# Our Agency > Our Agency is a straight-talking, full-service digital marketing agency based in Wakefield and Leeds, West Yorkshire. Founded in 2007, we have spent nearly 20 years helping businesses across Yorkshire and beyond look and perform reyt good online. We are a small, in-house team of designers, developers, videographers and copywriters - no sales reps, no handoffs, just the people who actually do the work. We specialise in bespoke web design, web development, digital-first branding, SEO, GEO, AI integration, content creation and bespoke web systems. Official Shopify Partner. Cyber Essentials certified. Location: Wakefield & Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Contact: https://our-agency.co.uk/contact/ Discovery call: https://our-agency.co.uk/contact/ Client area: https://clients.our-agency.co.uk Full reference (FAQs, process, testimonials): https://our-agency.co.uk/llms-full.txt --- ## Core Pages - [Home](https://our-agency.co.uk/) - Full-service digital agency homepage. Introduces Our Agency, showcases featured projects and client testimonials from brands including Fusion Students, Trinity Walk, CML, Liebherr and Wakefield Cathedral. - [Services](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/) - Overview of all services: web development, web design, branding, content creation, web systems, AI integration, SEO/GEO/PPC. - [Studio](https://our-agency.co.uk/studio/) - Meet the team. Michael (Digital Director and co-owner), Ashley (Technical Director and co-owner), Sam (Creative, 20+ years experience), Tom (Developer), and wider team. In-house, Wakefield and Leeds based, operating since 2007. - [Projects](https://our-agency.co.uk/projects/) - Portfolio of digital, branding and content creation work. - [Journal](https://our-agency.co.uk/journal/) - Agency insights, industry news, how-to guides and digital marketing articles. - [Contact](https://our-agency.co.uk/contact/) - Get in touch or book a free, no-strings discovery call. --- ## Our Team - **Michael** - Digital Director and co-founder. Leads client relationships, strategy, and digital marketing. Based at Tileyard North, Wakefield and White Rose Park, Leeds. Over 20 years experience in digital marketing and agency leadership. - **Ashley (Ash)** - Technical Director and co-founder. Leads web development, bespoke systems, technical architecture and AI integration. Expert in WordPress, custom builds and API development. - **Sam** - Creative Lead. Over 20 years experience in design, branding and art direction. Responsible for brand identity, UI design and creative output across all projects. - **Tom** - Frontend Developer. Specialises in bespoke WordPress development, lightweight code and performance-focused builds. - **Lauren** - Copywriter. 18+ years experience in content writing, tone of voice and digital copy across web, social and marketing campaigns. - **Stephen** - Videographer and Photographer. Licensed drone pilot. Produces commercial video, brand photography, motion graphics and drone footage across Yorkshire and beyond. --- ## Services - [Web Development](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/web-development/) - Bespoke website and web system builds from scratch. No page builders or bloated templates. Clean, lightweight code built for speed, performance and scalability. WordPress and Shopify builds (official Shopify Partner). Ecommerce-ready, CMS setup, tracking integration, and ongoing support. Serving businesses in Wakefield, Leeds and across Yorkshire. - [Web Design](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/web-design/) - User-focused website design with clear journeys and strong calls-to-action. Mobile-first, responsive design across all devices. From wireframes and UX planning to full UI design. Designed to turn visitors into enquiries, not just look good. - [Digital-First Branding](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/branding/) - Bold brand identities built for how brands live today: on screens, in social feeds and across digital touchpoints. Brand strategy, identity design, tone of voice, colour systems, typography and brand guidelines. Proper branding that captures personality and speaks to your people. - [Content Creation](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/content-creation/) - In-house videographers, photographers and copywriters creating content that works across websites, social channels and paid campaigns. Commercial video, drone filming, brand photography, motion graphics and copy. On-location shoots across Yorkshire and beyond. One brief, multiple outputs. - [Web Systems](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/web-systems/) - Bespoke web applications, internal tools, client portals, booking platforms, product libraries and custom dashboards. Built for the people who use them every day. Cyber Essentials certified. For businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets or off-the-shelf tools. - [AI Integration](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/ai-integration/) - Practical AI solutions that save time and reduce mistakes. Workflow automations, AI-powered enquiry handling, document processing, CRM automation and internal assistants. One of the only agencies in Yorkshire offering AI integration as a dedicated service. - [SEO, GEO & PPC](https://our-agency.co.uk/services/seo-geo-ppc/) - Search marketing for businesses in Wakefield, Leeds and across Yorkshire. SEO covering technical foundations and on-page improvements. GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) for visibility in AI-powered search tools. Transparent