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Stockport, United Kingdom
The trusted digital partner for brands with ambition.
Design Inspired, Mission Driven.................We’re an award winning agency built from the ground up for high growth businesses, with locations in Stockport & Bromsgrove. Working with ambitious clients gives us the opportunity to give it everything we’ve got as an agency. Our tried and tested approach gets real results. We genuinely love what we do, and believe that collaboration is key to ensure the best results for our clients. Working closely together in our creative environment enables our award-winning team to be the best that they can be.
24 people in their team
Speaks English
16 projects in their portfolio
Sortlist member since 2014
Founded in 2008
3 awards conferred
5/5
(10 reviews)
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11 services offered by Platform81

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  • Description
    Your website is the first chance you get to make an impression, so make sure it stands out with an engaging design, simple UX and content that has impact. Our developers and designers deliver technical expertise and design flair to every single project. That’s why our web design team keeps picking up awards (Not that we’re boasting). Custom Web Design We know it’s cliché, but first impressions count. In order to stand out from the digital crowd, your website should boast an enticing design that resonates with your audience; a clear, easy-to-use interface and relevant content that accurately represents your brand. E-Commerce At Platform 81, we specialise in making selling simple. By developing bespoke and fully integrated ecommerce websites, we create a shopping experience designed to turn clicks into conversions, and ensure your customers return time and time again. When it comes to creating an effective and successful ecommerce site, WooCommerce and Shopify both offer two powerful platforms for powering your online business. WordPress has become a powerhouse for ecommerce websites due to its flexibility and popularity and provides a solid foundation for your website. However, to start selling directly from your site, you need to add ecommerce functionality with a plugin such as WooCommerce. This feature-rich platform covers more than a third of the entire online shopping market, and will allow you to manage inventory, add payment gateways and shipping options. Shopify is a complete ecommerce platform, utilised by many leading brands worldwide, and has its own app store offering additional features to improve your ecommerce site. It is designed to grow with your business as you scale, offering powerful tools to manage your online content. Our developers have extensive experience in both and will help you choose the platform that works the best for your business ne UX/UI Every day we are surrounded by multiple “user experiences” – both in the analogue and digital world. While user experience (UX) is a conglomeration of tasks focused on the optimisation of a product for effective and enjoyable use, user interface (UI) design is its complement – the look, feel, overall presentation and interactivity of a product or service.
    Skills in Website Creation (13)
    Website DevelopmentResponsive Web DesignSmall Business Web DesignWebsite RedesignWeb Hosting ManagementWebsite OptimizationFront End DevelopmentMultilingual WebsiteBack-End DevelopmentSitemap Generation+3
    Works in Website Creation (9)
    Netcom Training - Website Creation
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - Website Creation
    Prescott & Joule Brand Identity - Website Creation
    Gymfinity Kids: Long-Term Marketing Partnership - Website Creation
    Reviews in Website Creation (4)
    Jenni McDougall
    CJ Micallef
    Jill Smith
    Claire Dickinson
    Clients in Website Creation (4)
    Netcom TrainingEducation | national
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Prescott & JouleHome Services | regional
    Gymfinity KidsSports | national
    Learn more about Website Creation
  • Description
    Starting with a detailed creative brief, we will study your business and create a brand experience that works for you. As an experienced design firm, we pride ourselves on being a major solutions provider – we’ll carry out extensive research into your field, identify development objectives and create a suitable brand design so the results help deliver your business objectives from day one, guaranteeing client satisfaction all round. A Platform-Spanning Identity Whether on your customers’ screens or in the palms of their hands, your brand needs to be everywhere. Thanks to the hard work of our Stockport based designers and our network of suppliers, we’ll ensure a consistent brand experience in every medium. From printed brochures to vehicle livery and promotional items, your brand won’t just be a concept. It’ll be tangible proof of who you are. Guardians of Your Brand Your brand’s big idea is only as good as the execution. Without a consistent approach, your carefully crafted personality will soon fall apart. We’ll guide your in-house marketing teams. Every pitch you produce will be an integrated part of your overall strategy. In short, we’ll make sure your new personality delivers results. Creating a Connection Once you know who your target audience is, we’ll help to connect you with them. You’ll understand their wants, their needs, and how they react to your brand. By tying your marketing to the bedrock of a strong brand, we’ll help you to forge a personal connection with your customer.
