Thu 15 May

If you want to find out more about their updates and how you can use them to benefit your business, then you can read our full blog here!...

Tue 08 Apr

We’re pleased to share that Phil, our Managing Director, recently took part in an insightful interview with Website Planet. Learn more about the story behind Purple and how we've grown to become the digital agency we are today! ...

Fri 04 Apr

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home your website deserves some TLC too. Think of it as a digital refresh, a chance to tidy up, sharpen your brand, and make sure your online presence is working as hard as you are....

Wed 19 Mar

While it may sound daunting, we’re here to help with some information on what a CMS actually is and what our own chosen CMS platform is when it comes to building websites for our clients. Read on to learn more or get in touch with any questions!...

Thu 13 Mar

Now that we’re settled into the year, is 2025 going to be the year for a fresh new look for your business? Or perhaps you’re just starting out and not sure where to begin when it comes to branding and design....

Fri 21 Feb

Instagram Reels, TikTok and video content marketing can still be so daunting and feel so alien to many. But, lots of businesses know it’s a key part of their marketing strategy and something they should be focusing on more. Here are some tips to help you!...

Fri 14 Feb

Are you feeling stuck with your social media engagement? You’re not alone! Many businesses struggle to connect with their audience and generate meaningful interactions that keep them engaged....

Tue 14 Jan

The new year is the ideal time to give your website a little TLC! We asked you what topics you wanted us to talk about, and based on the results we have put together a mini series of ways to ensure your online presence is keeping with the times - starting with your website....

Tue 14 Jan

We are onto part two of our 2025 housekeeping mini series and we will be covering social media! We will be covering best practices, some “how tos” as well as some helpful tips to make sure that you have your business pages are working the very best for you....

Tue 14 Jan

As the third instalment of our 2025 mini series to help you start the year right! The start of the year is a great time to evaluate your brand’s look and feel....

Tue 14 Jan

We are finishing our four part mini series with ways you can start the new year with a clean slate digitally, at least!

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Fri 13 Dec

As we are nearing the end of 2024 we thought it was a good time to look forward to 2025 and think about which web design trends might be popular over the next twelve months. ...

Fri 15 Nov

Supporting your local community is more important than ever, and what better time to do so than during the festive season? We’ve put together a list of some of our brilliant clients, from website design and digital marketing to creative design projects....

Wed 06 Nov

We recently launched a beautiful new bespoke website for one of our long-term clients, Little Seed Field. We first started working with Little Seeed Field back in 2016 when they started setting up their glamping, weddings and events business from their dairy farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Learn more about their new website and recent rebrand.

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Tue 08 Oct

As proud Sage Champions, Purple was selected to take part in a video campaign highlighting how Sage’s invoicing and payment solutions have transformed our business. Learn more about the process of the day and see the final video!...

Fri 13 Sep

This award, given by the Ministry of Defence, recognises our commitment as a company to supporting the Armed Forces community, and highlights our dedication to ensuring that veterans, reservists, and their families are supported and valued within our organisation....

Thu 29 Aug

In 2017 we were successful in winning a tender to develop a new website for Tandridge District Council, a local authority in Surrey supporting a population of just under 90,000 residents....

Tue 27 Aug

Blogging has come a long way over the last 30 years - it’s been through many phases and has undergone many developments since the first blog in the early 90s. It’s almost hard to believe it's been over 20 years since “Blog” became the Word of the Year in 2002! ...

Wed 21 Aug

We have recently launched several websites that feature bespoke functionality and we wanted to take a moment to chat about some of the ones we have worked on recently that we are proud of....

Mon 15 Jul

"Well they say that time ‘flies when you are having fun…’ and that certainly has been the case for me, the past 15 years have absolutely flashed by!"



Hear from our Managing Director, Phil, as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary....

Thu 11 Jul

We're thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new website for Mr Johnson's. Mr Johnson's are dedicated to providing high-quality small animal food for our beloved pets and they have been perfecting their recipes for over a century.

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Mon 08 Jul

In our previous Back to Basics with Email Marketing blogs, we covered the design and the content of your campaigns, and in our final part, we will be looking at analytics!...

Wed 03 Jul

This week we are thrilled to announce the launch of a new eCommerce website for RPM Discs, a record shop based in the heart of Wingate, County Durham. Find out more about the project and take a look at their brand new site!...

Tue 18 Jun

Jumping into email marketing can feel a bit like diving into the deep end, but don’t worry—we’ve got your back! Crafting a fun, engaging, and informative mailout is a fantastic way to stay connected with your audience....

