Common Platforms

We keep your costs low by using a collection of free or low-priced, open source and reliable facilities available on the Internet. “Function over style” is our motto. Use of technology doesn’t have to be taxing on your budget!

Our First Stop Fab Six ..

First Stop Web Design uses a range of content management systems to create your website and other integrated facilities to keep you connected to potential customers or service users. Some are featured (and star rated) in the sections below, but we can work with similar ones identified or preferred by you or our team.

Duda

Duda’s website builder enables you to create a responsive website with no need to code.

WordPress (hosted)

WordPress.org is a globally recognised open source platform (requiring third party hosting) giving publishers the ability to develop simple blogs to dynamic and rich websites.

Webydo

Webydo enables graphic designers to create exceptional websites, without writing code.

Elgg

Elgg is an award-winning social platform, delivering tools and resources that enable a fully-featured social network.

WordPress (combo)

WordPress.com gives you all the building blocks (including domains) to create a website for any type of business. Choose from 60 styles depending on the content and functionality you want and your website needs.

Ning

Ning makes it easy to launch your social network to engage your own community on the largest social platform of its kind.

Solid Customer Support

We take great pride in delivering a high quality of customer courtesy and care at all times.

Secure Payments

We use Stripe, PayPal and GoCardless to ensure secure online billing and transactions.

Resource Management

Our customers can review purchases, access invoices and web-files securely online 24/7.