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# Freshspace: Freshspace combine a wealth of creativity, knowledge and expertise to deliver a high standard of web design and development services. Based in Kendal, Cumbria we work with local businesses from every walk of life, as well as larger organisations based nationally.

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## Posts
- [WordPress Site Migration for Trades Businesses: Why It Matters](https://freshspace.co.uk/wordpress-site-migration-for-trades-businesses-why-it-matters/): Most trades businesses don't think about their hosting until something goes wrong, a site goes down mid-week, a renewal invoice jumps without warning, or a "quick fix" from a previous developer turns into months of instability. By then, migrating to a proper WordPress setup feels like a bigger job than it needs to be.
- [Why Agricultural Websites Get Left Behind (And What to Do About It)](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-farm-websites-get-left-behind-and-what-to-do-about-it/): Walk through any market town in Cumbria and you'll find agricultural businesses that have been trading for generations, trusted names, deep local reputations and customer relationships built over decades. Then look at their websites and it's often a different story.
- [Why Trust Signals Matter More Than Ever for Trades Websites](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-trust-signals-matter-more-than-ever-for-trades-websites/): Think about the last time you needed a builder, electrician, or plumber. You weren't just picking a name off a list  you were letting a stranger into your home, trusting them with something that matters and hoping they wouldn't disappear halfway through the job or leave you with a bigger mess than you started with. That's a big ask. And for most people, the decision starts on a website, long before anyone picks up the phone.
- [Why Construction & Trades Businesses Need a Website That Works as Hard as They Do](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-construction-trades-businesses-need-a-website-that-works-as-hard-as-they-do/): Most construction and trades businesses in Cumbria get work through word of mouth, repeat clients and recommendations. That's not going to change, it's how the industry works and it should stay that way.
- [New Website and Course Booking System for WEMSI International (UK)](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-website-and-course-booking-system-for-wemsi-international-uk/): WEMSI International recently split into two separate companies: WEMSI International (UK) and WEMSI International (Ireland), meaning the UK arm needed a brand new website of its own, entirely separate from the original. WEMSI International (UK) run mountain and wilderness medicine training courses across the UK, with bases at Glenmore Lodge in Scotland and Plas y Brenin in Wales. Alongside the new site, we also replaced their old booking process, which previously meant a lot of manual admin, chasing payments, tracking spaces and juggling spreadsheets for every course date - with a system that does the heavy lifting instead.
- [Who Owns Your Website? Why the Answer Matters More Than You Think](https://freshspace.co.uk/who-owns-your-website-why-the-answer-matters-more-than-you-think/): If you've ever thought about switching web agencies or moving your site to a new hosting provider, you may have come across an unexpected obstacle: being charged a fee to receive a copy of your own website.
- [The Hidden Pitfalls of Over Relying on AI in Business](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-hidden-pitfalls-of-over-relying-on-ai-in-business/): The real risk of over-relying on AI isn't that it produces solutions that obviously don't work. The risk is that it produces adequate solutions that mask incomplete understanding of your own business and tools. It lets you solve a problem today while creating larger problems for tomorrow. It feels like progress while actually being progress-adjacent.
- [Fixing a Broken WooCommerce Site](https://freshspace.co.uk/fixing-a-broken-woocommerce-site/): Based in Ulverston, Cumbria, Conservation Chemicals Consultants came to us with a WooCommerce site that was struggling. Not because it was complex or over-engineered, it was simply built on shaky foundations.
- [Is Your Cumbria Business Website Ready for the Busy Season?](https://freshspace.co.uk/is-your-cumbria-business-website-ready-for-the-busy-season/): We work with outdoor activity businesses, accommodation providers, tourism and lots of small local businesses across the Cumbria and the Lake District. If you're based in Cumbria and want a website that actually earns its keep during the busy season, take a look at our web design services for Cumbria businesses or get in touch for a no-pressure chat.
- [How Freshspace Supports Outdoor Activity Businesses with Reliable, High‑Performing Websites](https://freshspace.co.uk/how-freshspace-supports-outdoor-activity-businesses-with-reliable-high-performing-websites/): When we started Freshspace back in 2015, our goal was simple: do good work for good people. No big strategy, no grand plan, just a belief that if we listened well, cared about the details and treated people fairly, the right projects would find us.
- [How a few lines of code helped Genuine Adventures show up where it matters](https://freshspace.co.uk/how-a-few-lines-of-code-helped-genuine-adventures-show-up-where-it-matters/): Sometimes the best client relationships start in the most straightforward way. We spotted Dan's Genuine Adventures van in a local supermarket car park, liked the look of what he was doing and got in touch. That was the start of a hosting and support relationship and before long, an opportunity to do some work that made a real difference to how his business gets found online.
- [New Website Launch: R Brady Garden & Landscape Services](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-website-launch-r-brady-garden-landscape-services/): Freshspace has launched a new WordPress website for R Brady Garden & Landscape Services in Ulverston. See how we helped this established Cumbria landscaping business build a stronger online presence.
- [Migrating to WordPress and Building Custom Content: The Access the Dales Project](https://freshspace.co.uk/migrating-to-wordpress-and-building-custom-content-the-access-the-dales-project/): How we migrated Access the Dales from Wix to WordPress, building custom post types with ACF Pro, PHP, and Brizy templates for accessibility-focused organisations.
- [Why WooCommerce Isn’t the Answer for Activity Bookings (And What Actually Works)](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-woocommerce-isnt-the-answer-for-activity-bookings-and-what-actually-works/): If you run an outdoor activity business, water sports centre, or adventure company and you're thinking about selling activities online, you might assume WooCommerce is your answer. It's popular. It's powerful. But it might be solving problems you don't actually have—and creating headaches you don't need.
- [When Is a Contact Form Not a Contact Form?](https://freshspace.co.uk/when-is-a-contact-form-not-a-contact-form/): Most websites have a contact form. Visitors fill it in, you get an email, you reply. Simple. But what if that form could also process payments? Or confirm bookings in real-time? Or feed customer data directly into your business system without manual entry? That's when a contact form becomes something far more valuable it becomes infrastructure.
- [Elevating the Lakelands Property Offers Experience](https://freshspace.co.uk/elevating-the-lakelands-property-offers-experience/): The Lakelands team has always taken pride in offering guests a smooth, enjoyable booking journey. Recently, we’ve been working behind the scenes to build a new section to show Property Offers; a new place where guests can discover deals in the Lake District for all the properties The Lakelands manage. What began as a simple tidy‑up quickly grew into a thoughtful redesign focused on clarity, consistency and ease of use.
- [V.K Oils Has a Fresh New Look](https://freshspace.co.uk/v-k-oils-has-a-fresh-new-look/): We’re pleased to share that V.K Oils has been fully redesigned. The site has been running on WooCommerce for some time, but this update brings a cleaner layout, improved navigation and a smoother experience for new and returning customers.
- [Building the Dales 30 Website](https://freshspace.co.uk/building-the-dales-30-website/): When we built the Dales 30 WordPress website the goal was to create something lightweight, easy to update and completely future‑proof. The client needed a way to add new mountains without touching code or page builders and they wanted each mountain to automatically appear on the map and in the list view.
- [Is Your Website AI‑Ready? Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever](https://freshspace.co.uk/is-your-website-ai-ready/): Let’s break down what “AI‑ready” really means.
- [Why a Website Review Should Be Every Business’s Next Step in 2026](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-a-website-review-should-be-every-businesss-next-step-in-2026/): Why a Website Review Should Be Every Business’s Next Step in 2026
- [Behind the Scenes: How We Make Website Migrations Stress Free](https://freshspace.co.uk/behind-the-scenes-how-we-make-website-migrations-stress-free/): Website migrations can sound intimidating especially for small businesses and community organisations who rely on their site every day. But with the right approach a migration can be one of the most positive steps a business takes. At Freshspace we focus on clarity communication and care so clients always feel supported.
- [Merry Christmas!](https://freshspace.co.uk/merry-christmas-2/): Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
- [WordPress Care: Why Ongoing Support Matters](https://freshspace.co.uk/wordpress-care-why-ongoing-support-matters/): Launching a new website is a milestone worth celebrating but it is only the beginning of the journey. A website is not something you build once then forget about, it is a living evolving part of your organisation. At Freshspace we have seen time and again that the businesses who thrive online are the ones who treat their website as an ongoing commitment not a one‑off project. That is exactly where WordPress Care comes in.
- [Looking Ahead: E‑Commerce and Business Planning for 2026](https://freshspace.co.uk/looking-ahead-e%e2%80%91commerce-and-business-planning-for-2026/): As Christmas approaches, many e‑commerce sites are focused on the immediate rush of festive sales. But the most successful businesses are already looking beyond December, preparing for the opportunities and challenges of the New Year.
