Helen Stronach Architects, Newcastle

Recently launched - May 2010

Newcastle architects specialising in high quality residential design and has a varied portfolio incorporating a number of medium density and commercial developments.

Helen (the business principal) has a passion for both architecture and art. Her website design brief was simple and concise.

As is the current trend  - inspired by leading European designers - this website is clean and beautiful. Uncomplicated navigation with simple background design eliminates any distraction from the professional photographs.

Newcastle Pet Resort

Recently launched - April 2010

Megan and Lou have a fantastic attitude to their business and have created a highly successful dog kennels in Newcastle region along with doggy day care service.

With professional graphics supplied by Design Bridge, this website project was lots of fun. The need for regular updates made them a perfect candidate for the Update Wizard!

Formerly known as Jane's Dog House, the new website captures the sense of playful fun they seek to provide for all of their clients - humans and others!

Absolute Vintage Elegance Limousines

With the first website developed back in 2002, this was one of Web Sharp Designs first clients. Redesigned and relaunched in late 2009, the website is well ranked on Google and draws a regular flow of enquiries for wedding car hire.

The website content is totally client managed via the Update Wizard. The contact form offers a quick method of enquiry, ensuring important, filtered enquiry information is provided whilst protecting our clients from unwanted Spam.

Bar & Restaurant - Silo Lounge

Using professional photographs supplied by the client, the website design concept was created by Web Sharp Designs. From concept to creation, the entire website was developed and online within a few weeks!

Requiring regular weekly updates, this entire website is managed by the client via Web Sharp Design's Update Wizard.

Restaurant & Catering Australia named Silolounge.com.au the Best Hospitality Website in Australia (2008).

Bay View & Brownsugar

Bay Views Weddings & Functions
Brownsugar Restaurant, Warners Bay

After several years of customer service excellence, Samantha and Michael have rebuilt Bay Views into a popular function centre and restaurant.

Receiving steady traffic and online booking enquiries, the website appropriately reflects the restaurant decor and style.

Classic Chevys - Unique Wedding Car Hire

Classic Chevy Hire Cars is a simple and elegant website to showcase the original character and beauty of these classic vehicles. Simple design elements highlight the professional images of these outstanding examples of the Classic Chevy.

Business owners Ian and Jennie Aubrey are no strangers to hard work and quality service delivery... plus attention to detail!

NOTE: we are in the process of redeveloping this website. The new Classic Chev website will be launched around mid 2010.

Creative House of Kitchens & Bathrooms

Kitchen renovators and designers 'Creative House of Kitchens & Bathrooms' is a family owned and operated business with a fabulous kitchen showroom in Castle Hill, Sydney.

With over 25 years in the industry they know kitchen and bathroom renovation inside out... but very little when it comes to setting up a website.

After supplying their logo and a selection of photographs to Web Sharp Designs (along with a few rough words) their website was developed. After a review by the client and some minor adjustments "voila"!

Crighton Homes, Hunter Region

A local residential construction company, Crighton Homes Construction provides a full residential design and construction service specialising in energy and water efficient, passive solar homes to suit your budget and individual needs.

In addition to looking professional, Crighton Homes felt that an optimal ranking on Google was a priority. During development, Web Sharp Designs focussed on several search engine positioning strategies which continue to return good search results on Google Australia.

Family Lawyers Newcastle

Jennifer Blundell has worked in many areas of Law including Commercial, Criminal and Family Law. With extensive experience and qualifications in the area of Family Law her areas of expertise include Family and De-Facto Law, Children's Law, Criminal Law and Wills and Probate matters.

A clear and simple project brief, resulting in a professional website with a quick project turnaround.

Hunter Valley Cadillacs

This website design focuses on the dreamy cruise experienced in a Cadillac. It's all about the journey, not the destination!

Hunter Valley Cadillacs offer their classic cars for wedding car hire and private wine tasting tours in the Hunter.

