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“We just wanted to give a big Kudos to all the Cafes and Restaurants and other venues who are giving away free meals to children during the Half Term.”
Saint IT Oct 2020
“Covid-19 is changing the way we communicate – but who do you trust to deliver the change?”
saint IT May 2020
“We all make decisions based on what we see online, it is a key part of choosing who to do business with,”
Saint IT Jan 2020
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Best Web Design and SEO Company 2025
Best Web Design Award We’ve received an award for Best Web Design and SEO Company 2025.It’s always nice to receive a bit of recognition for the hard work we put in every day. Our Customer First Approach is paying off and people are noticing. Thank you SME NEWS! https://smenews.digital/winners/saint-it-ltd/ want to know more about us? Off course we’re not just the best web Design and SEO company. We offer specialised IT services tailored to small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. Whether you need web design, Microsoft 365, or multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions, we have the expertise to support your needs. Our services include website design and development,
Why ‘Take Five to Stop Fraud’ Matters for Your Small Business
What Is Take Five to Stop Fraud? Cybercrime in the UK is rampant. According to the 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, nearly 300,000 UK businesses fell victim to cyber crime in the past year alone, and experts estimate small firms face millions of phishing, malware and payment fraud attacks annually. Even though government data shows some decline in breaches recently, the numbers are still shocking – roughly half of businesses report a breach or attack each year. In this landscape, no company is too small to be targeted. A recent high-profile example drives the point home. Marks & Spencer – an iconic British retailer – was hit by a ransomware
We’re Growing Our Team to Support You Even Better
Say Hello to Joel – Our New IT Assistant 🎉 We’re excited to share some great news—our team is expanding! We’re growing our team to be able to support you even better. Please join us in welcoming Joel Emery, our new IT Assistant. Joel is joining us on a part-time basis, whilst also studying in college, he will bring both a fresh perspective and technical enthusiasm to our support team. We’d love it if you’d like to leave him a welcome message in the comment below. We’re pleased to say he’s already hit the ground running. He’s passionate about technology, super eager to help, and excited to be part of
Wifi problems in Colchester?
Having trouble with Wi-Fi? Call us for Wifi troubleshooting We’ve been called out by many clients in and around Colchester to troubleshoot their Wi-Fi problems. According to a survey in 2023 the the number one IT issue that people complain about is network connectivity. Network connectivity can fail or be unreliable for a number of reasons but Poor Wi-Fi equipment is top of the list. If you’re having trouble with Wi-Fi then instead of struggling on, why not give us a call All to often we go into offices and see £19.99 home user type routers providing Wi-Fi for 20 people in an office or for hundreds of people trying to
IT Support in Essex
Looking for reliable IT support in Essex? At Saint IT, we understand the unique challenges faced by small and medium businesses, charities, and sole traders. Our “Customer First” approach ensures that your IT systems seamlessly support your operations, driving your success. With tailored support packages, fast response times, and a dedicated helpdesk, we’re here to provide the enterprise-level support you need without breaking the bank. Whether you require basic, advanced, or full tech support, we’ve got you covered. Discover how we can help your business thrive—call us today!
Have you Googled it or are you googled out yet?
How many times in the last week have you been asked: “Have you googled it? “googling it” has become a new term in the English modern vocabulary as synonymous with searching for answers online to any question we may have, be this on social media or one of hundreds of different search engines. From Yahoo, to Bing and Baidu to Ask.com or now ChatGTP there’s plenty of places you can go to “google it” We live in a world of fake news, online shopping and social media and we rely heavily on our search engines to give us the information we’re looking for, almost without thinking about it, but can
Take the red pill, It’s time for your business!