- [Rebuilding Greaves Farm Caravan Park’s Website](https://freshspace.co.uk/rebuilding-greaves-farm-caravan-parks-website/): Greaves Farm Caravan Park needed an urgent, reliable website rebuild after their previous designer became unreachable and retained control of the original .co.uk domain. With the holiday season approaching, the park required a working site immediately so the owner could update prices and content without delay.
- [Solving a Webhook Integration Challenge for Dental Practices](https://freshspace.co.uk/solving-a-webhook-integration-challenge-for-dental-practices/): WPForms’ webhook addon sent the label chosen by the patient (e.g. Check ups). But DenGro expected the slug version (e.g. check-ups). This mismatch meant enquiries weren’t being mapped correctly inside DenGro.
- [Hornby Day Nursery: Growing Online with WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/hornby-day-nursery-growing-online-with-wordpress/): Hornby Day Nursery: Growing Online with WordPress
- [How Freshspace Works: Focused, Together and Client-Centred](https://freshspace.co.uk/how-freshspace-works-focused-together-and-client-centred/): At Freshspace, we work with purpose. Based in Kendal and proudly serving organisations across Cumbria, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Scotland and across the UK, we bring a focused, non-distracted approach to every project, whether it's a WordPress build for a local agricultural business or ongoing support for a charitable organisation.
- [Parkinson’s Law and the Cost of Waiting: An Expanded Wake-Up Call for Website Owners](https://freshspace.co.uk/parkinsons-law-and-the-cost-of-waiting-an-expanded-wake-up-call-for-website-owners/): I first came across Parkinson’s Law while reading The One Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib. It struck a chord: “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” In the world of websites and digital support, that often plays out as: “Problems expand until they can’t be ignored.”
- [Reliable Hosting and Simple Backups](https://freshspace.co.uk/reliable-hosting-and-simple-backups/): Reliable hosting and sensible backups are the quiet, essential parts of a trusted website. We set up hosting that balances cost and performance for small organisations, configure automatic daily backups, and provide straightforward restore plans. For committees and small teams, this means fewer panicked calls after a plugin update goes wrong and a clear, documented route to recovery. We also make security basics non-technical: HTTPS, automatic updates where safe, and clear advice on when to bring us in for maintenance.
- [Kendal Castle & Castle Dairy: Echoes of the Past](https://freshspace.co.uk/kendal-castle-castle-dairy-echoes-of-the-past/): Kendal’s skyline is crowned by the ruins of Kendal Castle, a 12th-century stronghold that once housed the powerful Parr family, ancestors of Queen Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife. Though the castle fell into disrepair centuries ago, its crumbling walls still whisper stories of medieval life, noble ambition, and the passage of time.
- [Building an Online Presence from Scratch: Jardine Tree Care](https://freshspace.co.uk/building-an-online-presence-from-scratch-jardine-tree-care/): Every business starts somewhere and for Jardine Tree Care, that starting point was a blank slate. As a brand-new tree surgery and arborist service in Cumbria, they had no online presence. No website. No Google Business Profile. Nothing for potential customers to find when searching for local tree care.
- [Yesterday I Turned 50 – Still Proudly Local](https://freshspace.co.uk/yesterday-i-turned-50-still-proudly-local/): Yesterday I turned 50, and it felt right to pause and reflect, not just on the years, but on the people, places, and partnerships that have shaped the journey.
- [Why Small and Family Businesses Choose Freshspace](https://freshspace.co.uk/why-small-and-family-businesses-choose-freshspace/): Freshspace is run by Darren and Eilidh, a husband-and-wife team based in Cumbria. We understand the pride, responsibility, and personal investment that comes with running a business that’s close to home and heart.
- [Website Rescue Made Simple](https://freshspace.co.uk/website-rescue-made-simple/): Freshspace is a solid choice for website recovery because we don’t just fix the immediate problem, we set you up for long-term stability.
- [The Evolution of AI Search](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-evolution-of-ai-search/): Remember Ask Jeeves—where you “asked” natural language questions and got pointed to matching pages? That early attempt at AI-driven search set the stage for smarter engines. Today’s Google SGE (Search Generative Experience) is the heir to that vision.
- [Brizy Meets Events Calendar Pro – A Lesson in Logical Design and Human Ingenuity](https://freshspace.co.uk/brizy-meets-events-calendar-pro/): At Freshspace, we love helping clients showcase what they do - clearly, beautifully, and with the right functionality. So when one of our clients needed an events section that reflected accurate timing and elegant layout, we turned to Brizy and Events Calendar Pro. What followed was a deep dive into plugin limitations, AI-generated misdirection, and ultimately a clean, developer-crafted solution.
- [Our Secret Service](https://freshspace.co.uk/our-secret-service/): A secret service indeed, one we barely even realise we provide, but in fact has made us think differently about the services we offer some of our more international clients.
- [Why We Love Shopping Local](https://freshspace.co.uk/love-shopping-local/): Now we might be a little biased here, but Cumbria and the Lake District is full of incredible small businesses, in all sorts of sectors.
- [Feeding the Locals](https://freshspace.co.uk/feeding-locals/): At Freshspace, we are big fans of food. You might have noticed.
- [Preparing for the Summer](https://freshspace.co.uk/preparing-for-summer/): A bit like feeling motivated in September, it's hard to break the school days habit of getting excited for the summer holidays - even when you're long past the age of having six weeks off.
- [Website Statistics, and How we Help you Beat Them](https://freshspace.co.uk/website-statistics/): The world of web design and digital marketing is vast, ever changing and more than a little intimidating for people who aren't submerged in it all the time - and sometimes even for those of us who are!
- [Every Day Mental Health](https://freshspace.co.uk/every-day-mental-health/): With it being mental health awareness week, we thought we'd speak a little about our own experiences and the things we build into our lives to help keep ourselves in a positive mind space. As we are not experts, we did not want to focus on any specifics or give potentially misleading information. There are a lot of resources online if you do need further support, as well as speaking to your GP or even friends and family.
- [Love and Food – Cheese are a Few of Our Favourite Things](https://freshspace.co.uk/love-and-food-cheese-are-a-few-of-our-favourite-things/): Our latest website launch is for the Churchmouse at Barbon. As well as being a cafe, delicatessen and village store, they also have a Wedding Cheesecake business.
- [If there’s one thing a New Year is good for…](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-year/): If there's one thing a new year is good for, it's identifying areas of your life you'd like to improve. For us, 2019 is going to be about spending less time on social media and instead reconnecting with the real world.
- [Last Launch of 2018](https://freshspace.co.uk/last-launch-of-2018/): It seems appropriate that our last launch of the year is for R C Dagliesh Ltd, an agricultural engineering company based near Lockerbie who do their part toward keeping farms in South West Scotland and North West England running smoothly. At this time of year when the demand for good, local food is even higher than usual that is critical.
- [A Fresh look](https://freshspace.co.uk/a-fresh-look/): We recommend a fresh look for websites every few years, making sure that it works for you at that time. Recently we worked with the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills to do just that whilst making it as easy as possible for them and keeping to the traditional look of their Inn.
- [The journey with njo Technology Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-journey-with-njo-technology-ltd/): Just in time for Christmas, read here about the journey we went on with njo Technology Ltd to spread their bright lights even further with a new website. Creating a clear, user friendly that coincided with their branding was crucial for this company - read more about our individual and personalised website design by clicking on the link via the picture.
- [(S)and we’re live!](https://freshspace.co.uk/sand-were-live/): Like we recently did with our own website, we recommend that every two or three years our clients get a redesign on their own websites to keep them ahead of the times. Hoddam Contracting took that advice and this is the result - a shiny new website for them and up to date information and pictures for their clients! Have a look here: https://hoddamcontracting.co.uk/
- [A sisters view](https://freshspace.co.uk/a-sisters-view/): I couldn't let a week of having access to my sister's social media pass me by without posting an embarrassing photo. There are many perks to having a sister ten years older - from adorable nephews to advice from a level of hindsight and understand that nobody else could replicate. For as long as I remember, my sister has been the biggest influencer on my life and I have a lot to thank her for, not least a sarcastic sense of humour.
- [Review from London Executive](https://freshspace.co.uk/review-london-executive/): It's always satisfying when, after working on a project you get a nice review from a customer. In this case, Georges Verdis, owner of London Executive, Estate Agents based in London (just in case the business name didn't give it away...).
- [New Freshspace Website](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-freshspace-website/): What is the greatest challenge for a web designer? Building their own website it would seem.
