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An overview of Youds Media Limited and its service provision of website hosting, web authoring tools and web design consultancy.

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Design
Design is a primary focus on the orientation of your project. Second to none best in industry is something we guarantee and take pleasure in creating. Elements of design include logo, layout of website in all browsers and some neat imagery to make it look all it can be. We love content for design inspiration so please do your best to scour your archives for literally anything you have been associated to during the business lifetime. Don't expect exact copies but do expect something that relates to your inspirational design elements.
Provision
Provision is a service offering that provides a complete solution for customer needs. For instance, if you are looking for a gaming server your first port of call would be a gaming server supplier and this would constitute a provision of service. Youds Media Ltd operates under many differing brands in order to maximise its appeal to each selected industry. See Service Provision page for more information.
Company
Youds Media Ltd started life as a Website Design and Development company and was extremely successful for a number of years. As time has gone by the missed opportunities for supply of hosting, gaming, web authoring and email delivery has resulted in a number of guises which Youds Media Ltd operates under.
Consultancy
Paid on a monthly basis consultancy services are generally speaking restricted to being IT related. Our speciality is to produce best in industry web design services and management of several other service provisions. Some of these provisions have help and support for reasonable fees however with Website Design and Development especially where Web Applications are concerned fees can dramatically increase.
HTML
HTML is a web authoring language which can produce Websites.
CSS
CSS is a web authoring language which can produce Websites when used with HTML
JavaScript
JavaScript is a web authoring language which can produce Website functionality used in conjunction with HTML and CSS.
PHP
Provides the technology to make Website features work, called when required PHP code can calculate and deliver content in a more user friendly manor.
MySQL
MySQL is a web authoring language which can produce Websites Databases.
SEO
SEO is an acronym of Search Engine Optimisation and loosely means that all available elements of a web page have been utilised inline with the overall business brand. Technically speaking however there are many other methods of engaging search engines including the provision of copy text from the Website owner of good value so that the Website appeal is increased.
Brands
A brand is a business identity and is specific to the company for which the brand is created.
Contract
A contract is a verbal or written agreement between two people which is bounded by law.

Case Study

Panaz - Flame Retardant Fabric

Panaz Case Study

A flame-retardant fabric manufacturer, Panaz is a multinational Lancashire top 19 company with multiple awards for enterprise and innovation respectively. They promote and sustain good values in their industry including charitable upkeep of industry-wide charities.

The project specification for this was done by their head of design and encompassed a vision for the website. The primary objective was to create an eye-catching and visionary design, promoting the Panaz brand. The technological requirement was for a database, maintained by a custom administration system that is promoted through highly visible Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from the content.

The result is a very well-formed and highly desirable website powered by a next-generation web application still inuse today. The website became so popular that it had a viable return on investment and was routinely mentioned by customers. A very solid project to have in any portfolio.

Specification

The project specification for this was done by their head of design and encompassed a vision of excellence and notoriety for the website. The primary objective was to create an eye-catching and visionary design, promoting the Panaz brand while serving their design collections in a suitable setting. The technological requirement was for a database, maintained by a custom administration system that is promoted through highly visible Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) from the content.

Services offered by the website include:

  • Product Portfolio
  • Fabric Sampling
  • Latest News
  • Global Distribution
  • Project References
  • eBook Literature
  • Supplied Content
Supplied Content

Panaz notably are a very good client to have not only for their business connections but also because they have an in-house design team. Working with them, Panaz were able to provide some sample imagery which formed the basis of the design for the 4 themes created.

Panaz - Repeat Image Panaz - Hospitality Panaz - Healthcare Panaz - Education
Result

The result is a very well-formed and highly desirable website powered by a next-generation web application, which has since been redeveloped to form the pinnacle of web administration systems created by Youds Media Limited. The website became so popular that it had a reported viable return on investment and was routinely mentioned by customers.

Design

In order to satisfy the different modes of operation the company operates under multiple themes were produced as seen below. The width of the website is fixed but the background takes centre stage with a background repeat that fills the additional space around the website. The imagery below was created in-house from various collections that Panaz had as product imagery at the time. Today the artwork is very retro however it still does look nice to the eye.

Panaz - Repeat Image Panaz - Hospitality Panaz - Healthcare Panaz - Education
Moving Imagery

In order to fully accentuate the vast archive of imagery available on the website, Flash was used to create moving imagery rendering various camera-like motions. Multiple files are used throughout the website, as seen on each page respectively.

