Website design and development · Graphic design
Elisium Experiences: a rebuilt prize auctions website, delivered for far less than they expected
Elisium came to us for a revamp, braced for an agency-sized bill. We rebuilt the site from scratch instead, wrote every service page, and the quote surprised them.
- Website design and development
- Graphic design
- Full copywriting
The brief
A revamp request that turned into a rebuild
Vimana Digital designed and built a new website for Elisium Experiences, a Nottingham prize auctions business whose existing site wasn't fit for purpose. We rebuilt from scratch with a clear service structure, a simple enquiry route, and copy written for every service page, at a cost well below what previous agencies had led them to expect.
Elisium Experiences first asked us to revamp their existing website. After one productive meeting, it was clear the existing site wasn't fit for purpose.
The sticking point was expectation. Elisium had dealt with web design agencies before and, in our opinion, had been overcharged. They assumed a full rebuild would cost an arm and a leg. When we presented our quote they were pleasantly surprised, if slightly disbelieving, at how much lower it was. On that basis they agreed to let us start from scratch.
They also gave us complete creative freedom over both design and development, and the new site was designed to be fully compatible with mobiles and tablets.
How we did it
How the project ran
01
Meet and assess
We reviewed the existing site with Elisium and agreed it wasn't fit for purpose.
02
Quote
Our quote came in much lower than Elisium expected, which is what persuaded them to start from scratch.
03
Map the services
Elisium offers a range of services, so the first design job was a navigation structure that keeps each one distinct and easy to enquire about.
04
Write the copy
We took the time to understand the business, then wrote every service page with search engines in mind so the pages can be found as well as read.
05
Design to the brand
The palette mirrors the logo and the layout is interactive but restrained, so service information stays clear.
06
Build for longevity
Structure and templates were chosen to minimise future modifications.
What we built
What's on the site
We also designed the site to last, so it minimises the need for significant changes or updates in future.
- A page for each service, laid out so a customer can find the right one and enquire without hunting
- Clear user journey with intuitive navigation and a straightforward enquiry method
- Full copywriting for every service page, written by us
- Imagery mix: stock photography, visuals we created, and some supplied by the client
- Colour palette drawn from the Elisium logo, so the site and brand match
- Responsive, interactive layout that stays readable on every screen size
Responsive experience
Clear on every screen
We couldn't be happier with our new website. Amit hand held us from start to finish, understanding our brief perfectly and executed our vision for the site to a tee. Couldn't recommend Amit and his team more for any website or SEO requirements. Vimana Digital are precise in their work, understand concepts perfectly and will keep you updated throughout the process. We look forward to establishing a long standing working relationship with Vimana Digital, cheers guys!
The outcome
What changed
- Elisium Experiences has a clean, fully responsive website with multiple service pages that present their offering clearly to customers
- The rebuild came in well below the cost Elisium had expected from previous agency experience
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Questionsabout thisproject
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How much does a website for a prize auction or events business cost?
Small business websites with Vimana Digital start from around £1,000, and medium to large sites typically cost £3,000–£6,000. Prices exclude VAT. Elisium's rebuild came in well below what earlier agencies had led them to expect. Our starting prices are published, so you have a guide before you ask for a quote.
Is it cheaper to revamp an old website or rebuild it?
It depends on how sound the existing site is. Elisium asked for a revamp, but after one meeting it was clear their site wasn't fit for purpose, so a rebuild from scratch made more sense. We'll look at your current site and tell you honestly which route suits you, even if it's the smaller job.
Can you write the website content for us?
Yes. Elisium asked us to write every service page, which is common for busy owners who don't have time to produce content. We learn how your business works first, then write pages that read naturally and are structured so Google can understand and rank them.
Will the site work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Responsive design means the layout adapts to whatever screen it's viewed on, from a phone to a desktop. Elisium's site was designed to be fully compatible with mobiles and tablets, with a responsive, interactive layout that keeps the service information readable on every screen size.
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