- [New website for Blacksmiths Arms](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-website-blacksmiths-arms/): One of the great things about living in Cumbria is coming across great news places, like the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills. So we were more than pleased to build them a new WordPress website.
- [Merry Christmas!](https://freshspace.co.uk/merry-christmas/): A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
- [Day of the Girl 2017](https://freshspace.co.uk/day-girl-2017/): With a ratio of 4:1 boys to girls (make that 4:2 we got poppy the cat in December!) in our house but a business that has equality at the heart, we're pro the Day of the Girl at Freshspace HQ.
- [Happy Roald Dahl Day!](https://freshspace.co.uk/happy-roald-dahl-day/): We love a little nonsense at Freshspace HQ! We also love sharing our Roald Dahl library with the kids.
- [We’re married](https://freshspace.co.uk/were-married/): We've been a little bit quite of late. The reason being we've been planning our wedding. We're now very proud to say Freshspace is run by husband and wife team Darren and Eilidh Nicholls. And we couldn't be happier!
- [Geeky Import Stuff with WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/geeky-import-stuff-wordpress/): Of late we've worked on a number of websites that have required managing imports of 100's if not 1000's of products to WordPress sites. It's been an interesting learning curve for us both and means we've got another feather in our caps when it comes to helping clients with their business needs.
- [Email Marketing for Brokk UK](https://freshspace.co.uk/email-marketing-brokk-uk/): With a selection of very specialist demolition products Brokk UK rely on attending exhibitions to showcase their product range and engaging with their potential customer base. Attendance at these events is crucial to the success of this sales strategy. Previously Brokk UK relied on more traditional ways of letting people know in advance about their attendance at exhibitions, including postal correspondence and telephone calls. Looking forward they felt it was time to try email marketing and asked that we design them an email newsletter template and manage mail shots for a number of events. This ensured that their contacts were in the know and also gives Brokk UK a greater degree of certainty over the communication being received and considered.
- [Working on the doorstep…](https://freshspace.co.uk/working-on-the-doorstep/): ...or that's what Bryn seems to want to do this fine Monday morning.
- [May the 4th be with you](https://freshspace.co.uk/may-4th/): Happy Star Wars Day from all at Freshspace HQ! Only 225 days and counting until Star Wars - The Last Jedi. At Freshspace we have a lifelong Star Wars fan and a recent Star Wars convert so The Last Jedi is eagerly awaited.
- [Keeping it in the Family](https://freshspace.co.uk/keeping-it-in-the-family/): This year we were kindly nominated for the Cumbria Family Business Awards.
- [International Women’s Day](https://freshspace.co.uk/international-womens-day/): Happy International Women's Day from Freshspace! Our Spotify soundtrack for the afternoon is 'Women of Rock'...Barracuda anyone?!
- [The Factory Tap Kendal](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-factory-tap/): Just passing The Factory Tap, Kendal on a walk with Bryn.
- [Pondering what is to be done in the week ahead](https://freshspace.co.uk/pondering-what-is-to-be-done/): Pondering what is to be done in the week ahead. It's a dogs life #mondaymotivation
- [Happy Rabbie Burns’ Night!](https://freshspace.co.uk/happy-rabbie-burns-night/): We're embracing our Scottish routes again at Freshspace with Burns' Night celebrations and an obligatory dram planned for later.
- [Beating the January Blues](https://freshspace.co.uk/beating-the-january-blues/): Apparently January is by definition
- [Happy New Year](https://freshspace.co.uk/happy-new-year-2/): Happy New Year from us. A New Years walk to Kendal Castle
- [What a difference a year makes](https://freshspace.co.uk/after-storm-desmond/): This is the kind of winter weather we're all enjoying this year. What a difference a year makes #stormdesmond
- [Jingle bells](https://freshspace.co.uk/jingle-bells/): Jingle bells on request by the cool Brass band
- [A trip to the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa](https://freshspace.co.uk/trip-beech-hill/): A trip to the Beech Hill Hotel and Spa for a spot of work and a well earned drink
- [St Andrew’s Day](https://freshspace.co.uk/st-andrews-day/): With 50% of Freshspace Scottish we thought we'd pause to wish you all a happy St Andrew's Day. We will of course be partaking in a cheeky Barr Irn Bru (read: whiskey) later on.
- [Lined up at the castle](https://freshspace.co.uk/lined-up-at-the-castle/): Lined up at Kendal Castle; Darren, Bryn and one of the kids on a break from managing our web design and digital marketing business.
- [Birds fly coz them’s got the wings](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-life-balance/): As one of the boys told us last week "birds fly coz them's got the wings"
- [Bryn](https://freshspace.co.uk/bryn/): Bryn the black Labrador on one of his walks in Kendal - taking a break from web design and digital marketing.
- [On the road again](https://freshspace.co.uk/on-the-road-again/): On the road again with Darren Nicholls to Keswick for discussions about web design, digital marketing and some good old business consultancy.
- [Eilidh enjoying New Lanark](https://freshspace.co.uk/eilidh-enjoying-new-lanark/): Eilidh Nicholls enjoying New Lanark on our family road trip before heading back to Cumbria for another busy period of website design and digital marketing.
- [Moomins](https://freshspace.co.uk/moomins-comic-artf-fest/): And another - Moomins at this year's Comic Art Festival in Kendal.
- [One of the window displays for this year’s Comic Art Festival in Kendal.](https://freshspace.co.uk/window-display/): One of the window displays for this year's Comic Art Festival in Kendal.
- [Another Great Man Down](https://freshspace.co.uk/another-great-man-down/): No man is an island but this woman felt like one a few weeks ago.
- [It’s Pies Galore at Freshspace](https://freshspace.co.uk/pies-galore-freshspace/): We were delighted this week to launch a new e-commerce site for The Pie Mill, makers of traditional Cumbrian handmade pies based in Threlkeld, Keswick. Built in WordPress with a helping hand from WooCommerce  of course! We've tried to keep a traditional vibe whilst providing Amanda and her team something new, fresh and bursting with orders.
- [The Bryn](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-bryn/): The Bryn, Office Dog at Freshspace. Web Design and Digital Marketing in Kendal, Cumbria.
- [The birthday girl and Bryn at Hardknott Roman Fort](https://freshspace.co.uk/the-birthday-girl-and-bryn-at-hardknott-roman-fort-romanruins-hardknott-blacklab/): The birthday girl and Bryn at Hardknott Roman Fort.
- [Moon in a church](https://freshspace.co.uk/moon-in-a-church/): Moon in a Church at the Lakes Alive Festival in Kendal 2016.
- [Shh, don’t tell anyone but Lowther Castle is amazing](https://freshspace.co.uk/lowther-castle-amazing/): What you might well ask has this got to do with Freshspace? Well, nothing as it so happens. The beauty of our day out at Lowther Castle was that work, clients, new leads, CRM's, email marketing etc, etc didn't cross my or Eilidh's mind once. It's fair to say we relaxed like we've never relaxed before. The enormity of the gardens at Lowther made it feel like we were in our own little world, of course there were hundreds of other people there and hopefully they were having the same time as us.
- [Fun family weekend adventure at Lowther Castle](https://freshspace.co.uk/fun-family-weekend-adventure-lowthercastle/): Fun family weekend adventure at Lowther Castle, near Penrith, Cumbria exploring the UK's biggest wooden castle for children (& adults!)
- [Keeping it Lean](https://freshspace.co.uk/keeping-it-lean/): There are and always will be buzzwords from the damn right poor; blue sky thinking, the average; Holistic approach, to the good; Lean Startup. Though to be clear Lean startup is much more than a buzzword, it's a methodology, a way of working if you will that was proposed by Eric Ries back in 2008, to summarise Lean Startup is (this is no history lesson after all):
- [A Room of One’s Own](https://freshspace.co.uk/a-room-of-ones-own/): Currently we live and work in a property which dates back to the 1800s and has floors at such a variety of angles that simply crossing the room makes us feel drunk (we feel this can only stimulate creativity). Working in an office environment which lacks character or doesn’t fit in personality is not an option.
- [Bit of a delay in getting started today](https://freshspace.co.uk/delay-getting-started-today/): Bit of a delay in getting started today, due to the torrential thunderstorm. #shelteringfromthestorm. Bryn and Darren were not to impresssed!
- [Excited to receive Death of a Foster Son by Nancy Campbell](https://freshspace.co.uk/death-of-a-foster-son/): Very excited to receive Death of a Foster Son by Nancy Campbell in the post today.
