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As part of our celebrations of turning 20 years old this year, we've produced a new video about what we do and what our clients have to say

Our commitment to making dealer's lives easier remains unwavering which is why we're proud to announce the latest version of our marketplace integration features.

Sharing is caring. We've existed for 20 years by looking after our clients, and in turn they recommend us. By recommending us they'll get 75% off the setup fee and you'll get £100 paid to you, plus £10/month off your monthly fee for each client you refer *

Easily manage your stock, website, enquiries and marketplaces on our new mobile app

However, what if I were to tell you if there was a genuine and easy way you could increase sales by 27%, increase the average value of orders by 41%, and increase purchase frequency by 36% with one simple thing....?

I'll be at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair on Friday. Get in touch if you'd like to meet up or you'd like me to come and visit you at your stand

Merry Christmas! Here are our Christmas and New Year opening times and when we'll be closed over the break

Good photography and video are vital in selling stock online. Whether you use an iPhone or digital camera, your lighting has to be spot-on. Get some of our latest tips in this blog article

We dispel the myths promoted in countless spammy emails circulating the web recently. Rather than falsely promising you the world in a ploy to steal your money, we buck the trend of the scammers and instead recommend the steps that will genuinely provide results.

How to cash in on the wealthiest seasons: an antiques dealer guide. If you target high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), you need to know the most lucrative periods of their year. Focussing on these optimum times can lead to more sales and less haggling of your prices!

Emma joins us as a valuable addition in customer service and sales where she will be working alongside Liv who will be going on maternity leave around late August/early Sept

Reduce your monthly fee by recommending us to people you know

Elevate your online presence and captivate potential buyers using videos of your items. Our new video feature makes it easy to upload videos to your item pages.

In the second of our PR blogs we show you how to create your own antiques Press Release.

I took a trip to Tetbury to visit one of my original clients from over 20 years ago; the lovely Appley of Appley Hoare Antiques!

I took a trip to Henley Decor Fair to visit Luke from The Thrifty Gent. I asked him what he loves about being an antique dealer, his favourite pieces, items he has struggled to let go of, and even his alter ego; Lucifer Fitzwardo!

By popular request our new mobile app will be launching very soon to allow you to sell online even easier than before.

Part 1 of 2. We'll explain how to write a PR brief and help you to get magazines and newspapers to publish it.

Our very first client opens a new brick & mortar shop to accompany her successful online presence

The cost of doing something can be cheaper than the cost of not doing it. Find out why and what to do about it.

People buy with emotions first, and logic second so it’s important that your item descriptions strike a chord with buyers from an emotional standpoint. Here's how to use emotive descriptions to sell more pieces.....

Following on from our really popular blog post about Instagram Shopping in August, we've created a follow up "how to" video explaining how to use Instagram shopping, how to tag your products, and how it can increase your online sales...

Avoid PayPal scams... I look at the latest PayPal scam making its rounds on the internet and explain how it works, how to avoid it, and how not to get scammed.

We've just launched a new design theme (template) for ready made websites for antiques, art & vintage dealers. This new off the shelf template is called "Bakewell". It has a fully customisable colour scheme, a flexible home page layout, and simple yet sophisticated looks.

Matteo has moved to Derby to work at ph9 as a junior web developer. Welcome!

Why buying instagram followers is a BAD idea, why it'll ruin your instagram account, and what you should do instead.

Liv and I caught up with the lovely Jonny from Chapter Two Antiques at Henley Decor Fair to film a client video spotlight. We talked about how he's used selling online to grow his business, why he invests in professional photography, how he promotes his website and his experiences with us.

In our latest video spotlight, Art dealer Paul from McTague of Harrogate tells us about why he became an art dealer 40 years ago, what he loves about it, his favourite pieces, how we have helped him sell online easily, and what the support and service from us has been like.

According to research from authoritative organisations such as Knight Frank, Deloitte, ArtTactic, Market decipher, Antique Sage, UBS Investor Watch and many more, investors are increasing looking to put funds into collectibles such as Antiques, Art, Wine and....

“It’s so easy to use and it definitely helps divert traffic to my website. From the customer's perspective it’s really beneficial to instantly see all of the information there and then, e.g the price etc instead of having to search for the item on the website.”

