Who We Are

Zine UK Ltd is a national web design company with local reach. We operate throughout the UK and Ireland through our small, locally based Zine web design agencies. Helping small to medium sized businesses make the most of the internet.

We are an internet business built from experience. The team, operating in the internet sector since its inception in 1996, brings together and shares the essential components of online success - creative, technical and marketing skills combined with a passion for developing people and generating profit.

Alan Bradley

Zine Managing Director

It is good to talk, and on meeting Alan you will quickly appreciate that Alan really can talk. We say this as it is a good thing. Alan is enthusiastic about sharing what he has learned and finding ways to help others to succeed. A genuine people person, Alan always makes time to listen and thinks long and hard about what could be done in any situation. He is a great source of ideas and options. If you are ever in need of an energy boost, he is the man to call. Alan is truly passionate about Zine and its position in the UK internet market.

Jamie Elliott

Zine Creative Director

A highly talented art director, Jamie melds design, illustration, typography, multimedia and music to challenge and provoke. His work is never quiet and always inspired. Jamie carefully understands what you are aiming for and gently positions brands online hitting success every time. You will always feel comfortable working with Jamie, whatever your experience of the internet. He has a personable and genuine approach to taking a creative brief, and enjoys sharing creative processes while working together to achieve results.

Mike Dodgson

Technical Director

A rare breed, Mike is deeply technical but you'd almost not know it, he is so easy to understand and work with. His calm approach and outlook belies a thorough grasp of internet technologies and search engine marketing techniques. A master of Zine Studio, there isn’t anything to be done that he cannot do. Mike has developed a wealth of knowledge that he is happy to explain to help develop your understanding. It is a great talent to be able to demystify the black box of the internet, many companies keep technical know how to themselves, but we find it makes for better business to share.

Charlotte Stow

Marketing Director

Charlotte is an award-winning marketer, member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a great person to have in your network. From account managing blue-chip multinationals to mentoring rural micro-business, her portfolio is broad and deep. She is a great at understanding the right questions to ask, setting priorities, working with and getting the best out of people, balancing client needs and production constraints, making the tough decisions and delivering great solutions. She truly knows digital and is a professional and fun person to work with.

Vicky Reed

Account Manager

Vicky works closely with with our creative, technical and support teams to ensure that they have all the necessary resources to develop and deliver client projects. A vital member of the team she provides essential communication and information. Vicky also regularly supports our national network, sharing knowledge and best practice. She leads our content team and has a strong focus on quality. With a background in account and project management, including Microsoft Sharepoint implementations, Vicky is a great ideas person and can always be relied upon to find the information you are looking for.

Chris Ord

Web Designer

Website Designer Chris is an integral part of our support team here at Zine. Qualified and experienced in Multimedia web design, he delivers on both Creative and Technical aspects of all projects, offering hands on support and advice to clients and partners. He is a superb researcher and is always able to find solutions to challenging elements of any project. Chris quietly works hard on behalf of clients to achieve results and hit deadlines. We know you’ll find him to be a reliable resource and always available to help, Chris always delivers.

Matt Smith

Sales Executive

Matt works with our local businesses scoping and delivering all manner of projects including branding, websites, mobile websites, SEO, and social media. He is always happy to help people who have not taken their business online before, getting them up and running quickly. Matt is equally comfortable working on large scale bespoke developments. He has great insight into how to make digital media work for your business, always focused on the practicalities of enquiry and business generation.

Dan Smith

SEO Specialist

Dan is our resident creative writer, blogger and social media expert. He has a wealth of knowledge and valuable opinions on all things digital. A superb researcher, and all round good guy, Dan delivers campaigns with flair. His mantra is quality over quantity, through which he helps our clients stand out, reach out and achieve.

Charlie Butlin

Franchise Sales Executive

Charlie works with people who are interested in the Zine franchise opportunity. He shares the business model, explaining our pay as you grow system, digital media products and services. He is well organised and thoughtful, making sure information and advice provided is timely and considered. Charlie works closely with Alan, and together they make a great team for any prospective franchisee to lean on and learn from.