Take the red pill and break free from old-school IT and unlock endless possibilities. It’s time to take the red pill … This is probably one of the best LinkedIn posts I’ve ever seen. Off course Milo is absolutely right. I AM THE ONE ( to go to for all your tech needs ) Milo Dunne is Chief Sandwich Maker at Digital Dominator & Founding Beer Drinker at Powered Up Business Networking. He is a LinkedIn and Social Media Marketing Guru. He helps businesses generate leads on LinkedIn but he does it with a business networking style. It’s about starting conversations and building relationships with your kind of person. LinkedIn
House Envy? – We specialise in websites for tradesmen
Suffering from House Envy? Is house envy a thing? We think so. Did you know we specialise in Websites for tradesmen? Check out one of our recent web development projects with the award winning Poppy Developments in Devon. Simon and the team at Poppy Developments are creating amazing and unique homes in the South West of the UK. The Cove, a selection of 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes is Poppy Developments next project. WE SPECIALISE IN WEBSITES FOR TRADESMEN Saint IT provides IT Solutions for the small and medium enterprise. Creating and re-launching websites that attract customers is what we do and help your business succeed. We have built
SAINT IT HAS HAD AN OFFICE REFURB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us2tvhSGdtc Saint IT has had an Office refurb. We thought it was about time. Everything we do, even our own office refurb, we do to perfection, so why not contact us for any of the IT services we provide? You will not be disappointed with the results. Quote for Website Design: Does the idea of getting a quote for website design fill you with dread? We speak your language, We’ll help you decide what you need and explain technical lingo in simple layman’s terms. Need a Quote for Website Design Microsoft 365 Solutions for business SAFE IN OUR HANDSLet us manage your Microsoft 365 environment. From scoping, implementation and migration
Information Technology Outsourcing
Every growing business will get to a stage where they either need to recruit more IT staff or buy more services to help them develop, grow and support the technology …
Lessons for Businesses from the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Tumblr Email #postoffice #postofficescandal #MrBatesVsThePostOffice #fujitsu, 1 – Understanding the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal The shocking truth behind the Post Office Horizon IT scandal and its impact on businesses across the UK has sent shockwaves throughout the country. This scandal has revealed the devastating consequences of a flawed IT system and the potential damage it can cause to not only the Post Office but also to businesses that rely on it. The Post Office Horizon IT system was implemented with the intention of streamlining operations and improving efficiency. However, it soon became apparent that there were serious issues with the system that resulted in false
Fake News Fake World – How to Spot it
The topic of Fake News ( or should we say Fake World ) continues to trend in the news and on social media. Actually fake news is nothing new, its just the first time anyone has found a name for it. Here are a few simple tips in how to avoid being duped by Fake News. 1 – Do I know this website? One obvious question you should always ask yourself! If its not a news site you’ve ever heard of before then take extra care. Stick to posts from well known News sites Daily Mail, Guardian The Telegraph etc. etc. 2- Which country does the news orgionate from?
How Much Does a Cloud-based Telephone System Cost?
How Much Does a Cloud-Based Telephone System Cost? Introduction In the digital era, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is by adopting a cloud-based telephone system. This innovative technology offers numerous benefits, including flexibility, scalability, and advanced features that traditional phone systems can’t match. However, one question that often arises when considering this transition is: how much does a cloud phone system cost? Understanding the Cost of a Cloud-Based Telephone System The cost of a cloud-based telephone system varies widely depending on several factors. These include the size of your business, the number
What Are the 7 stages of Web Development Life Cycle
What Are the 7 stages of Web Development Life Cycle Recently we had a discussion with a client and talked about what are the 7 stages of web development life cycle. So we thought we’d put a summary into a blog for you. Developers use the web development life cycle (WDLC) to create, maintain, and improve websites by following a series of steps that ensure the website’s success. The WDLC consists of seven distinct phases: planning, design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and optimization. Each phase has its own purpose and is importance in the overall success of the website. In this blog post, we will discuss each phase of the WDLC
Saint IT Pleased To Support Local Initiatives
We recently sponsored a local book hunt initiated by one of our local residents. Reading is such an important skill for our young people to learn so, it wasn’t a tough decision to make says Maarten Westera the Business Owner of Saint IT Ltd.
What Does a Web Designer and Developer Do?
In today’s digital age, having a robust online presence is crucial for businesses. It’s not just about having a website; it’s about having an engaging, user-friendly, and effective website. This is where the roles of web designers and developers come into play.
