned photography. A very successful business, specialising in kitchen worktops in quartz and granite. They had a very poor website which I redesigned and I took photographs of finished kitchens all over the South East. The results have been spectacular.
Website: Quartz, granite, kitchen counter tops, Dublin, Carlow, Stoneworld.ie
Brochure cover using commissioned photography – click cover for website.
CASE STUDY: Eco Window Concepts | Bagenalstown:
Eco Window Concepts Ltd
Internorm agents in Ireland. Bagenalstown Co. Carlow, Ireland
Start-up business. New WordPress responsive website for all devices. Copywriting for U-value explanation. Extensive SEO for Google searches has led to enquiries within days of launch for this Bagenalstown company and firm orders. Added a new architects and specifiers’ page. Trade show-generated sales leads augmented by this extensive, informative website.
Written for humans:
As people buy windows to be warm, energy efficient & secure, manufacturer’s ‘people’ images were used to ‘humanise’ the look & feel of this otherwise quite technical website.
- Now ranked on Google at No.1 for “Internorm Ireland” above all long-established competitors and even the manufacturer’s own search listing!
- In consultation with Internorm’s UK sales executive, numerous other search phrases have been added to boost Google Page Ranking. This will be an ongoing process as customer search terms are analysed.
- Architects act as ‘hubs’ for prospective clients, so I created a special section just for them.
Butler Court
Courtyard-based holiday apartments in central Kilkenny City.
Butler Court Guest Accommodation Kilkenny – a coveted listing by Rick Steves and Lonely Planet. Trip Advisor reviews are wildly enthusiastic and repeat business levels are very high.
Central location, peerless customer service and high quality decor have made this one of the most popular guest accommodation providers in Kilkenny. The Rick Steves review alone accounts for a huge amount of US visitor business. Extensive SEO has made Butler Court prominent on all search engines. An active Facebook Page keeps in touch with repeat visitors. Rick Steves listing, kilkenny accommodation, www.butlercourt.com
The courtyard at Butler Court. All photography by bigger picture web.
Testimonial:
“The website has exactly the right tone and style for our discerning North American guests. The photography is gorgeous. They absolutely love it” Yvonne Dalton, Butler Court Kilkenny Guest Accommodation, kilkenny accommodation, lodgings, guesthouse, Downtown Kilkenny City, Rick Steves Recommended,
Scenic photography for tourism service provider in Leighlinbridge
Self-catering holiday homes, at the heart of the Barrow Valley:
I designed the startup website and did the photography, video and SEO to get this self-catering and B&B website in Leighlinbridge off the ground. It has since developed a loyal customer base and has grown by reputation and through online reviews for those seeking a quality base from which to explore this lovely region of Ireland.
Guesthouse in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, South East Ireland
Self catering holiday houses in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, South East Ireland, GarrisonWaterside.com
Website Makeovers:
Like many small businesses, Brendan Kavanagh had built an established business but wanted to use the website to generate leads from further afield and to showcase recent projects. His website was showing it’s age.
- A new tablet-friendly website with actual finished kitchen photography has led to significant new business.
- Now highly listed for ‘custom kitchens’ in several local counties, including Dublin.
Custom Kitchens,bedroom furniture design, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford, Dublin
Website update:
Wild Bunch Wedding Flowers, Kilkenny.
Testimonial: “Hi, that looks really good, I really like the slideshows”
Business up by 250% following a ‘responsive’ website update, photography & SEO for this hugely successful garden-grown organic cut flower supplier in Kilkenny. Instagram account integrated into website has helped spread the word amongst discerning brides-to-be. Wedding flowers, cut flowers, brides, Kilkenny, Ireland, thewildbunch.ie
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for Emma Jane Champley – jewellery-maker, to get her website up there on Google.
B&B update & photography plus SEO for website:
Testimonial: “Hi James, It’s looking great!!!”
Kilkenny B&B Revamp – Mena House B&B, accommodation, Kilkenny. Redesign in Dreamweaver & new photography & SEO for this friendly, homely B&B in Kilkenny.
Etsy seller:
Roco Knitwear Ireland: Banner design & SEO for this excellent craft knitter offering traditional patterns with modern colours. Baby Hoodie, baby peacoat, hand knitted, Hand made knitwear, fox gloves, fox mittens, fox scarf, Babies, Children, Women, Roco Knitwear, Irish, hand made, contemporary knitwear, babies, girls, children, kids, toddlers,
Get in touch:
I have always worked in producing visuals for large corporates and small businesses. I bring to the table a wealth of experience and knowhow. So why not join my distinguished client list and enjoy great Google results (without the Paid Google Adwords)? Contact me here
Testimonials:
“that’s a great result” – Glow Marketing, UK.
“You are a marvel” – Stephen Smyth, Smyths Country Sports, Coleraine. Northern Ireland.
Other work
My personal Barrow Valley blog was shortlisted by the Irish Blog Awards Tavel section in 2016 and 2017 & longlisted in 2018. It has a huge international audience.
See website: barrowvalley.net