- [Evening walk up Helvellyn](https://freshspace.co.uk/evening-walk-up-helvellyn/): After our trip to London last week, we thought to counter balance this with a nice gentle walk in the Lake District. Yesterday, we were seeing Sarah and Graham Chaplin-Brice, at Low Bridge End Farm in St. John's in the Vale to discuss the new website we're building them (incidentally they were unfortunately affected in the December floods, with the bridge that gives access to their house and farm damaged beyond repair by the flood). On the way up the recently opened A591 (hurrah!!!) at Dunmail Raise we started chatting about Helvellyn, mainly around walking it one evening whilst the nights are still so light.
- [We’re Back!](https://freshspace.co.uk/were-back/): Following a long six months after Storm Desmond we are finally back home and with our third (and hopefully final) office number - 01539 295778
- [A new website for Citizens Advice Allerdale](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-website-citizens-advice-allerdale/): We're pleased to launch a new website for Citizens Advice Allerdale. A handy resource for anyone looking for independent, impartial and confidential advice.
- [All the cool kids are doing it](https://freshspace.co.uk/cool-kids-doing-it/): We're all surrounded by timeless gems of advice. You know, like ‘work to live, don’t live to work’, ‘do more of what makes you happy’, and my all time least favourite, ‘live each day like it’s your last’. The sparky comments which demand 2 seconds of your time to reevaluate, question if this is how you live and come to the conclusion that it’s not but of course you absolutely should and will change things. And do you? Well, I’m guessing if you’re anything like 99.999% of the population probably not.
- [A new website for Westmorland Accountants](https://freshspace.co.uk/new-website-westmorland-accountants/): We're excited to launch a new website for Westmorland Accountants. It's been brilliant working with Kevin, who has so much enthusiasm and has made it a really worthwhile and a fun project to be involved with.
- [Swallows](https://freshspace.co.uk/swallows/): Spring it would seem is finally here. And why's that? Well there's an unwritten rule (competition) with my family; who can see the first swallow. For the past two years I've spotted them first. Go me!! (2014 it was March 29th and last year April 5th).
- [A new website for David Willan Quality Fresh Foods](https://freshspace.co.uk/david-willan-quality-fresh-foods/): As we said last week we've been busy bees, continuing with the launch of a new website for David Willan Quality Fresh Foods, a long established and well known business based at Oxenholme Railway Station.
- [A Fine Balance](https://freshspace.co.uk/a-fine-balance/): We are now more than halfway through February and I am still speaking like the year has just begun. Constantly I refer to this month as January or make the schoolgirl error of mistakenly noting down 2015.
- [Wishing Ourselves a Drier, Happier January](https://freshspace.co.uk/happy-new-year/): A slightly belated Happy New Year to you all. Although being Scottish, where we have a tendency to wish everyone a Happy New Year until January is out, I still consider it socially acceptable to post this now. Even if a little tardy.
- [Working in an organisation to running your own business](https://freshspace.co.uk/from-working-in-an-organisation-to-running-your-own-business/): I have over the course of the past 15 years or so had the pleasure of working for both large businesses, being self-employed, working for a small web design company helping it grow to be a large(ish) web design business and back to being self-employed again, running a small web design business alongside my partner (in life and business) from our home in Kendal. Each of these experiences come with their highs and lows but without wanting to or willing to write ‘war and peace’ I’ll start by taking a step back to Autumn 2014 when we first discussed working together.

## Pages
- [WordPress Websites Built for Construction & Trades Businesses](https://freshspace.co.uk/wordpress-websites-built-for-construction-trades-businesses/): Running a trades or construction business means being on site, on the tools and on the phone, often all in the same day. Your website should be bringing in enquiries in the background, not adding to your workload. It should:
- [Websites Built for Outdoor Activity Businesses](https://freshspace.co.uk/websites-built-for-outdoor-activity-businesses/): We know your niche. We've built for outdoor activity businesses. We understand seasonality, group dynamics, liability, and how you actually operate.
- [WordPress Care and Support](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/wordpress-care-support/): A well‑built WordPress site should feel dependable. It should load quickly, stay secure and support your business without demanding constant attention. But like anything important, it needs regular care to stay healthy. Our WordPress Care & Support service is designed to give you peace of mind by keeping your website running smoothly every day.
- [Brizy Trusted Partner](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/brizy-trusted-partner/): Brizy is a powerful tool for creating WordPress websites and online stores. It offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features to help you build professional and visually appealing websites and e-commerce platforms.
- [One-page websites and examples](https://freshspace.co.uk/one-page-websites-and-examples/): A one-page website, also known as a single-page website, is a type of website design that presents all its content on a single webpage, eliminating the need for navigating through multiple pages. Unlike traditional websites with distinct pages for different content categories like About Us, Services, and Contact, a one-page website streamlines information into a cohesive and continuous layout on one scrollable page. This design approach offers a concise and focused user experience, allowing visitors to access all the essential information seamlessly without the need for additional clicks or page loads. The content on a one-page website is usually organised in a linear fashion, with sections or segments that can be easily accessed by scrolling or through interactive navigation elements like menus or anchor links. This design style is often utilised for portfolios, event promotions, product showcases, or landing pages to deliver a straightforward and engaging browsing experience.
- [Integrating WP Booking System with WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/integrating-wp-booking-system-with-wordpress/): If you're running an Accomodation business; a hotel, B&B, self catering cottage(s), you know the challenges of managing your bookings effectively. With multiple systems and processes to handle, it can be challenging to stay on top of everything. That's where the integration of Wp Booking System with WordPress comes in.
- [Integrating Checkfront with WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/integrating-checkfront-with-wordpress/): Integrating Checkfront with WordPress is a great way to streamline your reservations and bookings. With Checkfront, you can take bookings, manage inventory, process payments, and much more, all from within your WordPress site.
- [Integrating Lightspeed with WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/integrating-lightspeed-with-wordpress/): Managing both in-store and online sales can be challenging, especially when using separate systems for point-of-sale (POS) and e-commerce. Integrating Lightspeed POS with WordPress and WooCommerce offers a unified solution, simplifying operations and enhancing customer experience.
- [Sustainability Policy](https://freshspace.co.uk/sustainability-policy/): This Sustainability Policy outlines our individual and shared responsibilities to ensure that the aims and objectives of the policy are met.
- [Hospitality Website Design](https://freshspace.co.uk/hospitality-website-design/): With a number of web design clients in the food & drink industry across Cumbria and the Lake District, we have developed a knack to designing websites with a culinary twist. As each hospitality business looks to stand out for it's own unique brand, we offer bespoke website design to fit with you, your offerings and your targeted customer base. Built in WordPress our websites are user friendly allowing you to look after the day-to-day running of it such as changing menus, news items and opening hours. Alternatively, for those of you busy with the day job, we can support you in even the smallest of amendments, as we understand that the food & drink industry is constantly moving and correct information is key to your success.
- [Agricultural Website Design](https://freshspace.co.uk/agricultural-website-design/): As a website design business based in Cumbria and on the edge of the Lake District, some of our best clients have a presence in the farming community or businesses grown out of agriculture. Our website design services have catered to agricultural engineers, locally sourced food businesses, fertiliser suppliers, providers of agricultural machinery and suppliers, and tying it all together, not-for-profit organisation, The Farmer Network.
- [Web Design Lake District](https://freshspace.co.uk/web-design-lake-district/): Contact us today, so we can help you with your Web Design Lake District project.
- [Work](https://freshspace.co.uk/work/): At Freshspace we specialise in Web Design, Website Rescue, E-Commerce Websites and Website Hosting. We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are trusted by clients for our innovative designs, website development expertise and reliable web hosting solutions. Businesses and organisations can rely on Freshspace to enhance their online presence in a way that is most successful and relevant to you.
- [Website Design Cumbria](https://freshspace.co.uk/website-design-cumbria-2/): Freshspace is a Cumbria-based web design, hosting and website support business run by husband-and-wife team Darren and Eilidh. For over 11 years, we’ve helped businesses across Cumbria improve their online presence with fast, reliable and easy-to-manage websites.
- [Web Hosting](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/web-hosting/): Our web hosting takes the stress out of running a website. Fast, reliable, and built for WordPress and ecommerce, your site performs smoothly — even under heavy traffic. With hosting you can trust, clients with large online stores can relax knowing their website just works.
- [Website Recovery](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/website-recovery/): Jimmy Dean
- [Website Design](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/website-design/): Website design can sometimes feel like a complicated business, with so many areas to think about, such as can I update it myself, will people be able to find it, will I break it…?
- [WordPress](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/wordpress/): Over more than a decade of building websites, we've chosen WordPress as our preferred platform. It's reliable, professional and fully customisable - giving us the flexibility to design websites that are genuinely unique to your business.
- [Services](https://freshspace.co.uk/services/): Most businesses come to us because their current website isn't doing the job, it looks dated, doesn't rank, or just doesn't reflect how good they actually are. We fix that.
