Brandspace Media

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The Christmas holiday period is upon us and today we're departing for a well-earned rest after another wonderful year of...
23/12/2025

The Christmas holiday period is upon us and today we're departing for a well-earned rest after another wonderful year of interesting projects, challenging deadlines, fantastic people and meeting many new faces too.

For those who have supported us throughout 2025, it's been an absolute pleasure and we are eternally grateful for your trust and loyalty – we look forward to seeing you in 2026. And if we haven't been fortunate enough to work with you in the past twelve months we thank you for staying connected with us and we hope to work with you soon.

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN
Brandspace Media will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December and will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026.

So, from the whole team at Brandspace, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

In our latest blog, we delve a bit deeper into the psychology of branding and explore the fickle online world, where one...
13/08/2025

In our latest blog, we delve a bit deeper into the psychology of branding and explore the fickle online world, where one good first impression might be all you get, and how it's the good looking brands win hearts and customers.

See advice how branded imagery can elevate your business.
https://brandspacemedia.co.uk/good-looking-branded-imagery/

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We've worked with the Port of Dover for many years and have been thrilled to watch them on the recent TV series 'Dover 2...
08/08/2025

We've worked with the Port of Dover for many years and have been thrilled to watch them on the recent TV series 'Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port' on channel 4. We're proud to have collaborated with the marketing team to create social media assets including templates, graphics and images to promote the series. As always, it's been a pleasure working on this project.

Subscription-based website design can often make more sense for many businesses – here's some of the benefits... We now ...
25/07/2025

Subscription-based website design can often make more sense for many businesses – here's some of the benefits...

We now live in a subscription-driven world. From streaming TV to software, and even cars or home appliances, the traditional model of large upfront purchases is rapidly giving way to monthly plans. This shift is not only transforming how consumers spend, but it’s also offering real advantages for businesses, especially when it comes to major investments like website design and development.

A professionally designed website can easily cost thousands of pounds when paid for upfront. Add in ongoing maintenance, hosting, updates, and search engine optimisation (SEO), and the costs can quickly escalate, often unpredictably. For many small and medium-sized businesses, this kind of one-time expenditure can be a major hurdle.

That’s where the subscription model shines.

By spreading the cost over manageable monthly payments, companies can access top-tier web services without draining their cash flow. More importantly, monthly website plans typically bundle everything into one fixed fee: design, development, hosting, maintenance, SEO, and regular updates. This not only removes the pressure of large initial payments but also eliminates surprise bills and hidden charges.

This approach brings multiple benefits. First, it helps with budgeting – knowing exactly what your website will cost each month provides financial clarity. Second, it ensures that your website remains up-to-date and optimised without requiring you to constantly chase developers or pay extra for every tweak. In a digital landscape where algorithms and user expectations evolve constantly, having continuous updates and SEO included is invaluable.

Moreover, ongoing support is built into most website subscription packages, so businesses never feel abandoned after launch. This is a big shift from the traditional project-based model where, after the initial build, future changes often come at an extra cost.

Ultimately, subscriptions reduce friction in the buying process, making high-quality digital solutions more accessible. For businesses looking to invest in their online presence without the burden of a hefty one-time cost, a monthly website plan offers a smarter, more sustainable path forward.

In today’s economy, predictability and flexibility matter. A subscription-based website solution delivers both, but it may not suit everyone, and that's why we offer the flexibility for clients to choose the best approach for them.

If you’d like to know more about how we create successful websites for our clients, from planning, design and build, through to technical considerations and ongoing support, simply visit https://brandspacemedia.co.uk/digital-marketing/web-design/

We love providing the graphic inspiration each year for the Port of Dover at Antwerp XL – an event which supports the ni...
09/10/2024

We love providing the graphic inspiration each year for the Port of Dover at Antwerp XL – an event which supports the niche of maritime breakbulk, roro, heavy lift and project cargo logistics, connecting businesses and providing insight and inspiration. The advantage of working with a client for many years is that we understand the brand vision, values and objectives inside out, and intuitively know what is likely to be the best solution for any design project.

If you have an event coming up, why not get in touch? It doesn't matter whether you just need a single pull-up banner or you require graphics for a huge international stand, we can help.

View more examples at https://brandspacemedia.co.uk/brand-identity/exhibition-stands

Email [email protected] or call 01227 478605.

Website maintenance is as critical as car maintenance – Most of us have more confidence in a car when we know it’s regul...
03/10/2024

Website maintenance is as critical as car maintenance – Most of us have more confidence in a car when we know it’s regularly maintained as it provides peace of mind that it’s less likely to break down and we feel safer. Simple regular tasks such as replacing tyres, oil, spark plugs, brake pads and coolant can prevent potentially much larger disasters.

We all agree with the phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ as it’s usually more cost effective and less painful, so why do so many businesses not adopt the same approach with their website and simply trust to luck it will never go wrong? Aside from your people and products, your website is probably your next most important asset, yet it’s often left untouched for months or even years, and just like a car, things wear out or fail over time – the disruption could be so costly while it’s out of action, or worse, written off!

WordPress is the most popular website-building platform, powering almost half of all websites, and one of its key attractions is the wealth of free add-ons it offers in the form of plugins to enable almost any functionality.