What is a Cloud-Based Phone System
What is a Cloud-Based Phone System and what are the benefits? Many clients have asked us in the past “What is a Cloud Based Phone System, and how does it benefit me”. In today’s digital world, businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based phone systems to help them stay connected with customers and colleagues. Cloud-based phone systems in it’s simplest term is a telephone systems hosted on a server in a datacentre rather and a physical box in the corner of your office. A Cloud Based Telephone System relies on an internet connection instead of a physical copper telephone line. They offer a range of benefits that can help businesses improve
Are You Ready For The great British Landline Switch off
The End of Landline Telephone Network – The BT landline switch off 2025 Are you ready for what has been dubbed the Great British Landline Switch Off? The good old days of BT landlines phones is coming to an end. For many years PSTN ( Public Switched Telephone Network ) was the way telephone calls were delivered to our homes and businesses. BT OpenReach announced a few years ago that PSTN was going to finish be the end of 2025. This change will affects every household and business which still has a traditional landline telephone or ISDN telephone line. What’s the history of Landline Telephones The PSTN network is the
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How to be Good in Business
We love this famous quote from Andy Warhol. For us, being good in business only means one thing. It’s not something you can measure in monetary value, or how fast your business is growing. nor is it anything to do with how good you are at the technology or how good you are at getting new clients. What we love the most about this fascinating kind of art is achieving customer satisfaction. What Makes you Happy? The big question you have to ask yourself is: Why are you in business? Maybe you love the flexibility of being your own boss or maybe you just can’t stand the stress of a
Saint IT | proud Sponsors of the Twinkle Star Statue
Saint It | Proud Sponsors of the Twinkle Star Statue. Twinkle Star Statue Appeal in Colchester is entering is final lap of fundraising. The worlds most famous poem written by Jane Taylor who lived in Colchester with her sister is finally getting recognised for originating from Colchester. Saint IT are very proud to be one of the sponsors who have helped make this a reality. Maarten Westera and his family who are residents in Colchester are always keen to support any local projects that help to promote our beautiful town which became a city only recently in 2022. Promote our Heritage Maarten said “Colchester is Britain’s first city and is now also
How to Make a Great website
5 things you need for a great website Here I try to give a brief explanation of the 5 things you need for a great website. A great website is comprised of a combination of back-end and front-end functionality which ties in together to create the masterpiece that your potential clients and existing customers will be drawn to and see the beauty of the work you have to offer. In order to make a website work to the desired level of functionality and also to provide the unique experience intended for the target audience, it is worth defining your needs and requirements prior to requesting a web development service. If
Design for a Small Business Owner: Three Important Things to Understand
When creating and growing your small business, there are three important things to understand. One important aspect is design. Design covers many areas including visual appeal and ease of use. For example, you must design marketing material to promote your business. This is often an area that people fall short, but we have provided three simple tips below that will help improve your design! Design is important for all aspects of your business Many people may think that design simply applies to marketing material. However, it must be considered for many more aspects of your small business. These include your website, your emails, your physical marketing, and your social media
Is Ecosia Safe – Green Internet Browsing
Our Safe Browsing Recommendation – DuckDuckGo For many years now Saint IT have recommended to all our clients that they use DuckduckGo as the primary browser / search engine to use. It is safe, fast and secure and they won’t track your browsing activity. This means you won’t be bombarded with unwanted products and your personal details are kept private. We still recommend this browser now and many of our employees use this search engine every day. There is an app for Android and Apple devices and you can install the extension and set duckduck go as the default search engine on your PC too. Is Ecosia Safe – Green Internet Browsing
Struggling with your On-Premise services?
Are you still struggling with your On-Premise services? Then partner with Saint IT and let us help you plan your migration project! From project scope to project delivery, Saint IT are here to help. Check out our IT Services page here review the information below from the Microsoft websites. Microsoft 365 ↗ Make the most of your 365 with premium Office apps, extra cloud storage, advanced security, and more. Microsoft 365 has everything you need to help organize your life. With your mail, calendar, and file access in one secure app, you can manage your daily activities in one view with Outlook. The simple, intelligent design helps you read through your
How to Turn Your Ideas Into Reality
The Last 2 years has seen a record number of new small business start ups. In fact 770,000 new businesses appeared in 2020 in the UK. Whilst large enterprises struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic, many people decided this was the time to turn their ideas into reality and start their own businesses. The female workforce was hit particularly hard with a reported 1.8 times more women losing their jobs compared to men. Etsy has seen a huge increase in new online businesses buying and selling goods A reported 81% of sellers identify as females on the platform. Turn Your Ideas Into Reality with Saint IT Saint IT has
The New Use of Technology in the Jobs Market
