Anthony Rome
Web design, SEO and digital marketing with a personal approach
Silver Marbles is a web design and digital marketing company based in Telford, Shropshire, helping businesses locally and across the UK build a stronger presence online.
I’m Anthony Rome, the founder and web designer behind Silver Marbles.
I’ve been designing and marketing websites since 2002. A lot has changed since then, but one thing hasn’t: a business website needs to do more than simply look good.
It needs to help people find your business, understand what you offer, trust you and ultimately get in touch.
That’s the approach I take with every project.
More than just web design
When I started designing websites, the job was largely about getting businesses online. Today, having a website is the easy part.
Getting that website to actually perform is much more important.
That’s why my work combines web design with SEO and digital marketing. I think about how potential customers will find your website through Google, what they’ll see when they arrive and what will persuade them to take the next step.
Sometimes that means creating a completely new website. Other times, an existing website simply needs better content, stronger SEO, improved landing pages or a clearer way of converting visitors into enquiries.
The objective is the same: to create a website that contributes to your business rather than simply existing online.
Working directly with me
Silver Marbles isn’t a large agency with layers of account managers, salespeople and developers.
When you work with Silver Marbles, you’ll work directly with me.
I’ll take the time to understand your business, your customers, your competitors and what you want your website to achieve. I’ll then handle the design and development of the website and can continue working with you on SEO, content, hosting and ongoing improvements.
It means communication stays simple and you always know who you’re dealing with.
Experience across a wide range of industries
Over the years I’ve worked with businesses in Telford, Shropshire and throughout the UK across industries including manufacturing, engineering, construction, interiors, retail, professional services and eCommerce.
Some projects involve relatively straightforward brochure websites. Others require eCommerce, technical product information, search engine optimisation or an ongoing content and digital marketing strategy.
I particularly enjoy working with established businesses that have outgrown their existing website.
Perhaps the website was created several years ago and no longer reflects the company. Maybe competitors are appearing above you on Google. Or perhaps you’re getting plenty of visitors but very few enquiries.
Those are the problems I enjoy solving.
Web design built around your business
I don’t believe in forcing every client into the same template or package.
A small local business has very different requirements from an engineering manufacturer selling products and services throughout the UK.
Before starting a project, I want to understand:
- What does your business actually want to achieve?
- Who are your ideal customers?
- What are those customers searching for?
- What are your competitors doing well?
- What isn’t working with your current website?
- What would make the project a success?
The answers influence everything from the structure and design of the website to its content and SEO strategy.
Based in Telford. Working across the UK.
Silver Marbles is based in Telford, Shropshire, and I’m proud to have worked with many businesses throughout Telford and the surrounding area.
But geography doesn’t need to limit who we work with.
I also work remotely with businesses throughout the UK, making it easy to manage projects through phone calls, video meetings and email.
Whether you’re five miles away or at the other end of the country, you’ll receive the same direct, personal service.
Let’s improve your website
If you’re considering a new website, struggling to generate enquiries from your existing one or wondering why your competitors are appearing above you on Google, I’d be happy to take a look.
There may be things you can improve without rebuilding the entire website.
And if a new website is the right solution, we can talk about what it needs to achieve before worrying about how it should look.
Get in touch with Silver Marbles and tell me a little about your business and what you’d like to improve.