    Skills in Graphic Design (11)
    Creative ConceptPrint DesignLogo DesignBrochure DesignBrochureCreative DesignLogo DevelopmentCorporate DesignLogo Graphic DesignOnline Graphic Design+1
    Works in Graphic Design (4)
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - Graphic Design
    Prescott & Joule Brand Identity - Graphic Design
    Wolves Academy Website - Graphic Design
    Select Residential Website Redesign - Graphic Design
    Clients in Graphic Design (4)
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Prescott & JouleHome Services | regional
    Wolves Academy (Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club)Sports | international
    Select ResidentialReal Estate | local
    Learn more about Graphic Design
  • Description
    Search engines are constantly evolving. Competition increases, guidelines become more technical, and page one search rankings become more difficult to achieve. Platform81’s holistic search engine optimisation services are your guide through this ever-changing marketing landscape. With our technical experience, your site’s credibility and visibility are all but assured. Trust our Stockport based experts. We’ll take you where you need to be. Organic search engine optimisation (SEO) is the process of improving your position in non-paid search listings. The end result of this process is a higher position, increased visibility, and a far better chance of a conversion or a sale.
    Skills in SEO (26)
    Search Engine OptimizationLocal SEOLink BuildingOn-Page SEOSEO AuditSEO StrategyTechnical SEOKeyword ResearchSEO ConsultingMobile SEO+16
    Works in SEO (5)
    Thrive Childcare: 57% Increase in Organic Traffic - SEO
    Plasma Clean Air: 197% New Organic Conversions - SEO
    Gorvins Residential: 37% Organic Growth and Surge in New Enquiries - SEO
    EV Charging Company: Organic Visibility and Quality Leads - SEO
    Reviews in SEO (2)
    Vinesh Mistry
    Claire Wolstenholme
    Clients in SEO (4)
    Thrive ChildcareEducation
    Plasma Clean AirHousehold Products
    Gorvins ResidentialReal Estate
    EV Charging CompanyEnergy & Oil
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  • Description
    At Platform81, we build bespoke ecommerce websites that make selling online simple, seamless and successful. Our expert team combines strategic design with robust development to create user-friendly online stores that delight customers and drive conversions. Whether you choose WooCommerce, Shopify or a custom solution, we tailor every site to your business goals, ensuring intuitive navigation, secure payment integrations, mobile-responsive layouts and easy backend management. From product setup to shipping options and ongoing support, we handle everything so you can focus on growing your online business.
    Skills in E-commerce (21)
    Google ShoppingEcommerce AnalyticsEcommerceWebshop DevelopmentEcommerce WebsiteRevenue TrackingOnline storeShopify MarketingE-Commerce HostingOnline Retail+11
    Works in E-commerce (5)
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - E-commerce
    Tiles & Trims: 75% Year-on-Year Growth - E-commerce
    South Yorkshire Windows: +240% Leads at 21% Lower Cost Per Lead - E-commerce
    Eat Your Photo: +48% Paid Search Revenue - E-commerce
    Review in E-commerce (1)
    Tom Robins
    Clients in E-commerce (4)
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Tiles & TrimsRetail | national
    South Yorkshire WindowsHome Services | regional
    Eat Your PhotoFood | national
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  • Description
    At Platform81, we create brands with clarity, character and purpose. Our branding service goes beyond logos to define who you are, what you stand for and how you’re perceived. Through strategic insight, visual identity design and clear brand messaging, we build distinctive brands that connect with the right audience and stand out in competitive markets. Whether you’re launching something new or refreshing an existing brand, we ensure every touchpoint is consistent, memorable and built to support long-term growth.
    Skills in Branding & Positioning (11)
    Corporate IdentityBrand IdentityBrand NamingBrand ExperienceBrand DesignKey VisualCorporate Identity DesignB2B PositioningUniques Attributes DefinitionTarget Market Definition+1
    Works in Branding & Positioning (4)
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - Branding & Positioning
    Prescott & Joule Brand Identity - Branding & Positioning
    Gymfinity Kids: Long-Term Marketing Partnership - Branding & Positioning
    Birmingham City OSC Website - Branding & Positioning
    Clients in Branding & Positioning (4)
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Prescott & JouleHome Services | regional
    Gymfinity KidsSports | national
    Birmingham City Football Club Supporters Club (BCFCOSC)Sports | international
    Learn more about Branding & Positioning
  • Description
    At Platform81, we plan and manage high-performing paid social campaigns that reach the right people and drive measurable results. Using platforms such as Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram), LinkedIn Ads and other social channels, we combine audience insight, compelling creative and data-driven optimisation to maximise return on ad spend. From brand awareness to lead generation and ecommerce growth, our campaigns are continually refined to ensure your budget works harder and your social media activity delivers real business impact.
    Skills in Social Media (8)