The new use of technology in the jobs market in recent months has seen seismic changes both for recruiters and candidates alike. Technology is now an essential part of both attracting, hiring as well as on-boarding new candidates. The use of remote meeting tools, such as Microsoft 365 Teams, has almost completely taken over the interview process. Since the start of 2020 remote meeting solutions were rarely used, with companies still preferring face to face meetings. Now however, this seismic shift, known as Covid-19, has overturned that. Almost 70% of all interviews now take place via digital means. More Technology changes I remember in the past you would be at
Website Design at Low Cost
We are helping SMEs, sole traders, charities and not for profit organisations across the UK “Fly ahead of the rest” with results driven website design at low cost, Low cost IT solution and IT services. It takes a business winning idea to be successful every day. Saint IT bring creativity, passion and inspiration to every project. We help you get the most out of your websites and IT Services. We design, build and maintain business winning websites. Our work stretches across organisations from all sectors including construction, legal services, manufacturing, medical, dental, hospitality, science / research and retail. Not sure what you need? So you’re struggling for a business
Come to The Live and Let Live Colchester
The live and Let Live Colchester Come to the Live and Let Live Colchester. they are one of our valued customers. Geraldine and the team are cooking up a storm in the kitchen complemented by your tipple of choice. If real ale is your thing then this is the place for you. Fancy a Tipple? Saint IT provides IT solutions for businesses in the hospitality sector. We have unique customer marketing skills which means we create and re-launch websites that attract customers and help your business succeed. Pubs have had a tough year during 2020 and 2021 so come to the Live And Let Live Colchester? We recommend paying them
5 Tips For Your Small Business Home Office
Many small business owners will spend between 10 to 14 hours a day sitting at their desk. Working all day in their home office, often all the attention is focused on growing the business, generating new sales, finding new customers, promoting products or services. All of these things are crucially important but it’s all to easy to neglect your own welfare. You must take time and spend money to look after your physical and mental health. Here are 5 tips for your small business home office, in no particular order. These will help you maintain your busy schedule and long hours stuck in your office whilst staying healthy and happy.
Shiny new gadgets
At Saint IT we never get bored of shiny new gadgets One of the things we love more then anything here at Saint IT is procuring shiny new gadgets for our customers. Who doesn’t love a good bargain? This customer had a particularly specific budget and requirement for a new laptop. After a bit of searching we managed to snap up this bargain and boy what a bargain it was. Making Customers Happy Running an IT business can be stressful and hard work (so they say). But the thrill of delivery a shiny new gadget to another very happy customer never gets old. Thanks Dave for the lovely card, we’re
Business Telephone Systems
Saint IT Offer a range of Telephone systems for your Business “The pressure is on for businesses to appear always available to their customers and the technology provided to employees can make all the difference. Saint IT provides a wide range of choice and tailor made telephone systems to suit your business. by providing choice and flexibility to you as the consumer, we have bridged the gap” Horizon Collaborate is a leading cloud based telephone system in the UK providing full unified communications for your every need. This is just one of many solutions We have to offer. you can find out more about this technology and it’s many features
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel
Did you know that Saint IT have our own Youtube Channel. why not Subscribe to our Youtube Channel now and check out all our recent projects. We’re very proud to show off our work. If you’re looking for a new website then give us a call. You will not be disappointed. Another Exciting project delivered last month Another fantastic project delivered by Saint IT ltd last month. We’re so pleased to have been able to work for this worthwhile research project for Stirling University. We’ve learnt a lot about Bridge, it truly is more then a game. It’s a MindSport for all. This website which had been in the planning
We Love Our Customers
We love our customers!!! A very kind customer bought me these last week as a thank you on the completion of their brand new business website. Making dreams come true is what we at Saint IT Ltd love doing more then anything else!!! Our loyal Customers often send us a gift in appreciation for the work we do for them. We believe the key to our success is because we build partnerships with all our customers. We thank you Krafts By Kiah and All the success with your business. #smallbusiness #dreamscometrue #webdesign #webdevelopment #customerservice
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Network Connectivity for your Business
Are you looking for reliable network connectivity? Get in touch with Saint IT. We are an experience network installer with the best customer service. We understand the important requirement of buying stable and reliable network connectivity for your business backed by a solid support package. Saint IT are able to provide some of the best network products with unlimited usage, low contention, QoS and static IP addresses as standard. Our skilled engineering team will ensure you are never left lagging behind and you always have the best possible connection into your business. We cover 3 different carriers and 100% of UK exchanges meaning we can tailor a tariff and offering
How to Broaden your horizon
How To Broaden Your Horizon. Its time to broaden your horizon with Saint IT and get a new vision to put your business back on top. These days it is all too easy to get a website that looks the same and says the same as everyone else’s, why not let Saint IT help you to get back on top with a fresh website that tells your target market who you are and what you can do for them. We also provide fast web hosting to keep your website ranking high on search Engines and we help you to keep your website up to date and in-line with any changes that happen along
Ready to Have an IT Support Chat?