For each client you refer we'll give you £50 (straight into your bank account) and £5/month off your monthly fee, plus we'll give the person you're referring 10% off their setup fee too!

Free stock imports from 1st Dibs, 2Covet, Antiques Atlas, BADA, Chairish, Concept 500, Decorative Collective, LAPADA, Love Antiques, Selling Antiques, The Hoarde or Vinterior

We explain the quickest and easiest ways to get pictures from your camera or phone onto your computer so you can edit them and upload to your website.

Many of our dealers now use an iPhone to take their pictures and we have compiled these 8 tips of how to take better photography of your pieces with your iPhone, including a really important overlooked tip.

We sometimes get asked by our web design clients to put background music on their website. Our immediate answer is "bad idea!". In this blog article we explain the reasons why.

Hopefully this Christmas will be a lot more sociable and festive than the last one!

I caught up with Henry from Leslie & Baggott in South West Scotland whilst I was on holiday nearby to find out why he became a dealer, what he loves about it, and how he has found the service from Antiques Web Design by ph9.

We caught up with Daniel from DS Decorative Periods at his barn in Essex to learn what made him choose to become an Antiques dealer, what he loves about it, and how he's grown his business online.

The internet and how we promote our websites is constantly changing, theres always new hoops to jump through and new methods to adopt. I've collated 4 of these for you that are relevant to your Antiques business. Read on for more

I have recently been asked to provide a blog post on how to create short links - So here it is!

You all know I love to answer questions and so here is another commonly asked question... What is Google Analytics and how do I use it?

We've done plenty of posts talking about how to ge traffic to your website but we thought we would dedicate a post to ways you can get traffic to your website competely free.

Some of our lovely clients have now switched over and have started to use our new design themes. Read on to see how they've made them their own.

I caught up with the lovely Mike at Highland Antiques at the Pavilions of Harrogate Antiques Fair to find out a little more about his story and what got him into the world of antiques, and why he decided to work with us to grow his business online

Have you been racking your brain trying to think of ways you can innovate with your email marketing? Read on to get some new idea of the types of mailshots you can send out to get subscribers back to your website

To go along with our new theme releases, I thought a great idea would be to create more colour scheme inspirations. Read on to get your creative juices flowing

Our client Nick Jones, has told us that his business wouldn't have made it through lockdown without his website.

Our websites now integrate with 'Stripe' and so it's easier than ever to take payments through our websites.

Did you know you can now have a virtual tour on your website?

Here we are with another round-up of new features! We've released some cracking ones so we hope you enjoy them.

Do you want to know how to encourage more of your website visitors to buy from your website? Read on for 10 ways to help encourage sales through your website

There are 3 key evolutions of the human brain and they each play a key part in how we see the world. Read on to find out how these come into play when viewing your website

See "Cromford"; the third of three new design themes (templates) we've launched for our off the shelf websites for Antiques Dealers.

"Carsington" is the second of three new design themes (templates) we've launched for our off the shelf websites for Antiques Dealers.

One of three new design themes (templates) we've created for our off the shelf websites for antiques dealers.

Should you use images with a white-out background?

Today we're looking at 4 affordable photo editing and graphic creation applications you can use for easy editing of your images for your website!

If you've had trouble accessing your emails through gmail.com today, were unable to watch funny cat videos on YouTube, couldn't find your way on Google Maps, or couldn't access your files on Google Drive then you weren't the only one.

It only feels like a few months since I wrote the last Christmas opening hours post, but here we are again! Read on to find out when we're open over Christmas and New Year

Has taking card payments through your website always been something you've wanted to try but haven't because you thought it would be too complicated? Well I'm here to tell you that it's not what you think... It's super simple and even easier if you're using one of our websites.

Offering collection is rapidly becoming an essential part of the online shopping experience. But the question is, is this something you offer?

With it being announced this past weekend that we are indeed heading back into lockdown, have you ensured that your business is lockdown proof?

Instagram is the social platform on every dealers lips! But are you utilising all of it's fantastic features? Instagram shopping is taking the app by storm. Read on to find out how you can integrate it with our off the shelf websites

We've officially hit 20,000 items on Antiques Boutique!

