Your Local Web Design and Digital Agency in Waterford City

We’ve been helping businesses across Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary build better online presences for over 20 years. We’re not a faceless national agency or a one-person freelance operation — we’re a local, experienced, full-service digital agency that genuinely cares about the success of the businesses we work with.
Local Roots Broad Expertise Real Results

Whelan Web Design was founded in Waterford City over 20 years ago with a clear mission — to give local businesses access to the same quality of web design and digital marketing that their larger competitors could afford, without having to look outside the region to get it.

Twenty years on, that mission hasn’t changed. What has changed is the breadth of what we offer. We’ve grown from a web design studio into a full-service digital agency — covering everything from branding and logo design to eCommerce, software development, AI services, SEO, Google Ads, email marketing and eLearning. Whatever a Waterford business needs to succeed online, we can deliver it under one roof.

We’re based at Six Cross Roads Business Park in Waterford City, and we work with businesses across the South East and throughout Ireland. We’ve built websites for sole traders just starting out and for established companies with national and international reach — and we bring the same level of care and attention to every project regardless of size.

Why Waterford Businesses Choose to Work With Us

There are plenty of web agencies in Ireland. Here’s why businesses across Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary have been choosing Whelan Web Design for over two decades:

Here’s exactly what we can take care of for you:

We’re genuinely local

We’re not a Dublin agency with a Waterford phone number. We’re based here, we know the local market, and we’re available to meet face-to-face when a project needs it. That kind of relationship is something a remote agency simply can’t replicate.

We’re a full-service agency

We cover the full digital spectrum — branding, web design, eCommerce, software development, AI services, eLearning, SEO, Google Ads, social advertising and email marketing. This means you get a consistent, integrated approach rather than a patchwork of different suppliers who don’t talk to each other.

We’ve been here for 20+ years

Longevity in this industry means something. It means we’ve seen trends come and go, we’ve adapted to every major shift in the digital landscape — from the rise of mobile and social media to the current AI revolution — and we’re still here, still growing and still delivering results for our clients.

We start with strategy, not pixels

Every project we take on starts with discovery — understanding your business, your customers, your goals and your market before any design work begins. This is what separates a website that looks good from a website that actually performs.

We don’t disappear after launch

Many agencies hand over a completed website and move on. We offer ongoing maintenance, support, SEO, digital marketing and development — because a website is never truly finished, and the best client relationships are long-term ones.

We’re honest

If we don’t think something is the right investment for your business, we’ll tell you. We’d rather give you an honest assessment than take on work that won’t deliver the results you’re hoping for.

Working With the Best to Deliver the Best

Over the years we’ve built strong relationships with a trusted network of partners — from local professionals to industry-leading platforms. These partnerships allow us to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions for our clients without compromising on quality at any stage.

Our partners include Google, Hosting Ireland, David Murphy Studio, Unitec, Radius Technologies, Blacknight Solutions and others. We also work closely with local photographers and copywriters to ensure every project we deliver is complete — not just technically excellent but visually compelling and well-written too.

Meet the Experts Driving Your Growth

The people behind Whelan Web Design, bringing together expertise in web design, development, digital marketing and strategy to help businesses grow online.

Nick

Founder

Abby

Co-Founder

Riley

Project Manager

Evan

Lead WordPress Developer

Thohiru

Lead Backend Developer

Ciara

Content Marketer

Simone

Content Marketer

Grey

Software Architect

Prex

Junior Designer

Reymond

Senior Designer

Darrell

eCommerce Designer

Hardik

WordPress Developer

Mykhailo

WordPress Developer

Tom

Digital Marketing Consultant

Joe

Digital Marketing Consultant

Nada

Digital Marketing Executive

What We Stand For

Quality over speed

We take the time to do things properly. Discovery, strategy, design, development, testing — every stage of our process is given the attention it deserves. We’d rather deliver something excellent slightly later than something mediocre on time.

Honesty over sales

We give our clients honest advice, even when that means recommending they spend less or do something differently than they’d planned. Our reputation is built on trust, and trust is built on telling the truth.

Local commitment

We’re proud to be a Waterford business, and we’re committed to the long-term success of the local business community. When you invest in Whelan Web Design, you’re investing in a local team that reinvests in the local economy.

Long-term relationships

Many of our clients have been with us for years — some for over a decade. That’s not something we take for granted. We work hard to earn and keep that trust every day.

We’d Love to Hear About Your Project

Whether you have a clear brief or just a vague idea, we’re happy to have a conversation. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation — we’ll listen carefully, give you our honest thoughts, and let you know what we think is possible.