Wed 05 Jun

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Richmondshire Museum’s brand-new website! This exciting digital transformation not only showcases the rich history and cultural heritage of Richmondshire but also introduces a bespoke archive functionality designed to make exploring the past easier and more engaging than ever before....

Tue 04 Jun

We are pleased to share the recent launch of the Amazing Neighbours initiative! The campaign to highlight Richmond’s most Amazing Neighbours was launched earlier this year by the Richmond Yorkshire CIC, in the hopes that the scheme will make the town an even better place to live and visit!...

Tue 04 Jun

The campaign to highlight Richmond’s most Amazing Neighbours was launched earlier this year by the Richmond Yorkshire CIC, in the hopes that the scheme will make the town an even better place to live and visit!...

Thu 30 May

Having an up-to-date library of images to use for your business is a really important element when it comes to your brand assets. It means that your messaging across socials and other materials is always fresh and offers the most accurate representation of you, your team and your business. It also makes for much lighter work when it comes to picking images to share with your audience and helps avoid reusing the same images too much. ...

Wed 29 May

Having an up-to-date library of images to use for your business is a really important element when it comes to your brand assets. Today's blog is going to cover how you make the photoshoot day as smooth sailing as possible ✨...

Mon 20 May

Email newsletters are a fantastic way to connect, inform and build strong relationships with your subscribers. At Purple, we love creating newsletters that are eye-catching and drive results - are you signed up to receive our newsletter?😏...

Mon 20 May

Email newsletters are a fantastic way to connect, inform and build strong relationships with your subscribers. At Purple, we love creating newsletters that are eye-catching and drive results - are you signed up to receive our newsletter?😏...

Wed 08 May

Over the last few years, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting lots of clients who have secured funding to develop their businesses. Through various opportunities, they’ve benefited from putting grant funding towards getting their business online or developing their digital presence. ...

Tue 07 May

We are pleased to share that round two of the capital grants for North Yorkshire small businesses and enterprises reopened on Monday 6th May. Find out more about what’s available and if you’re eligible!...

Wed 20 Mar

In a world filled with deadlines, meetings and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's essential to take a moment to celebrate the simple joys that bring brightness to our days. Today, as we celebrate International Day of Happiness, we’re looking at the important things to us at Purple that promote our happiness in both our professional and personal lives....

Wed 20 Mar

To help promote happiness at work and support each other’s wellbeing, there are lots of things we do as a team! Here's a glimpse into office life......

Mon 11 Mar

Tucked in the heart of North Yorkshire, our office offers stunning views of green fields, grazing sheep, and the charming Yorkshire Dales. Surprisingly, we're just 3 miles away from the world's largest British Army Garrison!...

Mon 11 Mar

We're excited to introduce our latest initiative - our military packages - to support veterans in their entrepreneurial journey and help ex-service members get started with their own business!...

Thu 22 Feb

We have all seen the articles in the news and on Social Media scaremongering us into trying to believe that ai is coming for our jobs, but as a friend recently described it to me, ai isn’t taking over just yet, it's just a tool in a toolbox. ...

Fri 19 Jan

All you need to know about branding as well as helpful resources for you to steal!



Are you in the early stages of your business branding journey and need some inspiration, or feel it's time for a refresh of your existing branding? Here are some helpful tips to get you on the right path.

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Wed 22 Nov

Have you considered how your website could be working harder for you and your business?...

Mon 20 Nov

The countdown to Christmas is officially on and the festivities might be the only thing that many of us can think about at the moment, but it’ll soon be time to start thinking about your 2024 social media strategy so you're ready to take the new year by storm! 🎉...

Tue 14 Nov

Google has recently been rolling out a handy new feature for Google Business Profiles which allows you to add links from your business profile to your various social media pages. Learn more about how to add them to yours!...

Tue 31 Oct

Happy Halloween!



On the spookiest day of the year, there’s nothing like some shocking and scary social media facts to surprise you.



Delve in if you dare...

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Wed 25 Oct

We know there’s still Halloween and Bonfire Night to come but we promise we’ve got your best interests at heart as we start to talk all things Christmas....

Wed 25 Oct

With lots of businesses trying to make the most of the festive season, we are here early to offer some digital marketing tips, tricks and a little bit of a checklist for you and your business to help get your elves in a row. ...

Wed 25 Oct

It is nearly that time of year when we all start to feel a little more festive and we are more than a little bit excited!...

Thu 05 Oct

Based in the heart of North Yorkshire we are lucky to be surrounded by stunning scenery, and anyone who has visited our Studio will know that we overlook lush fields, sheep and the Yorkshire Dales. However, if you are not from the area and have not visited us you may be surprised to learn that we are actually only 3 miles away from the largest British Army Garrison in the World (thank you Wikipedia!)....

