Tees Business Tees Business issue 19 | Page 56

56 | Tees Business Teamwork – Web.com’s growing team is based at Falcon Court on Stockton’s Preston Farm Industrial Estate. WEB MASTERS Teesside-based marketing firm Web.com help lead the way in digital E stablished 21 years ago as an online directory business called Scoot, Teesside firm Web.com has grown and developed and now has four offices throughout the UK, including in the North of England and London. Based at Stockton’s Falcon Court, Web. com offers a full range of online marketing services – branding, website design and development, SEO, PPC, social media and local search directories – to 3.4 million active customers worldwide, including just under 8,000 in the UK. “Our mission is simple – we help businesses compete and succeed in the online market,” explains Emma Stainthorpe, head of marketing. “Our employees are forward-thinking, dedicated and passionate about the digital sector and have the right blend of skills and expertise to enable them to get results and accelerate clients’ lead generation and growth. “With 92% of our customers rating their experience with us as great or excellent, people can be confident they’re in safe hands. “Our customers range from local tradesmen looking for a small brochure site to simply get their phone ringing, to complex eCommerce solutions underpinned by a full marketing strategy including SEO, PPC and social media.” Customer satisfaction is paramount to Web.com and its continued success, according to Emma, is down to its staff. “We are where we are because of our people,” she says. “We have employees who have been with us for two decades, something that’s rare these days. “We employ courageous and passionate people who are experts in their field.” Head of sales Helen Staples is one such employee. “I’ve recently celebrated my 20th year at Web.com,” says Helen. “It’s been amazing to see the journey the company has been on. As with any business, change happens, but what has been amazing to see is that company values have always remained the same; to give