Administration

The website supports multiple forms of customer interaction, including the ability to write a message to the contact details for their country or register to request samples.

Panaz - Administration
Register

This is the Register Form for the Panaz website. It asks the user for basic information that is stored in a database and used for Sampling requests. Once this information is entered in, it is retrieved whenever is required.

Contact Form

Essential part of any website, this form submits information directly through to the Panaz Team. It displays information inside a standard email template.

Internationalisation
The website supports internationalisation, with the entire copy-content supporting the ability to transform into other languages ad-hoc. This was required in order to support the companies global operations.

Web Portfolio

Youds Media works closely with customers to achieve an end product that is not only exceptional, carefully managed and hand-crafted but one that ranks above the competitors in Search Engine results.

Cy Attard

Image snapshot of Cy Attard Web site, published in 2010. Published on 1st of September 2010
Cy Attard is an up and coming artist working from a studio in the south of France. Creating contemporary art painted in the negative he creates visionary works and displays them on the web.

The Web site displays his work in both the negative and the positive. With the Web site updated each time a painting is created, all of the work available to the public is displayed.

PTT Group

Image snapshot of PTT Group Web site, published in 2008.Published on 12th of May 2008
PTT Group offers a wide range of security solutions and fire alarm systems to valued customers, old and new. In conjunction with some of industry’s most reliable suppliers and manufacturers, we will aim to bring that technology to you for the best value complimented with the most reliable of service.

PTT Group wanted an online presence which demonstrated their product and service offering an easy means of contact and the essential information a customer would need to make a decision about purchasing. A single page Web site was created to offer the information in one place without requiring additional pages of content.

Craig Meadows Building Contractor

Image snapshot of Craig Meadows Building Contractor Web site, published in 2007.Published on 2nd of October 2007
Craig Meadows Building Contractors is a building contracting business with many years of experience in the industry. Providing a highly professional construction consultancy service, Craig Meadows offers high quality workmanship and real value for money for all types of renovations.

Craig Meadows wanted an online presence that ranked well in Google and gave customers the opportunity to get in touch via any of the usual methods or by an online contact form. This is a standard type of Web site that allows people to easily get an overview of what the companies services are and the essential information required to get in touch. After the initial approach, the Web site content was outsourced and published in less than a week.

CG Surveying Limited

Image snapshot of CG Surveying Limited Web site, published in 2007.Published on 1st of August 2007
CG Surveying offer a formidable solution for all your survey supply needs, supplying Instruments & Lasers to buy, hire or service with excellent technical support and guaranteed next day delivery.

The CG Surveying Limited Web site is designed to provide a means of generating sales through an online purchasing system with 3D Secure Payment Processing technology from Visa and MasterCard. The Web site takes orders on behalf of CG Surveying Limited through an automated online purchasing system, through which the customer is registered to the Web site, essential information stored and used the next time they visit the Web site. Payments are taken via a typical Merchant Account with a Card Holder Not Present transaction ability. CG Surveying used Streamline™, a Natwest subsidiary, with integrated Payment Processing Technology from Sage Pay. All of their accounts are integrated with the popular Sage Accounting products, with absolutely no additional accounting software required. The Web site takes orders all year round and provides a vital source of income for the company.

PhotoPanorama

Image snapshot of PhotoPanorama Web site, published in 2007.Published on 4th of November 2007
PhotoPanorama is a Virtual Tour Company and Panoramic Photographer based in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Photo Panoramas professionally tailored service will deliver a specially made Interactive Virtual Tour to suit all your media needs, available in both web friendly and hi definition formats.

The Photo Panorama web site has been in operation for a number of years and over time the content has grown and grown. As such, the main purpose of the specification was to implement a content management system which would make life easier for PhotoPanorama, without changing the site design or theme as well as implementing some neat features that make the site more appealing to users.

It’s rare to find a company that do what they promise – but Youds Media did… My website looks superb
Dean Weaver of PhotoPanorama - Sole Trader

Peak Surveys Limited

Image snapshot of Peak Surveys Limited Web site, published in 2006.Published on 4th of August 2006
Peak Surveys Limited has been established since January 2003, providing topographical surveys, elevations, floor plans and site engineering services to architectural and construction companies.

Peak Surveys wanted to maintain the theme created for their Email Stationary on the company's web page. This was achieved by extracting the main focal points of the email stationary and integrating them into a unique design specifically for Peak Surveys. The contact form found at the bottom left hand corner of the Web site uses the Peak Surveys email stationary to send one email to the Peak Surveys staff and another email directly to the user.