Sarah Kinder

Internet Consultant

Businesses love working with Sarah, she is a Certified Internet Webmaster who also has a great blend of creative and marketing expertise. Her innovative ideas and original approach make Sarah a true creative problem solver. From managing e-marketing campaigns to blogging and social media, Sarah’s hands-on approach will help you make the most of the internet for your business.

Helen Wiles

Internet Consultant

Helen is a joy to work with, she is fair and ethical and always takes a carefully considered, balanced approach to every project. With a background in writing and education, she empowers clients to make a splash online. Helen makes life easy for clients, finds the best way to get a job done and is always ready to think outside the box.

Mike Hurst

Internet Consultant

With thirty years senior management experience Mike is commercially aware with all-round business acumen. His industry knowledge and expertise span a large number of different technologies, application areas and services. Mike is a logical, analytical person with an eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality and results.

Dan Purchase

Internet Consultant

Dan has over 9 years' experience in web design Project Management and is passionate about his industry. A true specialist, he has an up to date and extensive knowledge of SEO and Social Media. He is a great person to work with and will always provide information, training and support in a straight forward and non 'techy' way.

Iain Ferguson

Internet Consultant

Iain is a superb person to have working alongside your business. He has significant experience in manufacturing, production management, business development and operations within the UK and international energy sector, notably green energy. Iain is qualified to Global MBA level, with a sound background in quality system development and management.

Craig Hutton

Internet Consultant

Craig is a genuine asset to Business Development and Digital Media projects. With extensive and varied sector experience ranging from Oil, Gas and Shipping to Automotive, Sports, Advertising and Investment, he has the rare talent of understanding and contributing at a strategic level while maintaining fastidoius attention to detail. Craig aims high and always delivers.

Stuart Walker

Internet Consultant

Stuart has worked in Communications for 19 years during which time he has experienced all aspects of the industry. A strong relationship builder, he focuses on delivering honest and excellent service. As such, customer satisfaction and retention are always high priority objectives. With an eye for detail, Stuart works hard to ensure projects delivered are right first time. Given his broad experience, Stuart is happy to provide specialist advice and guidance as required. He has a great 'get the job done well' mentality and a genuine can do attitude.

Richard Fisher

Internet Consultant

Richard has superb experience in development, design, project and operations management. Through his rounded approach and knowledge of all things digital media, Richard understands your perspective as a client. He will focus on what your business needs and translates this into successful online marketing initiatives. Well travelled and full of energy, he is always up for a challenge and enjoys making projects visually engaging and productive.

Shaun Campbell

Internet Consultant

Shaun has broad experience across Advertising, Design and Media, as well as in depth knowledge of Quality Management. A member of the Chartered Quality Institute and Chartered Management Institute, Shaun ensures that each business development initiative he is involved with achieves objectives to time and budget.

Harry Veitch

Internet Consultant

Harry is an experienced Business Development Director with considerable sales and marketing experience in the UK and Europe. Highly motivated to achieve results, Harry manages developments with excellent communication and business acumen. His strong track record of positively impacting the top line through turnaround projects makes him a valuable resource for any commercial growth intiative.

Paul Lowson

Internet Consultant

Paul has an extensive background supporting businesses with strategic management advice for business development. With a background in audit and accountancy Paul is an experienced businessman, he undertakes executive and non-executive directorships for a number of his long standing clients, testament to his excellent customer support and advice. Well connected through 20 years' working with businesses across the North East, Paul is a superb person to help develop and promote your company.

Andrew Olsen

Internet Consultant

Andrew is an experienced Sales and Marketing Manager, with extensive B2B, FMCG, retail and commercial market sector expertise. With strong IT skills and business efficiency improvement experience, he takes a results orientated approach to ensuring projects are both customer and profit-focused. A superb project manager, Andrew can help you develop initiatives with a focus on growth.