    Social Media MarketingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media ContentFacebook Business ManagerSocial Media GrowthFacebook Reach OptimizationSocial Media MonitoringSocial Media Planning
    Works in Social Media (3)
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - Social Media
    Gymfinity Kids: Long-Term Marketing Partnership - Social Media
    Birmingham City OSC Website - Social Media
    Clients in Social Media (3)
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Gymfinity KidsSports | national
    Birmingham City Football Club Supporters Club (BCFCOSC)Sports | international
    Learn more about Social Media
  • Description
    At Platform81, we deliver integrated digital marketing strategies designed to drive growth. By combining insight, creativity and performance-led execution, we help businesses attract the right audience, generate demand and convert attention into measurable results. From strategy and campaign planning through to ongoing optimisation, our marketing services are built to be flexible, transparent and focused on achieving your commercial goals.
    Skills in Marketing (12)
    Marketing StrategyGoogle AdsB2B MarketingData Driven MarketingMultichannel MarketingMarketing ConsultingMarketing AnalyticsMarketing ServicesB2C MarketingMarketing Channel Optimization+2
    Works in Marketing (4)
    Netcom Training - Marketing
    Tiles & Trims: 75% Year-on-Year Growth - Marketing
    South Yorkshire Windows: +240% Leads at 21% Lower Cost Per Lead - Marketing
    Eat Your Photo: +48% Paid Search Revenue - Marketing
    Clients in Marketing (4)
    Netcom TrainingEducation | national
    Tiles & TrimsRetail | national
    South Yorkshire WindowsHome Services | regional
    Eat Your PhotoFood | national
    Learn more about Marketing
  • Description
    At Platform81, we deliver performance-driven PPC campaigns that put your business in front of high-intent audiences at the moment they’re ready to act. From Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising to shopping and remarketing campaigns, we use smart account structures, keyword strategy and continual optimisation to maximise efficiency and return on investment. With transparent reporting and data-led decision making, our PPC services are focused on driving qualified traffic, increasing conversions and supporting sustainable growth.
    Skills in Online Advertising (15)
    RetargetingSEADigital AdvertisingPerformance MarketingSocial Media AdvertisingSearch Engine AdvertisingDisplay AdvertisingMobile AdvertisingPaid MediaOnline Video Advertising+5
    Works in Online Advertising (5)
    Brand Refresh & New Website for Zo & Co - Online Advertising
    Tiles & Trims: 75% Year-on-Year Growth - Online Advertising
    South Yorkshire Windows: +240% Leads at 21% Lower Cost Per Lead - Online Advertising
    Eat Your Photo: +48% Paid Search Revenue - Online Advertising
    Clients in Online Advertising (4)
    Zo & CoE-commerce | national
    Tiles & TrimsRetail | national
    South Yorkshire WindowsHome Services | regional
    Eat Your PhotoFood | national
    Learn more about Online Advertising
  • Description
    At Platform81, our digital strategies provide clarity, direction and focus. We work closely with you to understand your business, audience and objectives, then develop a clear, data-led roadmap that connects your digital activity to measurable outcomes. By aligning channels, platforms and messaging, we ensure every decision is purposeful, helping you prioritise investment, reduce wasted effort and build a scalable strategy that supports long-term growth.
    Skills in Digital Strategy (7)
    Online MarketingInbound MarketingSearch Engine MarketingDigital ConsultingTraffic AcquisitionDigital MarketingWeb Marketing
    Works in Digital Strategy (3)
    South Yorkshire Windows: +240% Leads at 21% Lower Cost Per Lead - Digital Strategy
    Eat Your Photo: +48% Paid Search Revenue - Digital Strategy
    Gymfinity Kids: Long-Term Marketing Partnership - Digital Strategy
    Reviews in Digital Strategy (2)
    Shelley Bower
    Adam Ormrod
    Clients in Digital Strategy (3)
    South Yorkshire WindowsHome Services | regional
    Eat Your PhotoFood | national
    Gymfinity KidsSports | national
    Learn more about Digital Strategy
  • Description
    At Platform81, we create and manage advertising campaigns that drive visibility, demand and measurable growth. By combining strategic planning, compelling creative and performance-led optimisation, we help brands reach the right audience across digital channels and turn attention into action. Every campaign is built around clear objectives, efficient media spend and continuous improvement to maximise impact and return.
    Skills in Advertising (6)
    Advertising CampaignWeb AdvertisingDigital Media AdvertisingB2B AdvertisingSmall Business AdvertisingMulti Channel Advertising
    Works in Advertising (3)
    Tiles & Trims: 75% Year-on-Year Growth - Advertising
    South Yorkshire Windows: +240% Leads at 21% Lower Cost Per Lead - Advertising
    Eat Your Photo: +48% Paid Search Revenue - Advertising
    Clients in Advertising (3)
    Tiles & TrimsRetail | national
    South Yorkshire WindowsHome Services | regional
    Eat Your PhotoFood | national
    Learn more about Advertising
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StoryThe real story behind Platform81 is our people. We’ve brought together designers, developers, strategists, and digital marketers who genuinely love what they do. A team that challenges each other, supports each other, and takes pride in every project that leaves the studio. Their passion is why clients stay, why re
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Awards

