Web design in Merthyr Tydfil
About Eight One Digital
About Me
I'm Hywel, and I run Eight One Digital from Merthyr Tydfil. I've been building websites for over 20 years and look after more than 40 client sites on WordPress, Shopify and Umbraco.
What I Do
Mainly Shopify stores and WordPress websites: designing them, building them and keeping them running. Around that I run paid ads, create graphics, and help with SEO, social media and email, plus hosting, with email, Microsoft 365 and DNS handled by my partners at Melrose IT. So most things digital can come to one place.
How I Work
You deal directly with me, from the first chat through to launch and after. I keep things straightforward: honest advice, realistic timescales and support that doesn't stop once the site is live. I'm a Shopify Partner and work with retailers, local businesses and public sector organisations across South Wales and the UK.
Who I've Worked With
Clients include Rabart Decorating Centres, Kismet Blackwood, Bailey Paints, Players Watches, Smart Signz, VES Recruitment, Tydfil Training, Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, Taff Bargoed Development Trust, Lightning Solutions, EFS Systems, Madola Energy, The Butchers Arms and Merthyr Tydfil Council. See more of my work.
Recent Work
Rabart Decorating CentresCase studyCustom Farrow & Ball paint pages, promotional banners, bulk product imports and ongoing support.
Kismet BlackwoodCase studyA Shopify redesign with a custom Nomination bracelet builder and online engraving, plus collection SEO.
Philip Jones Timber ProductsCase studyA big timber and building supplies range with local delivery, click and collect and Trustpilot reviews.
GK Products UKCase studyA bold store for exterior cleaning products, organised by surface and project.
Eco-Sol (Fireproof Spray)Case studyFire retardant sprays and coatings, organised by what you are treating, with test certification up front.
VES RecruitmentCase studyFilterable job listings, rebuilt application and contact forms, and a move to Brevo.
Tydfil TrainingCase studyA bilingual website for a Merthyr Tydfil training provider, with hosting and support.
Madola EnergyCase studyA main website plus a separate lead generation landing page.
Evolve PMVACase studyCourse and location pages for a Bild accredited PMVA training provider.
Price Fencing & LandscapingCase studyA commercial fencing site covering survey, manufacture, installation and project management.
Fielding Financial ServicesCase studyA clean, trustworthy site for an Abergavenny financial advice firm.