Thu 21 Sep

Instagram has recently launched a brand new feature which may have started popping up in your notifications. Say hello 👋 to Instagram Broadcast Channels – an interactive way to connect and engage with your followers.📸✨...

Fri 08 Sep

Here we dive into the world of video marketing – if you've ever wondered how to give your brand that extra sparkle and pizzazz, look no further than the power of video!...

Wed 21 Jun

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that this week we have received our Cyber Essentials Certification from IASME....

Mon 15 May

When you work or volunteer for a charity you understand that every single penny spent on marketing needs to be accounted for and you need to be able to demonstrate the return on investment. ...

Thu 04 May

The Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association works on behalf of local businesses to promote tourism to Richmond and the surrounding areas. The association has over 100 members and provides strategic support for businesses in the local area.

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Wed 26 Apr

We have been discussing AI in the office quite a lot recently so we asked the team what their thoughts were on the technology and how they used it already....

Thu 20 Apr

Recently we have been working with a lot of businesses who are just creating their very first website.  We eat, sleep and breathe websites so at times it can be easy for us to forget how daunting the process can be when you start. ...

Mon 17 Apr

Email Marketing is a fantastic way to reach people who don’t use Social Media and is an incredibly useful tool, if used correctly, to acquire new customers to a business. We could talk about email marketing all day long (and sometimes do on our workshops!) but today we wanted to chat to you about how to get people to sign up to your digital newsletter. ...

Wed 29 Mar

We are delighted to announce that we have recently become a member of the Good Business Charter....

Tue 21 Mar

It looks like Spring is finally on its way and we have been hearing from a number of accommodation providers who we work with that enquiries and bookings are increasing which should hopefully mean a busy year!...

Wed 01 Mar

Matt Ball Architecture has been a client of Purple since 2016. The practice focuses on creating timeless and contemporary buildings that exceed expectations. The practice also champions sustainability looking to deliver low impact and low energy buildings....

Sat 25 Feb

Check out some of our favourite free marketing tools to help keep those marketing efforts moving forwards in 2023.

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Mon 30 Jan

Recently my LinkedIn feed has been taken over by people discussing AI generated text which has made me wonder whether the future of copywriting is dead and what this means for website content. Could Al generated copy help clients who struggle writing their content and if so what would the knock on effect be for Search Engine Optimisation? ...

Fri 20 Jan

It continues to feel like quite a daunting time to be running a business at the moment, but we are sharing some useful funding opportunities that may give your business the support and helping hand it needs....

Sun 15 Jan

After nearly 14 years with a business profile on Twitter towards the end of last year we found ourselves wondering, is it really worth our time to maintain a presence on the platform?...

Tue 20 Dec

It’s public knowledge that Google loves video content and the sole reason for that is because Google knows that people love video content. Take a look at how you can optimise your video content or how to best start implementing it into your strategy 🧐...

Mon 19 Dec

Video content marketing can be so daunting but it’s not just for Gen Zers and dancing on the internet! If your audience are on Instagram, creating Reels is one of the best ways to increase your engagement and have your content seen right now....

Tue 04 Oct

So, I think it is safe to say that we are now officially in Autumn and whilst you may not want to hear it, Christmas is coming! In fact 38% of people start Christmas shopping in October. ...

Mon 12 Sep

We love that Instagram is continuing to add new features to enhance feed posts and that includes the ‘Add Reminder’ feature....

Tue 16 Aug

When I was having a look on LinkedIn last week I noticed a post by someone suggesting that if you deleted just one image from your website then you were making an environmentally conscious decision to make your website more sustainable. I carried on scrolling my feed, but the post stuck with me and I couldn’t get it out of my head.  Could it really be that simple to make websites greener?  ...

Mon 25 Jul

Last month we wrote a blog about the change from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and how it was best to make this change as soon as possible to start collecting data in GA4.

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Thu 07 Jul

We had the pleasure of designing and building a brand new website for The Station, Richmond! Read today's blog to see how we collaborated closely with them to launch a bold and creative new site that puts user experience first 🤩 ...

Sun 26 Jun

Website design has thankfully evolved over the years, gone are the visitor counters, the flashing fonts and slow load times. Instead websites now focus on user friendly designs which aims to serve visitors with information quickly in an attractive and an easy to digest format. And this level of detail needs to be there for all users, yes, we are talking website accessibility....

Thu 16 Jun

With several marketing tactics out there you could be following and new ones emerging each week, the ‘what's in it for me?’ rule is a great place to start!