- [About Us](https://freshspace.co.uk/about-us/): Overall we pride ourselves in delivering a high standard of service with a creative edge. We understand the importance of a website which fits with your unique goals and requirements - one size does not fit all at Freshspace. We also know how daunting a new web design project can feel, and aim to remove any worry, jargon or concerns about adding to your workload that sits around this.
- [Bespoke Web Design](https://freshspace.co.uk/): We pride ourselves in offering bespoke, tailored web design services to our customers to meet their individual business needs. Variation, flexibility and innovative thinking are very much part of the Freshspace process and journey.
- [Contact](https://freshspace.co.uk/contact/): Looking to contact a web design agency in Kendal? At Freshspace, we create bespoke WordPress websites and provide expert support for businesses across Cumbria. Whether you’re starting a new project or need help with an existing site, we’re here to help — jargon-free and stress-free.
- [Web Design Kendal](https://freshspace.co.uk/web-design-kendal/): Kendal is a fantastic town to live and work. It’s vibrant with a real sense of community. An important aspect of its vibrancy is the number of independent businesses working together to keep the buzz in the town. A market town with numerous events throughout the calendar year, community groups, businesses, voluntary organisations all play an interweaving role. Attracting both visitors and locals alike means reaching out through social media and your online web presence. Already proven by many in the Kendal business community, the digital world offers a real opportunity for us to support, engage and promote.
- [Privacy Policy](https://freshspace.co.uk/privacy-policy/): If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at info@freshspace.co.uk.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://freshspace.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/): These terms and conditions apply to all contracts between Freshspace: “Freshspace” and every customer: “The Client” for design, development and hosting services. By accepting a quote or estimate from Freshspace, you hereby agree to the following:
- [BLOG](https://freshspace.co.uk/blog/): Musings from Darren & Eilidh at Freshspace

## Testimonials
- [P & J Walling](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/p-j-walling/): "Darren helped me set up my website after being with another company who quite frankly ripped me off so was weary. He was very helpful and efficient and built me an even better website at more than half the price I was originally paying.
- [Mark Lloyd Trees](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/mark-lloyd-trees/): "Great experience working with Darren and Eilidh. Very accommodating and patient working with me - and produced a top class website. Thanks for all your hard work. Mark"
- [J B Plumbing & Heating](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/j-b-plumbing-heating/): "Darren and the team were great. Any questions i asked were answered promptly with a solution, rather than a issue. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a professional website building."
- [Walker Ground Manor](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/walker-ground-manor/): "I have used the services of Freshspace for all my website needs for several years and always found them to be proactive, efficient and they give a very good service at a reasonable cost. I do highly recommend their services."
- [Conservation Chemicals Consultants](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/conservation-chemicals-consultants/): "Freshspace approached us a regards to supporting us with updating our website, we discussed my thoughts and they put this into a structured solution and went through every possible stage to understand what my requirements were. I thought it cannot be this easy, how wrong I was, with-in 2 weeks they had created a site with what I needed, in this time there was no pressure and no stress (well not for me), they did everything from transferring required information from the old site, turning off the old site, transferring the payment section from the old site, completing all the testing, any minimal changes I required they did, in record time, my timelines were tight from ready to launch and they did everything including the release of the new site.
- [Mountain Journeys](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/mountain-journeys/): "Initial contact with Darren and Eilidh was around a year ago now and a vague plan for a new website was hatched for autumn 2022. I’d already had a good look at their work and was impressed. It was more creative, more individual than examples I’d seen elsewhere.
- [R Brady](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/r-brady/): "Outstanding Service and Design Expertise.
- [Windermere Dental Practice](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/windermere-dental-practice/): "We've used Freshspace for over 4 years now since they designed and built our new website & would definitely recommend them. Recently asked them to link our contact form to a different app & the job was done quickly & efficiently. Darren & Eilidh are approachable & explain what they need to do in simple non-techy terms that as a non-techy person I can understand!"
- [McKinney Vets](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/mckinney-vets/): "Freshspace have designed our website exactly how we would like! They are lovely to work with and always promptly answer all our requests and questions. We would 100% recommend as a website designer in the area."
- [Francis Scott Trust](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/francis-scott-trust/): "Professional and easy to work with, excellent customer care and commitment, superb design for our new website, highly recommend."
- [S&A Hodgson](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/sa-hodgson/): "Freshspace websites come very highly recommended from us. Lovely people to work with and very professional in every aspect. Attention to detail is brilliant and a great understanding of what’s needed to build a website. They did a amazing job for us and for that we are grateful for all your hard work. Top job guys."
- [The Old School Bunkhouse](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/the-old-school-bunkhouse/): "Really happy with my new website. Excellent service, very helpful and responsive to questions. Definitely recommend!"
- [RadEcol Consulting](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/radecol-consulting/): "We are a small professional consultancy based in West Cumbria. Freshspace has been supporting us for some time, managing all our web needs. They are highly professional, responsive and cost-effective. We are really happy with the service they provide."
- [The Lakelands](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/the-lakelands/): "Darren and Eilidh at Freshspace are both very professional and very easy to work with. They built our website to our specification and offered fresh ideas which we had not thought of. The whole process from start to finish was seamless. I would definitely recommend them to build your website."
- [Poolewood Tools & Machinery](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/poolewood-tools-machinery/): "Freshspace are our retained website developers. Always very helpful and responsive to our requests. Their support is excellent as was their work on redesigning and re-launching the site."
- [Ambleside Tree Services](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/ambleside-tree-services/): "I would most definitely recommend Freshspace, Darren and Eilidh are both professional and approachable and have always helped us out with any problems or changes to our Website and Hosting. Freshspace rates are competative and they will advise or leave it up to you. Give them a call you have nothing to lose 😊"
- [Barrow Citizens Advice](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/barrow-citizens-advice/): "Darren and Eilidh have been great to work with, always available to help with any queries or support we may have need."
- [Wee Beer Shop](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/wee-beer-shop/): "As a small business owner myself, I was initially attracted to the idea of working with another small business that could provide a level of attention sometimes lacking in larger outfits.
- [Citizens Advice Allerdale](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/citizens-advice-allerdale/): "Darren & Eilidh at Freshspace have updated our tired-looking website (Citizens Advice Allerdale) now and it looks great! They asked lots of questions to find out what we needed and how we wanted it to look and were very quick to respond to additional comments and questions. Thank you!"
- [Heydays](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/heydays/): “We’re delighted with our new Heydays website – Freshspace were really patient and provided a brilliant service. Our new website is such a huge improvement on what we had before and provides a great platform for people to engage with us and see what our company is all about.”
- [MobileAdventure](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/mobileadventure/): "Quick quality work, always happy to make tweaks, even during the middle of home schooling!"
- [Tirril Brewery](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/tirril-brewery/): "We have got just the website we wanted, with Freshspace patiently altering and amending everything until it was exactly how we envisaged the site. I couldn't be happier. Their ongoing support is also invaluable. I can't recommend them enough."
- [Drive Time](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/drive-time/): “After an initial discussion with Eilidh at Freshspace, I was given a competitive price to rebuild and design a more secure new website. Eilidh and Darren are easy to get along with, and kept me informed of progress throughout the whole process. I am very pleased with the result, which I feel gives me a more modern and fresher looking website.”
- [Churchmouse 2](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/churchmouse-2/): "I have found Eilidh and Darren to be completely personable, professional and, above all, competent in their work. Our website was up and running really quickly and we have had no real issues with it at all. They are both on hand really quickly should anything come up which I need to discuss with them so I don't think you could wish for more really! Really happy with the service they provide, I would have no hesitation in recommending them."
- [Chris Holmes](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/chris-holmes/): "Friendly and professional."
- [Jim Maguire](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/jim-maguire/): "Really pleased I decided to use Freshspace for my website build. Eilidh and Darren could not have been more helpful."
- [Britannia Inn](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/britannia-inn/): "Great website design, thanks 😊😊 "
- [Lambhowe](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/lambhowe/): "Thank you so much to Darren and Eilidh for building and creating a fantastic website for our business. Freshspace understood exactly the needs and requirements of our business, and as such built a website to suit. Friendly, professional and hard working, I can't recommend Darren and Eilidh enough. Thank you again, Lambhowe Caravan Park."
- [Grasmere Sports](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/grasmere-sports/): "Impeccable service - unremittingly prompt, efficient, helpful and a pleasure with which to work."
- [How Head Cottages](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/how-head-cottages/): "Eilidh and Darren very quickly understood our business needs for a fresh and attractive website. We have been extremely pleased with the ‘look’ and design, which really helps to showcase our small business. From the start they have provided truly professional service, which continues with any queries or when updates required. It is a pleasure to work together."