Platform81 was awarded 3 times

Best Employer of the Year - North Worcestershire Business Awards2025-04-01
Best Creative Website - Manchester MPAs2024-10-01
Best Creative Agency - Stockport Business Awards2024-10-01

Reviews

10 reviews for Platform81

5/5
(10 reviews)
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Ethan TaylorPerformance Marketing Director at Apprentify
ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorEducation
5/5

We have used Platform81 for our new website and will be using them for another two upcoming website projects. They have both achieved and exceeded our expectations with regards to timeframes, design and functionality for our website. Big thanks to Nick, Caroline, Oliver, Sam and the rest of the team - looking forward to our continued work in the future!

ServiceWebsite Creation
SectorEducation
CD
Claire DickinsonHead of Marketing at Clekt
ServiceWebsite Creation
5/5

It has been a pleasure working with the Platform81 team during our website transformation process. They have taken our rebranded assets and created a digital presence that not only showcases who we are today, but also what we aspire to be as a brand in the future too. Every aspect of the process was carefully considered and it created a great amount of peace of mind knowing our website was in safe hands. Thank you to Eve, Brad and Mark for their hard work especially.

ServiceWebsite Creation
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Jill SmithBusiness Development Executive at Brave Bold Brilliant
ServiceWebsite Creation
5/5
Verified review

The service from Platform81 has been exceptional from start to finish - they work more collaboratively than most website/tech firms, building up a great relationship with both your Brand and your team/people, and it is reflected in better results than we could have imagined. Oli in particular is FANTASTIC, I've never seen a more seamless go-live happen and his efficiency, training and assistance have been brilliant throughout.

ServiceWebsite Creation
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https://www.platform81.com/
  • HeadquarterPlatform81, Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, UK
  • Platform81, Westonhall Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, UK
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