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Fri 10 Jun

We can’t believe we are now in our eighth year of sponsoring the Swaledale Festival, the annual festival of music and arts which takes with the beautiful backdrop of the rural Yorkshire landscape. ...

Tue 17 May

Social media sites have some great functionality but did you know that running a website alongside them can open up a whole host of benefits?...

Tue 15 Feb

Using a call to action is a great way to improve conversions and direct your customers. In our latest guide, we give you the low down on all you need to know as well as some great examples of CTA’s done right!...

Tue 01 Feb

Lamba Welding Ltd is a local engineering company offering industry-leading resistance welding services. Lamba Welding has over 38 years’ of experience and work with some of the biggest names in manufacturing in Europe including Cemsa, Tillos Group and Conet....

Sat 22 Jan

From Yorkshire Pudding Day to National Selfie Day, there are plenty of themed days worldwide that you can get involved with as a business and have fun with on social media! Download our free calendar for inspiration....

Fri 14 Jan

Branding is such a crucial part of building a business and we want to help you to start the process with confidence. Today we're going to guide you on where to start when thinking about designing a logo... pencils to paper, let's delve into it ✨...

Thu 16 Dec

Website accessibility is so important and here is all you need to know about it, why you should factor it into your website, and how you can do that ✔

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Tue 27 Jul

2021 is indisputably the year of the video and when it comes to content marketing it is one of the most powerful ways to make a lasting impression with your audience....

Wed 21 Jul

The world of video content can seem super overwhelming before you delve into it, but it’s not as daunting as it seems - all you need is your mobile phone🤳 To make it simpler, we’ve come up with some easy-to-create short form video ideas, so you can keep your posts varied and your followers happy!...

Wed 16 Jun

Today we're sharing 5 steps for creating a well organised and optimised structure for your website! These tips will help you whether you are replacing or restructuring your existing website or if you are in the early stages of building a brand new site. ...

Fri 04 Jun

This is the fifth blog post in our Blogging Tips series, and now that we’ve detailed a few useful tips and tricks for the creation of your blog posts, we can move on to discuss the ways to distribute your content, where to share it and how to get it in front of your reader!...

Fri 14 May

Here we have our fourth instalment in our Blogging Tips series! In our last instalment we talked about blog structure and writing, but that’s not where it ends - there are so many things we can add to a blog post to make it stand out, easier for users to read, and essentially be more successful!...

Thu 29 Apr

This is our third blog post in this Blogging Tips series, and here’s where you can get stuck in with the writing side of things! Now that we’ve discussed the benefits of blogging and mentioned some helpful ways to determine your blog’s focus, we can now start to look at writing the blog post itself...

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Fri 16 Apr

Here's the second post in our Blogging Tips series. It can often be hard to get started with blogging, so rather than diving right into writing, we suggest you get a plan together first to make the writing process much easier for you! We've shared our advice here on how to get started....

Wed 31 Mar

We love making use of our blog and sharing frequent updates, whether that’s company news, our latest project or some insight into a trending topic! But lots of businesses ask us if they really need a blog, what to talk about, and how to drive more traffic to their posts which is why we’re starting a blogging tips series, so all of this useful information is all in one place!...

Fri 26 Mar

Who doesn’t love a time saving hack? We’re always sharing quick tips and advice to help you work smarter over on our social media, but today we’re delving into the world of Google Chrome Extensions....

Fri 26 Feb

We are ending the month on a high with the launch of a new website for a longtime client of ours, Staley Stonework. ...

Wed 17 Feb

Today we're sharing the new bespoke website for Whispering Waters Lodges - a selection of new eco-lodges nestled on the banks of the River Tees! We're so excited to see this new business open as soon as lockdown is over and they're now equipped with a wonderful site to match their beautiful location!...

Thu 03 Dec

While the doors have been closed the team at The Georgian Theatre Royal have still been hard at work with not only the refurbishment of the theatre but a brand new website too!...

Fri 16 Oct

Active Surrey is an Active Partnership that works collaboratively to help everyone in Surrey realise the benefits of a more active way of life. ...

Thu 08 Oct

We're excited to share with you our most recent website launch, for Zetland Estates. Since their first website with us in 2002, it's been wonderful to follow and support their journey to where they are today!...

Fri 11 Sep

There are so many options out there when it comes to creating a website for your business so it can be difficult to know where to start with choosing the right option for you. With it being National Coding Week, we thought it was a great time to put our technical hats on and explain a little more about what goes into the building of a website....

Tue 30 Jun

You may have heard the phrase ‘responsive design’ but might not be quite sure what this means. ...