- [Procter Building](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/procter-building/): "A total revamp of our website smoothly done with total professionalism from start to finish. 1 stop call for web design. 5*****"
- [Joint Adventures](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/joint-adventures/): "Eilidh and Darren helped develop my existing website to a more up to date platform. They took time to listen to what was important to me and made helpful suggestions which were implemented to good effect."
- [Harmony EPOS](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/harmony-epos/): "I have no hesitation recommending Freshspace for any social media, website or marketing needs. Many businesses don't have time to keep on top of social media; Darren & Eilidh are experts and will produce the desired results, giving valuable advice along the way. "
- [Farmer Network 2](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/farmer-network-2/): "Darren and Eilidh are always keen to please. Taking on board our thoughts and bringing their own ideas to the table. Carrying out tasks promptly and providing support when needed."
- [David Whitson](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/david-whitson/): "Darren and Eilidh patiently took their time to understand our business, the products we supply and the direction we wanted to take it, and what was important to us, value and service to our customers."
- [Flatt Farm](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/flatt-farm/): "Darren and Eilidh designed and look after my website. Can highly recommend these guys, it’s great being able to speak to a real human being, they are always very helpful."
- [Brokk Darda](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/brokk-darda/): "Darren and Eilidh totally understood the needs of our company and researched the product to make sure they could get our message across. I am looking to take on another product and I will certainly be using Freshspace to get it out there."
- [Westmorland Accountants 2](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/westmorland-accountants-2/): "We could not have been happier with the quality of the website Freshspace has given us. They have produced a website that looks fantastic, is easily navigated and mirrors the professional image we provide to our clients"
- [The Thorns](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/the-thorns/): "Excellent prompt service. Good up to the minute imaginative ideas which created a very good end product. We have seen a marked increase in enquiries since the inception of the new website. Thanks, Darren and Eilidh."
- [Handy Concrete](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/handy-concrete/): "It has been an absolute pleasure to have Eilidh and Darren from Freshspace design and create our website. They were so understanding of our wants and needs, and full of ideas for creating a great site for which we are continually getting positive feedback."
- [Hoddam Quarry & Concrete Products](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/hoddam-contracting/): "I found Darren and Eilidh very easy to deal with when setting up our new website. They are very efficient and professional and I would certainly highly recommend their services to others."
- [Blacksmiths Arms](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/blacksmiths-arms/): "A friendly, personal, yet professional service. We are delighted with our new website and the back-up support that Freshspace provide."
- [Churchmouse at Barbon](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/churchmouse-at-barbon/): "Their understanding of my needs and the needs of the website were, I believe, second to none. I am delighted with our new site. So remember kids, “If your website needs a Fresh Face – call Freshspace!”"
- [Discovery Conferences](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/discovery-conferences/): "Really nice 'unteccy' people who don't baffle you with words you don't understand!! Prompt, great service. Well done, Darren and Eilidh."
- [Westmorland Accountants](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/westmorland-accountants/): "Great creativity, diversity and originality of ideas. Brilliant help with digital marketing and branding."
- [Farmer Network](https://freshspace.co.uk/testimonial/farmer-network/): "Face to face planning meetings to ensure needs are fully understood were much appreciated. Quick response to requests and to get site built on time. Excellent support provided."

## All Portfolio Items
- [Andy’s Takeaway](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/andys-takeaway/): Working closely with a local business offering integrated EPOS Solutions, Andy's Takeaway were looking to adopt online ordering via their own website. The website they had was old and not suitable for a full integration with their chosen online ordering system.
- [Larkrigg Hall Caravan Park](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/larkrigg-hall-caravan-park/): Larkrigg Hall Caravan Park is an exclusive development for privately owned static caravans, situated on a working farm. As with many working farms the business had diversified somewhat, with a second arm selling their own seasonal lamb. Each part of the business had its own website, and with one of the websites starting to age we helped them review their options for their online presence.
- [N.A. Robinson Agri](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/n-a-robinson-agri/): N.A. Robinson was a new business built on decades of experience in agricultural engineering. Initially with the view of servicing an repairs, the business grew into the sale of agricultural parts in 2023. With experience of selling online from their Parts Manager, a website felt like the next natural step.
- [Hilton Hairdressing](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/hilton-hairdressing/): Hilton Hairdressing
- [BIOPROTA](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/bioprota/): Bioprota
- [Walker Ground Manor](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/walker-ground-manor/): Walker Ground Manor
- [Mountain Journeys](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/mountain-journeys/): Mountain Journeys
- [V.K Oils](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/v-k-oils/): V.K Oils
- [Windermere Dental Practice](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/windermere-dental-practice/): Windermere Dental Practice
- [Langdale Brewing Co](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/langdale-brewing-co/): Langdale Brewing Co
- [Dent Stores](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/dent-stores/): Dent Stores
- [C Hall & Son](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/c-hall-son/): C Hall & Son
- [Ambleside United Football Club](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/ambleside-united-football-club/): Ambleside United Football Club
- [360 Property Marketing](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/360-property-marketing/): 360 Property Marketing
- [Huck Construction](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/huck-construction/): Huck Construction
- [McKinney Vets](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/mckinney-vets/): The Francis Scott Trust
- [Francis Scott Trust](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/francis-scott-trust/): The Francis Scott Trust
- [RadEcol Consulting](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/radecol-consulting/): In a niche market, RadEcol Consulting do not necessarily need to advertise their services as they are already well known within their field. Nonetheless they do appreciate the importance of having an online presence and a professional website. Therefore when their website was experiencing substantial periods of downtime, security conflicts and corruption, they were keen to move the site to a more secure hosting environment. In doing so we worked to repair the corrupt files and code which was the result of previous attacks on the website. It became clear that the previous website was irreparable, due to an outdated version of WordPress and corrupt files, so a new solution was needed.
- [Greenlands Farm](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/greenlands-farm/): Greenlands Farm Village encompasses an open farm, play barn, farm shop and kitchen / bistro. A popular location for a family day out, as Greenlands evolving and grew, the website they had in place was no longer fit for purpose.
- [Maiden Marine](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/maiden-marine/): Maiden Marine had a long-standing relationship with an international advertising and software company for the marine industry, specialising in brokerage sales. With their own bespoke software, Maiden Marine were relying on an ‘off the shelf’ website from the same provider to accommodate their boat listing solution. The website had many limitations and was not easy to update or change. However, a new bespoke website would require deeper development work to integrate the boat listings which are crucial to their second-hand brokerage sales.
- [Lakeland Camping Barns](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lakeland-camping-barns/): The Lakeland Camping Barns group, made up of local camping barn owners in the Lake District, previously had a website that functioned as a directory for visitors to the Lake District seeking simple accommodation. The existing website was a standard solution that necessitated a developer to manage any modifications or updates for a fee. As they were looking for a website that demanded less maintenance and kept content up to date, their current setup was no longer the most effective option.
- [W.L. Jones Engravers](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/w-l-jones-engravers/): Based in Ulverston, a long-established engraving business which has very much evolved with the times, W.L. Jones Engravers already had a strong customer base and a terrific reputation. There was no desire for substantial change to how they presented the business online - really they wanted a professional website again and as soon as possible.
- [Lakeland Slate Signs](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lakeland-slate-signs/): Lakeland Slate Signs was to be a standalone website but also had to compliment the existing business Lakeland Slate Co. As a well known business focussed around a locally sourced material from the beautiful Lake District, the new One-Page website would benefit from taking the reputation of Lakeland Slate Co along with it. With this in mind the branding and design of the site was developed to closely replicate and compliment Lakeland Slate Co.
- [GW Northwest Joinery Manufacturers](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/gw-northwest-joinery-manufacturers/): GW Northwest Joinery Manufacturers had an old website that had become outdated and eventually became inaccessible on the internet. Recognising the impact this would have on their Google rankings and how clients viewed their company, it was decided that creating a new website was the most suitable solution.
- [The Cross Keys Temperance Inn](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-cross-keys-temperance-inn/): Whilst the Cross Keys Temperance Inn at Cautley Spout require a website, their requirements were relatively simple so we suggested a One-page website, built in WordPress as an efficient and cost effective solution, in moving them away from the problems they were experiencing with their previous supplier and website.
- [The Sands Methodist Church](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-sands-methodist-church/): Simplifying the website and the messages it contained was the key objective to building a new website for the Sands Methodist Church. Using the website to signpost and keep visitors up-to-date with what’s going on, we could see the benefit of a One-Page website. This helped to ensure vital information was kept succinct and on point, whilst also offering a more cost effective solution.
