Our story
One sunny afternoon in June 2010, Rick Chapman launched The Digital Beacon from his home office in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
Since then, we have helped hundreds of businesses throughout the UK to setup, to grow and to succeed online.
We love turning ideas into killer online businesses.
Our mission
These days, if you’re not online, you’re not anywhere in business.
We want to support our clients to harness the vast opportunities to develop their online presence. It’s a simple goal, with the potential for massive impact on your business.
Our values
Integrity – We are passionate about small – medium businesses. We are a small business! We understand the need for flexibility, for cost control and for a partner you can trust, to guide you through the process. We’ll keep the conversation going the whole way through your project, so there will be no nasty surprises. Hidden fees? Not from us.
Transparency – The world of digital marketing can be shrouded in mystery and baffling terminology. We’ll communicate technical information in an accessible way, so you can make the right decisions for your business.
Quality – We are experts in our field. In fact, other companies come to us for advice. From website design, to Search Engine Optimisation, to website hosting services, we have a specialist team who will be dedicated to your project. We deliver high quality, cutting edge campaigns, at very reasonable prices.
Goal-oriented – Rick has spent ten years working in digital marketing. Having also run a successful London photographic studio, he is able to fuse technical expertise with a creative eye, to deliver compelling outcomes. We’ll set key deliverables up front, and work tirelessly to ensure your goals are met.
Our approach
We work hand in hand with our clients, helping you with the complexities and twists and turns of getting a new business online, or improving your current online presence. We are your partner, and here to support you every step of the way.
Our team
We have a small but dedicated team of Web Designers, Developers, Project Managers, and Administrators, providing wide ranging skills to ensure your project flourishes. We also have a trusted extended network of specialists such as copywriters and branding experts, who we can bring on board as you need, allowing you to keep costs under control.
Our mission...
These days, if you’re not online, you’re not anywhere in business.
We want to support our clients to harness the vast opportunities to develop their online presence. It’s a simple goal, with the potential for massive impact on your business.
Our values...
Integrity – We are passionate about small – medium businesses. We are a small business! We understand the need for flexibility, for cost control and for a partner you can trust, to guide you through the process. We’ll keep the conversation going the whole way through your project, so there will be no nasty surprises. Hidden fees? Not from us.
Transparency – The world of digital marketing can be shrouded in mystery and baffling terminology. We’ll communicate technical information in an accessible way, so you can make the right decisions for your business.
Quality – We are experts in our field. In fact, other companies come to us for advice. From website design, to Search Engine Optimisation, to website hosting services, we have a specialist team who will be dedicated to your project. We deliver high quality, cutting edge campaigns, at very reasonable prices.
Goal-oriented – Rick has spent ten years working in digital marketing. Having also run a successful London photographic studio, he is able to fuse technical expertise with a creative eye, to deliver compelling outcomes. We’ll set key deliverables up front, and work tirelessly to ensure your goals are met.
Our approach...
We work hand in hand with our clients, helping you with the complexities and twists and turns of getting a new business online, or improving your current online presence. We are your partner, and here to support you every step of the way.
Our team...
We have a small but dedicated team of Web Designers, Developers, Project Managers, and Administrators, providing wide ranging skills to ensure your project flourishes. We also have a trusted extended network of specialists such as copywriters and branding experts, who we can bring on board as you need, allowing you to keep costs under control.
Some recent work
ALICIA SWIM
high-end fashion swimwear
THE LITTLE BOOK OF LIFE ADMIN
Shopify e-commerce website
JULIA FARINO
actress / singer / author
SPACEMASKS.COM
self-heating eye-masks
BIDDENDEN FARM SHOP
online farm shop
LINGUABRAND
brand psychology experts
CAVAN BAKERY
online bakery
FORWARD-ME
ME charity website
THE IMPLANT EXPERTS
dental implant company
Recent Google Reviews
The Digital Beacon
11 Vale Road, Haywards Heath
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I just attended a webinar on 'How to make the most of your website - Secrets of onsite SEO' via Brighton Library … More hosted by BIPC Sussex, with Rick from Digital Beacon as the speaker. It was absolutely excellent - really easy to understand. I made 5 pages of notes! Rick is able to get across the basics of SEO and optimising one's website in a way that makes you want to go right ahead and put it all into action. Thank you : )
Kat - owner and teacher at Sew In Brighton Sewing School www.sewinbrighton.co.uk -
The Digital Beacon worked on our structured Data and some SEO work for our website (Fathomxp.com). Rick started with keyword … More research to define the areas we needed to target and then worked with us to define the content which he programmed into the site. We have had an increased of traffic to the site since the work was done. I highly recommend working with them.
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Rick took over my website 3 years ago and has been brilliant. He’s always been very responsive and dealt with all the inevitable … More problems that all small businesses incur and has always found a solution. He doesn’t bombard me with IT chat which is a blessed relief. I’m looking forward to his website makeover later this year.
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Thorough and professional. Very happy with the tech framework of our site and it was set up so we can edit written content … More easily ourselves. Nothing's too much trouble for Rick. He's super-responsive when you need him most.
Do you like the sound of us?
Give us a call for a chat, or drop us a line. We’d love to hear about your business or idea.