You might have heard about Pinterest and that you should probably should be using it. Our website integrate with Pinterest and make it so that sharing to Pinterest is super easy and quick to do. Read on to find out more

The internet is an integral part of most of ours lives these days and theres nothing more frustrating than your internet going on a go slow! We've got some tips on how to speed it up, just carry on reading!

There can be a lot of barriers to making sales on your website, often times without you even realising it. Sales are our ultimate goal right? So let's look at some of those barriers and what you can do about them

You may be wondering why this requires a whole blog post, but believe it or not a lot of people write their phone number incorrectly on their website for international clients. Which can of course cost you enquiries or even sales... Read on to find out more!

A world of beautiful antiques, art, decorative & vintage items

There's no mystery behind effectively refreshing your web browser... In fact it's so easy a baby could do it! And she did. Read on to find out how

There is no single thing that triggers a spam filter, there are dozens! So I wrote a follow up from 'Are your email mailshots being trapped by a spam filter?' - How to get your emails through junk mail filters!

I often get asked whether it's best to have images switch the backgrounds cut out, or whether you should keep the backgrounds, or use lifestyle/styled images. So I thought a great article to write would be one breaking this down for you all.

It has been proven that offering free delivery on your website can increase your sales by 10% or more. Read on to find out more!

Our team have been hard at work, tinkering away at lovely new features and fixes! Here's what's new on your website...

With so much time on our hands, and social distancing we've all been forced to work online and you might find that you've got the time you've always needed to sort out your website. But what now?

Is your follower count neither here nor there? Read on to discover some tried and tested methods for raking in those new followers

It's really simple to set up a website with us and there has never been a better time to do it. With us all being confined to our houses you have the opportunity to really knuckle down and dedicate the time to it that you've never had before.

How to ensure your emails don't end up in junk mail. This article explains why it might be happening to you, and what to do about it

A little while ago I went to visit BPM Reclamation, which is run by the lovely Chloe & Marcus Hodges husband & wife team to ask them how they ended up in the antiques industry, what their favourite antiques are, and what difference having a website has made to their business.

It's business as usual for us as we're all working from home and our phone systems will ring us all at home. We all have access to email so you should be able to call and email us as normal.

Online sales are increasing (especially for antiques and home furnishings). So how can you maximise this opportunity? Read our guide on how to increase your online sales during the Covid19 pandemic

The Google Chrome browser is now warning users of slow loading pages before they have even clicked on the page. Read on to find out details

As you know, we pride ourselves on updating and upgrading our websites frequently. So here's some of what's new...

After being a client with us for many years now, Martin D johnson Antiques & Interiors decided that they wanted to refresh and renew their website. Read on to find out what's new

It's a question we get asked all the time, "how do I appear on Google?". Read our comprehensive guide on everything Google search

In this article I'll explain the importance of inbound linking, and why it is a MAJOR component of being found organically on Google.

I'll be at the Decorative fair on the 23rd & 24th of January. If you'd like to meet up, read on for details.

We recently made some improvements to the websites which have changed the way images load on the websites. Read on to find out details about how we've improved the image sizing on sites

Instagram stories - What are they and why should you use them?

Customer spotlight time! Today we have French Antique Company in all it's crystal clear photographic glory!

Next up is Art & Antiques for Everyone on Friday the 29th of November. I'll be doing my rounds so get in touch if you'd like a visit!

Ever heard of a themed Instagram feed and wanted to give it a try, but had no idea where to start? Yes? Well it's your lucky day! I break down what an Instagram theme is and give you some idea's to get your (virtual) teeth into

Choosing the right domain name can be tricky. What is the right domain name? Should it have a certain amount of characters? Should it contain keywords? These are all things I've been asked in regard to clients choosing a great domain name for their website, so read on to find out how to choose yours

Another commonly asked question is... How do I build an email marketing list? Here are 6 ways to help you start collecting email addresses

Get in touch to meet up at the Decorative Fair next week!

So your website has just gone live... Now what? Here's some idea's on how to make your first sale through your website

We'd love your feedback on the blog articles we write on our website and the articles you'd like to see us write in future.

