Website development
With over 10 years experience in building websites, we can help take your brief from concept to execution. Take a look below at all the features included in websites we build.
WordPress
We build primarily with WordPress, the most versatile CMS on the planet. From single-page to huge E-Commerce sites, WordPress can handle it.
Expert Hosting
A new website is just the beginning. Turbo charge your website with our hosting and support plans. Read more
Custom Design
There's nothing worse than having a website that looks like every other website. We build all our sites from scratch, with bespoke designs.
Speed
Slow websites are the Number 1 killer of conversions and user traffic. We make sure all our client websites load very quickly!
Integrations
We can work with 3rd party platforms (such as Stripe's payment gateway) to give your website the added functionality you need.
SEO Ready
When we build your website, we'll make sure it has the ability for you to add Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to improve it's rankings.
Secure
Don't take chances with your user's privacy and data. We ensure all websites are secure and use the HTTPS protocol (that padlock in the address bar).
Responsive
The majority of web traffic today is on mobile, so we'll make sure your website looks as great on mobile as it does on desktop.
Hosting & Support
When you host your website with us, we look after your site through its lifetime with a support contract that suits you. Take a look below how we help our clients.
Backups
Daily backups to ensure that no matter what goes wrong, your data is protected and your site quickly re-deployed.
Updates
Websites require constant updates to stay secure. We take care of WordPress core and plugin updates on a weekly basis, with automatic security updates.
Uptime Monitor
We run automated monitoring services on your site to check for downtime. If it goes offline, we take action to restore it.
Telephone Support
Got a question? You can always reach us on the phone, and there are no stupid questions. You can reach us now on 0208 4322 320.
Our Clients
Take a look at some of our past and present clients below. We’re proud to have worked with each of them.
The Team
Vatu is a family business, in both senses of the word. Started by Darren in 2008, the business has since grown and become a family in its own right. Although we're a Limited Company, our main purpose isn't to chase profit. We're here to build amazing projects that benefit others, and wherever possible give back to our community.
Are you a web developer looking for a full-time job? Do you share our company values? If so, get in touch! We are always looking to grow our team.
Darren Pinder
Managing Director
Darren founded Vatu in 2008 and has been the driving force behind the day-to-day development work at the company.
Darren’s background is technical in nature, with experience in website design and development, digital marketing, and exhibition marketing. He is a fan of technology, reading, running, and is powered by strong coffee.
Charlotte Pinder
Account Manager
Charlotte's role at Vatu includes ensuring effective communication among all parties, from clients to designers and programmers.
Charlotte's our exerpeienced account manager, so if you have any questions about working with Vatu, get in touch! She's also into her distance running and charity work.
Natalie Smith
Web Developer
Our latest addition, Natalie, is a dog-loving, coffee-drinking developer living in London. Having worked as a freelance designer and developer prior to joining the Vatu team, Natalie has plenty of experience building websites for small businesses across a variety of industries.
When away from the laptop, Natalie enjoys hanging out with her dog, reading, cooking for friends and learning new things.
Sydney Alcala
Freelance Web Developer
Sydney is a web designer and developer living on the beach in Texas, where she spends her days building websites and doing SEO. She loves fly fishing, animals, and watching too much Netflix.
Jenny Fay
GDPR/Data Protection Consultant
Jenny is an experienced GDPR/Data Protection Consultant. With a background in Records Management and law, she helps clients navigate their way through the provisions of the new GDPR legislation by providing services such as audit, document drafting and training. She loves her garden and Pilates.
Millie
Office Manager
She'll growl, she'll bark, she'll roll over for belly tickles.
By day she's an ordinary dog guarding the Vatu office, by night she writes code and comes up with all of our best ideas. Millie is the brains and the good looks behind our operation, and she never lets us forget it.
Giving Back
Through working with our clients, we have an opportunity to help people in our community who aren't as fortunate as we are.
Therefore as a company we have decided to donate 10% of our monthly profits to a registered charity. For 2019, we are proud to support mental health charity WP&UP.
Donated so far: £50
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step with your website? Want to kick your digital marketing up a few gears?
Get in touch with us below and we’ll arrange to meet up, talk about what you need, and work out the best way to help you succeed.
0208 4322 320
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm