There's more to a website than meets the eye...

It's not difficult to create a website these days.

If all you need is an on-line brochure or showcase to front an existing sales process which will not change very often, the most economical way to establish your presence on the internet may be to do it yourself or use one of the templates that are widely and cheaply available.

However, you may need something that looks professional and original, that provides more functionality than a simple brochure, that is quickly, easily and reliably updated, that integrates seamlessly with the back-office processes that make things happen.

We can help. We design, develop and implement business systems for the internet and/or your intranet.

Serious Systems are systems that work.

Our systems work for your business and for your customers because they are focussed entirely on your business objectives and the needs of your customers.

Information is presented in a clear, easily comprehensible way and is always simple to navigate, free of gimmicks and easy to keep up-to-date.

Who we are

We are John & Sylvia Downe, independent computer services providers. Together we have more than 75 years experience of working in the constantly-changing IT industry.

John Downe

John worked in various sales and marketing roles for IBM before becoming an independent consultant. He can advise on marketing strategies, including using Google Adwords and mailings to effectively reach your target market.

Sylvia Downe

Sylvia has worked as a systems developer for many companies, large and small, including IBM, Lloyds TSB and Direct Line Insurance both as an employee and as a freelance consultant. She is proficient in business analysis, systems architecture and design as well as the technical implementation. She is used to working to deadlines and within tight budgets. She works to the principle do it right, do it once.

What we do

We specialise in building and enhancing computer systems for small to medium-sized companies.

A typical system often consists of a database, either online or back-office, that feeds a public website and provides valuable management information. It could include:

• Simple, foolproof data entry processes to keep the database up to date yet secure.
• An attractive, original, easy to navigate website to display your static and dynamic data, possibly including:
  • Google© maps
  • Data entry forms
  • Picture galleries
  • Shopping cart
  • Search, filter and sort functions
• RSS feeds, automated email responses and/or regular newsletters to maximise return visits
• A marketing strategy and tools to measure its effectiveness
• Management information - reports, graphs and statistics

See some of our recent projects or the case study which demonstrates in detail our approach.

If you are seriously considering developing a system that works for your business, contact us to discuss the options.