- [The Lakelands](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-lakelands/): Set in the heart of the Lake District, overlooking the town of Ambleside, The Lakelands is a resort of time-share and rental apartments. A popular resort that has been around for some time, they were keen to start refreshing some of their processes in place and to focus more on ‘online’. One key issues was that he bespoke booking system in place did not allow them to manage multiple properties over multiple calendars, causing administrative nightmares. With a full rebrand underway and with an online booking system that was starting to creak, to keep everything in line it was clear that the upcoming changes would also mean looking at a website refresh.
- [Drive Time](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/drive-time/): Having offered professional driving tuition across Kendal and the surrounding area for a number of years, Drive Time have a positive reputation which typically goes before them. To match this level of professionalism, a positive online presence was considered important also. Their existing website was built on a legacy CRM by another local designer, which was no longer supported. At a crossroads, they ha to decide whether to upgrade what they already had or to move forward and have a new website built.
- [Ambleside Tree Services](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/ambleside-tree-services/): With a reputation that goes before them, Ambleside Tree Services have a wide repeat customer base and often gain new customers from word of mouth. They had a website which stood the test of time for many years before starting to creak until it gave up completely. Without a substantial need for a website in terms of marketing, and with a busy work schedule it sat on the back burner for a while. Although it was becoming clear that people were at times struggling to find their contact details and it was time to get them back online.
- [Citizens Advice Barrow](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/citizens-advice-barrow/): With the national Citizens Advice website kept regularly up-to-date with advice and information on issues which span all areas of life, we started building a new website that stood to signpost people to the correct sources for help - this is of the national Citizens Advice website amongst other third-party organisations. However, it was important to Citizens Advice Barrow not to lose the localised aspect, with many service users visiting the Barrow based office for face-to-face support. We utilised their own image bank of Barrow, Walney Island and the surrounding area to maintain that this branch of the organisation is centred on the local area.
- [Lowthwaite B&B](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lowthwaite-bb/): With experience of web design, having built the previous Lowthwaite B&B website, owner Tine had created a space on the internet that perfectly reflected Lowthwaite, and the experience of staying there. Sadly, the historic site was built in Dreamweaver with the ability to modify, update and build on what was already there coming to an end. A new website would mean taking on a whole new CMS (content management system) so had potential to feel like a leap.
- [Mitchinsons Accountants](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/mitchinsons-accountants/): Mitchinsons Accountants were looking for a fresh website built in WordPress that not only adhered to their brand guidelines but also had a distinctive design. Our objective was to create a website that exuded professionalism, captivated visitors with its intriguing elements, and effectively conveyed the story of Mitchinsons' roots in the charming market town of Kendal.
- [Citizens Advice Allerdale](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/citizens-advice-allerdale/): We had previously built Citizens Advice Allerdale their first website independent of the national Citizens Advice network. This was a big step for Citizens Advice Allerdale which they considered to be important as they recognised the unique challenges that the West coast of Cumbria faces. With this in mind they wanted to be sure they had an online offering where advice was tailored and suited to the local community. Since that first website there have been all kinds of changes. Citizens Advice have since changed their branding and branding guidelines. There is a national push to make use of more generic advice on the national, central website, whilst recognising the need for balance and where Citizens Advice Centres must be aware of localised needs. Meanwhile online referral forms are proving more and more beneficial at busy centres.
- [Westmorland Accountants](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/westmorland-accountants/): Westmorland Accountants offers simple, stress-free, sensible & smart solutions for your business
- [The Pie Mill](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/pie-mill/): The Pie Mill already had the ability to sell online but with an e-commerce site which had become unpredictable, online orders were becoming less frequent. As a traditional family business based in the Lake District, Cumbria, who also sell nationally and to trade, it was important that the balance was struck cleanly through a new website.
- [The Thorns](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/thorns/): The Thorns, is a retirement home with stunning views over Morecambe Bay, which prides itself on offering a high standard of care in a luxurious setting. With a website which was over 12 years old, it was felt it was time for a change in their online presence in order to appeal in the digital era. The discussion around who would be looking at care homes online, what all they would expect to find out about the residential home online and the different generations they were trying to appeal to was important. A life-changing time for many, any website to represent The Thorns would have to be sensitive to this fact.
- [JE Duckett Surfacing](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/je-duckett-surfacing/): We wanted to design a website for JE Duckett Surfacing which showcased the high standard of their work they produce. With well taken photography we were able to visually represent the hard work that drives the business and create a WordPress site where the pictures really do the talking. As a highly personable company who are known largely by reputation, openly presenting the JE Duckett team in action felt fitting.
- [Cumbria Farm Environment Partnership](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/cumbria-farm-environment-partnership/): Facing both changes in the business and practical changes to the website, Cumbria Farm Environment Partnership were in a position where they needed to find a new hosting provider for their WordPress site. With their current hosting provider serving notice on the basis they were winding down their own business, there was a requirement to find a new provider and a business capable of managing the migration in a short time frame.
- [Handy Concrete](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/handy-concrete/): Handy Concrete (Cumbria) Ltd, a leading independent concrete supplier with depots in Carlisle, Penrith, and Workington, who had experienced rapid growth across the region when we first started working with them a number of years ago. Previously they had moved from a large national provider, to us for their website and digital needs. This saw them with a new website, a slim-lined and more cost effective website support and SEO package.
- [Flatt Farm Boarding Kennels](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/flatt-farm-boarding-kennels/): We have worked with Flatt Farm Boarding Kennels for a number of years. When the business was sold to Emma and family, we quickly connected and made relevant changes to the site. However, as the business evolved and the Butterworth family started to make their mark it felt like time for a change. With new branding and a dynamic social media presence, the website was next to follow.
- [D W Whitson Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/d-w-whitson-ltd/): When we first met with David Whitson he was running an already very successful family business with his wife Hannah and other family members, located near Caldbeck, Cumbria. Deeply set within the Cumbrian farming community the Whitson's had a large network of local customers as well as those from further afield. There were many strands to the business including agricultural engineering, agricultural/vehicle parts and supplies, supplying Fertiliser and finally extending out to farm-based toys.
- [Harmony EPOS](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/harmony-epos/): Harmony EPoS is a dedicated team of EPOS specialists and professionals working around Cumbria, North Lancashire and beyond
- [njo Technology Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/njo-technology-ltd/): Based in Kendal, Cumbria, njo Technology Ltd are an international competitor in the design and manufacture of LED lighting. In changing times for international trading it was crucial that their bold branding was backed up by a contemporary website design and online presence. The brand identity is very much inherent to the business.
- [The Blacksmiths Arms](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-blacksmiths-arms/): When we first spoke to Sophie and Michael at the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills, Cumbria they had an existing website which had been set up by the previous owners, with a charming sketch of the Blacksmiths Arms on the homepage. Focussing on the day-to-day running of their Lakeland inn, updating the website had fallen on the back-burner with the content becoming outdated and not relevant to what they were offering.
- [The Farmer Network](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/farmer-network/): Our first client as Freshspace, we had built the Farmer Network a website prior to this project. The first site we built transformed the Farmer Network’s web presence with a responsive WordPress website which they could easily manage themselves. Moving away from traditional methods of communication, we supported them in stripping away outdated content and readdressing the site framework. Initially this worked well but during this three year period there were fundamental changes at the Farmer Network.
- [Grasmere Sports](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/grasmere-sports/): There was a lot in the bones of the original site that we built which was working well, but there were also some immediate changes we wanted to make to the build e..g a visual page builder making it more intuitive to update for whoever the Grasmere Sports committee appointed to manage the website.
- [Hoddam Contracting](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/hoddam-contracting/): We had previously built a website for Hoddam Contracting when they were struggling with another content management system. Our solution at that time had been to migrate their Drupal website over to WordPress and to freshen up the design, as the site they had was working for them other than the difficulty they were experiencing in keeping it up-to-date.
- [Lakeland Building Group](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lakeland-building-group/): The Lakeland Building Group was a new enterprise set up by a team of professional, time-served tradesmen in the building, joinery and plumbing trades with experience. Despite their experience, as a new business they were aware that a website is often viewed as a way of proving your credentials.
- [Brokk Great Britain](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/brokk-great-britain/): Brokk decided that they needed a new website which would represent all of their many Worldwide regions, but would be centrally coordinated by their headquarters in Sweden. Their aim was a global website with sub-sites to represent each Region/Country. In order to ensure success of this rollout they were aware they would need to address the natural variations between regions, with key regions encouraged to seek development support to make necessary changes to their sub-sites.
