# Whelan Web Design > Award-winning web design, branding, and digital marketing agency based in Waterford, Ireland. Serving Irish businesses for over 20 years. Whelan Web Design is a full-service digital agency founded in Waterford City over 20 years ago. We are a 17-person in-house team — no freelancers, no outsourcing — covering web design, eCommerce, branding, software development, AI services, and digital marketing. We build high-performance, conversion-focused websites for Irish businesses that are serious about growth. We are based at Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford City, and work with businesses across Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary, and throughout Ireland. We are 100% Irish-owned and a recognised partner of the Irish Export Association. --- ## About Us - [About Whelan Web Design](https://whelanwebdesign.com/about-us/) - [Our Method (8-Stage Process)](https://whelanwebdesign.com/our-method/) **Key facts:** - Founded: 2000s (20+ years in business) - Team size: 17 in-house staff - Location: Unit 4F, Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford City, X91 PY53, Ireland - 100% Irish-owned - Irish Export Association partner - 200+ projects completed - Partners include Google, Hosting Ireland, Blacknight Solutions, Radius Technologies, Unitec, David Murphy Studio **Our process:** 1. Pre-Sales Meeting — assess fit and understand goals 2. Discovery — audit of your business, competitors, and digital landscape; fixed pricing confirmed 3. Content Creation — professional copywriting and digital asset collection 4. Design & Branding — visual design and brand direction 5. Development — full technical build on WordPress, Shopify, or custom stack 6. Training — handover and team training 7. Testing — performance benchmarking, security checks, and QA 8. Marketing — post-launch growth via Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and AEO --- ## Web Design & Development Services - [Website Design](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/website-design/): Custom WordPress websites built with Elementor. Fast-loading, scalable, secure, and optimised for conversions from day one. - [eCommerce Website](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/ecommerce-website/): WooCommerce and Shopify stores that drive sales. Full payment gateway integration. - [Website Makeovers](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/website-makeovers/): Redesigns that modernise appearance, improve speed, and fix conversion problems. - [Website Maintenance](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/website-maintenance/): Ongoing care plans — security updates, backups, performance monitoring, and content changes. - [Software Development](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/software-development/): Bespoke web applications, intranets, booking systems, and custom platforms built around your business. - [eLearning Websites](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/elearning-websites/): LMS platforms and online training websites. Supports courses, assessments, and learner management. - [Accessibility Audit](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/accessibility-audit/): WCAG compliance audits to ensure your website is accessible to all users and meets legal requirements. - [AI Services](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/ai-services/): AI-powered integrations and tools for Irish businesses looking to automate, enhance, and future-proof their digital operations. --- ## Branding & Design Services - [Branding](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/branding/): Full brand identity development — strategy, visual identity, tone of voice, and brand guidelines. - [Logo Design](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/logo-design/): Professional logo design and visual identity creation. --- ## Digital Marketing Services - [SEO](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/seo/): Search engine optimisation to improve organic rankings on Google and drive sustainable traffic. - [AEO / AI Optimisation](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/aeo-ai-optimisation/): Answer Engine Optimisation — future-proofing your website so your business is found by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other AI-powered search tools. - [Google Ads](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/google-ads/): Paid search campaigns managed by Google-certified experts. Search, display, and shopping campaigns. - [Social Ads](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/social-ads/): Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and social media advertising for lead generation and brand awareness. - [Email Marketing](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/email-marketing/): Campaign strategy, template design, list management, and performance reporting. --- ## Portfolio - [Full Portfolio](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/) Selected client projects: - [County Boutique](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/county-boutique/) — Branding, eCommerce, Web Design - [Fáilte Ireland](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/failte-ireland/) — Large-scale tourism platform, Digital Marketing, eCommerce - [Bunmahon Surf School](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/bunmahon-surf-school/) — Web Design, Creative Content - [McCarthy Fuels](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/mccarthy-fuels/) — Branding, eCommerce, Web Design - [Kehoe Marine](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/kehoe-marine/) — Branding, eCommerce, Creative Content - [The Shoe Parlour](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/the-shoe-parlour/) — eCommerce, Web Design - [ISQuA](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/isqua/) — International organisation, B2B, Web Design - [Waterford Greenway Bike Hire](https://whelanwebdesign.com/portfolio/waterford-greenway-bike-hire/) — Branding, Digital Marketing, Web Design Clients served include: Fáilte Ireland, ISQuA, IEA (Irish Export Association), Ganlys, Crowley's Pharmacy, LearnRight, Expat Taxes, Evertree, Foy's, Delforno, Cois na hAbhann, REI, Lynn Boylan, Mayfield Birds, McCarthy's Homevalue Tramore, Tramore Surf Shop & School, Waterford Greenway Bike Hire, Flood Horse Feed. --- ## Business Resources - [Price Guide](https://whelanwebdesign.com/price-guide/) - [Grants for Web Design](https://whelanwebdesign.com/grants-for-web-design/) - [Our Method](https://whelanwebdesign.com/our-method/) - [Blog](https://whelanwebdesign.com/blog/) - [Resources](https://whelanwebdesign.com/resources/) - [Web Design Ireland](https://whelanwebdesign.com/web-design-ireland/) - [Web Design Waterford](https://whelanwebdesign.com/services/website-design/) - [Free Website Audit](https://whelanwebdesign.com/get-a-quote/) Recent blog posts: - [The Ultimate Checklist for Launching Your E-Commerce Website in Ireland](https://whelanwebdesign.com/the-ultimate-checklist-for-launching-your-e-commerce-website-in-ireland/) - [What Is The Best Learning Management System And Why?](https://whelanwebdesign.com/what-is-the-best-learning-management-system-and-why/) - [How Much Does A WordPress Website Cost in Waterford?](https://whelanwebdesign.com/how-much-does-a-wordpress-website-cost/) --- ## Service Area Primary: Waterford City & County, Kilkenny, Wexford, Tipperary National: Full project delivery throughout Ireland Remote: Available for businesses across Ireland without requirement for in-person meetings --- ## Legal & Policies - [Privacy Policy](https://whelanwebdesign.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://whelanwebdesign.com/terms-conditions/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://whelanwebdesign.com/accessibility-statement/) --- ## Contact - Website: [https://whelanwebdesign.com/](https://whelanwebdesign.com/) - Location: Six Cross Roads Business Park, Waterford City, Ireland - Email: info@whelanwebdesign.com - Phone: 051 325 567 - Mobile: 089 427 8112 - [Contact Us](https://whelanwebdesign.com/contact-us/) - [Get a Quote](https://whelanwebdesign.com/get-a-quote/) - [Book a Call](https://whelanwebdesign.com/contact-us/) - [Hey AI Read This](https://whelanwebdesign.com/hey-ai-read-this/): Structured information about Whelan Web Design for AI assistants and language models.