Are you ready for an IT Support Chat that actually solves your problems? You’ve tried everything—troubleshooting issues yourself, hiring a trainee, and even working with an IT provider. Yet, you’re still not getting the support you need. Why not talk to us? You’ll find that our approach to IT support is a whole different experience compared to most other providers. Why Choose to Have an IT Support Chat with us? Instant Assistance – Get real-time support from our knowledgeable IT experts, no waiting in long queues. Personalized Solutions – We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all fixes. Our team listens to your specific needs and provides customized solutions. Reliable & Efficient –
How does IT give your business an advantage
Have you ever wondered how does Information Technology give your business an advantage? Information Technology is unavoidable requirement in every business. But not everyone is as comfortable with technology as others. Small business owners frequently express frustration with the technology they use and contact us for help. Sometimes because they just use what they’ve always had to use before they started working for themselves. Sometimes they use technology because it is free or it was recommended by a friend. But quite often we find that the wrong tech or old tech causes many frustrations for businesses. getting the Right tech is the first step Starting a business with the correct
Is your website working against you? – get free website health checks
Is your website is working against you? Is your website is working against you? What a lot of people don’t realise is that having a website can be counter productive to your business success. So often companies will rush into creating a new website without carefully considering the risk to their brand or their sales figures if the website is not designed by a professional and does not send the right message for your business. A badly designed website with poor quality content can actually put customers off from buying from you. In other words a bad website can be worse then not having one at all. in addition you
Building online presence
Websites are often the front door to your business. have you asked yourself recently “How’s your online presence?” We all make decisions based on what we see online, it is a key part of choosing who to do business with, eat or drink in a particular place or find out information. The results that our customers achieve by having a well designed, content rich and relevant web presence is exciting to see. Our unique cross platform joint marketing puts Saint IT at the heart of our customers business. Its important to ask yourself regularly “How’s your online presence?” How’s your online presence? – we can help Saint IT provides services
Your IT Service Helpdesk should be helping your business
Is Your IT service helpdesk Helping Your Business? If your Information Technology Service Helpdesk (IT Helpdesk) is not actually helping your business grow and succeed Saint IT can help. We offer a range of IT services designed for Small and Medium businesses at prices to suit your budget. Call or message us today to see the difference we can make. 0800 009 3064 All too often, IT systems are a source of frustration in small businesses rather then adding value and providing tangible benefits. These issues are compounded by inadequate support from your IT service helpdesk or service provider. This is why we always recommend a professional IT service helpdesk
Best Broadband Services in UK
Our First Class broadband and Mobile Services offering in the UK Saint IT specialise in the best broadband and mobile services available in the UK. Solving problems and providing solutions for the small and medium enterprise is what we love. With our in-house expertise and partners, we offer a range of the best broadband and mobile services in the UK at competitive, flexible pricing. Our fast Broadband Service Ask us about fibre FTTP and FTTC connections SoGea or Leased lines. We work with major vendors such as BT and Talktalk across the UK. Affordable Competitive tariffs Flexible and scalable High speed, 80mb down and 20mb up Traffic prioritisation Suitable for
Explore Microsoft 365 Subscription
Saint IT offers comprehensive Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise and Microsoft 365 subscriptions, including Microsoft Family 365 solutions tailored for your business needs. As a Microsoft 365 Service Provider we are all to aware there are over 5.9 million small and medium enterprises (SME) in the UK creating employment for 16 million individuals with a turnover estimated at £2.2 trillion. These numbers continue to grow and are the key contributor to the UK economy. We believe there is not a single one of these businesses that would not benefit from a Microsoft 365 subscription. It is simply the best-in-class and adds huge value to any business small or large. Why
The new Era of Video Conferencing
Covid-19 is changing the way we communicate – but who do you trust to deliver the change? It’s been said a lot recently that we are living in unprecedented times.
Shadow IT – All you need to know
Shadow IT is by no means a new concept, to some extent businesses have always had to make room for IT solutions which were not known or approved by the … Continue readingShadow IT: The Good, the Bad, The Ugly…
Family Emergency? | is your phone in Sleep Mode?
Family Emergency? | is your phone in Sleep Mode? So today my son was in a 70mph car accident, he lost control of his car and careered into the central reservation before then hitting the barrier on the left side of the carriage way. Don’t worry nobody was injured and no other cars were involved. Although his car will not be road worthy for some time if ever. As a parent I feel particularly bad for him and the fact this happened to him but I’m grateful he walked away uninjured. But the main reason I feel so bad is knowing that immediately after the accident he spent 15 minutes on