- [RC Dalgliesh Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/rc-dalgliesh-ltd/): An independent agricultural engineer selling major brands including CASE and Merlo, RC Dalgliesh Ltd had a website which did not fully represent their great reputation or the quality of the brands they sell and maintain. Keen to be proactive online and encourage by CASE IH to maintain a strong online profile, they were frustrated that their website, built in legacy system Drupal, was becoming increasingly hard to maintain and update.
- [Darda](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/darda/): Brokk have recently had a new global website designed, and we supported them in work on the UK site. As a subsidiary of Brokk, it was felt that Darda UK would also benefit from a new website which was closer in look and feel to the Brokk site.
- [MK Conversions](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/mk-conversions/): As a long-standing, high quality contractor in the South Lakes area, M K Conversions have a wide portfolio which acts as great testament to their work. When we first met with M K Conversions they were in a couple of arrangements with different web agencies who were being paid to take care of their online needs. At that time they needed support in untangling the services they were paying for, and in working what they would need going forward. With our professional experience we were able to advise them in the services we felt they could let go of. We also built them a new website to showcase their portfolio, but as the years passed it was felt it was time for a refresh to align with their evolving business.
- [Chris Ellwood](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/chris-ellwood/): Chris Ellwood had a website managed through a national marketing company. Over time it had become increasingly difficult to have changes made to the website with no face-to-face contact or meaningful support and they often wanted to charge for minimal changes. The website contained information that was no longer relevant and had not been updated to include new services that the business now wanted to advertise.
- [Ian Parker Contractors](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/ian-parker-contractors/): Ian Parker Contractors had a website built through a national marketing agency. Tied into a costly contract with regular monthly payments for a website and other marketing services which was much more than he needed, Ian felt it was time for a change.
- [Marthwaite Joinery Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/marthwaite-joinery-ltd/): With a website which had become outdated and was not built with mobile and tablet in mind, Marthwaite Joinery were aware that a new website was becoming necessary. As with many businesses in the building industry their desk time was limited and their website was more of a necessary evil than something they could offer a lot of time to.
- [Romneys](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/romneys/): A popular, award-winning pub and restaurant based in Kendal, Romneys image had always been important to them. Their existing website, built on a custom CMS, was fitting with their branding but had become difficult to update and manage. With self-catering accommodation too, it was important that their online presence exceed their good, local reputation and attracted new customers from further afield. It was time for a change without losing what already worked well with the site they had.
- [The Waterworks Studio](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-waterworks-studio/): The Waterworks Studio were relatively happy with the design of their existing site but there were some growing problems. Making changes to their website was difficult and with brochures fast-changing they wanted to be able to keep their website up-to-date without difficulty.
- [Purl & Jane](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/purl-jane/): With their previous web developer ceasing trading, the Purl & Jane WordPress website was no longer supported and would need a full upgrade with the site operating on WordPress version 2. With a real passion for yarn and hand knit design, owner of Purl & Jane, Jane Ellison liked to keep her website up-to-date with regular content, products and blog posts. An update of this magnitude had potential to break the site and it was critical that historical data and content wouldn’t be lost.
- [Hay Fell](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/hay-fell/): When we first started working with Hay Fell they were a well-established business but with no online presence. Business was going well and their reputation went before them so they had little requirement or time to build on a website or social media. Yet as business expanded the demand for them to build their online profile and use these tools to their advantage was growing.
- [The Britannia Inn](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-britannia-inn/): The Britannia Inn at Elterwater near Ambleside is a popular Lakeland pub for both locals and visitors to the Lake District. Reputation has always been The Britannia’s best marketing tool. Nevertheless they still needed a website to communicate important information such as their opening hours, food menus, details on rooms as well as annual events.
- [Amelia Wilson Interiors](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/amelia-wilson-interiors/): Amelia had an existing website which was built around her successful interior design blog. It was a website which she had built herself and had a look and feel which was true to the personality of Amelia Wilson Interiors. Nevertheless the popularity and reputation of the business was growing steadily and it was felt that a website with a professional finish may be beneficial.
- [How Head Cottages](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/how-head-cottages-2/): Having taken over the business, the owners of How Head Cottages also inherited the website. Keen to stamp their own personality on the business, and to really show the beauty of their spot in the world, it was felt that it was time for a refresh.
- [Christopher Holmes Photography](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/christopher-holmes-photography/): A longstanding, professional photographer who’s business had evolved over the years, Christopher Holmes had a really poor Yell website which no longer accurately represented the photography that he was hoping to focus on from a business perspective. Whilst successful through reputation across the North West, a new website was considered an opportunity to showcase the areas of photography that Chris excels in whilst also freshening up and re-centerring the online presence of his business.
- [Full of Noises](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/full-of-noises/): A charitable organisation based in Barrow, Full of Noises are an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. They are predominantly funding based and were existing with a self-built WordPress website. Although doing all that it needed to do, there were limitations on style and functionality. When the opportunity for funding came up it seemed like a good opportunity to have website professionally built.
- [Tractor Parts Supermarket](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/tractor-parts-supermarket/): Sitting under a large Lancahire based agricultural parent company, Bryan Hoggarth Ltd, Tractor Parts Supermarket was set up to focus on online sales of agricultural parts and spares. Their initial website they had had built had aged and existed on a legacy system which was no longer supported.
- [Tirril Brewery](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/tirril-brewery/): A long established, Cumbrian brewery, Tirril Brewery had a website but as the business evolved it was more and more apparent that the website no longer reflected their identity as a business. Originally built around an online shop, Tirril Brewery had become resolute in their decision not to sell directly online.
- [Ambleside Parish Centre](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/ambleside-parish-centre/): When we were first contacted by Ambleside Parish Centre, they did have a website but it was broken and almost impossible to navigate or update. A hub to the local community, the centre was finding it difficult to engage online with their service users using the website they had. Broadening into an up and coming venue alongside the services they offer to the community, they required a method to share and advertise events, classes and community projects. Their online image no longer reflected the centre and the vibrant community that centres around it.
- [Lambhowe Caravan & Lodge Park](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lambhowe-caravan-lodge-park/): Based in the Lyth Valley for over 40 years, Lambhowe Caravan and Lodge Park are a well established family business. They had a website which had also worked for them for a number years but as the business evolved with the times, they felt it was time for a new website which was more fitting to their identity.
- [Lakeland Trucks Ltd](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/lakeland-trucks-ltd/): A long-standing family business Lakeland Trucks was beginning to evolve. They had a website which had lasted them well, but their reputation, repeat custom and word of mouth were their best marketing tool. A registered DAF Service Dealer, it was important that their online presence sat closer with that of the DAF corporate image. Looking to adopt a sleeker online presence it was felt a new website was the way to go.
- [Heydays](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/heydays/): Approaching their 10 year anniversary, Kelly and Dawn the owners of Heydays wanted a new website to reflect the rebrand they had undergone. As well as providing a more detailed overview of the services they offered as well as the changes to the business over the past 10 years.
- [The Natural Plant Food Company](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/the-natural-plant-food-company/): As a relatively new kid on the block in a competitive market, The Natural Plant Food Company was commencing a full rebrand as they stepped into the next phase of their business growth. Time was going to be tight as they took a multifaceted approach focussing on brand, web, packaging, content and print in time for the busy gardening season and an important marketing deadline.
- [CaraGuard](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/caraguard/): CaraGuard faced a challenge with their outdated website that was built on a custom CMS (Content Management System). The website's performance in terms of search engine optimisation (SEO) and overall functionality was not up to par. This resulted in low e-commerce orders through the site, which was concerning for a successful product like the CaraGuard Protection System. Despite having a niche market, the website failed to effectively showcase the product and attract potential customers. It was clear that a change was needed to improve the website's performance and align it with the success of the product itself.
- [Wee Beer Shop](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/wee-beer-shop/): We have had a working relationship with the Wee Beer Shop of Glasgow for around 3 years. Initially we helped support Neill with his existing WordPress e-commerce website including working on functionality as well as integrating the site with Vend POS (now part of Lightspeed ePOS System) so as to allow them to manage stock control with their store in Glasgow.
- [MobileAdventure](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/mobileadventure/): MobileAdventure, a thriving and well-respected outdoor adventure company located near Cockermouth in the Lake District, recognised the importance of adapting to the evolving digital landscape. Their existing website was custom built and had a separate mobile version, this made updating content dificult, although the website did just what they needed they felt that it was time for something fresher, more vibrant and fitting with the personality of MobileAdventure.
- [Jane Ellison](https://freshspace.co.uk/work-by-us/jane-ellison/): Previously, we developed a website for Purl & Jane, a thriving business owned by Jane, located in Skipton. This website served as a platform for selling yarn and Jane's renowned knitting patterns. However, it was important to acknowledge that Jane Ellison had her own unique talent as a Handknit Designer, which was distinct from Purl & Jane's offerings.