Stephen Oldfield

Internet Consultant

With a strong background in financial services, Steve has been using web sites to drive his business activities since 1998. Over the years, he has seen how vital it is to select the correct partner in planning and implementing a web strategy. Steve takes care to understand your business objectives and will work with you to ensure your web presence helps you achieve your goals. His goal is for you to be a satisfied Zine client for many years to come.

Ian MacIntosh

Internet Consultant

Ian has a wealth of experience helping local organisations take full advantage of digital marketing, IT systems and software. His sector specialisms include retail and tourism, for which he has been recognised through awards for his own and client based activities. Working with start-up businesses and established companies, Ian enjoys delivering training, business development and projects that help clients make the most of digital media.

Umar Kayani

Internet Consultant

Umar is an extremely capable and competent senior digital media manager. As a qualified software engineer, he is able to work quickly and effectively across all aspects of web design. His extensive experience, coupled with an analytical approach, ensures that the projects he is involved with are well thought through and carefully delivered. From system integration to database development, custom reporting to effective interface design, Umar can help you make the most of the internet for your business.

Martyn Williams

Internet Consultant

Martyn has worked in communications for 16 years, during which time he has experienced all aspects of the industry. A strong relationship builder, he focuses on delivering honest and excellent service. As such, customer satisfaction and retention are always high priority objectives. With an eye for detail, Martyn works hard to ensure projects delivered are right first time. He has a great 'get the job done well' mentality and a genuine can do attitude.

Alan Dobbs

Internet Consultant

Alan is a highly experienced, successful and proven business development, sales and marketing management professional. His hands on experience in affiliate sales marketing and online advertising promotions brings superb relevant knowledge to online business development initiatives. Recent sector expertise includes Retail, Government, IT, Telecoms and Tourism. Alan is a positive and proactive person who is always able to provide creative ideas as well as a strategic view.

Harry Jashvir

Internet Consultant

A successful businessman and the true entrepreneur, Harry's specialism is in starting businesses from scratch and developing them into successful ventures. His experiences encompass several arenas including textiles, manufacturing and marketing businesses. He has also used this valuable knowledge to aid and assist entrepreneurs with their exit strategies. Harry is enthusiastic and passionate in all areas of his life including his work, personal interests and family. A caring person, Harry looks after the interests of others around him and is always willing to share his ideas and vision for the future. Harry's drive and will to succeed is shared by his team and he is truly passionate about the products and services available to Zine clients.

Frank Orr

Internet Consultant

Frank is a qualified Management Accountant, with a track record of running large enterprises with over 250 employees in private industry, to first hand experience in buying and selling his own businesses. Frank can offer a broad perspective and keen insight on a wide variety of business issues. With his positive attitude in life, Frank has adapted to new challenges with the digital era being his most exciting prospect, when advising clients on the various options to hand from the portfolio of Zine services.

Brian Evans

Internet Consultant

With a wealth of B2B experience over the last 25 years, Brian ran his own enterprise for a number of years, enjoyed a commercial role in the gas industry, and held senior positions within PLC and privately owned companies. Brian understands how important the digital revolution is and the added value it can provide to clients of Zine. With Brian's customer service background, he is always keen to ensure that he matches the right client, with the right products and services, at the right price.

Terry Makoni

Internet Consultant

Terry brings drive and enthusiasm to every project he manages. With a background in Finance and Economics, he has a thorough understanding of how technology can advance business profitability and productivity. A proactive ideas person, his considerate approach ensures attention to detail and quality project delivery.

Schehrezade Davidson

Internet Consultant

Schehrezade has a background in financial services, where she specialised in technology investing. Now her focus has moved to helping businesses make the very best of their web presence and use digital media effectively. She is a passionate believer in optimisation for mobile devices. Schehrezade understands how important it is to deliver a high quality cost effective offering. She is dedicated to providing an excellent service - from understanding client needs, project management, delivering superb results and, where necessary, offering ongoing support.

Andy Carr

Internet Consultant

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Zine is a national web design company with local reach, we operate in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales through locally based Zine web design agencies.

UK Zine Limited, 15E Redwell Court, Harmire Enterprise Park, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8BN, UK - Telephone: 0843 479 9700

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