However, despite being one of the safest content management systems (CMS) it is estimated to be hacked every 22 minutes via plugins, passwords and theme files which can be vulnerable to cyber attacks and security risks. According to WP Scan, around 92% of hacks come from plugins.

Developers of the most popular plugins frequently update them with improved features and patches for bugs or security fixes, so that they remain stable and compatible with the WordPress core files, web browsers and other plugins. But the worst ones are often poor quality and never updated and can sit inside your website just waiting for unscrupulous hackers to find and exploit, leading to a much bigger disaster than you could ever imagine. The more plugins your site uses, the more likely it will run into issues.

If you have admin access you may be tempted to simply update the plugins yourself, but this frequently leads to more problems such as errors or crashes without expert knowledge and a more systematic approach. Additionally, there are the theme files and core WordPress files to keep updated, file permissions to be fixed, cache to be cleared, and more. All this helps to improve the speed, user experience, functionality and search engine ranking for your website.

We always recommend doing a full site backup first and then performing the updates carefully, one by one, on a staging site rather than the live site to avoid any downtime.

Whilst no website will ever be 100% secure, for the sake of an hour or two per month engaging an expert to perform these tasks, you can rest assured that you’ve done all you can to keep it in tip-top condition for the many miles ahead.
Brandspace are all about taking care of your brand and its assets –
Email [email protected] or call 01227 478605.

Is your brand or marketing smart enough?Too often we find that businesses feel safer and more comfortable sticking to wh...
30/08/2024

Is your brand or marketing smart enough?
Too often we find that businesses feel safer and more comfortable sticking to what they know, even though in their hearts they feel it may not be working as well as it should be. But getting ahead of the competition often requires a smarter approach which can take time to get used to before seeing the results. We’re offering complimentary advice worth £200, for an initial consultation with a limited number of business owners and marketing directors who genuinely want to step up their game. It includes a brief analysis of your brand image or marketing strategy and a single page summary of ideas to action immediately, so you can put your best foot forward. There are no shoestrings attached and certainly no cobblers – just honest expert advice to help you stride ahead.
Call us on 01227 478605 or email [email protected]

19/08/2024

The Paris Olympics was a success, but the branding is up for debate.
We praise the design for its meaningful symbolism, for standing out and standing for something.
That said, this minimal, sexualised, even whimsical looking logo might better serve a consumer brand. What do you think?

Face-to-face networking makes a nice change from virtual meet-ups. It's so much more productive and does the world of go...
08/08/2024

Face-to-face networking makes a nice change from virtual meet-ups. It's so much more productive and does the world of good for your wellbeing to get out of the office and enjoy the sunshine – we should all make more effort to get away from our screens. Today was with the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce at Frasers Egerton, an eco country estate and hospitality venue in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside. It was nice to meet some familiar faces as well as making new connections.

How your business will benefit from working with Brandspace Media:1. We'll put you in front of your ideal clients2. We w...
02/08/2024

How your business will benefit from working with Brandspace Media:

1. We'll put you in front of your ideal clients
2. We will help raise your business profile
3. You will save time so you can focus on spending valuable time with your clients
4. We'll help you build trust with customers
5. You will be at the front of your client's minds when they need your product or service
6. You'll work with professionals who have years of marketing knowledge and will become part of your extended team and share this knowledge with you
7. Your sales will increase

If this sounds good to you, then give us a call to see how we can take care of your marketing: 01227 478605 or email [email protected]

We offer a one-hour discovery marketing meeting - the cost to you is £0.Here are a few ideas that you might like help wi...
01/08/2024

We offer a one-hour discovery marketing meeting - the cost to you is £0.

Here are a few ideas that you might like help with (but the hour is yours to ask what you wish):

▪️ Questions about branding, production costs, your website, choosing the right social media channel or how to write a marketing plan.

▪️ Business Start-up marketing advice
From logo design to company launch. From a branding and marketing perspective, we can advise you on the most essential things to do in the start-up phase.

▪️ For growing businesses.
Maybe you’ve been established for a few years and are now thinking of increasing your marketing efforts to boost sales, accelerate growth, or stand apart from your competitors – or you need advice about your current brand perception.

▪️ Brand audit.
Has your brand become tired, lost in the market, disjointed or inconsistent through the years? Brandspace can discuss your brand strengths and weaknesses, which will help you decide if you need to rebrand or simply pull a few things back into shape.

▪️ Marketing strategy and budgeting
With so many marketing channels and varying costs, if you don’t have a marketing team or any expertise it can be a minefield knowing where to start and what to do. We can talk through all your options to help you get a marketing plan in place.

▪️ Tailored advice or training
If you have a clear idea about most things but need more specific advice, we have experts on hand to discuss your marketing – whether it’s branding, creative inspiration, digital marketing, or PR, we offer advice that saves you time and puts you in front of your ideal customer.

Book your marketing discovery meeting for £0. Email [email protected] or call 01227 478605.

Today we had a wonderful lunch out to wish our colleague Rachel the best of luck for the future as she departs the Brand...
31/07/2024

Today we had a wonderful lunch out to wish our colleague Rachel the best of luck for the future as she departs the Brandspace team after 5 amazing years. Thank you Rachel for all the support you have given the team and our clients throughout this time – you will undoubtedly be missed by us all.

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