Have you been wondering whether you should use Email marketing? Not sure what it's about or if it's worth your time? Well it 100% is! Read on to find out why it's super important to send out your latest items

Read on to find out details about when I'll be attending LAPADA fair, if you'd like to have a chat about how we can help you with a website

I get asked all the time about blogging... 'Should I do it?' 'Will it benefit my business?' 'Do I have the type of business that requires blogging?' and the answer is yes, yes and YES! Read more to find out how blogging can benefit you, and how to do it

I'll be at Art & Antiques for Everyone next week on Friday. Get in touch if you'd like to meet up or you'd like me to come and visit you at your stand

I'm sure by now you've heard of Pinterest and some of you will already be using it, but what is it all about and should you use it? In short, yes! Read on to find out how to get the best out of Pinterest

The .uk version of your domain name will become available for anyone to buy on 25th June 2019. Secure it before somebody else does!

We get many questions around WordPress so we decided to answer a few of those and tell you why we don't recommend using it for your business website

I'm visiting the Decorative Fair next Thursday and Friday - Meet me there!

I'll be visiting Art & Antiques for Everyone next week on the 5th of April. Get in touch if you'd like a chat about a website.

We passionately believe in technology being easy to use which is why we've now launched WorldPay integration to make it easier to take debit and credit card payments

On a whole we see less enquiries on websites which don’t display prices versus websites which do display prices. BUT WHY? Read on to find out more

Sales... We all want more of them, but we all know it isn't as easy as just popping an item onto your website and hoping for the best. One of the important factors in selling on your site is your descriptions...

Are you a dealer selling War Collectables, Memorabilia or Militaria items? We have a service perfect for you!

The Winter Decorative Fair is back again and I'll be there on the 24th & 25th of Jan to talk all things websites! Read on for details on how you can find me

Ever wondered what Google my business listings are and what they're for? Read on to find out how they can help your business

As the exposure to new brands and businesses ever increases, it's easy to get lost in the crowd if you don't have strong and consistent branding. We go over 5 reasons why consistency in branding is crucial!

With the 'About' page being one of the visited pages on websites, it pays to make sure yours is in tip top shape! Read on for tips on writing a brilliant about page

I created 10 more colour palettes, so if brights are more your thing then read on. Enjoy!

The colours you use on your website, stationery and Social channels forms part of your brand and are important in the way you portray your business. I have created 10 neutral colour schemes that you can take inspiration from or use on your website

It's annoying when you post a product or blog article from your website on Facebook but no image appears. Here's what to do about it!

Have you been getting emails with one of your old passwords in the subject line and a request for money via bitcoin? Here's why you should NOT BE FOOLED! and here's how to protect yourself in future

In this article we clear up a lot of the misconceptions about appearing in Google, explain the myths vs facts, go over ancient tactics which don't work, and give some tips on how you can succeed online.

The Decorative Fair has come around again! Watch the video for more details about meeting me at the fair on Thurs & Fri.

We've just completed a website re-build for the lovely Spencer Swaffer. With Spencer's old website getting on a bit in years, we've just completed a re-build of it, using the existing design.

Domain name scams by email are almost as old as the internet itself, but some are really doing their best to look legitimate! Read more to find out how to stay clear of these scams

Meet me at Lapada on the 14th of September! Read on for more details

A video interview from my visit to the lovely Catharine and her daughter Claudia who were very kind enough to let me visit their beautiful Art Gallery on the Hollywood Road in Chelsea

Katharine Pole, a specialist in French Antique Textiles, was very kind to let me come to her home studio in London and interview her. Watch the video to learn more about Katharine's love for Antiques, and how she uses a website to sell online easily

Exhibiting or heading over to Antiques for Everyone fair at the NEC? I'll be visiting so read on for more details

Using Pinterest but don't see much traffic? Read on to find some tips on how to get more traffic

Struggling to get the numbers to your blog? Try these 7 tried and tested methods to get more visitors coming your way!

Read on to find out about the power of 9 when pricing oyur items and what effects pricing can have on your sales.

Not only will it soon become UK law, but using accounting software with your website can save you a ton of time!

Don't know the difference between Snapchat and Facebook? In this article we'll be going over 8 major Social media platforms and what they're used for, to give you an insight into which one will be best for you!