Dave and Debbie are passionate about their unique classic cars and they thrive on excellent customer service.

Ironbark Country Cottages

Still going strong after nearly 4 years, this website offers a great showcase for this romantic cabin style accommodation provider in Hunter Wine Country.

Web Sharp Designs worked seamlessly with graphic designer Liz Clark, the graphic designer who provided the artwork concept.

All content and photographs are managed by the client using the Update Wizard.

Jo Roberts Video Production

A simple web presence, elegantly encapsulating Jo's outstanding videography.

Jo is a professional videographer with an excellent reputation for quality work and genuine customer service. She was an absolute pleasure to work with on this project.

Specialising in wedding videos and special family moments, Jo comes highly recommended - view testimonials.

Longworth House - Function Venue & Tapas Bar

An exquisite architectual landmark in Newcastle, Longworth House is a unique inner-city function centre and wedding reception venue.

With two elaborate ball rooms, a quaint wine and tapas bar, boardroom and corporate facilities Longworth House is a highly versatile and accessible venue for either quiet drinks in an adult setting or private or corporate functions.

Check out their tapas menu and function packages!

Nags Head Hotel, Adamstown

The Nags is a family operated hotel in Adamstown, Newcastle. Recently renovated, the hotel owners sought a website as modern and funky as the interior of their Adamstown Hotel, Newcastle.

Their priorities were to list up-coming live entertainment with an online gig guide and promote their a la carte restaurant.

Users can also download menus and restaurant vouchers, post feedback and browse photos.

Newcastle Studio Potters Inc

A not-for-profit group with a world of forsight. This website is a great initiative for a small but expanding community art group and popular Newcastle art gallery.

The focus of the website is to increase memberships, showcase artists and their work, promote the gallery and upcoming exhibitions - all content managed by a member of the group via the Update Wizard.

As a work in progress, the group are working to increase exposure of the website and are continually reviewing content and adding artists.

Newcastle Wedding Professionals

With over 70 members, Newcastle Wedding Industry Professionals (NWIP) is a fantastic resource in a fiercely competitive industry.

This portal focusses general web searchers on specific businesses offering the products and services they need for a great day.

The NWIP website now attracts up to 9,000+ visitors per month (and steadily increasing) and includes a direct enquiry function.

NWIP also has 2 redirection domains: NWIP.com.au and NewcastleWedding.com.au.

Nineways Business Centre

Nineways Business Centre offer serviced offices and virtual offices, plus a full range of business support services such as professional phone answering, bookkeeping, typing and administration support.

The website offers a great reference point for prospective clients, with relevant information and photos on Nineways many business related services.

Nineways Business Centre also has 2 redirection domains: NewcastleServicedOffices.com.au and NewcastleOffice.com.au

Say Cheese Photography

Focussing primarily on wedding photography and family shots, Say Cheese came with a clear vision, reflecting existing printed marketing material.

The website receives a very healthy and steady flow of direct enquiries via the online form.

Solid Wood Furniture

Original and unique timber furniture, hand-crafted from solid Australian hardwoods, both new and recycled. 

Mark is a true artist, with old-style wood crafting skills handed down by generations - along with his irreplacable hand tools!

Thanks to Mark's commitment, his website is constantly updated using the Update Wizard.

Sue Stewart, Ceramic Artists

A simple, uncomplicated web site purely to showcase Sue's artwork and broadcast up-coming exhibitions.

Using the Update Wizard, Sue maintains all the web site content and photographs. Her web site has assisted her in promoting her artwork and she can now refer interested art buyers to her website so they can review work immediately.

Wedding Portal - Hunter Wedding Grapevine

A few years old now but still successfully promoting local wedding related services. This website is totally managed by the business manager via the Update Wizard.

The website includes service and contact details for each of its members, and promotes regular bridal fairs.

Using branding from previous media designs, the website design, development and implementation was quick and hassle-free.