PTT Installations Limited

Image snapshot of PTT Installations Limited Web site, published in 2007.Published on 3rd of November 2007
PTT Installations was formed in 1997 by Phil Regan to carry out construction and cable installation in the utilities industry.

The PTT Installations Web site is intended to be viewed by 6 or 7 people. The specification was to redesign the existing Web site from Flash with the intention of updating the images. This involved removing the Flash content from the Web site and converting the content into a browser compatible format. A professional photographer was used to take the pictures for the Web site, on site.

Youds Media first helped us get the company logo off of our business cards and onto the computer which is now being used on our letterheads, compliment slips and staff clothing. The web site produced is nothing short of outstanding and feedback has always been very positive. It does exactly what it is supposed to, is easy to use and also since it went online the services Youds Media has to offer have been very useful. The IT support is great as well, they helped us get set up with a few things since the company expanded and any problems with setting up new email accounts have been resolved in a helpful manor and in no time at all. I would certainly recommend Youds Media to anybody looking for Web Design or Marketing services.
Phil Regan of PTT Installations Limited - Director

Gcnc Limited

Image snapshot of Gcnc Limited Web site, published in 2006.Published on 18th of September 2006
GCNC Ltd predominantly manufactures using CNC machinery in conjunction with CAD CAM software. The services offered are specifically tailored to act as the link between design and manufacture.

Specification was to move the GCNC Ltd web site away from a site builder package & redesign the web site theme. The web site is being used as a marketing tool to generate leads for the company through online advertising.

RV Fire Systems Limited

Image snapshot of RV Fire Systems Limited Web site, published in 2006.Published on 3rd of April 2006
RV Fire Systems provide expert knowledge of the fire systems industry to give the best possible solution for all your fire system needs. Our customers can feel safe in the knowledge that our many years of experience can be brought to bear on any project.

Company wanted a web site that could be used to give potential customers an insight into what RV Fire Systems can offer. Web site displays an overview of their product range & offers a latest news section where the latest in fire system technology is displayed. News system links dynamically to the site map giving a complete overview of all sections of the web site.

"Youds Media have enabled ourselves to take our first steps into promoting ourselves on the internet. They provided a great end product and service to enable us to obtain the internet presence we require. The process was smooth and problem free aided greatly by the practical advice and guidance we received from Youds Media. I would recommend Youds Media to anyone looking to promote their business on the internet."
Nick Potter of RV Fire Systems Limited - Office Manager

Design Portfolio

Showcase of Design Projects undertaken by Youds Media ranging from Logo Design to a full Catalogue Spread.

GlobalCom (UK) Limited

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GlobalCom (UK) have many years of experience in all aspects of telecommunications and data networking within the UK, Europe and middle eastern countries.

Logo design created on behalf of GlobalCom (UK) Ltd with a 3D effect.

Logo depicts the business name with a bespoke identity theme and icon. Colours were used as part of a new look and feel for the company.

GlobalCom (UK) Limited

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GlobalCom (UK) have many years of experience in all aspects of telecommunications and data networking within the UK, Europe and middle eastern countries.

Flyer design created for publication in a directory listing specialised for the telecoms industry.

Text was taken from an existing piece of marketing material and put together as seen in the finished article.

Peak Surveys Limited

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Peak Surveys Limited has been established since January 2003, providing topographical surveys, elevations, floor plans and site engineering services to architectural and construction companies.

Email stationary designed for Peak Surveys Ltd. An optional hand written signature is included at the bottom of each email along with a legal disclaimer provided by Youds Media.

Compatible with Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express and once installed the email stationary Email stationary can then be used whenever the customer clicks on "New Mail" - as they would with any other email message.

Sunflowers Pre-School

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Sunflowers Pre-School offer services to the local community for toddlers.

A4 Flyer with a single fold design for Sunflowers Pre School in Whalley, intended for use in approaching companies in the local area who may be interested in the child care services provided by Sunflowers.

The specification was to adequately demonstrate the companies assets in pictorial format. Images were supplied by the customer in high quality format giving much more room for an artistic license. The design & theme has been developed on behalf of Sunflowers with a view to highlight the selling points of the pre school.

South Survey Limited

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South Survey Limited - online survey, measuring and electrical equipment retailers.

Complete catalogue design & management solution. Extensive range of products spread over 50 pages and presented in high grade PDF format for printing.

South Survey Limited supply surveying equipment nationwide throughout the UK using their catalogue to market products & services.