PPC campaign management focused on driving real enquiries, not vanity metrics. --- ## Selected Projects - [Fusion Students](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/fusion-students/) - Web design, web development and API development for a UK student accommodation provider operating across multiple cities. - [Lodestone Projects](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/lodestone-projects/) - Web design, web development and brand refresh for an interior fit-out and refurbishment specialist. - [Stuhomes](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/stuhomes/) - Web design and web development for a student accommodation provider. - [Trinity Walk](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/trinity-walk/) - Web design, web development and digital marketing for a Wakefield shopping centre. - [Bradford Textile Society](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/bradford-textile-society/) - Branding and web work for a historic textile society established in 1893. - [Crowther & Shaw](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/crowther-shaw/) - Web design and development for an air conditioning specialist. - [CML](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/cml/) - Web design, web development, videography and photography for a civil engineering firm. - [Bridge Homes](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/bridge-homes/) - Full-service digital work including web design, development, digital marketing, video and photography for a residential property developer. - [Unique Yacht Wrapping](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/unique-yacht-wrapping/) - Web design and development for a specialist yacht wrapping service. - [Lords Fragrance House](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/lords-fragrance-house/) - Ecommerce website for an online fragrance and candle store. - [CVS Falkirk](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/cvs-falkirk/) - Bespoke system, UI design and development for a third sector organisation in Falkirk. - [Liebherr Group](https://our-agency.co.uk/project/liebherr-group/) - Bespoke system, UI design, development and videography for a global plant machinery manufacturer. --- ## Notable Clients Our Agency has worked with a wide range of organisations across the public, private and third sectors, including: Fusion Students, Trinity Walk, CML Civil Engineers, Liebherr Group, Bridge Homes, Rotamaster, Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, National Trust, National Coal Mining Museum, Mayor of London, DeWalt, Arco, Haribo, Transdev, Yorkshire Sport Foundation, Wakefield Cathedral, Community Foundation Wakefield, Wakefield District Housing, Bradford Textile Society and Leeds Park & Ride. --- ## Journal (Selected Articles) - [Digital Marketing Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2026](https://our-agency.co.uk/digital-marketing-trends-2026/) - Emerging trends every marketer should be aware of heading into 2026. - [Adapting Your SEO Strategy for AI-Driven Search Results](https://our-agency.co.uk/adapting-seo-strategy-ai-driven-results/) - How businesses can stay visible as AI reshapes search. - [AEO and GEO: Practical Strategies for Optimising Your Content](https://our-agency.co.uk/how-to-guides-and-tutorials-optimizing-content-for-aeo-geo/) - Practical guide to Answer Engine Optimisation and Generative Engine Optimisation. - [Optimising Your Website for AI Crawlers](https://our-agency.co.uk/optimising-website-ai-crawlers-guide/) - Practical steps to make your website more accessible to AI systems. - [How AI is Shaping Your Digital Marketing Strategy](https://our-agency.co.uk/navigating-impact-ai-digital-marketing-strategy/) - How to adapt your marketing approach as AI becomes central to how people find information. - [Maximising Efficiency with AI in SEO](https://our-agency.co.uk/maximising-efficiency-ai-seo/) - Practical ways AI can streamline and improve your SEO work. - [Balancing SEO and PPC: Your Questions Answered](https://our-agency.co.uk/balancing-seo-ppc-uk-smes-faq/) - How UK SMEs can use SEO and PPC together for sustainable growth. - [Web Development Trends 2026](https://our-agency.co.uk/web-development-trends-2026-faq/) - Key web development trends and their impact on businesses. - [The Advantages of Building a Bespoke WordPress Website](https://our-agency.co.uk/the-advantages-of-building-a-bespoke-wordpress-website/) - Why bespoke builds outperform off-the-shelf themes and templates. - [Best Practices in Web Design: From Wireframes to Launch](https://our-agency.co.uk/best-practices-in-web-design-from-wireframes-to-launch/) - A guide to how great websites are planned, designed and built. - [Why Having a Regularly Updated Blog is Worth the Effort](https://our-agency.co.uk/why-having-a-regularly-updated-blog-is-worth-the-effort/) - The business case for consistent content. - [Creating Evergreen Content That Lasts](https://our-agency.co.uk/creating-evergreen-content-that-lasts/) - How to produce content that stays relevant and drives traffic over time. - [Tools and Strategies for Enhancing UX/UI](https://our-agency.co.uk/ux-ui-tools-strategies-uk-businesses/) - Practical UX/UI improvements for UK businesses. - [Fortifying Your Website: A Guide to WordPress Security](https://our-agency.co.uk/fortifying-your-website-a-guide-to-wordpress-security/) - Keeping your WordPress site safe and secure. --- ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://our-agency.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - [Cookies Policy](https://our-agency.co.uk/cookies-policy/)