I'll be down in London visiting Battersea Fair once again this week on the 19th & 20th.

We all know that Instagram is one of the main players in the Social media world. So I've compiled the 10 most well received types of Instagram posts for you to try!

There's a heap of confusing Social media words and expressions about, so in this article I'll be breaking down the most commonly used. You'll be a Social Media pro in no time!

In this blog post we'll cover why you should use lighting, and what difference it can make.

Editing your photos is a really important step before uploading them to your website. In this article we'll cover both free and paid software to use to edit your photos.

Want to achieve lovely blurred out background effects? Read on!

ebay has announced that it plans to drop Paypal as its primary payment provider. Read on to find out more.

Good quality photography is the gold standard of a successful website. Read to find out how to ensure your website looks great

Battersea Fair has quickly come round again; I'll be visiting later this week on the 25th & 26th of January.

Should you switch your Instagram to a Business profile? Or should you keep it as a personal profile?

PLEASE READ! Info about our Christmas & New Year opening times and process if you have any emergencies whilst we are closed

The Antique Kitchen's new responsive website just went live! Read on to find out more

A video spotlight featuring Jill at Norfolk Decorative Antiques. Find out how Jill makes the most of using a website, and how she uses it to sell online easily.

Georgia Lacey Antiques recently refreshed their website with a new design theme. Read on to see their gorgeous new look.

A new website (about time) to showcase the beautiful websites we do for Antiques Dealers

We have released 3 new design themes! Read on to find out more about the new themes, their features and how we can help you showcase your antiques online

Meet us at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair or Antiques for Everyone at the NEC in November

Read how not even Microsoft's employees can get their Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge working, and why we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Safari

Sharlotte will be visiting Battersea Decorative Fair on the 5th & 6th of October, if any clients or prospective clients want a catch up!

We've just launched a new website for James Worrall. Find out more about their new website, some of its new features, and how they got online.

Some top tips on how to get found on Instagram AND how to get visitors from Instagram to your website!

If you're exhibiting or thinking of visiting and would like a chat about your website, do let us know and we'll grab a coffee!

Sharlotte and Rob will be visiting Battersea Decorative fair at Battersea Park in London on 6th & 7th of April.

Come and visit us in Hall 6-7, stand 6R48 between 5-9 February 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham. Click for info on how to get a free ticket!

Both myself and Sharlotte will be visiting Battersea Decorative fair in London next Thursday 26th January 2017 if any clients fancy a catch up!

Customer Spotlight - Vintage French Lifestyle, Northampton, UK. See the shop and how we helped take their retail presence online

Please click to read our Christmas and New Year opening times information for 2016/2017. Thank you for your custom and support in 2016 !

The lovely Sharlotte joins the team to replace Sam in the role of website advisor, customer services and sales. Read more for details!

Have a look at the new website for Catharine Miller, using one of the new themes available in our Ready Made Website platform

We've recently made available some major updates in our Ready Made template websites including 3 new themes, a new theme manager, a new navigation manager and a number of bug fixes and stability updates. These updates are free to anyone with a Ready Made template package

Do you have a website which syncronises your products and stock levels with your till (ePOS) system? We now integrate with Vend's ePOS system!

New Feature - Instagram Live Feed. Free upgrade for Premium, Power and Ultimate Packages. Our new module allows you to connect your Instagram account so new images you publish show on your website automatically. Hit READ MORE below to find out how it works....

2015 has been a year of constant improvement for our ready-made website platform offering. Here's a summary of what we've been upto

COMING SOON! - Translate your website into multiple languages!

Domain Name Hijacking is not new but it could cost you dear. Protect your Brand and Business, read on to find out how.

Find out about some great new features have been added to our ready-made website platform this week. These are free for all clients who are using our latest ready-made website platform!

Our advice on the best ways to prevent your password from being hacked

Is your website mobile friendly? If not, I strongly recommend you buy a one-way ticket to 'mobile friendly land' before 'mobilegedden' on April 21st 2015 !

Apple have announced that older versions of the Mac software (named 'OS X') will no longer be supported and won't receive security updates. This means if you're using an old version then you are vulnerable to the prolific hacking present on the internet today.