ABOUT
HELLO THERE
My name is Darren Riches and I’m a Surrey based web designer and SEO consultant that helps businesses create successful websites. I’ve been creating websites since 1999 and have run a web design agency called Darrobric since 2010.
Approach
My approach to business is professional, yet friendly and relaxed. I’m a firm believer in keeping things simple. I avoid all unnecessary industry lingo and acronyms, instead, I talk and write in plain English which is easy to understand. When you work with me, it’ll be like working with a friendly member of your own team.
Experience
Over the last 20 years, as a web designer, I have helped to created hundreds of websites across a wide range of industries. I’ve helped all types of businesses including schools, solicitors, photographers, consultants, builders, roofers, recruiters, retailers, sports teams, manufacturers, inventors and even a nudist club too!
Location
I’m based in Surrey and have clients in Reigate, Redhill, Oxted, Godstone, Dorking, Leatherhead, Ashted, Guildford and Farnham and everywhere in between. I’ve got lots of clients in London and West Sussex too.
Backstory
1999-
Strangely, the story begins on a games console called the Sega Dreamcast way back in 1999. This cutting edge games console not only allowed online gaming, but it also had access to the Internet for general browsing…
Contact
It’s good to talk, so send me an email or give me a call and we can discuss your project.
darren@darrenriches.co.uk
+44 (0) 1737 886 996
SERVICES
WHAT I DO
I have a wide range of web design skills and experience.
DESIGNING
I can help you design a website, develop a website or a combination of both. I work directly with businesses and I also work on behalf of graphic designers and marketing agencies.
BRANDING
I can help you create a new brand or inject life into an existing brand. My work ranges from designing logos and brands to helping to set guildlines and brand direction.
MARKETING
I can help you get the most out of your website online by ensuring it gets found and delivers the results you want. This work can be on a consultancy basis or I can help to carry out all the work.
CONSULTING
I can help you with everything else. If you need advice or help on weighing up all your options, then I can work with you on a consultancy basis. This can be as a one off or on an on-going basis.
WORK
WHAT I’VE DONE
Below is a small selection of the websites that I’ve worked on recently.
The Cat Show Live
The Cat Show Live is a yearly event at the NEC Birmingham. The show includes expert speakers, a retail space and an opportunity to meet over 175 cats.
The Ashdown Forest Foundation
The Ashdown Forest Foundation is a registered charity which was set up in 2019 to raise vital funds to help protect the Ashdown Forest.
PoolSchools
PoolSchools is a swim school with 13 locations across Surrey, Kent and Essex. Specialising in term-time swimming lessons and crash courses.
Venn Card Game
Venn is a bluffing card game. With three different types of cards, this colour based card deck has two completely different card games.
British Foosball Association
The British Foosball Association is the UK national governing body for the sport of foosball (table football).
Viability
Viability is software which helps property developers, housing associations, and land agents accurately assess property development.
Maze Engineering
Maze Engineering provides mechanical and electrical services across commercial, industrial, education, and healthcare sectors.
Taketime
Taketime empowers people to develop a relationship with Jesus through accessible meditations online and in person.
Merstham Primary School
A long established primary school based in Mersham Surrey with 300 students aged from 2 to 11.
Kharisma
Kharisma is a company which offers gifting and licensing services to global brands including Marmite, Impluse, Simple, Persil, and Dove.
NUMBERS
Below are some snapshots of the improvements I have made to websites. I have plently more examples should you wish to see them.
LWR Fitness
Compared January 2018 and January 2019.
Source: Google Analytics
Taketime
Percentage increase of plays and downloads over a 12-month period.
British Foosball Association
Compared May 2023 and May 2024.
Source: Google Analytics
Quanticks
Compared February 2023 and February 2024.
Source: Google Analytics
Aluminium Gates Online
Compared July 2022 and July 2023.
Source: Ecommerce dashboard
Furzefield School
Percentage increase of visitors to the website over a 12-month period.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Below are some of the recent comments I’ve received.
“…Darren is always at the end of the phone to make the changes that we are constantly throwing at him and he handles everything in a courteous, professional and charming manner…”
Liz Willis – Leatherhead, Surrey
“…Darren asked great questions to understand my business needs, and he continually suggested creative and practical ideas…”
David Thompson – Redhill, Surrey
“…Thanks for giving me so much advice, thanks for explaining everything so clearly and thanks for completing at the time you said you would…”
Ryan Slessenger – Wallington, London
“…He is ahead of the game and knows more than any other web designer I have ever worked with (and from working in the media for years I worked with lots in London)…”
Lucy Wyndham Read – Farnham, Surrey
“…He has been so helpful and patient and nothing appeared to be too much trouble…”
Jane Reiman – Reigate, Surrey
“…Darren is an extremely efficient web designer and always helpful, he is excellent at explaining technical issues in a simple way that even we can completely understand…”
Sarah Gilbert – Barnes Green, London
“…Making a daunting task simple and straight forward, with clear communication, competitive pricing and professionalism from start to finish…”
Anne Banks – South Bank, London
“…Darren remained professional, technically knowledgeable, approachable and very calm throughout the whole process, he smashed the original deadline and came in on budget…”
Cindy Kirkland – Tadworth, Surrey
“…Once it was published and I needed some additional technical support he went above and beyond what I expected…”
Samantha Hamilton-Stent – Reigate, Surrey
“…We were rather daunted at the beginning and you have made the process fun and accessible…”
Helen Boddy – Reigate, Surrey
CONTACT
SAY HELLO
A new project can seem daunting, so I’ll help answer all your questions. Drop me an email, give me a call or complete the contact form and we’ll have a chat.
Let me know if you’re located in Surrey and then we can meet up.